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143 errand runners are listed in Portland, OR
The average rate is $19/hr as of December 2023
The average experience for nearby errand runners is 4 years
Errand runners in Portland, OR
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I started my own little side business 2-3 jobs, cleaning people's homes. I enjoy the fact that I can make people happy by having them come home to a squeaky clean house. I pride my self on running my own house hold of 5 people and I strive to do my very best. I understand working full time and...
Recent review:
5.0
Kimberly is trustworthy, dependable, and thorough. My house always looks amazing after she cleans. She also goes above and beyond what I have asked her to do.
Reviewed by Angi W.
Sherry D.
Portland, OR
$27-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Long Time Personal Assistant/Caregiver Actively Transitioning To Senior Caregiving
5.0
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14 years as a Personal Assistant, concentrating on housekeeping, organizing, meal prep, pet care, running errands, and shopping along with four years as a Caregiver to children birth to 15 years old, focusing on meal prep/feeding, companionship, hygiene, and safety with current certification in...
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5.0
Sherry is wonderful! Very organized, great communicator, dependable and friendly. She spends time with my mother in law and is always finding interesting activities to do, takes initiative to handle things and...
Reviewed by Brit N.
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Needing a "Girl Friday" that's me; someone who can assist with most things! I am highly organized, reliable, and trustworthy. During these times, people are wearing multiple hats, so let me help take something's off your plate! De-clutter: closets, office, pantry, kitchen and bathrooms, I Got You!...
Recent review:
5.0
One word - amazing!!! Friendly, effective and efficient! Stefeni is especially talented in packing/unpacking, de-cluttering, sorting and organizing! I don't know how she does it, but she has a keen eye for...
Reviewed by Jackie A.
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Hello! I'm Alivia. Your go-to when things get hectic and you need a helping hand. How do I know my potential employer will be lucky to have me? I've grown up in a home with personal assistants, know the ins and outs, and am very receptive to communication and attentive towards detail. I've done...
Recent review:
5.0
Our house fairy! We started working with Alivia about a year ago. With two full time working parents, and two small boys, our house was feeling neglected. Alivia helps keep the train on the tracks with...
Reviewed by Molly I.
Paula V.
Portland, OR
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Light Cleaning, Meal Prep. Full Time. Might Be Open For Other Duties
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I have over 15 years of experience in private home care. I am a very compassionate, loving, trustworthy and reliable person with lots of energy. Assist with ADL's, light housekeeping, errands, appointments, grocery shopping and cooking. I have worked with Dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS, Parkinson's,...
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I have four years of experience working with families assisting in caring for their loved ones. I currently have 2 clients. One elderly lady with dementia who I bath, feed, run errands and provide companionship for, the other an elderly lady who has Parkinson's who I give rides to doctor...
Recent review:
5.0
Jennifer is a warm and caring person who goes the extra mile to ensure you are taken care of. Whether shopping, cleaning, helping with dressing, bathing, or preparing for a trip, she is there to help with a...
Reviewed by Vivian J.
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Just graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Kinesiology. I have been a nanny for the same family for the past 2 years and have enjoyed every moment of it. I am willing to run errands and help around the house as well as take care of the children. I enjoy...
Recent review:
5.0
Destinee reached out to us about an open position we had posted. She was timely in her communication back and forth about dates. She watched our kids for a date night and we had discussed other nights in the...
Reviewed by Hannah B.
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I am a student at PSU currently pursuing a bachelors in social science with a minor in child and family studies. I have 5 years of experience working as a babysitter, in a childcare center, and as an assistant teacher for elementary and middle school students. I also have experience working with...
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5.0
Kind and reliable! We've had Isabel watch our boys a few times while we sneaked out after bedtimes.
Reviewed by Katie S.
Riley B.
Portland, OR
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello! I'm currently working as a hairstylist and while building clientele I'm looking for a part time gig. I'm open to date nights or a few days a week tho my schedule is very flexible. Before I started as a stylist I worked as a caregiver, preschool teacher and a private nanny for almost 10 years....
Recent review:
5.0
She's the best! Riley is incredibly attentive and always is very present when interacting with my little one. I can always get my work done guilt free knowing my baby is in wonderful and caring hands with a...
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Hi I'm Taylor! I am open to babysitting jobs! I have quite a bit of experience working with children - I have 6 siblings, 3 of whom are younger and I've babysat for years. I absolutely adore babies and have many years of experience with caring for infants. I love to play hide and seek and make arts...
Recent review:
5.0
Taylor is very good with children of all ages. She is responsible and always willing to help out around the house with laundry and dishes. Any family would be lucky to have her watching their children.
Reviewed by Stacy S.
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Hi my name is Diana and I've been a housekeeper for 10 years, a nanny for three, and a caregiver for four. I enjoy helping people when they need it and I can provide a multitude of services such as housekeeping, deep cleaning, running errands, organizing, and pet care. I can help with the smallest...
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5.0
Diana has been such a pleasure to have in our home. She does a great job cleaning and has even been so amazing to babysit at the last minute on one occasion. My 2 year old son just adores her and gets excited...
Reviewed by Justine C.
Katherine G.
Portland, OR
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
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As a nanny, I am passionate about providing an enriching and stimulating environment for children to thrive in. I am an experienced and reliable sitter in Portland, Oregon. My main goal is to ensure that children are happy and comfortable in my care. I am comfortable with light housekeeping, running...
Recent review:
5.0
I truly recommend Katherine! she is calm creative, patience, kind and responsible. Always willing to help and enjoys being around kids. Also she speaks English and Spanish which is a plus, always on time.
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Makenna F.
Portland, OR
$28-29/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Makenna and I've been professionally working with kids for over 8 years. I worked at Kindercare education for 3 years and worked with age groups infants-school age. I have been a nanny/personal assistant for 5 years, but looking for another forever family. I don't mind helping with...
Recent reviews:
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Makenna has been an amazing nanny for our 14 month old son. She only started about a month ago and we already feel she is a part of the family. She's very dependable, kind, and thoughtful. Things just get done...
Reviewed by Rhea D.
Paige M.
Portland, OR
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I have a lot of experience working with kids all ages from newborns-middle school, I have a big family with lots of kids around. I have two nephews and one niece ages 3, 5, and 5 I have spent a lot of time caring for them, I've spent nights taking care of them. I have worked with multiple families...
Recent review:
5.0
She is very reliable and so patient with all 3 of my kids! Exceptional!
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I have worked in childcare for various families since I was 16 years old. In the past couple of years I have watched kiddos for date nights and many sporadic evenings and other times. Prior to that, I regularly watched the children of two families. One family had three children, 6-13 years, and the...
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5.0
Sarah is an amazing person who is not only responsible, kind and smart, she is fun and up for doing any activity with the kids. My children adore her and are so excited when she comes to babysit. She plays...
Reviewed by Amy C.
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Hello!
I'm Kari (they/he),
I am a bilingual qtbipoc nanny currently residing in SE Portland. It's lovely to e-meet you!
I have 6+ years of child care experience through trained & paid daycare facilitation, summer camp leading, babysitting, and nannying- and have 20+ years experience of being an...
Recent review:
5.0
Our family has had the pleasure of Kari caring for our twins (male & female) since they were 4 months old. Kari immediately formed a connection with the twins and has been a wonderful advocate for their...
Reviewed by Katonya S.
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Private in-home Caregiver. Ethical, Responsible, Trustworthy, Compassionate, Competent and Happy. Tigard, King City, Tualatin, Sherwood, Beaverton plus farther for long shifts. Quote from Providence RN, "Sherri you are an excellent care giver, it's hard to find one as good as you!" I am a private...
Recent reviews:
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Sherri is a very loving and conscientious caregiver who will go above and beyond to ensure your loved one has the best possible care.
Reviewed by Brenda K.
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I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Fine Arts degree, before I was a fine arts major I was an art education major focusing on elementary ages.
I've been babysitting and nannying for the past 6+ years. Most of what my jobs entailed was picking up and dropping off kids from school...
Recent review:
5.0
Tess has been a wonderful sitter for us.
She's been accommodating with her time, she's wonderful with our boys and she's punctual and reliable.
Reviewed by Nick M.
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I am a 2020 high school graduate and recently got back from attending a nine month language school course in Kyoto, Japan! I am currently looking for nannying & babysitting jobs, as most days I am simply running errands for my parents or driving my younger siblings to marching band practice and...
Miri Q.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hey! My name is Miri! I'd describe my personality as positive, friendly, and caring.
I started working with kids with my first job as a Teacher Assistant for K-2 and got babysitting/nannying experience through parents and my local community.
Qualifications include:
- current CPR/AED training
-...
Recent review:
5.0
Miri watched our 18-month-old son today and he had such a great time! She was really great with him. He laughed a ton and cried when she left. She showed up on time and left the house clean. We look forward to...
Reviewed by Connor S.
Sandra M.
Portland, OR
$20-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Seeking Part Time Work That Will Help Make Your Life Easier!
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Hello! My name is Sandra and I am 25 years old. I am a student at PSU.
I am currently looking for assistant jobs, pet sitting, and odd jobs such as errand running and school drop-offs.
I recently left a management position at a "barkery" where we made cakes and treats for dogs. It was a lovely...
Recent review:
5.0
Sandra is a gem! She is compassionate, loving, funny, and wise. I knew that when Sandra was taking care of my daughters, not only would they be safe, but they would also be having a great time. She always...
Reviewed by Molly N.
Marian H.
Portland, OR
$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part-Time Personal Assistant: Errands, Housekeeping, Companionship & More, Great References
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My nickname is Becky. I am fully vacciinated. I have several years experience providing companionship and helping services to the elderly and disabled, including helping with physical therapy, light housekeeping, and other miscellaneous tasks as needed. I also help working families and individuals...
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I love running errands such as grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, or just running around town.
Rebekah B.
Portland, OR
$14-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Household Helper Care: Laundry, Deep Cleans, Errands, I'm There For Whatever's On Your To-do List
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After supporting families as a nanny for 10 years, I'm now looking for household helper clients. I can do laundry, clean your kitchen, run errands, meal prep, help you catch up on your deep clean to-do list, whatever needs to get done around the house. I have great references, and I'd love to chat...
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Hi! I'm a college student looking for ways to make extra money to help pay for school. I'm punctual, dependable, and friendly and I enjoy running errands or taking care of plants and animals.
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I'm a very hard worker and not to mention responsible. I live my life by the Golden Rule. Let me help you.
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I am a college student and with online school, I find myself with lots of free time! I would love to help you out in any way you need. I can grocery shop for you, run errands, pick up/drop off anything, make appointments, make calls for you. I can basically be your personal assistant in any way you...
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My name is Mack and I am ready to help you and your family in any way I can. This can include grocery shopping, schedule planning, meal prepping, packing and moving, or anything else that suits your needs. I'm a detail-oriented person with a flexible weekday morning schedule. I can also make myself...
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When I began college, my goal was to work with children with disabilities and special needs, and that was all. By the time I'd graduated from college however, I'd become aware of the vast spectrum of people who could use assistance, regardless of specific disabilities or age. My own grandparents had...
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I have a 2020 Ford transit van so I can haul bigger loads. I can make deliveries. I can run errands and multitask.
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Recent errand runner reviews in Portland, OR
Kimberly F.
5.0
Kimberly is trustworthy, dependable, and thorough. My house always looks amazing after she cleans. She also goes above and beyond what I have asked her to do.
- Angi W.
Sherry D.
5.0
Sherry is wonderful! Very organized, great communicator, dependable and friendly. She spends time with my mother in law and is always finding interesting activities to do, takes initiative to handle things and gets her to any appointments. She is patient and kind and provides excellent care.
- Brit N.
Stefeni W.
5.0
One word - amazing!!! Friendly, effective and efficient! Stefeni is especially talented in packing/unpacking, de-cluttering, sorting and organizing! I don't know how she does it, but she has a keen eye for organization! I need her to organize my entire house. Highly recommend!
- Jackie A.
Alivia N.
5.0
Our house fairy! We started working with Alivia about a year ago. With two full time working parents, and two small boys, our house was feeling neglected. Alivia helps keep the train on the tracks with everything from laundry and toy room clean-up to purchasing birthday presents and getting my car...
- Molly I.
Jennifer C.
5.0
Jennifer is a warm and caring person who goes the extra mile to ensure you are taken care of. Whether shopping, cleaning, helping with dressing, bathing, or preparing for a trip, she is there to help with a great attitude and a smile. She makes like much easier and better.
- Vivian J.
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Portland
In 2023, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Portland, OR?
Hiring an errand runner in Portland, OR on Care.com will cost an average of $19.20 per hour as of December 2023. This rate may vary depending on the experience each provider has, how often you will need the person to run errands for you and the types of tasks you need them to take care of.
How can I find a good errand runner in Portland, OR?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Portland, OR. There are currently 143 errand runners in Portland. If you'd like to increase the number of candidates, you can expand the area of your search around the city. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and the specific errand services they provide. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Portland who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Portland?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Portland. A few examples would be taking your laundry to the dry cleaning, shopping for groceries, helping you pack for a move, organizing your storage, driving your kids to and from activities around Portland, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.
Ratings for Portland, OR errand runners listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Errand Runners in Portland, OR are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 143 listed errand runners.