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Kayla W.

Hyde Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with over 10 years in the field. I've worked as a nanny, daycare teacher, and UPK teacher-all roles I've truly loved. I'm 26 years old and a proud mom to a sweet 1-year-old boy, so I understand both the professional and personal sides of caring for children. Would love to find...

Care Member says "Kayla has taken care of my son for the last six months. Kayla is always five minutes early and shows up with a smile on her face. She is engaging and...

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Looking To Keep Busy Helping You!

Staatsburg, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
meal prep
dementia
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a retired.... mom/grandma trying to keep busy doing what I love, which is helping you take care of the kiddos! I was an art teacher at a private Catholic school, and am currently teaching Sunday school at my church. I'm available after school, during the summer and other breaks. Can bring them to and from activities,...

Care Member says "Sonia has worked for my mother for over 25 years. She was always hard working, on time, did a good job and became part of our family over those many...

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Part-Time Caregiver

New Paltz, NY

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$16/hr
Dementia
personal care
respite care
Hello all! I'm a patient and kind caregiver. I have experience caring for family friends incapacitated by mental health issues and cognitive dysfunction. I'm happy to do housework, run errands, and do anything else your loved ones might need to thrive. I have a BA in History and am currently working on a MA in Near Eastern &...
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Staatsburg, NY

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$11/hr
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I had a great uncle that I my mom would take my brother and I to see every other week in the summer time. We would run errands for him grocery, meds, appointments, sometimes food but I am very capable in the kitchen
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Wappingers Falls, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Nurturing children comes naturally to me, and I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. My previous babysitting roles inspired me to support families by providing reliable childcare. I have some college experience and am comfortable caring for up to four children at a time. I am...
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Patient And Engaging Caretaker With A Focus On Fun And Safety

New Paltz, NY

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, empathetic, and respectful! I like caring for seniors because I've always had a deep respect and appreciation for the wisdom, stories, and life experience that older adults bring. I find joy in offering companionship, support, and a helping hand, whether that means running errands,...
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Highland, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My name is Agrey. I am a Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) and a Medical Technician. I have been working in health care for over 30 years. I worked in Nursing Homes. Putnam Hospital Center and in people's homes caring for the sick and elderly. I have experience working with Patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer,...
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Here For You!

Staatsburg, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am a retired.... mom/grandma trying to keep busy doing what I love, which is helping you take care of the kiddos! I was an art teacher at a private Catholic school, and am currently teaching Sunday school at my church. I'm available after school, during the summer and other breaks. Can bring them to and from activities,...
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Retired Mom/Granny Able To Care For Your Pets In Your Home Or In Mine

Staatsburg, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I am a retired.... mom/grandma trying to keep busy doing what I love, which is helping you! I am seeking out any work, (within reason), to help alleviate any unwanted stress in your life. I was an art teacher at a private Catholic school, and am currently teaching Sunday school at my church. I am also passionate in...
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Retired Mom/Granny

Staatsburg, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am a retired.... mom/grandma trying to keep busy doing what I love, which is helping you! I am seeking out any work, (within reason), to help alleviate any unwanted stress in your life. I was an art teacher at a private Catholic school, and am currently teaching Sunday school at my church. I am also passionate in...
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Home Care And Housekeeping

Highland, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
I have work with seniors for over 20 years . working with seniors has not just become a job for me . It's being able to make a difference in someone's life when they need it the most.. I am a caring and compassionate, honest person who takes pride in what I do . Always applying my best to make sure the day runs smoothly. I am...
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Pleasant Valley, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
transportation
errands
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Samantha, and I have over a decade of experience providing compassionate care for seniors and individuals with disabilities. I worked extensively in private home care, assisting with tasks including cooking, meal prep, light house cleaning, running errands, mobility assistance, bathing, dressing, feeding, and...
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Pet Sitting/Errand Assistance/babysitting

Pleasant Valley, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I've always loved animals and have a dog named Abby and six rescue cats. I worked for Duchess County SPCA part time caring for the cats. They did some restructuring and decided to combine my job with a full time person who worked there so my time there ended but on a good note. In fall 2016 I was hired through this site to be a...
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Retried Mama/Granny Looking To Subsidize Income

Staatsburg, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a retired.... mom/grandma trying to keep busy doing what I love, which is helping you take care of the kiddos! I was an art teacher at a private Catholic school, and am currently teaching Sunday school at my church. I'm available after school, during the summer and other breaks. Can bring them to and from activities,...
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Clintondale, NY

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$21/hr
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
respite care
Other than caring for my own family members, I do NOT have paid training or any certification in caring for adults. I can certainly help in the basic care, keeping company, running errands, and providing entertainment for those who just need a pick me up. Sometimes, people just want to talk, have conversation and simple...
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Organized, Trustworthy, And Ready To Help

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Melanie, and I'm dependable, organized, and happy to help with all kinds of errands and odd jobs. I have experience with tasks such as grocery shopping, returns/exchanges, light cleaning, organizing, mailing packages, and running general household errands. I take pride in being detail-oriented, punctual, and...
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Staatsburg, NY

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$25/hr
I am a mother and a grandmother of many children. I was an art teacher in a private Catholic School. I am now retired but I teach Sunday school and I am willing to care for your school age children helping them in any aspect needed from picking them up from school helping them with homework, meals, running errands and helping to...
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Housekeeper

New Paltz, NY

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$29/hr
8 years experience
General room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
organization
+ 1 more
Detail oriented professional housekeeper specializing in chemical free cleaning and thorough deep cleansing. Can offer housekeeping, errand running, personal chef/meal prep services and child or house sitting. As a minimalism mom I can offer toy organization or decluttering as well.
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Expert Nanny And Family Assistant

Wappingers Falls, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
When you hire me to care for your child, you are hiring a creative, energetic, detail-oriented individual who has served as a New York nanny for 11 years, though my childcare experience stretches even earlier than that. I adore engaging with children in playtime, art, and sensory play, and as a degree-holding theatre actor, I...
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Caregiver-Pet Sitter- House Cleaner- Personal Errand Running

Pleasant Valley, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dusting
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
cabinet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I have had a cleaning position for a family a few years ago- along with helping with their small children and dog. I am a full time nanny right now for a family of 5 and do light household work for them. My hours were cut for winter and I am looking to fill in my tuesdays or evenings and weekends with some extra work. I live in...
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Poughkeepsie

Hiring an errand runner in Poughkeepsie, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $19.00 per hour as of October 2025. 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.

Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Poughkeepsie, NY. There are currently 19 errand runners in Poughkeepsie. 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 Poughkeepsie who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.

Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Poughkeepsie. 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 Poughkeepsie, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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