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Janice A.

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
meal prep
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hello. My name is Janice. I am compassionate and kind. I have much experience working with seniors and with persons with Alzheimer's/dementia. I provide supportive companionship, meal prep, personal care, light housekeeping, transportation, and running errands/shopping. Also as a nurse, I can help with medications and with...

Regina M. says "Janice cared for me after my surgery and provided the best possible care. She is very attentive, polite, caring, friendly and loving. She also cooks well...

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Experienced Senior Care Provider

Santa Barbara, CA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
mobility assistance
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have experience providing caregiving services to seniors, including being a live-in caregiver for a person who had a stroke, as well as assisting my own father when he was ill. I am able to administer medicine, and help with bathing, mobility, meal preparation, and feeding. I am also available to run errands, open mail, and...

Care Member says "Nancy was hard working, reliable, conscientious and caring. "

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Outgoing And Dependable Babysitter/ Nanny- Flexible Hours!

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Zoe! I have 13 years of trusted childcare experience with children of all ages from infants to pre-teens. I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and feel supported! Over the years, I've worked as a full-time nanny, part-time babysitter, and...

Manish K. says "Zoe was really good with our 16 month old boy. She is very energetic, dependable and great in providing feedback on daily activities. Would highly...

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Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Tammy. Caregiving is my Passion! I have been a professional caregiver and personal assistant for over 20 years in the Santa Barbara area. I have worked with a range of clients from newborns to elderly with a variety of needs, abilities, accommodations. I place a high value on confidentiality and discretion with all...

Care Member says "Tammy was excellent. She had a difficult assignment as my mother has mobility and hearing issues. Tammy was able to get my mother ready and present...

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Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi my name is Tammy. Caregiving is my Passion! I have been a professional caregiver and personal assistant for over 20 years in the Santa Barbara area. I have worked with a range of clients from newborns to elderly with a variety of needs, abilities, accommodations. I place a high value on confidentiality and discretion with all...

Jennifer S. says "Tammy helped me during a long recovery period after complicated foot surgery. I found her to be flexible, caring, proactive, and extremely positive....

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Meet Tammy

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
respite care
home modification
live-in home care
Hi my name is Tammy. Caregiving is my Passion! I have been a professional caregiver and personal assistant for over 20 years in the Santa Barbara area. I have worked with a range of clients from newborns to elderly with a variety of needs, abilities, accommodations. I place a high value on confidentiality and discretion with all...

Clarissa B. says "We hired Tammy's services to help us out with grandma during our wedding weekend. Grandma needed assistance with bathing, dress, and transportation to...

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Efficient & Responsible Errand Runner Available

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a responsible and experienced baby, pet, house sitter, family assistant and errand runner. I've done things like grocery shopping, dry cleaning pick-up/drop-off, gift shopping, organizing, and all sorts of other odd jobs. Please contact me, I'd love to discuss what I can do for you to make your life less hectic!
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Caregiver, Companion

Santa Barbara, CA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
meal prep
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I've been helping many great families and individuals for more than 20 years. During all these years of work experience, I learned how to be compassionate, caring, reliable, trustworthy, organized, and punctual. I am certified in Home Health Care and I have CPR and First Aid Certifications in Manhattan, NY and here in...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I have experience providing in home senior care as well as adults with special needs in a group home. Both of which I assisted with daily living activities, medication reminders, companionship, some mobility support, and creating a safe, comfortable environment for clients to thrive. I also am comfortable with house work,...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Hello, I've open for baby sitting, dog sitting , running errands and anything after 5 p.m. daily. Joana
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I have one year of experience working as a Kids club attendant at the Country Club with kids from the ages 2-13, and I also have babysitting experience. I am willing and able to help out with anything whether that be running errands, traveling, etc. and I have a pretty flexible schedule.
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
errands
transportation
light cleaning
live-in home care
I'm available to assist with tasks such as: *Friendly walks and fresh air *Rides to appointments or errands *Light help around the house *Errands such as groceries *Quiet company or games Gentle, respectful presence -no rush, no pressure With a calm, attentive nature and a genuine appreciation for life's simple...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
Cabinet cleaning
attic cleaning
changing bed linens
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a highly organized and dependable Housekeeper and Personal Assistant, with extensive experience, managing households, supporting busy, professionals, and maintaining clean, orderly, and welcoming environments. With a strong eye for detail in a proactive approach, I handle a wide range responsibilities, including deep,...
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Nanny/Family Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi families! I'm Darshana, a dedicated caregiver with over 10 years of experience in childcare and household management. I have had the pleasure of working with children ranging from 1 month to 16 years old. My approach is nurturing, positive, and trustworthy, and I genuinely love supporting children's growth and development. I...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello families! My name is Mia, and I have been working professionally as a nanny/private educator for the past six years, supporting families across multiple states and countries. I hold a B. A. in Developmental Psychology from Westmont College and am a Waldorf-trained educator with a passion for holistic child development. I...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$35/hr
8 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. With 7 years of experience supporting adults and seniors, I've learned the value of compassionate and detail-oriented care. As a Certified Home Health Aide, I'm passionate about supporting well-being and independence. I provide transportation, run errands, handle light...
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Nanny/Babysitter

Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Keira! I'm currently a sophomore at Santa Barbara City College, working toward an associate's degree for transfer with a major in Administration of Justice. I have nearly three years of hands-on childcare experience, including babysitting, camp counseling, and teaching summer courses focused on arts and science. I've had...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I have experience caring for young children (ages 0-3) and elderly folks. I'm passionate about holistic wellness, healthy cooking, and animal welfare. In my free time, I enjoy yoga & meditation, teaching my dog new tricks, and spending time outdoors. I also volunteer at my hometown stables, where I care for horses and guide...
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Need An Extra Hand?

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I know how hard it can be to get through the to do list, I have my own car and am more than happy to run any afternoon or weekend errands, including shopping, pick ups/drop offs, doctors appointment visitations etc.
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I'm old school; honest, trust worthy, loyal and discreet. I owned my own salon corp/business for 12 years. I'm looking for part time work that I can work; now and while I am working part time as an esthetician. I love data entry, physically writing, I have excellent handwriting. I was an administrative assistant prior to me...
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  • 28 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.38/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 4.8

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Santa Barbara, CA

Errand Runners in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 28 listed errand runners

Janice A.

Janice cared for me after my surgery and provided the best possible care. She is very attentive, polite, caring, friendly and loving. She...

- Regina M.

Nancy S.

Nancy was hard working, reliable, conscientious and caring.

- Care member

Zoe C.

Zoe was really good with our 16 month old boy. She is very energetic, dependable and great in providing feedback on daily activities. Would...

- Manish K.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Santa Barbara

Hiring an errand runner in Santa Barbara, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $25.38 per hour as of March 2026. 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 Santa Barbara, CA. There are currently 21 errand runners in Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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