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Janice A.

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 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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Nancy S.

Experienced Senior Care Provider

Santa Barbara, CA

4.6(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Mobility assistance
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
companionship
+ 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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Zoe C.

Outgoing And Dependable Babysitter/ Nanny- Flexible Hours!

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Tammy A.

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Tammy A.

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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Tammy A.

Meet Tammy

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Respite care
live-in home care
home modification
personal care
dementia
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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Devon J.

Efficient & Responsible Errand Runner Available

Santa Barbara, CA

from
$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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Shea K.

Part-time Babysitter/errand Runner

Santa Barbara, CA

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! My name is Shea and I am a 22-year-old college student at UCSB. I am currently looking for a nannying job while I finish up my psychology degree, and hopefully to keep during summer and potentially next year. I have about 2-3 years of babysitting experience with multiple families in my hometown and here in Goleta. I am...
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Joana Q.

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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Samantha B.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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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Lindsey C.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$11/hr
Hi! I am a 18-year-old looking for work! I have experience with kids, housework, house sitting, pet sitting, running errands, and much more! Although I may seem young, I am a very reliable and responsible young woman and I would love to help you out!
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Annabelle M.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Transportation
live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
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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Kacey R.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$21/hr
4 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
I believe I am the right caretaker for the job of assisting the elderly with cleaning and running errands. I have years of personal experience caring for my grandpa as I was growing up, which taught me patience, compassion, and responsibility. I take pride in helping others and ensuring they feel comfortable and supported. . I...
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Amelia M.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Amelia, and I am a student at Santa Barbara City College. I have been babysitting for about 7 years, and have experience as a daycare employee for 5 of those. I am looking for a position with set a set schedule, as I am in school and have certain times where I am unavailable. I have my own car, and am able to...
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Josefina G.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
Hello, my name is Josefina, and I'm 54 years old with a deep respect and love for caring for seniors. I understand how important it is to have someone trustworthy, patient, and kind looking after your loved ones. With a calm and caring nature, I provide dependable companionship, help with daily tasks, and offer support that...
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Darshana D.

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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Nora A.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$35/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
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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Jennifer G.

Professional Caregiverlight Housekeeping And Pet Care.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
home modification
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jennifer. I have a background in Nursing, and over 20 years experience working as a caregiver. I'm very patient, kind, and have a heart for working with seniors. I'm very compassionate about what I do, and will ensure that you or your loved one feels comfortable and safe, with a relationship built on trust and...
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Keira J.

Nanny/Babysitter

Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
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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Taryn M.

College Student Looking For Summer Work!

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I am a college student home for the summer and looking for work! I have just completed my second year at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, where I have remained dedicated to performing well in classes and keeping my GPA high in order to retain my scholarships and grants. I love helping others and have volunteered over 200 hours...
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  • 31 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.96/hr as of November 2025

  • 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 31 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 $23.96 per hour as of November 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 Santa Barbara, CA. There are currently 25 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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