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Part Time Care Giver, Pet Sitter Or Errand Runner Available

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience
I've had and have dogs and cats of my own. My German Shepard went totally blind at age 5 and lived till he was 12. We hiked off leash, (mostly) daily. He taught me a lot. My current 2 cats both came to live with me on their own terms, (1 feral, 1 abandoned). I like to think I have a special relationship with the animals in my...

Richard M. says "Mimi was very communicative and accommodating to our animals, one dog and one cat. She cared for them for four days. They were cared for as if they were...

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Jocelyn F.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a kind, patient, fun, nurturing nanny/ familu assistant that has been helping families thrive internationally since 2014. Different ways I have provided care are doing laundry, preparing meals, cleaning and organizing, helping with homework, giving baths, running errands, transportation to events, activities, school and...

Care Member says "Jocelyn has been an incredible full time nanny for our now 1.5 yo for the past year. She's calm, patient, fun, and very loving. Our daughter has...

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Errands And Household Assistance

Santa Cruz, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Experience with assisting, in a variety of ways to keep things running smoothly. Please let me know how I can assist you or your loved ones. Kindly, Marina
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Emily K.'s Photo

Errands & Odd Jobs

Santa Cruz, CA

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$19/hr
hello! if you need someone to help out with errands such as shopping, picking up food, etc. i'm your girl :)
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Jocelyn F.'s Photo

Kind Part time Help

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
I can run errands for you like going to the grocery store, pharmacy, and drive you to your appointments.
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Quinn W.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
Hi there! My name is Quinn and I am looking to provide service to seniors. Some of the things I would like to do would be housekeeping, meal prep, running errands, and providing transportation.
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Sira T.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
transportation
meal prep
dementia
Hello My name is Sira , I currently live in Soquel . As a young adult I cared for my grandmother & my niece. I currently care for a very sweet lady with dementia 3 days a week. She been in my care for over a year . I run errands , shop , cook , tidy up , do what is helpful for my care families . I enjoy getting to know my...
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Sira T.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hello My name is Sira , I live in Soquel . I use to care for my grandmother . I help care for both kids & older clients . I cared for a little baby from 4 months to 2. 5 years until he started pre-school. I care for a very sweet lady with dementia 3 days a week. She been in my care for over 2. 5 years . I have multiple...
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Lynda G.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
live-in home care
visiting nurse
respite care
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate, dependable and trustworthy caregiver looking for a full time position in Santa Cruz County. I love to cook and assist in all areas of daily living. My experience has included overnight stays, accompanying to doctor's appointments, running errands, grocery shopping and additional duties as required.
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Lisa C.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
transportation
meal prep
errands
Hello, I have experience working with seniors, I am also a long term resident of Santa Cruz with great references and reliable transportation. I can give companionship, do meal prep and light housekeeping, run errands and drive to appts. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!
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Lela S.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Organized, dependable, and happy to help take the pressure off your to-do list. I specialize in running errands with care and efficiency, whether it's grocery shopping, pharmacy pickups, post office runs, or handling everyday tasks you don't have time for. With a calm, friendly presence and a strong attention to detail, I treat...
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Oona B.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
respite care
errands
Hi there, my name is Oona! Although I do not have extensive elder experience, I took care of my mother at the end of her life. This included: errands, Dr. appointments, med management, cleaning house, etc. I also have extensive customer service experience and work well with all people - diversity of ages, abilities - lack of...
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cate S.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a fourth year psychology student at UCSC. In my spare time I like to do art, read, climb, go camping, play beach volleyball, travel, and hang out with my friends. I have taken multiple courses in childhood and adolescent development, and have worked as a nanny and babysitter in the past. I know how to cook and have a car...
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Claudia M.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Claudia, and I'm a college student and aspiring medical student who genuinely loves working with children. As the oldest sibling with two younger siblings, I've grown up helping care for them and have developed a strong sense of responsibility, patience, and attentiveness. I enjoy creating a fun, engaging, and...
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Solange G.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
Hello! My name is Solange. I am a compassionate, reliable, and patient caregiver who truly enjoys helping seniors live safely and comfortably at home. I provide support with daily activities such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, running errands, grocery shopping, and transportation to appointments. I also enjoy spending...
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Quinn W.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$28/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi there! My name is Quinn and I am a student at UCSC. A few of my hobbies include knitting, surfing, and camping. I have lots of experience working with kids. I have babysat ages 8 mos to 6 yrs. The past four summers I have worked as a Junior Lifeguards instructor, working with kids aged 9-13. I have taught swim lessons to...
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Martha A.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
Providing compassionate support to seniors is my life's work, driven by a decade of meaningful experiences in adult care. As a Registered Nurse and Certified Home Health Aid, I combine clinical expertise with a calm, patient approach to ensure your loved ones feel secure and respected. I hold CPR Training and First Aid Training...
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Ana V.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
I'd love to help you! I am an experienced organizer and enjoy getting tasks done. I have my own car and am able to drive either to pick something up or run any other errands!
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Kylie O.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
I have been a personal assistant for a lovely elderly woman for almost 3 months now. I help her take care of her daily tasks that might need assistance with such as on the computer and using the phone. I am equipped to help with house cleaning, meal prepping, and errands running!
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Einat F.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$35/hr
2 years experience
General room cleaning
refrigerator cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
Reliable Home & Family Support - Household Help Looking for an extra set of hands to help your home run more smoothly? I'm an experienced caregiver offering dependable, flexible support for busy families who need help with everyday household tasks. Services can include: • Laundry & folding • Dishes & kitchen reset • Light...
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Santa Cruz

Hiring an errand runner in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $24.33 per hour as of October 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 Cruz, CA. There are currently 24 errand runners in Santa Cruz. 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 Cruz 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 Cruz. 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 Cruz, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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