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Aida B.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Home modification
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Aida , owner of Agape Elderly Care LLC, has over 20+years of dedicated experience in the healthcare industry. Specializing in compassionate and comprehensive care for the elderly, I'm a certified CNA and PCA, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a genuine commitment to enhancing patients' quality of life. With certifications in...

Care Member says "Aida was an outstanding caregiver for my 98 yr old mother. She was attentive to her needs, respectful of my mother and her environment. She went to the...

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Compassionate Caregiver With 12+years Of Experien

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
Bathroom needs, showering, dressing, daily activities cooking, feeding, multitask appointments, and run errands shopping, entertainment, like playing games, listening to music, reading, exercising, etc.

Care Member says "Nalini is an extraordinary caregiver. Very hard working and reliable, always on time and trust worthy. I felt very comfortable and safe when my elderly...

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Free Time For You Makes Me Smile!

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
General room cleaning
dusting
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am the mother of two grown boys, two sweet dogs, and the wife of an amazing husband. Helping people and animals, of all persuasions, has always been my passion. I'm extremely professional, organized, and jack-of-all-trades! My services include meticulous house cleaning, home organization, non-medical adult/senior care...

Care Member says "Lori does a great job cleaning at my house. We are so happy to have her!"

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Errands

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I can definitely help you take care of pets, no cats. Im great with watering plants and lawn care. I would love to help pick up groceries or do returns. I love helping people out. I have flexible open availability.
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Errands/shopping services available

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Efficient, speedy, careful, on time! Any errands/shopping/delivery is in my nature. Love helping people and seeing the smile on their face, nothing is better than that!
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Schenectady, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Errands
With a decade dedicated to senior care, I'm passionate about fostering well-being and independence for adults and seniors. My background as a Licensed Practising Nurse, coupled with CPR and First Aid Training, allows me to provide comprehensive support. I'm patient, friendly, and detail-oriented, and I adapt to changing...
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Licensed driver, who is very reliable, clear communicator and trust worthy. I don't mind running errand for you!
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Companion Available!

Schenectady, NY

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$15/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
dementia
Hi! I'm Lauren! I'm a middle school teacher and I'm looking to be a companion on the side! I love activities, movies, running errands and board games! Please reach out to set up an interview :)
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Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Joy I have 2 children. I Will do light house work and run errands. I have over 10 years experience. I've worked for a center of disability Catholic charities. I've done home care services. Also done childcare.
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Senior Care Taker/Nanny Available!

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am Lauren! I have experience with older folks along with kids and babies from the ages of newborn to high school students. I am a middle school teacher and love it. I also have lots of experience caring for the elderly. I love to be outdoors, play games, and go to fun places! Making up games is my specialty so your kids...
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Making a real difference in someone's life is what drives me as a caregiver. With three years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. I provide transportation, run errands, assist with light housekeeping, prepare meals, and offer home health support. I adapt to...
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Schenectady, NY

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Making a real difference in someone's life is what drives me. I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors, helping them maintain their well-being and independence. My previous experiences in care roles have only strengthened this commitment. I'm patient, calm, compassionate, and friendly. I understand the importance of...
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Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Bringing a decade of experience in senior care, I'm driven by a deep passion for fostering the well-being and independence of adults my hands-on expertise. I strive to make a positive impact by supporting families and offering dependable care. My approach is patient, friendly, and detail-oriented. I prioritize understanding...
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Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have always enjoyed supporting families and working with children, between coaching youth lacrosse in high school, teaching a class of third graders at Sunday school for three years, and babysitting for several families while I was in college I've learned the best ways to both entertain kids while also keeping them safe. Given...
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Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in December 2014. I proceeded to do an internship through the Walt Disney World Company. I did return home after my internship as Florida was too hot for me! I am currently a real estate agent and graduate from nursing school on May 17, 2022. I am looking for something to keep me busy until I...
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Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Bringing joy and comfort to seniors is my calling. For the past 10 years, I've been privileged to support adults and seniors in maintaining their independence and well-being. My experience as a Certified Home Health Aide allows me to provide comprehensive care, including transportation, running errands, light housekeeping, and...
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Ballston Lake, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Experience with Alzheimer's/dementia, Parkinson's, COPD, stroke, post-op, wound care, bed-bound, low mobility, couples, terminally ill much more etc. CPR/BLS Certified and insured. Offering: Personal care, Medication management, Assistance with ADLs, Meal preparation adhering to specific diet/nutritional needs , Laundry,...

Daniela A. says "Jessica took care of my mom who had Alzheimer's and could be very difficult and agitated. Jessica knew what to say to my mom to calm her. She was always...

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Experience, Love and Compassion Is What I Can Bring To Your Loved One.

Latham, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
PART TIME ONLY. I assist elderly clients with everyday chores, running errands, attending doctor & appointments, reading mail and paying bills, meal-prep cooking, light cleaning and companionship. I am experienced with medicines, cancer treatments/side effects, and note taking while attending doctor appointments. I am a...

Care Member says "Jeanne got along right away with my Mom. She is very competent, and professional. Always on time and always has my Mom's best interest at heart."

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Part Time Errand Runner

Clifton Park, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
experience in errand running from dropping cars off at the shop to going shopping for them. I have also picked people up and brought them to where they needed to go by the time they needed to be there.
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Errand Runner & Odd End Jobs

Clifton Park, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, thank you for viewing my profile! I would be a good pick to have run your "errands & odd jobs" because I am very goal driven and time conscious. If I am given a task, it will be done quickly and accurately. Through care. com I've been hired to help pack a house to move which I enjoyed very much since I would describe myself...
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.88/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Schenectady, NY

Errand Runners in Schenectady, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 38 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Aida B.

Aida was an outstanding caregiver for my 98 yr old mother. She was attentive to her needs, respectful of my mother and her environment. She...

- Care member

Nalini B.

Nalini is an extraordinary caregiver. Very hard working and reliable, always on time and trust worthy. I felt very comfortable and safe when...

- Care member

Lori K.

Lori does a great job cleaning at my house. We are so happy to have her!

- Care member

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Schenectady

Hiring an errand runner in Schenectady, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $21.88 per hour as of February 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 Schenectady, NY. There are currently 16 errand runners in Schenectady. 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady. 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 Schenectady, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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