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Lori K.

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
bathroom cleaning
pet waste cleanup
changing bed linens
kitchen 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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Nalini B.

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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Sophia D.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a positive, compassionate, and encouraging young adult who loves working with kids. I started out caring for children as an after-school babysitter when I was a young teenager. Since then, I have gone on to get my associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and get professional experience as an aide in an integrated...

Lyndsay P. says "Sophia was absolutely wonderful to work with and our girls loved the time they spent with her. I always appreciated her patience and her kindness with...

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Deanna M.

Fun Loving Energetic Part-Time Date Night Sitter

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello families! I was a past teacher and now stay at home mom looking for some occasional drop off care out of my home for families who need a few hours to run errands and have someone reliable watch their kids for 3 hour windows. Whether its needing to go to an appointment, or just need a few hours of help in the daytime...

Dorothea M. says "Deanna is a caring, kind, responsible and dependable caregiver for our two kids ages 2 and 5! She brings to the table years of experience in teaching...

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Kimberly M.

Errands

Schenectady, NY

from
$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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Thomas F.

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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Samara W.

Schenectady, NY

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
transportation
errands
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. With three years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I bring compassion and a calm demeanor to my work. I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. I adapt to changing routines and de-escalate stressful situations. I...
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LaBrina D.

Schenectady, NY

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
errands
home modification
light cleaning
Making a difference in people's lives is my passion. With one year of experience providing care, I am dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. I strive to be patient, friendly, and detail-oriented in my approach. I have some college experience and current CPR Training. I am skilled in...
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Savanah F.

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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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Lauren W.

Companion Available!

Schenectady, NY

from
$15/hr
Meal prep
dementia
errands
transportation
light cleaning
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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Joy A.

Schenectady, NY

from
$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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Nekisha B.

Senior Care Provider

Schenectady, NY

from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Respite care
dementia
hospice services
visiting physician
personal care
I am a certified Personal Care Assistant With experience using the Hoyer lift, sliding board, providing total care, bed bath, shower, feeling, running errands, meal preparation, blood sugar monitor, dementia and Alzheimer's care, housekeeping. Also CPR certified and completed phlebotomy certification at Bryant and Stratton. I am...
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Tamar K.

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
transportation
home modification
personal care
+ 1 more
My name is Tamar. I have 13 years of experience as a Home Health Aid. I like caring for seniors because of my grandparents they were big part of my life and I like to give them helping hand make sure they are taking care of by someone that would give them love and care they need My priority is to help my clients maintain...
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Lauren W.

Senior Care Taker/Nanny Available!

Schenectady, NY

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Tiffany S.

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Jennifer W.

Schenectady, NY

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. For the past 10 years, I've been a Certified Home Health Aide, dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. I provide transportation, run errands, handle light housekeeping, and prepare meals with your loved one's needs in mind. My...
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Lauren G.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Jessica G.

Ballston Lake, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
companionship
mobility assistance
dementia
hospice services
+ 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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Jeanne P.

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
companionship
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
+ 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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Rebecca B.

Part Time Errand Runner

Clifton Park, NY

from
$10/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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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.82/hr as of October 2025

  • 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 26 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Lori K.

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

- 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

Sophia D.

Sophia was absolutely wonderful to work with and our girls loved the time they spent with her. I always appreciated her patience and her...

- Lyndsay P.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Schenectady

Hiring an errand runner in Schenectady, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $20.82 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 Schenectady, NY. There are currently 17 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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