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Delia R.

Responsible, Fun, & Caring Nanny

South Portland, ME

4.8(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! Are you in need of a responsible, fun, and caring Nanny? Please look no further! I love kids and have experience with all ages, (infant-preteen) as well as twins. I also have reliable transportation and a great driving record. I like to play games, read stories, do arts and crafts, sing songs, and have outside time...

Care Member says "We hired Delia as part of a nanny-share to watch our now 1 year old son, and she has been a great hire! At that time our family and our co-nanny-share...

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2 Full Days Housekeeping

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
attic cleaning
basement cleaning
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working in home management services for over 30 years now. I am comfortable dealing with large homes to small condos, making sure to be careful with details you request and your priorities first. I can make my own natural cleaning supplies or use what you already have. Besides what is listed and checked in my job...

Julie M. says "Venita has been working for us for a year and a half and we're so grateful to have her! She's very detail oriented, extremely thorough, respectful of your...

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South Portland, ME

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$27/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
companionship
errands
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Emily, a devoted mom to a sweet toddler, and I'm passionate about helping others, especially seniors or those in need of a little extra support. I offer a range of services, including running errands, light housekeeping, and providing friendly companionship. I understand how important it is to feel supported, and...
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Career Montessori Teacher

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a certified Montessori Teacher, my background is working in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with all age groups primarily with children aged 3-5 years for over 20 years. I love working with infants/toddlers & preschoolers and am passionate about early childhood education. I am a certified Newborn Care specialist...

Care Member says "Caroline was wonderful with my 5 month old baby! We only had her a few days, but our bay took to her calm nature right away. Wish I could have had her...

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Cape Elizabeth, ME

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have five years of experience and am happy to assist with household tasks, including running errands. I love the outdoors, going on hikes and nature walks, doing arts and crafts projects, reading, and cooking. I aim to make each day enjoyable and enriching for your family!
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No Repeats, In Life, Every Day Is Different.

Gorham, ME

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
respite care
live-in home care
I am new to home care outside of family but with extensive in home family care providing meals, overnights, doctor appointments, cleaning, quality time together, play games, teach crafts, and run errands.
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Ready To Help You!

Scarborough, ME

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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and have been a summer nanny for the past 4 years. I have also worked in a preschool! I am currently studying to be an occupational therapist and I have experience with children with special needs. I am happy to run any errands needed and help with anything around the house! Hope to...
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Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
I have done senior care jobs in the past. Most recently, I have been doing child care in my home. Before and while doing that I was doing 24 hr care for my father who had Alzheimer's disease and passed away at the age of 93 in 2010. Before caring solely for my father, I did part time jobs for elderly people. My duties included...
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Errands And Odd-jobs Available

Gorham, ME

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I am Smith College student with a flexible schedule, allowing for me to help you get all of your tasks done. I am enthusiastic about offering reliable errand services through Care. com. As a conscientious individual, I understand the importance of efficiency in handling daily tasks. Whether it's grocery shopping, picking up...
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Heartfelt Help With A Personal Touch

Falmouth, ME

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$15/hr
Respite care
errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
a warm, caring, and upbeat person who truly enjoys connecting with others. With experience in caregiving, early childhood education, and being a mom of three, patience, flexibility, and empathy come naturally to me. I love offering companionship, running errands, sharing good conversations, or simply helping create a clean,...
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Falmouth, ME

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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been employed as a nanny for more than 20 years. Very patient and caring and an outgoing personality. Love working with children and adults alike! Lots of experience and excellent references! I also have approximately 5 years experience with a handicap adult with helping and running errands etc!
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A Little About Me!

Scarborough, ME

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Chloe, I'm a recent college graduate with a B. A. in Social Justice & Sustainability. I have a strong background with childcare experience, which includes: - Babysitting 6-11-year-olds throughout my 4 years in high school - Volunteering with non-profits helping children with disabilities - Engaging children...
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Scarborough, ME

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$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Sarah - I'm a fun, warm, and creative caregiver based in West Scarborough. I have experience with children of all ages, but I especially love caring for little ones from newborn to age 5. I've also worked with older kids and enjoy adapting to every child's unique needs. I'm currently learning ASL and would...
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Westbrook, ME

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$15/hr
Hello! Housekeeping: I am very detail oriented and organized. I have a house of my own which I pride in keeping clean and neat. I grew up with a mother who installed the love of a clean home in me. I can bring my own equipment or use yours. I can also help with meal prep or schedule/errands or appointment help to help you keep...
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Patient, Kind, Gentle

Gorham, ME

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Home modification
companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Growing up with my mom, a physical therapist specializing in home care and hospice, has equipped me with valuable knowledge of mobility and cognitive difficulties associated with aging and illnesses. Being passionate about providing companionship to older individuals, I strive to be more than a caregiver - I aim to be a genuine...
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Odd Jobs/Errands

Westbrook, ME

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$10/hr
Hello! My name is Sarah - I am a 27-year-old registered dietitian who is currently in physician assistant school. I am doing clinical rotations at central Maine medical center this summer and am looking for part time jobs. I am extremely hard working, love being around people and animals, and enjoy the great outdoors! In my...
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Caregiver

Scarborough, ME

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Georgia. I am a reliable worker with a strong sense of order and cleanliness, and several years of experience in housekeeping. and also doing errands as well. I would like to help out a family or individual in the Southern Maine area with odd jobs to help make life feel a bit lighter. This might include...
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Helping Hands your General Errands

Scarborough, ME

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$23/hr
8 years experience
I'm passionate about people, animals & serving others &somewhere along the way, it's developed into caring for what's important to them. Recently I decided to offer pet& housesitting. I love caring for their pets as I don't have any of my own at this time. In summary, I love caring for pets& people and share in the joy of caring...
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As Needed Babysitter

Westbrook, ME

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Sarah - I am a 27-year-old registered dietitian who is currently in physician assistant school. I am doing clinical rotations at central Maine medical center this summer and am looking for part time jobs. I am extremely hard working, love being around people and animals, and enjoy the great outdoors! In my...
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Westbrook, ME

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Kelsey & I'm 30 years old. I currently have a full time job however I'm looking to boost my income while doing things I enjoy. Pet Care: I currently volunteer with a local rescue. I have years of experience fostering dogs which includes bottle feeding puppies up to caring for senior dogs. I also have experience with...
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  • 47 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 4.5

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in South Portland, ME

Errand Runners in South Portland, ME are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 47 listed errand runners

Delia R.

We hired Delia as part of a nanny-share to watch our now 1 year old son, and she has been a great hire! At that time our family and our...

- Care member

Venita G.

Venita has been working for us for a year and a half and we're so grateful to have her! She's very detail oriented, extremely thorough,...

- Julie M.

Caroline M.

Caroline was wonderful with my 5 month old baby! We only had her a few days, but our bay took to her calm nature right away. Wish I could...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an errand runner in South Portland

Hiring an errand runner in South Portland, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $30.00 per hour as of July 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 South Portland, ME. There are currently 3 errand runners in South Portland. 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 South Portland 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 South Portland. 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 South Portland, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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