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Venita G.

2 Full Days Housekeeping

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
basement 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
Hospice services
meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
errands
+ 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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Responsible, Fun, & Caring Nanny

South Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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...
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Career Montessori Teacher

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Part-time Caregiver/companion

Cape Elizabeth, ME

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
I am a certified PSS (Personal Support Specialist) Caregiver/Companion with 16 years of experience caring for seniors aged 70 to 100. I have extensive experience working with Dementia/Alzheimer's clients and in 2016 received the Excellence in Long-Term Care Award from the State of Maine. In facilities, I have worked one on one...

Colleen M. says "Jo is so respectful and hard working. We feel lucky to have found her. She is consistent in delivering a high work ethic and compassionate patient care....

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Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
companionship
Making a positive impact on someone's life is what drives me. My passion for supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors led me to caregiving. I bring a year of experience and a college degree to my work. I am patient, calm, compassionate, and friendly. I build connections with care recipients by...
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Falmouth, ME

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$27/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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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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Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Errands
meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
dementia
+ 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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Cape Elizabeth, ME

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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As Needed Babysitter

Westbrook, ME

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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$33/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
Making a positive impact on the lives of adults and seniors is my passion. My experiences in previous care roles have solidified my desire to support their well-being and independence. As a Licensed Practicing Nurse with 5 years of experience, I provide transportation, run errands, prepare meals, and perform light housekeeping....
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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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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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Loving Pet Care In A 1:1 Setting.

Scarborough, ME

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$20/hr
I know how much our pets mean to our families and your boundaries and their health matter most. Happiness is everyone cared for. For Boarding, we have a full setup just waiting to accommodate. We have animal beds, toys, A yard (not fenced in) with a chain run and lots of neighborhood! We also have a disabled person in the home...
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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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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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No Repeats, In Life, Every Day Is Different.

Gorham, ME

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Live-in home care
respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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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Westbrook, ME

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Ready To Help You!

Scarborough, ME

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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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  • 43 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $29.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

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

Errand Runners in South Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 43 listed errand runners

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

Lai Jan W.

Jo is so respectful and hard working. We feel lucky to have found her. She is consistent in delivering a high work ethic and compassionate...

- Colleen M.

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 $29.00 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 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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