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Megan M.

CNA

Troy, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
dementia
errands
respite care
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I love what I do. Caring for the elderly makes me feel good. I have been doing this kind of work since age 12 and still currently am working in an elder home. I also have a 3yr old daughter who I love dearly and who brightens my day. I have experience doing personal care, med management, cooking, cleaning, running errands,...
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Troy, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm an 18-year-old girl that just moved to Troy about a month ago. I'm attending Hudson Valley Community college and going for my nursing degree. I started babysitting when I was about 11 and have been on and off since. I'm available Monday- Friday from about 3 til whenever needed. I'm great with any ages and love working with...
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Troy, NY

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! One of my favorite things in the world is helping people! I love organizing, shopping & running any and all errands!
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Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
Hi, I'm Emma and I'm a reliable and compassionate companion. I have always had a nurturing and caring personality as long as I could remember. I am currently a nanny of two amazing girls (ages 3 & 5), on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I have always enjoyed spending time with seniors. I like doing anything from running errands,...
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Experience, Love and Compassion Is What I Can Bring To Your Loved One.

Latham, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
meal prep
+ 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/Full-time Errands & Odd Jobs

Cohoes, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I truly like to interact with people and help out whenever I can. I would like to run errands, as listed in the previous menu, whether it's picking up laundry, groceries, mail or house sitting with or without pets, dropping off/picking up vehicle appts, postal runs, etc.
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Young Caring Professional

Wynantskill, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. Sociable and responsible. Happy to help around the house and run errands. Clean driving record.
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Companion Care

Latham, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
companionship
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
I am an insured care giver who is passionate about providing assistance to clients in need of emotional and social support. The client and I will engage in conversation, I provide transportation, accompany clients to appointments, run errands, do light housekeeping, and meal prep. I will remind the client of when medication is...
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Watervliet, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I can run errands, bring to appointments, shopping, house sit, feed pets, walk pets, water plants, garden.
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Part Time Nanny/ Errands

Cohoes, NY

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$25/hr
Carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi, I am a mom to a 15 yr old boy. I am very responsible person and safe driver. I am looking for a part time job that has flexible schedule since I also work full time.
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Caregiver, Transportation, Errands

Albany, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Friendly young lady, great with kids, enjoyed taking care of them, and playing fun activities with them to keep them occupied.
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I'm Always Free, So You Don't Have To Be!

Averill Park, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I currently work for myself in the Troy/Averill Park area so I'm always free to run an errand or two! Please message for specifics! Gift wrapping for the holidays available Lifeguard Duty! Don't stress at your next big party. Allow me to give you the peace of mind by managing the pool and everyone in it!
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Valley Falls, NY

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$8/hr
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
Hi, My name is Gracyn, When I was growing up I took care of my older mother I helped with bathing meal prep housekeeping errand running etc
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Hello!

Rensselaer, NY

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
errands
light cleaning
respite care
Hello! My name is Melissa. I work in the veterinary field but enjoy getting to know people and animals alike. After having a senior friend, I realize how lonely being a senior can be without the proper support. I would like to offer friendship and help for the seniors in my community. I can come prepare dinner, play board games,...
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Need Help with Errands, Shopping or Assisting with the Home and Pets?

Latham, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I am looking to help a family run a household. I have over 35 years experience as a wife and mother and recently a new Grammy . I am a savvy business person. I am an avid animal lover, have an excellent driving record, and lots of local families to provide great references. Some of my services include: shopping assistance...
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Cohoes, NY

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$25/hr
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
Although new to professional caregiving, I have a deep-rooted passion for supporting and connecting with elderly individuals, shaped by my experiences growing up with my grandparents. I have gained firsthand insight into the importance of compassion and attentive care through my time spent with them. I am eager to bring this...
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Planned or last minute errands, cleaning, back up care/companion, etc!

Rensselaer, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Groceries, home checks, pet feeding or walking, last minute "oh no, the [pharmacy/high priority need or want] store closes in 1 hr... I'll never make it"s, I'm excellent at problem solving, thinking outside the box comes easily and it can be handy for those who know me! I'm known to be a quick, calm, *comforting* and logical...
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Tyler Experience 10+ Years Caring For Younger Family House Work, Homework, Errands

Rensselaer, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Tyler. This is my first time using care. com, but I have experience caring for younger family members since I was 12 years old. 5 nieces and nephews. Anything from cooking to errands to house work to homework I am comfortable and have experience with!
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Latham, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
home modification
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I'm fairly new in this field but I've always been interested and I have learned so much within the year of caring for seniors. When I was around 17 my aunt became really sick and moved in with me and my family. I helped cared for her daily ADLs because it was a lot on just my mom which sparked my interest in caring for others. I...
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Spotless Housekeeping And Speedy Errands

Albany, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Since a young age, I have been responsible for the cleaning and chores in my home. By the age of 12 I was cleaning neighbors' houses for a few dollars an hour. I really enjoy cleaning and take pride in my attention to detail. I just graduated high school with an Advanced Diploma and am leaving this August and will be heading...
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  • 52 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of July 2025

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Troy

Hiring an errand runner in Troy, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 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 Troy, NY. There are currently 4 errand runners in Troy. 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 Troy 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 Troy. 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 Troy, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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