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Cassidy T.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
2 years experience
Errands
live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Cassidy and I have a lot of experience providing round the clock care for seniors :) I've worked full time caring for a husband and wife in their late 90s, as well as several other seniors including one retired doctor. My responsibilities included changing depends, house cleaning, cooking, feeding, providing...

Bethany T. says "Cassidy is a kind, patient and intelligent caregiver with both young children and seniors."

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Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have years of experience in pet care for my own dog and the cats and dogs of others. I would care for your pet like it were my own. I give walks at the duration and pace of your dog and am great at detailed care of pets, especially older pets. Let me know how I can help your pet be comfortable and happy while you're away for...

Jade C. says "Meredith took care of my pets wonderfully. She was very communicative and did everything I asked her to do perfectly. I would rehire her again without...

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a Pediatric Emergency Department nurse in the area. I have been working with children since I was 15 and have always been very passionate about it. I started out babysitting neighborhood kids and teaching swim lessons. I have nannied multiple families over summers and done date nights for parents while finishing college. I...

Kate H. says "We hired Meredith to take care of two kids this summer and are so happy we did! Meredith is dependable, patient, kind, pleasant, and flexible. Our kids...

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Assistant And Errand Runner Available

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Organized, professional certified teacher available for light cleaning, organization, errands, meal prep, light housework and pet care.
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Experienced Babysitter, Errand Runner

Washington, DC

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting for many years, for children of all ages. I have also worked as a swim coach and camp counselor for children with mental and physical disabilities.
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Friendly Babysitter, Errand Runner, And House Keeper!

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kennedy and I recently graduated high school. In addition to babysitting I am open to light cleaning, cooking, and running errands. I have babysat throughout high school. I have run tennis camps with children ages 4-12 for two years and have taught swim lessons to children ages 2-12. In addition, I have worked as...
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Part-Time Babysitter/Errand Runner

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have experience babysitting children from various age groups. I worked with a family of 3 children's ages 9-13 for two years. My duties included child care, light housekeeping, transportation, and meal preparation. I'm addition to that I worked with two other families on a date night basis. I am loving, creative, responsible,...
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Part Time Errand Runner

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
8 years experience
My name is Leidy, and I'm a young professional based in Takoma Park, where I live with my dog, Lana. I bring several years of experience supporting families and individuals through childcare, pet care, home organization, and personal assistance. I began working as a nanny and babysitter while pursuing my bachelor's degree, and...
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Caregiver-Errands,Meals,Companionship

Washington, DC

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Everyone says I'm a giving person who thinks of others before myself. I enjoy making others happy through my cooking/baking, being a good listener, going out of my way to do various errands for others when they are in need. I'm have excellent personal, organizational, hospitality, and communication skills to help someone with...
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Caregiver-errands,companionship,transportation,cooking

Washington, DC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
personal care
Everyone says I'm a giving person who thinks of others before myself. I enjoy making others happy through my cooking/baking, being a good listener, going out of my way to do various errands for others when they are in need. I'm confident that my personal, organizational, hospitality, and communication skills will allow someone...
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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I provide reliable, personalized assistance that helps clients stay organized, productive, and at ease. From managing calendars and scheduling appointments to running errands and organizing spaces, I handle day-to-day responsibilities with professionalism and care. With a background in marketing, customer service, and office...
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
Light cleaning
transportation
home modification
errands
mobility assistance
Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. With two years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My college degree complements my First Aid Training. I'm patient, compassionate, and friendly, and I prioritize earning trust when building connections. I...
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Washington, DC

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I can run errands that the employer does not want to like buying quick items like groceries, packages, medications or anything similar to that.
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Hannah B.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I can run errands from anywhere between grocery store runs to target runs. Odd jobs I could do would be watering plants or cleaning out basement etc.
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Lizeth C.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have worked in different service areas such as Delivering packages, organizing spaces, running errands, caring for personal belongings And several activities that will allow me to carry out work efficiently.
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Caregiver

Washington, DC

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
live-in home care
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Compassionate caregiver with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care, housekeeping, cooking, and running errands.
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Washington, DC

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
I am currently a part time babysitter and potentially looking for the senior care positions. I am energetic , socially interactive with seniors and have my own transportation so I can run errands and manage light housekeeping. I have volunteered at the goodwin living so I have experience with senior care.
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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi - I'm available to help run errands on November and December. I'm very responsible, multitasker, great cooker, reliable driver, organized and clean - get along with pets and also have +10 years of experience taking care of children. Open for short terms and seasonal jobs - I have a car available.
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
Changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
organization
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a PhD student who is clean, reliable, and responsible. I am a non-smoker with my own transportation. I am comfortable with pets and children. I am willing to help with a variety of household tasks and run errands. I prefer a flexible schedule and am available after work hours on weekdays and am flexible on weekends.
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Personal Assistant Ready To Help

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I work part-time as a concierge in a luxury apartment building. I have assisted residents with various tasks throughout the years, from running errands to caring for furry friends, while the pet parents were away. I also assistanted with light cleaning, watering plants, bringing in mail/packages, baby-sitting, assisting elderly...
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  • 73 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.93/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Errand Runners in Washington, DC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 73 listed errand runners

Cassidy T.

Cassidy is a kind, patient and intelligent caregiver with both young children and seniors.

- Bethany T.

Meredith C.

Meredith took care of my pets wonderfully. She was very communicative and did everything I asked her to do perfectly. I would rehire her...

- Jade C.

Meredith B.

We hired Meredith to take care of two kids this summer and are so happy we did! Meredith is dependable, patient, kind, pleasant, and...

- Kate H.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Washington

Hiring an errand runner in Washington, DC on Care.com will cost an average of $21.93 per hour as of March 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 Washington, DC. There are currently 73 errand runners in Washington. 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 Washington 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 Washington. 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 Washington, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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