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Sommai L.

Experienced Nanny & Personal/Household Assistant

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
With over 20 years experience working in Bay Area homes, I can assist with Childcare, Errands, Transportation, Shopping, Administrative tasks and Organization projects. Reliable, safe transportation, CPR and Trustline certified.

Vijay R. says "Very friendly -- Sommai definitely helped us out in a pinch. We would love to hire her again. Thank you Sommai! -Vijay"

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Sommai L.

Alameda, CA

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$33/hr
10 years experience
I have 20+ years experience as a Bay Area Household Manager/Personal Assistant/Nanny. I can help with errands (with mileage reimbursement), organization projects, shopping, shipping, returns and administrative tasks.
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Kelsie A.

Alameda, CA

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$18/hr
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I am a certified medical assistant but I do not have any paid years experience due to companies only wanted people who have prior paid experience. I have personal experience from taking care of others such as my own grandparents as well as family friend's grandparents as well. I genuinely care about the overall quality and...
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Shira G.

Alameda, CA

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$35/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have dedicated over a decade to nurturing the growth and development of children as a caregiver. My passion for caring for little ones stems from the immense joy they bring into my life. With a creative and imaginative personality, I strive to provide a fun and engaging environment for children to thrive. I maintain open...
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Rosario C.

Part/Full-Time Nanny For Weekdays And Weekends

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
1 year experience
In my early 20's I was a Teacher's Assistant at our elementary school's summer session for kids ages 6-10. I facilitated class lessons, activities, snack times and monitored their recess breaks. I also ran my local library's Summer Reading Program, where we encouraged kids to read weekly in exchange for rewards. On Wednesdays...

Care Member says "Rosario is amazing with children and provides a fun learning environment for the little ones. My son loves to play with her, and they have bonded over...

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Ana G.

Personal Assistance & Child Care

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Ana, and I am a certified postpartum doula through the Institute Transforma Doulas, with training in postpartum and Infant CPR/First Aid. I specialize in supporting families during the early weeks after birth-offering newborn care, emotional and physical support, and practical help tailored to each family's...

Care Member says "Ana arrived on time to care for my 1 year-old during our normal weekday workday. We work from home and needed someone to watch our son so we were in the...

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Marivic G.

Care Giver/Personal Assistant

San Leandro, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced with seniors that has and had an Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson disease, Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), client's that's in hospice care, and currently working with a C5 quadriplegic. Experience in tube feeding, foley catheterizing/straight Catheter, Checking Blood Pressure and sugar level for diabetic patients. I...

Kathleen M. says "Marivic cared for our 92- and 95-year-old parents on Saturday and Sunday mornings and three evenings a week. Mom had fallen more than once, dad was...

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Bruna S.

Personal/Executive/Virtual Assistant

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Reliable, proactive, and highly organized Personal & Executive Assistant dedicated to making life easier for busy individuals. With a strong background in organization, problem-solving, and multitasking, I provide seamless support by handling daily tasks, managing schedules, coordinating vendors, and ensuring everything runs...

Rebecca L. says "Bruna did a great job with my 5 and 8 year olds. She played with them, kept them engaged (they didn't just watch TV), and fed them lunch. She was also...

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Sharon L.

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a mom and a young grandmother who has enjoyed and contributed to my daughter, granddaughter and number of other children emotionally, cognitively, and socially very successfully over the years. You can trust that should you choose me to take care of your child in any capacity, you will find I' m very nurturing and create...

Heather M. says "Sharon has cared for my pre-school aged daughter and our younger daughter is a year and a half. She is an abundance of laughter, enthusiasm and energy....

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Amber G.

Experienced Personal Assistant Available For Organization, Cooking, Cleaning And Pet care

Emeryville, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello, My name is Amber, thank you for viewing my profile. I have been working exclusively as a personal cook for folks throughout the Bay Area going on six years now, offering both in house and delivery services, and the occasional catering job. I already have several clients who I work for but am looking to take on other...

Stephanie S. says "Amber has babysat for my two young kids (3.5 and 1) several times and we love her! She is dependable and fun for the kids and always takes the crazy in...

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Michelle S.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Professional with 23 years of experience working as a Private Chef, Nanny, Household Manager and Family/Personal Assistant. Exceptional references and resume are available upon request. CPR and Trustline registered.

Care Member says "We've hired Michelle one time. She was very communicative and professional. My kids were very happy with her and requested to have her return, which...

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Julie P.

Skilled And Caring Nanny/Sitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I started working with kids when I was still a kid myself! My career path got deeply into it when teaching art and creative movement at Portland Parks and Recreation for 3+ years and interning in a preschool before moving to Oakland in 2010, where I worked in a local preschool (was fingerprinted here), before being hired by a...

Edith P. says "Julie is a kind caretaker. We appreciated her gentle and helpful manner. "

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Sharon L.

Personal/Family Assistant

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Greetings! I am an experienced family assistant and manage most everything it takes to keep a household running smoothly including: Laundry Tidying organizing storage Light to moderate cleaning, deeper when necessary Handling errands and returns Basic food prep Occasional pet care Resolving issues with service...

Care Member says "Sharon is an incredibly responsible, conscientious, and fun loving caregiver for our son, R. She cared for him from when he was 3 months to 2 years old....

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Patricia A.

Full-Time Nanny Available August 13, 2018!

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello Prospective Families! Preferred Age: 0months-24months Availability: Full-Time (40-50hrs/wk) My Start Date: August 13, 2018 I truly love working with children and helping them develop, grow, and learn. It is my passion in life. I have over 20 years of experience working with children ages 0 months to 12 years old. I...

Nick B. says "Patricia has been a wonderfully loving and caring part-time nanny for our now 7-month old daughter L. We are sadly losing her as she is only available for...

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Nina A.

In Person And Online Math Teacher/tutor With +10 Years Experiences

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
If you are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic individual with extensive experience to support you in meeting your academic challenges and preparing for examinations in the area of mathematics, it is my pleasure to help you. I am an engineering grad student at San Diego State University and a research and teacher assistant at...

Care Member says "Nina is amazing! I highly recommend her. My daughter is thriving, and she is very knowledgeable, smart, and responsible. Do not hesitate to hire her....

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Marycarmen C.

Part Time Babysitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Greetings! My name is Marycarmen. I am an Oakland native and student of traditional, Indigenous medicine and midwifery. For 11+ years now, I've been supporting families with the full spectrum of life. From schools to summer camps and in more intimate familial settings as well, I have always worked with the youth and in a...

Sarah S. says "Marycarmen is warm, punctual, and reliable. She's been very flexible to accommodate surprises in our schedule and clear about her availability. She's...

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Diane F.

Care Giver Available Part-time

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am experienced in taking care of the Youth, Teen, Adult, and Elderly. I have also worked with Autism persons. I ve assisted in their medication in take, personal hygene, meal prep and errands. I also can speak spanish and teach children the language.

Care Member says "I got to know Diane over 10 months providing me (34 yo, male grad student) with personal care in the morning. She was reliable, even in times of the...

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Nancy A.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am teacher assistant and worker for about two years at (Pre-school) in San Francisco. The age range was around 2-5 years old where I gained a lot of experience. I am bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. I love playing with children and being a good role model for them. I have my medical Assistant, as well as my CPR...

Care Member says "Our family got so lucky with Nancy!! We can’t thank her enough for all of the love, care and knowledge she brought to us as first time parents. Nancy...

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Elsie C.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi families! I am a special ed instructional assistant, supporting students with mobility disorders ages 5-22 in the classroom, during recreational activities, and with personal routines such as feeding (including Gtube) and toileting. I also have years of experience as a caregiver, high school AVID tutor, at k-5 recreation...

Maribel R. says "Elsie fue excelente! Muy amable y respetuosa con mis niñas "

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Silver O.

San Leandro, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
hospice services
personal care
respite care
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Silver, I am a certified nursing assistance since 16 years and also a caregiver over 23 years now. I have taken care of seniors here in the Peninsula both for Agencies and as well as private also. I also do train caregivers on how to give quality care to seniors. I am very dependable, Caring, Reliable, and very...

Yvonne L. says "Silver is a true caregiver! She cared for my mother for almost 4 years! She is trained in dementia and knows how to care with patience! I highly recommend...

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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.60/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Alameda, CA

Personal Assistants in Alameda, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Sommai L.

Very friendly -- Sommai definitely helped us out in a pinch. We would love to hire her again. Thank you Sommai! -Vijay

- Vijay R.

Rosario C.

Rosario is amazing with children and provides a fun learning environment for the little ones. My son loves to play with her, and they have...

- Care member

Ana G.

Ana arrived on time to care for my 1 year-old during our normal weekday workday. We work from home and needed someone to watch our son so we...

- Care member

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Alameda

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Alameda, CA on Care.com as of January, 2026 is $30.60 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 5 personal assistants in Alameda, CA. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Alameda or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.

Most personal assistants in Alameda, CA can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Alameda. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.

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