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Sommai L.

Experienced Nanny & Personal/Household Assistant

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Mya F.

Nanny

Alameda, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there, my name is Mya! I am a professional household manager/personal assistant with extensive childcare experience, including a postpartum doula certification. Often praised for my ability to maintain a calm and nurturing environment, as well as my punctuality. A few fun facts: 4 years of experience as a household manager...
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Neelufar M.

Alameda, CA

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hey I'm Neelu--and I have experience with children in creative, personal and educational environments. I am offering child care and household services. I have experience in Montessori learning, having spent many summers working as a teacher's assistant at Rising Star Montessori. I enjoy helping children flourish with...
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Arielle N.

Alameda, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Refrigerator cleaning
cabinet cleaning
vacuuming and/or mopping
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Arielle. I'm a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented person who enjoys helping others keep their homes clean and comfortable. I have experience with light housekeeping, such as laundry, dishes, and basic organization. I take pride in doing things with care and making spaces feel pleasant and tidy. I'm responsible,...
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Kristen S.

Pet Sitting Extraordinaire And House Sitter/Estate Manager

Alameda, CA

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$40/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I'm a trustworthy and compassionate professional with a deep love for animals and years of experience managing both people and properties. As a registered nurse working part-time at the hospital, I have the flexibility to devote extra time and attention to your beloved fur baby. My 15-year-old cat, Lucy, recently passed...
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Julia T.

Alameda, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
home modification
respite care
meal prep
live-in home care
+ 1 more
For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to providing compassionate care to adults and seniors. My passion stems from a deep desire to support their well-being and independence, building on positive experiences in previous care roles. I hold a college degree and maintain current First Aid Training. I offer respite care, live-in...
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Teisi F.

Compassionate Senior Caregiver

Alameda, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
mobility assistance
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated caregiver with over 10 years of experience in providing care to Seniors, including Hospice. I believe that every senior deserves the best care and attention I can give. I work to build a relationship of trust with my clients and strive to be an enjoyable companion. I possess the following important attributes; I...
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Ralyn H.

Alameda, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Errands
transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
Supporting the independence and well-being of seniors has been my lifelong passion. With 20+ years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aid, I'm also an End of Life Doula. I've worked with Dementia clients individually as well as large groups. I bring a calm, detail-oriented approach to every...
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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
Light cleaning
companionship
meal prep
hospice services
errands
+ 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
travel
swimming supervision
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)
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$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)
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$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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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
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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
travel
swimming supervision
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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Marycarmen C.

Part Time Babysitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Bhumika P.

Child Care

Albany, CA

4.8(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello, My name is Bhumika I am a mother of two daughters and I am an honest, hardworking, responsible, and trustworthy person. As a mother of a premature baby myself, I am especially sensitive and caring toward children. I have 12 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and young children. I can assist with feeding,...

Care Member says "Bhumika is a wonderful caregiver— truly caring and extremely trustworthy. Our son absolutely adores her and she has been a huge help to our family....

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Silver O.

San Leandro, CA

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
errands
+ 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 posted rate is $32.00/hr as of June 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 2 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.

Marivic G.

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,...

- Kathleen M.

Bruna S.

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....

- Rebecca L.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Alameda

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Alameda, CA on Care.com as of June, 2026 is $32.78 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 9 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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