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Sarah W.

Caregiver

Arcata, CA

from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
light cleaning
dementia
Compassionate caregiver with 17 years of experience. I have worked in all stages of caregiving from companionship all the way to working alongside hospice for end-of-life care. I am a kind caring person and enjoy working with seniors and helping them stay in their homes. I cook, clean, shop, run errands make doctor's...
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Alia B.

Arcata, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
As a passionate childcare provider with two years of experience, I'm dedicated to fostering children's growth and development. I have worked personally from young infants to ages of 12 years old. My patient, creative, and friendly personality creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe and loved. I believe in open...
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Linda L.

Caregiver

Arcata, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
transportation
errands
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated caregiver with 20 years experience. I completed Nursing Assistant Training program in 1995 and have worked as a caregiver since. Along with experience I am reliable and dedicated. I'd describe my personality as easygoing, patient and compassionate. I like caring for seniors because they are adorable. I'm...
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Joy M.

Companion Care

Arcata, CA

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$25/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Joy, I'm 37 and live in Arcata. I'm interested in simply companion care for seniors. I have not worked with seniors yet, but have 10+ years experience in the caregiving field. I can help with in light meal prep, very light house keeping, walking good natured dogs, watering plants, assisting in the garden etc.....
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Lily G.

Expert Housekeeper

Arcata, CA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
With 2 years of experience in housekeeping, I am confident in my ability to provide a thorough and reliable cleaning service that meets your needs. I have gained experience in various aspects of residential cleaning, including dusting, vacuuming, laundry, dishes, organizing and overall cleaning. I am committed to maintaining a...
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Alexis B.

Experienced And Fun!

Eureka, CA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Over my life I have worked in many capacities that involved caring for children. I have served as an Elementary school teacher, nanny, babysitter, pet sitter, house sitter, after school care provider, teaching assistant, and camp counselor. As the oldest out of 7 kids I can confidently say that your children will be a piece of...

Michelle P. says "She loves kids so much and did a wonderful job looking after our children. You can be confident that your kids are well taken care of with her. Our kids...

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Tiffany B.

Compassionate And Knowledgeable Caregiver And Companion

Eureka, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
My passion for caregiving started with my grandmother. I lived with her throughout her 80s and 90s and experienced the ins-and-outs of caring for an elderly/ailing person. The last few years of her life (she lived to 99) I was very much by her side for whatever she needed. In addition to the caring for my grandmother, I have 3...

Casey A. says "Tiffany is so kind and competent. She really cares and goes above and beyond, especially with all of our earthquakes! I'm really glad we have her on our...

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Teresa C.

Full/part Time Caregiver

McKinleyville, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
I have 38 yrs. experience in the medical field which includes working as a certified nursing assistant in nursing homes and in home hospice care. I also have cared for my own grandmother and mother-in-law when they became ill. I have always thoroughly enjoyed giving one on one attention to my patients and will bring personal...

John E. says "We needed extra in home care for our elder parents, especially our mom, and Teresa did a fantastic job for us. We could not have asked for a better person...

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Rita K.

Reliable Personal Errand Assistant - Simplifying Your Day, One Task At A Time

Eureka, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Rita, a dependable and detail-oriented individual dedicated to making your life easier. Based in Eureka, I offer personalized assistance for errands and everyday tasks to help free up your valuable time. Whether you need groceries picked up, packages delivered, or appointments scheduled, I'm here to lend a hand. With a...
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Keara H.

Direct Support Professional

Eureka, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Keara and I'm a Direct Support Professional, Program Coordinator, and certified Family Home Provider for people with disabilities. With 5 years of professional experience, I have a proven track record of providing compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with physical and developmental disabilities....
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Rachel M.

Professional Care Giver

Eureka, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 10+ years of experience working with preschool age children up through 18 years of age. I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I have been a camp director , a 1:1 aide for a child with special needs, a personal attendant to adults with special needs, a staff...
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Wendy W.

Part Time / Full Time Experienced Compassionate Reliable Non-smoker Senior Caregiver

Eureka, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
With several years providing senior care for Alzheimer's and Dementia elderly care in the home. With an agency and private duty providing duties including Respite, Compassionate, companionship, shopping and food prep and with a passion for cooking healthy food, Medication management, light housework, personal laundry, driving to...

Barbara N. says "Wendy helped me take care of my mom when she was alive. She was so helpful, so upbeat and friendly that her patients love her. The loving care she gave...

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Tj V.

Experienced Elder Care Provider / Personal Assistant / Child Care Provider / HouseKeeping

McKinleyville, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 20+ years of experience in helping with Home Care with Elderly and Dementia. Patients / Previous long term care with Parkinson's / Dementia / MobilityAssist / Medication Time Management Documentation / Physical Therapy Follow Through Care / Preparing Meals / Provide Socialization via Creative Activity. I am a loving...
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Jennifer B.

Experienced, Knowledgeable, Caring Person

Fortuna, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
I previously worked as a CNA, secretary and patient care tech In a trauma hospital for 20 years, part of that time was spent in outpatient surgery. I worked in every specialty floor but mainly in orthopedics. Prior to that I worked in an Alzheimers facility for several months. I have taken nutrition classes also along with...
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  • 14 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Arcata, CA

Personal Assistants in Arcata, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 14 listed personal assistants

Alexis B.

She loves kids so much and did a wonderful job looking after our children. You can be confident that your kids are well taken care of with...

- Michelle P.

Tiffany B.

Tiffany is so kind and competent. She really cares and goes above and beyond, especially with all of our earthquakes! I'm really glad we...

- Casey A.

Teresa C.

We needed extra in home care for our elder parents, especially our mom, and Teresa did a fantastic job for us. We could not have asked for a...

- John E.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Arcata

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Arcata, CA on Care.com as of August, 2025 is $23.00 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 Arcata, 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 Arcata 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 Arcata, 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 Arcata. 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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