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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Laura H.

Caregiver/personal Assistant

Richmond, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
Mother of 3 adult children, caring for children for 30 years as a teacher, sailing instructor for youth and adults, love all things family, young and old from 0- 100 and passionate about the outdoors not to mention animal lover. I have an excellent driving record, CPR/first aid, and exemplary references.

Seiji Y. says "Laura took care part-time of our son when he was 2-7 months old. She was incredibly caring: she soothed him when he was fussy, sang to him and danced with...

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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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Julie M.

Lafayette, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 15 years of experience running my own cleaning/organizing business to presently being a personal assistant for a highly successful attorney. I'm a perfectionist and I have excellent references.

Care Member says "Julie is a GREAT caregiver plus more!! Julie has worked with my 84 year old friend with dementia for over 2 years. She goes above and beyond. She's...

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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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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
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Michelle S.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
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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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
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
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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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
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Julie M.

Lafayette, CA

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
window washing
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I have been a housekeeper/personal assistant for 10+ years. I have a client that I've had for 15 years. I enjoy what I do and I have excellent references. I'm a perfectionist and it shows with my terrific referrals.

Rebecca B. says "Julie has been with us for almost 18 years and is the reason I could spend more time with our children. We are empty nesters now so we don't need her...

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Emilsa S.

Loving Personality.

Richmond, CA

4.3(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Emilsa but you can call me EMI I have 15 years of experience working with children of all ages, including extensive experience caring for newborns and infants. My passion is creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Over the years, I've supported families...

Care Member says "Emi took excellent care of my toddler and easily filled in when his primary caregiver became ill. My son instantly warmed up to her and we were able to...

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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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Marycarmen C.

Part Time Babysitter

Oakland, CA

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

Caring And Cleaning

Oakland, CA

5.0(0)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
dusting
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for over six years now. I have done personal care, home cleaning care, medication help, assistance with bathing, grocery shopping, errands, etc. If you're still in need of assistance and are looking for help Please feel free to reach back out and if you have any other questions please feel free to ask....
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Abraham P.

Fun Coach

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Hello, I am a fun, entertaining, and polite person who loves to spend time with young people! I have a huge family with younger kids and is in my best nature to look out for them. I currently work at my old school as an aftercare assistant. I am looking for extra opportunities to earn myself money to support myself for nursing...

Claudia O. says "Abraham is an excellent tutor, and reliable. He's very kind,patient, and adaptable. My son regularly is taking tutoring lessons with him. We feel...

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Zayra S.

Pinole, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
personal care
dementia
Dedicated and compassionate provider of elder. patient, personable and professional in responding to resident needs with a gentle touch and caring attitude. My experience as a caregiver consist: Assist clients with daily living. like bathing, dressing, meds reminder, doctors appointment or any activities like, watch movies, go...

Michael T. says "Zayra did a great job taking care of my 92 year-old mother. She was able to earn my mother's trust and was very kind to her. Zayra is reliable,...

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Kalolaine S.

Oakland, CA

3.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I have been a private caregiver since 2015. im a current california register caregiver I start taking care seniors with my own grandparents on their last days. I love helping senior and love them as my own. With my skills I can help make them happy and enjoy life. I experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar...
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Abraham P.

Aftercare K-12 Instructor/Pre-Nursing Student

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Hello, I am a fun, entertaining, and polite person who loves to spend time with young people! I have a huge family with younger kids and is in my best nature to look out for them. I love kids. I currently work at my old school as an aftercare assistant. I am looking for extra opportunities to earn myself money to support myself...

Jelani G. says "Abraham did a great job babysitting our 6yo son. They read and played together and he gave him snacks and meals on time. He was polite and showed up early...

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Joanna F.

Caregiver With A Gentle Touch

Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
I love working with seniors and have worked with them for over 20 years and enjoy hearing stories from their past. I will be providing in-home care that welcomes and encourages the family's involvement as I care for your loved one. Able to assist with all personal care and daily activities in a patient manner. I am excited to...

Amy F. says "Joanna is absolutely wonderful!! My mom did not want caregivers, particularly overnight, after she was discharged from a skilled nursing facility, but Joanna...

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Cynthia P.

San Pablo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
mobility assistance
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a very positive and caring person. I have about 7 years of experience as a caregiver. I started when I was very young and discovered that it was my passion to help and provide the best care. I like providing direct-patient care and love helping my patients with their everyday needs. I was working at UCSF as a certified...

Care Member says "She’s a very nice and compassionate person when it comes to caring for others . Never have has an issue with her. "

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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Berkeley, CA

Personal Assistants in Berkeley, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

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

Laura H.

Laura took care part-time of our son when he was 2-7 months old. She was incredibly caring: she soothed him when he was fussy, sang to him...

- Seiji Y.

Amber G.

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...

- Stephanie S.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Berkeley

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Berkeley, CA on Care.com as of January, 2026 is $27.00 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 20 personal assistants in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley. 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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