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Lotoya J.

Part Time Special Need Care-Giver/Kid Uber Driver

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi MY Name Is Lotoya I've Been Working With Children. Through Out My Whole 15 Year's Of My Working Career. This Is Something I Have Alway's Been Passionate About. From Minor To Severe Disabilitie's. I Work With Richland One School District As A Teacher Assistant. With Special Need Kid's For The Last 9 Years I Treat These Kid's...

Loni H. says "My daughter loved spending time with her."

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Evelyn A.

Babysitter

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! Thank you kindly for visiting my profile! I've been a personal assistant, babysitter & dog sitter for well over 12 years. I love the bonds that I form with the kids & families. I also speak Russian and English. I do work full time remotely for a medical office. Please advise that if being asked to watch your kids during the...

Adeline B. says "Evelyn was very sweet to my baby. She kept me updated regularly and I appreciated that. We would hire her again!"

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Judy W.

Passionate And Caring

Columbia, SC

4.9(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
I Provide excellent patient support and care to patients and families. I've Assist with meal planning to meet nutritional plans. Worked in Assist Living Facilities as well as in Home Care which I Monitored vital signs and distribute medication use, documenting variance and concerning responses. Help patients with personal needs...

LaToya W. says "Judy is a very hardworking person. She came into me and family life when we were dealing with death in the family and I needed her help with my 3 babies....

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Malia U.

Part Time And Full Time Care

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
personal care
live-in home care
respite care
+ 1 more
I have over 12 yrs of experience from assisting with personal hygiene, meal prep, errand and shopping, respite care for family caregivers, light housekeeping, 24 hr live in, quality of life activities, weekly bath visits, grocery drop off, all around social companionship

Sylvia C. says "Malia has been caring for my father, and she is dependable, and someone we have come to respect. She is someone I recommend, and she represents Care.com...

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Christianna T.

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
As long as I can remember I have always loved playing with and caring for children. My first babysitting job when I was 7, I love watching children explore and discover the world around them. I am a fan of outdoor play, as well as indoor crafts and games. It's an immense privilege to be able to care for and raise children, a job...

Jonathan E. says "Christianna has to be one of the greatest nannies/sitters out there! She truly loves caring for and educating our daughter (2 years old). She's always...

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Katrina S.

Caregiver, Personal Care Assistant

Columbia, SC

from
$8/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a 27-year-old female who has been caregiving for the elderly for 3 years. I currently work for home instead and cherished comfort home care . I am planning on completing training for my CNA.
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Latasha S.

I Have Been A Certified Nursing Assistant For Eleven Years.

Columbia, SC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I'm able to perform daily chores and assist with dressing and personal needs of each client. I have over 14 years caring for the elderly. I love helping others. I have worked in a nursing home for 12 years and have been in the hospital setting field for the last 3 years.
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Leah B.

Care Assistance 10+yr Experience

Columbia, SC

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
mobility assistance
I'd describe my personality as lighthearted, responsible, adaptable. I like caring for seniors because they are full of stories and information they want to share. They look forward to having someone around to assist them and talk to since many aren't able to do the things they previously did. I get along great with seniors....
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Latazia B.

Expert Literacy Coach & Teacher

Columbia, SC

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$35/hr
9 years experience
I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, compassionate, motivated. I like tutoring because I believe each child is a scholar capable of meeting and exceeding their personal goals when provided adequate time, opportunity and explicit instruction. I'm looking for a tutoring opportunity that provides unwavering support to...
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Catherine J.

Columbia, SC

from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
Hi! I have experience as a personal assistant, driver and babysitting. I am very flexible and go with the flow and am open to doing any tasks to help out!
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Catherine J.

Columbia, SC

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$14/hr
7 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I am currently a rising senior in college and am looking to nanny, pet sit or be a personal assistant. I have experience in all and have been babysitting for over 7 years.
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Jennifer Y.

Housekeeping

Columbia, SC

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jennifer and I have been working as a companion, doing elderly care, personal assistant positions, running errands, meal prepping, managing households and so much more for over 10 years.
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Jennifer Y.

Senior Care

Columbia, SC

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jennifer and I have been working as a companion, doing elderly care, personal assistant positions, running errands, meal prepping, managing households and so much more for over 10 years. It all started with my grandparents when they were diagnosed with dementia. I started taking care of them and that is where I...
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Jayme B.

Columbia, SC

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$10/hr
5 years experience
My name is Jayme and I am 28 years old. I m currently enrolled in school to become a counselor one day and that is why I would love to do odds and end jobs to assist anyone in making their day easier. Whether it's shopping, cleaning, planning, animal care, or even something different, I can handle it all! Ive grown up in a large...
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Catherine J.

Columbia, SC

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$13/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 7 years of experience and have babysat for kids of all ages! I love kids and used to babysit for a family of 6 for years! I have other experience as well and have also been a personal assistant so I can do other tasks if needed. I also was CPR certified in high school however it expires after 2 years.
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Jennifer Y.

About Me

Columbia, SC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Jennifer and I have been working as a companion, doing elderly care, personal assistant positions, running errands, meal prepping, managing households and so much more for over 10 years. It all started with my grandparents when they were diagnosed with dementia. I started taking care of them and that is where I...
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Antonio C.

Senior Citizen Care

Columbia, SC

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Errands
meal prep
I am a Non-medical, health care assistant that will assist and help, individuals with all standard activities of daily living like meal planning, meal preparation, and some daily task. I will be hand selected to match your needs, personality, and lifestyle.
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Vashni M.

Honest,trustworthy,hard Working And Dependable

Columbia, SC

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Over the last 10 years I have been a personal care assistant With these positions it requires me to run errands. Some of my services includes but not limited to: Grocery shopping, Transporting to social outings, and Doctor appointments. I've also completed classes and became certified as medical/business office assistant. Over...
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Brooke A.

Columbia, SC

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Errands
meal prep
transportation
Compassionate caregiver with over six 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. Passionate about improving patient well-being and independence.
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Susan S.

Columbia, SC

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$8/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi, I am an older adult who would enjoy helping clients with light cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal care, help with showers and would very much enjoy the companionship! I am a mom of 4 adult children and grandparent to 5 beautiful grandbabies.. I live in Columbia, and am off during the summer. I work as a teacher Assistant...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.45/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.3

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Columbia, SC

Personal Assistants in Columbia, SC are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Lotoya J.

My daughter loved spending time with her.

- Loni H.

Evelyn A.

Evelyn was very sweet to my baby. She kept me updated regularly and I appreciated that. We would hire her again!

- Adeline B.

Judy W.

Judy is a very hardworking person. She came into me and family life when we were dealing with death in the family and I needed her help...

- LaToya W.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Columbia

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Columbia, SC on Care.com as of July, 2025 is $16.45 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 38 personal assistants in Columbia, SC. 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 Columbia 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 Columbia, SC 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 Columbia. 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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