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60 personal assistants are listed in Durham, NC
The average rate is $18/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Durham, NC
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have a degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the National College (now University) of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. The entire time I was in school I worked as a certified nursing assistant, mainly with seniors. Many years ago I worked at Arbor Square in Seattle... a first of its kind Alzheimer's care facility. I am a...
Laurie can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Laurie did care work for my father for over a year. She is very compassionate and reliable. She assisted him with ADL's, doctors appointments, light housekeeping, errands, taking him out to get him walking and projects to help keep my father engaged. My father...
Teala S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A home health aid professional with over 20 years of working experience with elderly population. Kind, Caring, and Passionate, I strive to provide quality care for my patients as I would with my loved ones. I am able to: Provide health care services in patients residences Perform domestic and household tasks Transport and...
Veronica can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Patient, personable and engaged. Veronica was/is a great caregiver for my family member.
She also maintained great lines of communication."
Johnetta T.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with 19 years of experience working with the elderly. I have experience working with adults battling Dementia/Alzheimer, Parkinson, Stroke, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Organ Transplant. A very compassionate, caring, loving and reliable person, I enjoy helping the seniors at their...
Mary can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Mary was exceptional. She was supportive, encouraging, reliable and extremely wonderful taking care of my mother. My mother is still talking about how great it was having Mary around to take her to all of her appointments, help her get dressed and run errands. She...
Dominique K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my preferred name is nova I'm 19 I'm in college and wanted to get back into sitting and nannying. I have previous experience working for college nanny's and sitters. I have also been a camp counselor for many years and assistant dance instructor for kids ages 3-9 for many years. I love being a nanny or sitter because...
5.0
"Nova has been taking care of our son for a few months now. They have developed a great friendship and he's always excited to see her. She reads, sings, plays and takes him for walks. She doesn't get discouraged or frustrated when he's cranky or fussy (and he's 17...
Jamey D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi and thank you for taking the time to ready my profile. I am a very caring and compassionate person. It was very easy when I decided that Nursing would be my major. While in school, I worked part time as an in-home senior caregiver. Through my clinical rotations, I found the patients were getting their medical needs met, but...
Marcy can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"Marcy helped me care for my mom who had Alzheimer's...and she did it with great skill, patience and compassion. She was such an invaluable help, resource and caring soul. My mom very much enjoyed her company and Marcy had great ideas for me that could help my mom...
Michelle H.
5.0
(1)
Hello parents!
As an experienced and nurturing infant nanny, I offer dedicated care for your little one during both daytime and nighttime hours. With a deep understanding of the unique needs of infants, I provide gentle, attentive, and personalized care to ensure their well-being and development.
With over 18 years of...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mary continues to be an extraordinary caregiver for my son, A. From the moment he entered this world, Mary has been an integral part of his life, providing exceptional care and nurturing for the past five years.
Initially, Mary entered A's life during one of...
Emily S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
A clean living-space is more important than ever these days. I provide a thorough, high-quality clean, and stay mindful of preserving integrity of materials used in home areas such as flooring, kitchen, bath, furnishings and more.
My home-upkeep approach blends tradition with recent methods and uses effective yet...
Patricia can also help with: Refrigerator cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting & more
5.0
"Amazing help caring for our home. She works independently to identify cleaning jobs around the home and leaves each room spotless. Helped to cook for our family and left us amazing and comforting meals. Great product recommendations for solutions safe for our baby...
Alex B.
I'm always in a positive mood! Im professional in anything I do and I have a proven professional track record, with good references. Time & Pay is negotiable :)
Erin K.
Durham, NC
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Assistant, House Organizer, House Sitter, Errand Runner!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Erin and I am organized, efficient, and a natural "planner." I am happy to help you with your grocery shopping, food prep., other kinds of shopping, post office runs, house sitting while you're out of town, and other organization activities! I'm trained as a social worker, but have been full time parenting for 4 years...
I'm friendly, charming, encouraging, energetic, supportive and willing to help/ work as assigned.
My skills include home care, senior care.
Shadya can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Hi my name is Yaquelin! I have worked for an agency called the key which allowed me to be apart of the most wonderful families ever. I am a very loving person, and pay close attention to detail. I love working with the elderly I become to see them as my family and give them the care I would give one of my family member's. I love...
Yaquelin can also help with: Dementia, errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
Have 20plus years of experience. Focused on patients personal care, safety and physical health.
Agatha can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
My name is Naomi I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care, ADL'S medication aid I'm a team player and I love helping elderly and the younger generation.
Naomi can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I'm a likable person who looks out for others before myself. I've been around nursing homes since I can remember, my mom's a LPN so I guess you can say nursing is in my blood.
Nikki can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Nikki D. is a great dependable worker and she takes her assignments seriously. She believes in doing her best for all her patients . She will work until she is sure that she has done everything she can possibly do for her patients."
Dianna D.
I have several years of experience providing care for a variety of personal pets (dogs, cats, guinea pigs, ferrets, rabbits, fish) as well as experience in serving as a petsitter for these types of animals and more. Able to provide services including feeding, medicine, exercise, socialization, and cleaning.
Tim can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
I'm available for pet sitting and walking, including pet-safe basic cleaning in feeding, hangout, and waste areas. I've always loved and respected animals, and believe they have unique personalities, feelings and needs, expressed in their own special ways. It's delightful to become friends with them, tend their needs and...
Patricia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Angelly A.
Durham, NC
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm looking for a job where I can be a personal assistant and companion to someone. I have extensive experience working with the public in different environments including clinical. I have phone and computer skills, I have animal care experience as well. Time & Pay is negotiable :)
Angelly can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning
Gabrielle L.
Durham, NC
$22-32/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have been nannying for 8 years and have loved every second of it!
Often, I help families with more than just babysitting, such as errands, pickup/drop off, and other personal assistant-like things.
I am very flexible and enjoy educating/caring for children. I grew up in a family with 4 siblings, so I get all sorts of sibling...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
NOTE: The care. com app is not showing me any of the job offers regarding pet care. If possible, please message me directly and let's see what we can do. Thank you!
I'm looking to help people as a personal assistant. I have references and a good attitude. Let's connect and make good things happen!
I can work in a variety of...
Erin K.
Durham, NC
$3-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bilingual Social Worker Offering Pregnancy & Parent Support, Baby Care & Household Management!
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Bilingual social worker & mom of a 5-yr-old! Available for work as a family-assistant/parent support companion. I offer: infant/baby caregiving, research/administration on topics related to pregnancy, family life & parenthood, personal chef services (vegetarian, can do-GF, dairy free), pregnancy & post-birth parent...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Durham, NC
Laurie C.
5.0
Laurie has been amazing! Very helpful in a challenging situation, adapting to our needs as they evolve and providing outstanding care. Terrific communication skills.
- Susan G.
Veronica S.
5.0
Patient, personable and engaged. Veronica was/is a great caregiver for my family member.
She also maintained great lines of communication.
- Johnetta T.
Mary G.
5.0
Mary was exceptional. She was supportive, encouraging, reliable and extremely wonderful taking care of my mother. My mother is still talking about how great it was having Mary around to take her to all of her appointments, help her get dressed and run errands. She was a wonderful companion, a...
- Dominique K.
Ayden F.
5.0
Nova has been taking care of our son for a few months now. They have developed a great friendship and he's always excited to see her. She reads, sings, plays and takes him for walks. She doesn't get discouraged or frustrated when he's cranky or fussy (and he's 17 months old so that happens!) and...
- Jamey D.
Marcy O.
5.0
Marcy helped me care for my mom who had Alzheimer's...and she did it with great skill, patience and compassion. She was such an invaluable help, resource and caring soul. My mom very much enjoyed her company and Marcy had great ideas for me that could help my mom as well. I would hire her in a...
- Michelle H.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Durham
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Durham, NC?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Durham, NC on Care.com as of July, 2024 is $18.91 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Durham?
Care.com has 43 personal assistants in Durham, NC. 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 Durham 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.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Durham?
Most personal assistants in Durham, NC 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 Durham. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.
Ratings for Durham, NC personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Personal Assistants in Durham, NC are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.