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60 personal assistants are listed in Durham, NC
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Durham, NC
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Hi! I have experience working as both a house cleaner and a personal assistant. I am located in Wilmington, and for some reason, care. com will not allow me to change my location. I am available for deep cleans, one-time cleans, or recurring cleans. Please feel free to reach out!
Hope W.
Durham, NC
$25/hr
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Hi! I have over 10 years of experience working as a full-time nanny/personal assistant in NYC and DC. I also have current local experience in Durham/Chapel Hill doing occasional babysitting AND petsitting as I also love animals. I'd love to share my expertise with a new family! I love to laugh, play and be silly, so be ready!...
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"We have used Hope for babysitting, house sitting, and pet sitting. Fantastic all around. She actually likes kids and animals a lot. She is strong (nobody gets away with shenanigans) and also totally funny,...
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Erin K.
Durham, NC
$3-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bilingual Social Worker Offering Pregnancy & Parent Support, Baby Care & Household Management!
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I'm a 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...
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"We hired Erin a few months before we had our first child, and it was best decision we made as we prepared to grow our family. If I had to choose three words to describe Erin, it would be empathetic, dedicated,...
Reviewed by Hannah A.
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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...
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"Laurie has only just started working with my mother-in-law, who has been very ambivalent about a stranger coming in to assist her throughout the week, and my mother-in-law is already smitten with Laurie. Laurie...
Reviewed by Cathy C.
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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...
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"Patient, personable and engaged. Veronica was/is a great caregiver for my family member.
She also maintained great lines of communication."
Reviewed by Johnetta T.
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Dominique K.
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Jamey D.
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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...
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"Marcy has been working for me; caring for my wife who has Alzheimer's for nearly 2 year now. During this time she has shown herself to be patient, helpful, and understanding. She truly cares for her clients...
Reviewed by Larry T.
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Emily S.
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Hello! I'm Patty your childcare provider. With care you definitely can't refuse. I've worked as a nanny/ housekeeper/sitter /assistant etc. For over several years. so if it's cooking/cleaning or helping to keep the kids off their electronic I've done it all.. our children is our greatest blessing and they deserve the best of...
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"Lovely girl to work with. She is very caring and passionate about her job."
Reviewed by Sheena J.
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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...
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"Patricia did an excellent job cleaning for me. She was thorough asked helpful. I plan to retire her."
Reviewed by Jennifer R.
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I have over two years of experience working as a personal assistant. I love to help organize, manage and help you free up some time on your schedule so you can focus more on doing what you love.
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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!
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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...
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I'm friendly, charming, encouraging, energetic, supportive and willing to help/ work as assigned.
My skills include home care, senior care.
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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...
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Have 20plus years of experience. Focused on patients personal care, safety and physical health.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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...
Reviewed by Dianna D.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Durham, NC
Hope W.
5.0
We have used Hope for babysitting, house sitting, and pet sitting. Fantastic all around. She actually likes kids and animals a lot. She is strong (nobody gets away with shenanigans) and also totally funny, insightful, and caring. My son asks us when she can babysit again.
- Care member
Erin K.
5.0
We hired Erin a few months before we had our first child, and it was best decision we made as we prepared to grow our family. If I had to choose three words to describe Erin, it would be empathetic, dedicated, and thoughtful. She helped us mentally, emotionally, and physically prepare for our...
- Hannah A.
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.
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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 May, 2024 is $19.09 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 44 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 Rating4.6 / 5
Personal Assistants in Durham, NC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.