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Alexis H.

Best Buds (Specializing In Child Care And Personal Assistant Duties)

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Alexis and I am a Cum Laude graduate of Meredith College. I studied Fashion Merchandising & Business Admin (focus in HR). Currently I work as a Real Estate Agent and PT assisting individuals and families with childcare & household duties. I am a very dependable, dedicated, fun, loving, & people person! I enjoy...

Care Member says "Alexis is prompt, personable and professional. I was amazed at how comfortable my children were with her after meeting her for the first time. We came...

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Alexis H.

Detailed & Organized Housekeeper

Durham, NC

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
attic cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hello, Thank you for your interest in my services. Combined, I hold about 5+ years of experience providing housekeeping/organizational services to the families that I provide childcare and/or personal assistance services for as well as just families locally who need an occasional housekeeper. I have experience cleaning and...
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Mary G.

Full Time Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
dementia
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 20 years of experience working with the elderly. I have experience working with adults battling Dementia/Alzheimer, Parkinson, Stroke, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Organ Transplant, Back Surgery, or just need Companionship. I am a compassionate, caring, kind, loving and...

Care Member says "Mary was very prompt and brought my mother in law so much happiness at a time she struggling from recovering from back surgery. She was a ray of...

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Marcy O.

Full Time Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Errands
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi and thank you for taking the time to read 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...

Michelle H. says "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,...

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Veronica S.

Home Care-Giver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
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...

Johnetta T. says "Patient, personable and engaged. Veronica was/is a great caregiver for my family member. She also maintained great lines of communication."

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Resha B.

30+ Years In The Health Care Field

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
companionship
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced CNA (Caregiver)| 25 Years of Compassionate Care Hi, I'm Resha, a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with 25 years of hands-on experience in providing high-quality, compassionate care. I specialize in personal care, mobility assistance, and emotional support, always ensuring my clients feel safe, respected,...

Care Member says "Resha’s care for my mom in her last years was phenomenal and a godsend. We are so grateful to have had such a loving and supportive person like Resha...

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Susan K.

I'm Your Supportive And Empathetic Super Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20yrs of experience providing high-quality care to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those in need of support. skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, companionship and specialized care for patients with conditions such as stroke,...

Bellz K. says "Susan is amazing! She is caring snd compassionate snd truly loving. I must say she is a great cook and this has been a blessing to us. She is a team player...

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Marzeter M.

Special Needs Childcare/Nanny Provider

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a compassionate professional with several years experience working with children diagnosed with mental and physical disabilities. The age groups I have provided services are from infancy to college level. I have worked diligently for over 20 years providing, instruction, medication, therapeutic activities and vocational...

Terry W. says "Very responsive and professional!"

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Erin K.

Bilingual Social Worker Offering Pregnancy & Parent Support, Baby Care & Household Management!

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$3/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Social worker & mom! Offering family-assistant/parent companion, infant/baby caregiving, research/admin related to pregnancy, family life & parenthood, personal chef services (vegetarian, can do-GF/dairy free), pregnancy & post-birth parent companionship, household management: light tidying & errands. Experience with special...

Hannah A. says "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...

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Tamara Z.

Durham, NC

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I received my nursing degree in 2004 and my license has remained current in the state of NC, to have a current license you must have a clean background check. When given my information you will be able to view my licensure online. First and foremost I have the compassion which is needed to provide the best care for any...
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Mary S.

NIGHT NANNY AVAILABLE!

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Emily S. says "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...

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Patricia F.

Knowledgeable High-quality Housekeeping, Affordable Rates

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dusting
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Jennifer R. says "Patricia did an excellent job cleaning for me. She was thorough asked helpful. I plan to rehire her."

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Marzeter M.

Caring, Organized, Committed Professional Available To Support The Care Of Your Love One.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am a loving detail oriented compassionate professional with experience providing care for family and friends. I have provided care for mom diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer, uncle diagnosed with dementia and family friend diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, MS and arthritis. I am skilled in managing and...

Mary F. says "Marzeter, also called Marcy, is a Christian lady who practices her Faith with kindness, gentleness, and loving manner. Has integrity in all her actions. Her...

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Erin K.

Personal Assistant, House Organizer, House Sitter, Errand Runner!

Durham, NC

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Keisha N.

Highly Responsible, Mature 3 In 1 Sitter (Tutor/Sitter/Personal Assistant)

Durham, NC

from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi, I am a Jamaican teacher who is currently seeking a part time job as an in home tutor/caregiver for your child. All age groups are welcome, however, it is my preference to work with children ages 9 - 12 or Grade Levels 3rd to 8th. I have been a teacher for over 20 years and I am skilled in exam preparation especially in the...
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Yaquelin T.

Personal Care Assistant

Durham, NC

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
transportation
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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Tai H.

Exceptional Assistance Available

Durham, NC

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Organization
kitchen cleaning
Experienced Professional available to serve as a personal/home assistant (part-time). Certified educator, graduate degree, CPR/First Aid certified.
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Agatha T.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Durham, NC

from
$8/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Have 20plus years of experience. Focused on patients personal care, safety and physical health.
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Naomi M.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Durham, NC

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Hospice services
errands
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My name is Naomi I have 8 years 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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Tim C.

Part Time Assistance With Petcare

Durham, NC

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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  • 71 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.69/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.7

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Durham, NC

Personal Assistants in Durham, NC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 63 reviews of the 71 listed personal assistants

Alexis H.

Alexis is prompt, personable and professional. I was amazed at how comfortable my children were with her after meeting her for the first...

- Care member

Mary G.

Mary was very prompt and brought my mother in law so much happiness at a time she struggling from recovering from back surgery. She was a...

- Care member

Marcy O.

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...

- Michelle H.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Durham

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Durham, NC on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $20.69 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 71 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.

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.

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