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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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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Rhonda S.

Child Care

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am currently NOT available to hire. A bit about myself. I am a Mom of two. My kids were both adopted from China. They were considered special needs adoptions requiring many surgeries. They have had 29 surgeries between the two of them. They are thriving and are fantastic young people! I have been providing childcare to...

Ciara Z. says "Rhonda has been such a great nanny to our son! She is caring, detail oriented, and has been so careful during the pandemic. We have loved having Rhonda...

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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
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
attic cleaning
basement cleaning
+ 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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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.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Currently fully booked! pls check back in spring/ summer - 2026. 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...

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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Awatif D.

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
+ 1 more
Being a mother of seven has given me a lifetime of hands-on caregiving experience. Complementing that, I have built over 20 years of professional caregiving, supporting children--from infants to teens--and elderly individuals, including those with Alzheimer's. I offer nurturing care, companionship, meal preparation, light...

Christopher S. says "Awatif has provided wonderful care for me in times when my family cannot. She's very capable, helping me with a wide variety of personal tasks. She...

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Marcy O.

Full Time Caregiver

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
+ 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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Mary S.

NIGHT NANNY AVAILABLE!

Durham, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
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
Refrigerator cleaning
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 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
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 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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Rhonda S.

Personal Assistant/House/Pet Care

Durham, NC

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet waste cleanup
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I had my own Housekeeping business during my college years working independently. I can help with housekeeping, errand running, cooking, and pet care.
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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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Gianine C.

Early Retired RN Can Assist Elderly And Families

Durham, NC

from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
I'm an early retired RN with over 25 years of nursing experience. I can help you with your elderly or ill family member, including doctors appointments, light housekeeping, help with ADL's and cooking. I can take you to surgery appointments and wait and bring you home and stay for a few hours. I have many years of experience as...
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Yaquelin T.

Personal Care Assistant

Durham, NC

from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
dementia
errands
light cleaning
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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luciana B.

Caring CNA Specializing In Personal Care & Medication Assistance

Durham, NC

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Transportation
mobility assistance
home modification
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a CNA and Medication Technician with CPR training, experienced in providing personal care, medication assistance, and companionship for seniors and individuals with mental health needs. I'm dedicated to keeping clients safe, comfortable, and independent while giving families peace of mind. I'd describe my personality as :...
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Tai H.

Exceptional Assistance Available

Durham, NC

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
organization
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
Respite care
meal prep
live-in home care
dementia
hospice services
+ 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
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Naomi I have 9 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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Patricia F.

Pet Walking & Sitting, Available For Recurring & One-time Assistance

Durham, NC

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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...
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Chastiny R.

I Am A Certified Nurse Assistant Looking For A Family To Do On The Side.

Durham, NC

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
companionship
dementia
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as Cheerful caring patient. I like caring for seniors because I always hang out with my grandmother and grandfather and had a strong connection and I've been working in home health for many many years I'm looking for a job that is consistent not changing hours all the time I'm not canceling a...
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  • 73 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.01/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Durham, NC

Personal Assistants in Durham, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews of the 73 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

Rhonda S.

Rhonda has been such a great nanny to our son! She is caring, detail oriented, and has been so careful during the pandemic. We have loved...

- Ciara Z.

Marzeter M.

Very responsive and professional!

- Terry W.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Durham

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Durham, NC on Care.com as of April, 2026 is $21.01 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 73 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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