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Jennifer R.

Petaluma, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
A dedicated and compassionate caregiver with extensive experience providing personalized support to elderly individuals, specializing in daily living assistance like bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication management.
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Laura H.

Caregiver/personal Assistant

Richmond, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Mother of 3 adult children, caring for children for 30 years as a teacher, sailing instructor for youth and adults, love all things family, young and old from 0- 100 and passionate about the outdoors not to mention animal lover. I have an excellent driving record, CPR/first aid, and exemplary references.

Seiji Y. says "Laura took care part-time of our son when he was 2-7 months old. She was incredibly caring: she soothed him when he was fussy, sang to him and danced with...

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Christel L.

Experienced Family/personal Assistant/House Manager

Mill Valley, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Attic cleaning
basement cleaning
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Extended experience (20+ years) of personal and family assistant, I am looking for long term full or part time position from Monday through Friday as cook, meal prep, errands, grocery shopper, managing and driving to appointments, mom's helper, nannying, housekeeping, organizing, parties/events planning and home manager. I am...

Care Member says "Christel has worked for our family as a family assistant for over a year now. We first hired her because we were looking to make our transition from one...

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Antonia A.

Local Overnight Pet Caregiver

Sonoma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I always had dogs while raising my daughter, from a lovely Irish Setter to a frisky little Havanese. Later, when working as a personal assistant, part of my job was walking and playing with my client's two small dogs. I house and pet sat for weeks at a time while client was traveling. Rest assured, in my care, though your...

Care Member says "Antonia is extremely caring and trustworthy. I wish she lived with us! She is a wonderful person."

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Marcia H.

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$48/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I have many years of experience as a CNA/home health aide and personal assistant. I am looking for a full/part time job possibly m-f excellent references and resume can be provided upon request.

Carolyn S. says "We hired Marcia during a difficult time when my ex-husband was living alone, dealing with Cancer and very much in denial about needing help. He was not...

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Sahar S.

Babysitter

Rohnert Park, CA

4.9(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 51 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi I have graduated from SSU. I have obtained my bachelor's degree in Business with a concentration in accounting. I have a wealth of experience working with children anywhere as a nanny, tutor, babysitter, and personal assistant. I have a 5 star rating here and have had the pleasure of serving 45+ families. I also have...

Care Member says "Sahar was warm and friendly and very communicative. The kids loved her. She was available for a last minute hire which I appreciated. We will def hire...

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Leyla K.

Therapist Associate Available For Elder Care

Fairfax, CA

5.0(1)
from
$39/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
personal care
respite care
I have many years of experience, a unique set of skills, along with wonderful recommendations both in personal assistance work and elder care. I am a psychotherapist intern finishing my hours for licensure. This means you get my in depth experience helping people, being there for them with compassion, skill and knowledge in...

Care Member says "Leyla is one of the most compassionate, gentle (but assertive and advocating when it matters), intelligent humans I know, with an uncommon level of...

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Joseph D.

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience
Dementia
home modification
live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Joseph and I am compassionate, patient, caring and professional person. Registered nurse in the Philippines. And have 8 years experiences in different fields/setting like personal assitance home care like, bedbound patient, adhd/autism, Assisted living and Dementia, Skilled Facility, Rehab post/sub acute...

Jessica W. says "Joseph interviewed with me and I was very impressed with him and his knowledge of ALS. I was set to hire him, when he contracted COVID unfortunately. My...

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Nancy H.

Rodeo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Nancy, I am 30 years old currently I have 2 babies myself that are in elementary school. My availability is Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before I was a teaching assistant for a Montessori school. I'm have good experience with newborn stage and older children. I'm very patient, and joyful person...

Care Member says "Nancy is an excellent childcare provider. My normally slow-to-warm up/shy 2.5 year old happily played with Nancy within about 5 minutes of her walking...

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Katherine A.

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Katherine and I am a young professional preparing to become a teacher. I am comfortable caring for and tutoring children of all ages. I also have 5 years of professional experience caring for dogs and cats. I can help with pet walking and pet sitting. Moreover, I am comfortable caring for exotic pets of all...

Care Member says "Katherine was very communicative and on time. I was working from home so could see our 5 year old and 3 year old absolutely loved her and were enjoying...

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Elizabeth O.

Medical Professional Seeking Caregiver Opportunity

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
personal care
hospice services
I have an AA and AS degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have previously worked at Halifax Hospital for 15 years. I am between jobs now and I'm looking for a more flexible schedule and also something more personally rewarding. Previously, I have cared for my grandmother who had a history of dementia. I have also assisted...

Brian Y. says "We hired Elizabeth to help care for my mother after open heart surgery. My mother was/is on numerous medications and Elizabeth seemed quite knowledgeable...

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Kathleen K.

Special Needs Provider With Mental Health, Developmentally Challenged And Substance Abuse Experience

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Kathy, I have worked with borderline, schizophrenic, bipolar, schizo-affective, depression, anxiety d/o Attention Deficit, and other neurodivergent individuals. I have 7 years of experience, including hospital settings. I am very patient , kind, professional, a self-starter. and possess a Bachelors degree in...

Harmony M. says "Kathy really went the extra mile for me. She did all of the little things I would have wanted (but which were not necessarily expected), such as a phone...

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Yudenia P.

Babysitter Part Time

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I was working at Elementary School in Vallejo for 5 years , my job was supervise the children all the time , also activities and games . I would like to help you with your children . I am very respectful, dedicated , dependable and puntual . I have many years experience caring for children , also I have several references of...

Jill M. says "We loved Yudenia. She only stopped helping us because we moved away. She was great with my three girls who were 2,2, and 4 at the time. She was so nice, and...

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Naitesha S.

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hey there, I have 5+ yrs experience working with children in childcare facilities, 1 yr as a Behavioral Technician working 1-on-1, working with children with varies developmental and physical disabilities. Assisting in implementing a care plan, safety supervision, and teaching different motor skills. I am very creative,...

Care Member says "Naitesha works great with my special needs son. She is kind, direct and holds firm boundaries as needed. She meets him where he is at and uses the...

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Va K.

Professional Caregiver

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
live-in home care
Hi my name is Va. I am from the Fiji Islands. I have been a caregiver for 18+years. I am a caring, compassionate and hardworking person. I provide a comprehensive array of services to support the needs and lifestyle of those I take care of. My skills vary from companionship, dementia, alzheimer's, Parkinson's stroke, hoyer lift,...

Mary J. says "Va came to us during a difficult time for my mum . She's very knowledgeable about caring for the elderly. She possesses the ultimate "can do" attitude...

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Francesca F.

Child Care Assistant

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
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$46/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi there, I am a 5th year Communication Major and Art Minor at Chico State. I am set to graduate in may of 2020 and will be moving Back to the Bay Area shortly after. Over the years I have worked with some amazing, loving families. I started childcare in high-school and have continued to work with kids in college. Growing up...

Li L. says "Francesca babysat my 8 years old daughter for the whole summer holiday. she is trustworthy, passionate and kind. She's never late without any excuses. During...

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Janet F.

Mature Woman Seeking Part Time Assistance Position. 2-3 Days Per Week (Day Hours)

Rohnert Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
respite care
mobility assistance
I am an easygoing 64-year-old, good listener, warm personality seeking to be a companion and can help with medications, light meals, and drives to appointments, etc. I like to walk, listen to music, read, art appreciator, artistic soul with a sense of humor. I have been involved in Hospice and caring for my Father with CHF and...

Audrey D. says "I'm so happy that I found Janet. She is reliable, punctual, communicative and a very lovely person. She offers warmth and compassion and always made me...

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Omayra Karina P.

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I Provided safe quality care, in patients' residences, that preserved patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Monitored patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Supported patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household...

Care Member says "She is caring, dedicated and loving. "

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Yudenia P.

Caregiver Part Time

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Yudenia . I am very dedicate, reliable and dependable. I really enjoy work for elderly , home care or personal care . I have Nursing Assistant Training Program from ( Vallejo Nursing School ) . I have Training Academy For Personal Caregivers And Assistants. Also CPR, AED and Experience . My schedule is full time,...

Care Member says "Yudenia was excellent with my baby! She helped also with housework and she was extremely clean! She always came on time and always had a smile on her...

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Zayra S.

Pinole, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
personal care
Dedicated and compassionate provider of elder. patient, personable and professional in responding to resident needs with a gentle touch and caring attitude. My experience as a caregiver consist: Assist clients with daily living. like bathing, dressing, meds reminder, doctors appointment or any activities like, watch movies, go...

Michael T. says "Zayra did a great job taking care of my 92 year-old mother. She was able to earn my mother's trust and was very kind to her. Zayra is reliable,...

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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.18/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Novato, CA

Personal Assistants in Novato, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Laura H.

Laura took care part-time of our son when he was 2-7 months old. She was incredibly caring: she soothed him when he was fussy, sang to him...

- Seiji Y.

Christel L.

Christel has worked for our family as a family assistant for over a year now. We first hired her because we were looking to make our...

- Care member

Antonia A.

Antonia is extremely caring and trustworthy. I wish she lived with us! She is a wonderful person.

- Care member

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Novato

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Novato, CA on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $27.18 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 11 personal assistants in Novato, CA. 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 Novato 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 Novato, CA 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 Novato. 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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