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Ana G.

Personal Assistance & Child Care

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Ana, and I am a certified postpartum doula through the Institute Transforma Doulas, with training in postpartum and Infant CPR/First Aid. I specialize in supporting families during the early weeks after birth-offering newborn care, emotional and physical support, and practical help tailored to each family's...

Care Member says "Ana arrived on time to care for my 1 year-old during our normal weekday workday. We work from home and needed someone to watch our son so we were in the...

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Sharon L.

Personal/Family Assistant

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Greetings! I am an experienced family assistant and manage most everything it takes to keep a household running smoothly including: Laundry Tidying organizing storage Light to moderate cleaning, deeper when necessary Handling errands and returns Basic food prep Occasional pet care Resolving issues with service...

Care Member says "Sharon is an incredibly responsible, conscientious, and fun loving caregiver for our son, R. She cared for him from when he was 3 months to 2 years old....

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Michelle S.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
Professional with 23 years of experience working as a Private Chef, Nanny, Household Manager and Family/Personal Assistant. Exceptional references and resume are available upon request. CPR and Trustline registered.

Care Member says "We've hired Michelle one time. She was very communicative and professional. My kids were very happy with her and requested to have her return, which...

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Marbella D.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello Alameda, Oakland, San Leandro Berkeley Emeryville, families! I am a responsible, reliable nanny with excellent references, seeking to offer my care to a group of 4 to 6 children of different ages. My goal is to create a safe, warm, and enriching environment where children can learn and have fun through age-appropriate...

Joan P. says "We had Marbella in our nanny share during the height of the pandemic and I could not recommend her enough. Our nanny share felt safe and also fun and loving...

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Ngoc T.

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Oakland, CA

3.0(1)
from
$45/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello parents, This is Ngoc and I am a Household manager/personal assistant. I have experience taking care of children from infant to high school ages. I have worked with multiple families with different cultures and background. I have attended college and expected to graduate in Summer 2018 with A. S degree in Business...

Shante R. says "So sad to see her leave by far the best nanny my family has ever had very organized. She went above and beyond with my kids. I don't want her to leave but...

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Sharon L.

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a mom and a young grandmother who has enjoyed and contributed to my daughter, granddaughter and number of other children emotionally, cognitively, and socially very successfully over the years. You can trust that should you choose me to take care of your child in any capacity, you will find I' m very nurturing and create...

Heather M. says "Sharon has cared for my pre-school aged daughter and our younger daughter is a year and a half. She is an abundance of laughter, enthusiasm and energy....

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Julie P.

Skilled And Caring Nanny/Sitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I started working with kids when I was still a kid myself! My career path got deeply into it when teaching art and creative movement at Portland Parks and Recreation for 3+ years and interning in a preschool before moving to Oakland in 2010, where I worked in a local preschool (was fingerprinted here), before being hired by a...

Edith P. says "Julie is a kind caretaker. We appreciated her gentle and helpful manner. "

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Marycarmen C.

Part Time Babysitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Greetings! My name is Marycarmen. I am an Oakland native and student of traditional, Indigenous medicine and midwifery. For 11+ years now, I've been supporting families with the full spectrum of life. From schools to summer camps and in more intimate familial settings as well, I have always worked with the youth and in a...

Sarah S. says "Marycarmen is warm, punctual, and reliable. She's been very flexible to accommodate surprises in our schedule and clear about her availability. She's...

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Jasmine P.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
I provide health care for elders & person(s) with developmental disabilities. I currently work at an assisted living facility, also working with person(s) with dementia. However I do have private clients. I am a Certified Medical Technician, now attending school for my certification for CNA, with plans to follow up as a RN

Aramide L. says "Jasmine is amazing! She went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable, and well cared for. I highly recommend her."

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Grace M.

Caring And Cleaning

Oakland, CA

5.0(0)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
attic cleaning
dusting
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for over six years now. I have done personal care, home cleaning care, medication help, assistance with bathing, grocery shopping, errands, etc. If you're still in need of assistance and are looking for help Please feel free to reach back out and if you have any other questions please feel free to ask....
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Abraham P.

Fun Coach

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Hello, I am a fun, entertaining, and polite person who loves to spend time with young people! I have a huge family with younger kids and is in my best nature to look out for them. I currently work at my old school as an aftercare assistant. I am looking for extra opportunities to earn myself money to support myself for nursing...

Claudia O. says "Abraham is an excellent tutor, and reliable. He's very kind,patient, and adaptable. My son regularly is taking tutoring lessons with him. We feel...

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Abraham P.

Aftercare K-12 Instructor/Pre-Nursing Student

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Hello, I am a fun, entertaining, and polite person who loves to spend time with young people! I have a huge family with younger kids and is in my best nature to look out for them. I love kids. I currently work at my old school as an aftercare assistant. I am looking for extra opportunities to earn myself money to support myself...

Jelani G. says "Abraham did a great job babysitting our 6yo son. They read and played together and he gave him snacks and meals on time. He was polite and showed up early...

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Britny M.

Get To Know Me! :)

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as fun, honest, & hardworking! I enjoy working with kids because it gives me the ability to help both the parents out in engaging with kids while they're busy & also the kids by making myself someone that they could learn from and support them. I'm looking for a job that gives me the opportunity to...

Rachael W. says "She was wonderful with our 1 year old and immediately made her feel comfortable and knew what to do that was age-appropriate"

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Cory S.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Hello there! I have 8+ years of experience working with children and teaching. I am most passionate about teaching Spanish, Ecology, Biology, and Environmental Science, but I also enjoy English/Literature and Math. I have a diverse educational background and would love to help your children succeed academically. During my final...

Nicole C. says "Great teacher, gave my children confidence and motivation to writing on their own."

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Resa G.

15 Years Experience As An Activity Coordinator And Care Companion

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
companionship
transportation
+ 1 more
I will not be available for employment until January 13, 2025. I describe my personality as outgoing, caring and supportive! I have 15 years experience. I am also a Certified Dementia Practitioner! I use many of my talents in the arts with my clients! I am looking for a non medical position as a Care Companion starting for a...

Care Member says "She is a very caring and competent individual, a very good listener. "

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Ngoc T.

Private Chef & Executive/Personal Assistant

Oakland, CA

from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Hello, My name is Ngoc (Nora) and I have been a private chef and personal assistant for executives with high profiles. I help my clients from small tasks (such as managing the calendar, booking/reserving tickets, restaurants, creating business and personal travel plans) to bigger tasks (such as managing assets, clients,...
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Ana G.

Personal Assistant

Oakland, CA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi, my name is Ana, I am a 32 years old bilingual English- Portuguese graduate student, acquainting a master's degree in International Studies at the University of San Francisco, with a focus on culture and social development. I am currently consulting part-time for a Brazilian company and seeking a career change to full-time...
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Cory S.

Nanny And Personal Assistant

Oakland, CA

from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I have over 10 years of experience working with children as a nanny, after-school teacher, and day camp counselor, including supporting children with learning differences. My teaching background spans subjects like Spanish, Ecology, Biology, and English/Social Studies. I love creating engaging activities that inspire...
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Akua F.

Office/personal/medical Assistant/Caregiver Or Tutor

Oakland, CA

from
$30/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked as an office/personal/medical assistant for a physician in Baltimore, MD and then again in Montgomery, Alabama. I very much enjoyed the experience. I helped him with his business, office, as well as looked after his children. I have worked in an office surrounding. I was also a teacher for about 3 years so I have...
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Bruna C.

House Assistant

Oakland, CA

from
$35/hr
Organization
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
Hey there! I'm a personal chef and house assistant, and I'm all set to start in January. I'm into making healthy meals, like prepping for the week, and keeping things tidy at home. Let's talk about what you need and what I can do for you!
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  • 82 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.16/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.6

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA

Personal Assistants in Oakland, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews of the 82 listed personal assistants

Ana G.

Ana arrived on time to care for my 1 year-old during our normal weekday workday. We work from home and needed someone to watch our son so we...

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Sharon L.

Sharon is an incredibly responsible, conscientious, and fun loving caregiver for our son, R. She cared for him from when he was 3 months to...

- Care member

Michelle S.

We've hired Michelle one time. She was very communicative and professional. My kids were very happy with her and requested to have her...

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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Oakland

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Oakland, CA on Care.com as of November, 2025 is $27.16 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 82 personal assistants in Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland. 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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