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Mariela C.

Part-time Caregiver

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello my name is Mariela, I have been working as a caregiver for 14 years. I enjoy working with seniors. I have worked with Dementia patients and patients with autoimmune diseases. I do G-tube feeding, do transfers with hoist and do some physical therapy. I love to read and take walks with them. I love listening to their stories...

Care Member says "I met Mariela when I had an immediate need for care for my mom. I felt relief by her upbeat and positive energy. She proved to be reliable and flexible...

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Fun Organized Creative Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have 24 years of experience taking care of children. Love working with children seeing them grow and shine. I believe every child learns differently depending on what they like and personality. I'm creative love doing art projects, playing using imagination and always learning with everything they do. I'm patient and outgoing,...

Care Member says "I am delighted to provide a glowing reference for Celina, my five-year old son’s exceptional nanny. As our family prepares to relocate from Palo Alto to...

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Personal Assistant Available- Starting April 2016

Palo Alto, CA

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$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I am a 22-year-old and I love to keep busy and help people make their life's easier. I am a trustworthy, have attention to detail, organized, dependable person. After I graduated Palo Alto High in 2012 I was a teacher/ personal assistant for my High School English teacher. I would keep her organized, help around in the...
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Senior Care Assistant

Palo Alto, CA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
As an emerging Senior Healthcare Assistant, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate and personalized care. I believe in treating every individual with dignity, respect, and understanding, ensuring their comfort and well-being. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel valued and heard....
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Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
General room cleaning
organization
Hi! My name is Erica and I have retail experience! Throughout the years, I've always been the go to person for my managers to get tasks done, and they often told me I was their personal assistants. I would complete tasks from fixing, cleaning the department, all the way to running errands outside of the store. My most recent...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for over 13 Yrs EXPERIENCE: strokes, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, after surgery, parkinson, alzheimers, wheel chair, bed riden, therapy, cancer, catheter, tube feeding, colostomy, quadriplegic, COPD, Wound care, dementia, polio, home Dialysis, syndromes, hospice care and much more SKILLS AND...
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Compassion Caregiver

Palo Alto, CA

1.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
home modification
dementia
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
15+ years of caregiving experience Provide assistance with personal care (showers, baths, toileting, grooming), administering medications, cooking, feeding, companionship, supervision, exercises, transportation, transfers (w/hoyer lift), stand-by assistance to prevent falls, and tend to care needs. I have cared for many...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$32/hr
10 years experience
The majority of my professional experience is in the bar and restaurant world. I am also an oldest daughter, so natural personal assistant. I love to help and I'm extremely patient.
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Palo Alto, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am a Career Nanny with over 15 years of professional childcare experience working for high profile families and agencies around the country. Additional experience in Household Management and Family/Personal Assistance. I work with children from newborns to teens. Currently only seeking overnight care or night nanny...
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Compassionate Senior Caregiver Providing Personalized Support And Care

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a caring, compassionate, and reliable caregiver with a strong focus on providing high-quality support to seniors. I take pride in helping older adults maintain their independence and dignity by assisting with daily tasks and delivering attentive, personalized care. I value forming meaningful connections with my clients,...
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Professional, Honest And Responsible Person

Palo Alto, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
general room cleaning
I have 10+ years of experience as a housekeeper, house manager, and family assistant. I have experience caring for high end furniture and special surfaces. I can help with house Cleaning, making beds, laundry and Organization (beyond standard tidying). I pay attention to details and deep cleaning. I can schedule meetings,...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
errands
transportation
light cleaning
I have about 10+ years of experience in senior caregiving for anyone with any disability. Looking for a full time Keep a close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisors well-informed. Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$20/hr
Errands
live-in home care
hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I studied nursing assistant in Mexico, and I have assisted my relatives, in their terminal illnesses, as well as in their old age, I shop, cook, I like pets and I am a patient, friendly and compassionate person
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Special Needs Care Giver

Palo Alto, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Hello I am a 33-year-old with care giving experience for almost 8 years and I my self have a child with special needs looking for part time job. Keep a close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisors well-informed. Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
home modification
+ 1 more
Compassionate caregiver with over 30 years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation personal care and driving. I have great nursing experience in skilled nursing care or acute hospital care and in...
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Supportive Caregiver

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Rauf, and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver supporting individuals with special needs. I can help children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental and physical disabilities, providing personalized care to help them thrive in their daily lives. I am willing to...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$49/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
home modification
+ 1 more
With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, I started my journey as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide in 2003. I'd describe my personality ascompassionate, dedicated, empathetic. I enjoy caring for seniors because of the special bond I had with my grandmother. This connection helps me understand and...
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Helper

Palo Alto, CA

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$19/hr
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Ingrid and I am a dedicated caregiver with experience supporting individuals with a variety of needs. I offer a range of services, including assistance with errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and providing companionship through activities. I'm known for being patient, attentive, and personable,...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$32/hr
8 years experience
I have experience supporting students in both academic and personal learning environments. I worked as a special education paraprofessional, providing one-on-one support to a high school student, helping them stay focused, organized, and engaged in their schoolwork. During the pandemic, I also worked as a school assistant and...
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Experienced Senior Care

Palo Alto, CA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I is a dedicated senior care professional with years of experience providing compassionate support to elderly individuals. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and emotional well-being, I prioritise dignity and comfort in every interaction. With a strong background in [nursing/home...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.87/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 3.6

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Palo Alto

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Palo Alto, CA on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $27.87 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 30 personal assistants in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto. 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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