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Estefany N.

Palo Alto, CA

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$22/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
Estefany has over five years of experience working with elderly individuals, driven by her deep compassion and dedication to caregiving. She finds joy in caring for others, ensuring they feel comfortable, safe, and well-supported. Known for her empathy and kindness, Estefany excels in providing personalized care tailored to each...
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Maritza D.

Palo Alto, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
Compassionate and experienced Home Health Caregiver specializing in caring for the elderly, persons suffering from illnesses, and those with disabilities. Adept in providing optimal care for those who cannot care for themselves, and those who require a more intense level of patient care. Experienced in assisting clients with...
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Kathryn T.

12+ Years Caregiving Experience With CNA Certification

Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
Hi! Compassionate, patient, reliable, and skilled caregiver seeking employment for an individual or a couple. Covid free & have been throughout the pandemic. I have 12 years of private caregiving experience and 1. 5 years of working in a skilled home care facility. (CNA Certified) During those 9 years, I have worked with two...
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Kanavao P.

Caregiver

Palo Alto, CA

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$29/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
I'd describe my personality as kind, compassionate, honest. I like caring for seniors because I like helping seniors and meeting people. I'm looking for a job that to work with people that need my experience and skills as a caregiver I started caring for seniors in 2000 while assisting my wife In my spare time, I like to...
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Haijie J.

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I am currently assistant teacher at Chinese after school . I am Mandarin tutor at non-speak Chinese households. I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, passionate, honest, happy, kind, easygoing, and cheerful. I like tutoring because I have 36 years of teaching experiences and enjoys working with kids. I'm looking for...
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Elenoa I.

Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
respite care
live-in home care
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
I like to help seniors continue living at home by providing them great care. I'd describe my personality as friendly, proactive and caring. I like caring for seniors because I like to help them as if they were my own family. I started caring for seniors when my grandmother needed assistance with day to day tasks. In my...
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Meliame L.

Palo Alto, CA

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Meliame 41 years of age. I have been working with children ministry in my church for almost 20 years now. Also I current work at stanford children hospital as nursing assistant and patient companions 3 nights a week. I used to babysitting for 2 individual family between 2 years. I simply love children and enjoy...
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Ana T.

Palo Alto, CA

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
I'd describe my personality as honesty, hardworking and commitment I like caring for seniors because I want them to feel happy and enjoy life in their ages regardless any physical situation, I'm looking for a job that I can assist them in their daily lives especially at night to help prevent them from falling or help them...
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Vanessa T.

Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
transportation
mobility assistance
meal prep
home modification
+ 1 more
*Looking to give care for overnights* Hello, I have elderly care experience for more than 14 years now. It has just been a pleasure to work with elderly care through out the years and build more knowledge and experience along the way. From working professionally in this field, I have learned it really does take a good heart and...
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Jazmin D.

I Have 6+years Of Experience Working With Children

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jazmin and I am an experienced and passionate person who has worked with children for the past 11 years, I was a full-time teacher working at a public school under an emergency permit as well as a part-time nanny during that time. I have the pleasure of working with all age ranges including kiddos with special...
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Elaine D.

Home Organizer/Housecleaner

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
dusting
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a home organizer, home cleaner. Personal Assistant background. I am very detailed oriented. I am very thorough and take pride in my work. I have experience in laundry & ironing (Laundress) I am fully vaccinated with Covid-19, Moderna booster, flu vaccine & TDAP vaccine. If you need help moving, packing and...

Katy N. says "We have been one of Elaine's lucky clients for a couple months now. She is amazing!"

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Yaya R.

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpet cleaning
organization
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a Personal Assistant focuses on managing day-to-day task of a single person or family I can provide Home Organizing and , House, decoration services Or housekeeping I also provide Food preparation as needed if required I work part-time as a private chef and I am certified food handler I can provide excellent references...

Neil K. says "Yaya is a wonderful chef and a great human being. She is very creative with her cooking but also very organized and efficient. She created complex and...

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Giuditta B.

Babysitter/nanny

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I've been working with families in the Bay Area for several years. I have experience with children from infants to teenagers. I also took care for children with food allergies. I love spending time with children and I feel that I am very good at it. I am patient and caring I enjoy immersing myself in the imaginative world of the...

Joanna S. says "Giuditta babysat my 4 year old son. He is rather sensitive but she had a natural approach and connected with him quickly playing cars. She also showed him...

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Jena M.

Need A Caring Person To Help You?

San Carlos, CA

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
home modification
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Jena, I am a well experienced caregiver that is professional and compassionate. A small list of my experience is as followed: Experience is as follows but not limited to: * Bathing * Medication management * Diabetic as well as INR monitoring * Physical therapy assistance * Ambulation assistance * Dementia...

Nina N. says "Jena has been very helpful and thoughtful when she takes care of my disabled father. She is sweet and eager to assist in anyway she can. We feel comfortable...

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Meigs C.

Personal Care Attendant Full-time/part-time Work.

Sunnyvale, CA

3.9(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Hospice services
personal care
live-in home care
dementia
respite care
I used to work for San Mateo Medical Center as a Emergency Technician, Psychiatric Ward Nursing Support, CNA, and also worked for Mills-Peninsula Hospital San Mateo & Burlingame.. Work in home caregiver for 15yrs. Skilled Nursing facility, Assisted living community.. And also work for care giving agency for 15yrs.

Linda S. says "Meigs was very knowledgeable and asked good questions. I wanted to hire her but she did not follow through with the required TB test and other requirements...

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Nikkirose B.

Flexible, Fun, Get It Done--Go-to Person

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have years of experience in varying fields; from being a nursing assistant, to managing an office, to taking care of human and fur babies alike---I'm a jack of many trades who has managed to master them all.

Care Member says " I have hired Nikki multiple times over the past year for both organizing my home and pet sitting, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is...

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Amanda L.

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part Time Work

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
home modification
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
I've been a caretaker for 11years , and have truly found my calling. My experience includes: dementia, Alzheimer, OCD, handicap, food prep, light house chores, bathing assistance, Companionship. I'm able to be gentle understanding and attentive to my clients. I have compassion and I'm willing to go above and beyond. I treat each...

Care Member says "I cannot recommend Amanda highly enough. For the last two years, she has provided exceptional care for my parents, ages 81 and 85, as their full-time...

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Daniella R.

Fun Sister For All Ages, And Smile Creator.

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello valued family! I am an attentive and patient carrer nanny, household manager, and family assistant with 10+ years of experience. I live in Mountain View, I'm fully vaccinated, I consider myself a completely self-starting person, with keen eyes, by hiring me, you will leave your children in good hands, your house in...

Care Member says "Daniella has been caring for our 8 month old and we could not be more pleased. She is kind, gentle, and enthusiastic. Our daughter, who can be shy...

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Guadalupe C.

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Hello my name is Guadalupe. I am 52 years old and I have 20+ years of experience as a nanny. I have experience working with children ages from newborns to 10-year-olds. Im currently Iooking for a family that requires assistance with their children. I have experience working on a family daycare and with twins. I have good...

Care Member says "Guadalupe was extremely caring, loving, attentive and playful with our 5 month old. She talked to him a lot and sang songs to him, and our son enjoyed...

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Kamala T.

Nanny, Babysitter

Mountain View, CA

4.8(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'm been working as nanny and house assisting for +14 years, I have taking care children all ages from infant-newborn . I'm a very responsible, reliable and caring person. I love kids, playing with kids , doing activities , driving to classes, I am willing to do light household chores, meal prep, laundry as well as organizing...

Care Member says "We have had Kamala come to babysit our two girls, and everyone in our family is happy when Kamala comes! My kids immediately get very excited because...

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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

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA

Personal Assistants in Palo Alto, CA are rated 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Elaine D.

We have been one of Elaine's lucky clients for a couple months now. She is amazing!

- Katy N.

Yaya R.

Yaya is a wonderful chef and a great human being. She is very creative with her cooking but also very organized and efficient. She created...

- Neil K.

Giuditta B.

Giuditta babysat my 4 year old son. He is rather sensitive but she had a natural approach and connected with him quickly playing cars. She...

- Joanna S.

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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