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50 personal assistants are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 6 years
Personal assistants in Santa Barbara, CA
Annabelle M.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Very Own Mary Poppins-Nanny, Teacher, Household Manager, Personal Assistant
3.8
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If you are looking for a caring and dependable individual to help your family as an assistant or nanny/babysitter or if you are looking for a private home school teacher for your child or simply need extra support outside of the classroom, please do not hesitate to send me a message or give me a call! I have experience keeping...
5.0
"My family and I contacted Annabelle to help us come up with a personalized home school curriculum for our children. We loved that she showed up 15 minutes early and was very professional. Aside from that, she...
Reviewed by Margie N.
Tammy A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi my name is Tammy. Caregiving is my Passion! I have been a professional caregiver and personal assistant for over 20 years in the Santa Barbara area. I have worked with a range of clients from newborns to elderly with a variety of needs, abilities, accommodations. I place a high value on confidentiality and discretion with all...
5.0
"We have a complicated family schedule that Tammy was able to seamlessly pick up and help out. Would hire her anytime."
Reviewed by Brandon P.
5.0
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Hi my name is Tammy. Caregiving is my Passion! I have been a professional caregiver and personal assistant for over 20 years in the Santa Barbara area. I have worked with a range of clients from newborns to elderly with a variety of needs, abilities, accommodations. I place a high value on confidentiality and discretion with all...
5.0
"Tammy A. is a breath of fresh air. Your brain will reset to a happier place when Tammy shows up for work. A professional who truly cares, she is committed to her craft like no other."
Reviewed by Keith M.
Rachel B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Mom Of 2 Older Sons Is Here To Help. Come Home To Clean, Full, Happy Kids And A Tidy House
5.0
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I am a professional nanny, personal assistant and postpartum doula. I love nurturing children of all ages! I have had the privilege of working with over 47 families since COVID. Including working at the Miramar. I specialize in infants and children with special needs.
My own sons are 21 and 24 years old. They went to Montecito...
5.0
"Rachel is AMAZING! I trust another mother's instinct around safety, kindness and encouraging good manners. Our kids begged for her to come back and make cupcakes! Plus the house was tidy and fresh when we...
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5.0
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Hello, my name is Kim. I am a very proud mother of two adult children and have had many years with the most amazing experiences of helping many families. My initial one was for 3 years and she was a wonderful 99-year-old lady who lived until she was 102. I assisted her weekends w/ errands, personal care, household care &...
Tammy A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi my name is Tammy. Caregiving is my Passion! I have been a professional caregiver and personal assistant for over 20 years in the Santa Barbara area. I have worked with a range of clients from newborns to elderly with a variety of needs, abilities, accommodations. I place a high value on confidentiality and discretion with all...
5.0
"Tammy was great and would highly recommend! She was patient, supportive, flexible and hard working. I can tell she cares and wanted to help me heal. 5 out of 5 for sure."
Reviewed by Bridget A.
5.0
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I'm Taryn, glad to meet ya. :) I have a ton of nannying (all ages, 7+ years experience), dog/house sitting, event planning, personal/executive assistant experience, waitressing & people skills, and am very crafty. I also love helping out with little odd jobs/errands from time to time! Don't be shy to reach out!
5.0
"Taryn, is great! Wish she was closer so she could continue to take care of my girls. She is super reliable, responsible, punctual, organized, and super sweet with kids. She took care of my two daughters, 7 and...
Reviewed by Pablo L.
5.0
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Hello I'm Tammy. Born and raised in Beautiful Santa Barbara. I have been caring for the elderly for 28years. Great References. Experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's Patients, Stroke, Parkinson's, I enjoy caring for the elder folks. Give them great care, Respite Care, Home Care, Such as personal care, incontinence care,...
5.0
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My name is Elaine, 39 years old, and fluent in English and Portuguese. I have 5 years of experience as a nanny in the USA (California and Michigan) and Australia (Sydney).
I have taken care of newborns to 14 years old.
Usually, I stay longer with families I work with, an average of 3 years.
I have good references and...
5.0
"Elaine started as my regular childcare babysitter the day after my third son was born, and cared for both him and his 2 yo old brother for 3 years. She was amazing with my kids! She’s energetic, playful, and...
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I have 2 years of experience as a Nanny (in exchange for housing) and Personal Assistant. I can help with Travel, Errands, Meal Preparation and Cooking, Grocery Shopping, Laundry, and more. Looking for part or full-time assistance needed. Housing exchange would be ideal!
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I'm a college graduate from Sacramento State with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Criminal Justice! I originally majored in early childhood education before changing my major so I have some college coursework completed in this field! I love working with kids and have experience working with children on the spectrum.
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Hi there! I'm a nanny with 13+ years of consistent and diverse childcare, household management, and personal assistant experience. I have worked in pre-schools, church nurseries, a daycare, and have been lucky to work for dozens of families in their homes.
I have experience working with and caring for children and adults with...
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I have experience in home upkeep as a Personal Assistant when I lived in LA. I am respectful and strong with asking questions to ensure things are done in a manner that is professional and satisfactory!
Adelle B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Adelle. I am a very passionate, nurturing, and helpful person. I love that I get the opportunity to teach children about the world, and get to watch their minds grow and learn. I love being outside with little ones, and love nature walks. I base a lot of my childcare education approach on how I grew up, and...
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Hello! My name is Kelli. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development and a minor in Psychology and a Masters in Special Education. I have worked for many private families as a personal assistant, governess and estate manager. I am a well-rounded individual who enjoys making a difference in the lives of others. I am...
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Hello! My name is Kelli. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development and a minor in Psychology and a Masters in Special Education. I have worked for many private families as a personal assistant, governess and estate manager. I am a well-rounded individual who enjoys making a difference in the lives of others. I am...
Gabrielle P.
Santa Barbara, CA
$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi everyone!
I have been a pet sitter last year and a half but more importantly in my last position as a personal assistant my primary role was to care for my clients pets. He had two dogs join the family while I was working for him so I helped raise them each from 8 weeks old until 3 and 5 years old. I still help out with...
Kelli C.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Kelli. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development and a minor in Psychology and a Masters in Special Education. I have worked for many private families as a personal assistant, governess and estate manager. I am a well-rounded individual who enjoys making a difference in the lives of others. I am...
Meara A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I started out as a mother's helper at the age of 11 and I have been working as a nanny professionally over the last 15+ years. I have worked with ages ranging from newborns to 12 years old. I have provided every aspect of care including, but not limited to, cooking, feeding, bathing, dressing, laundry, nap time, bed time,...
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Profession nanny! I'm a 23-year-old woman born and raised here in Santa Barbara. I have 5 years of experience in nannying and am dedicated/ love my work. I have cared for ages 4-month-old new borns to - 11-year-old kids, and regardless of the age it's always a fun, amazing, and loving learning experience. Apart from nannying, I...
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Santa Barbara, CA
Annabelle M.
5.0
We hired Annabelle on board to help with behavioral issues for our son and as a household assistant as she was more mature and dependable than other younger nannies we had worked with. We loved that she planned such fun geocaching adventures and also came up with creative lesson plans to extend and...
- Whitney K.
Tammy A.
5.0
I hired Tammy for a date night for 3 kids when we were visiting Santa Barbara. This was the first time we were leaving the kids with someone new when we were not around. Tammy provided me with some references and they spoke highly of Tammy. Tammy was punctual and she came at the time we decided. She...
- Paridhi A.
Tammy A.
5.0
We hired Tammy's services to help us out with grandma during our wedding weekend. Grandma needed assistance with bathing, dress, and transportation to the lobby of the hotel while the family was busy getting ready and doing last-minute prep for the wedding. My family was happy with her work and...
- Clarissa B.
Rachel B.
5.0
Rachel is AMAZING! I trust another mother's instinct around safety, kindness and encouraging good manners. Our kids begged for her to come back and make cupcakes! Plus the house was tidy and fresh when we returned. Thank you Rachel!
- Care member
Tammy A.
5.0
Tammy helped me during a long recovery period after complicated foot surgery. I found her to be flexible, caring, proactive, and extremely positive. She is a wealth of information about wellness and healing, a great listener, and a remarkable human being. I feel very lucky to have found her.
- Jennifer S.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Santa Barbara
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Santa Barbara, CA?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Santa Barbara, CA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $24.94 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Santa Barbara?
Care.com has 32 personal assistants in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara 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.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Santa Barbara?
Most personal assistants in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.
Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Personal Assistants in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 50 listed personal assistants.