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Shaunakay D.

Upper Darby, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
personal care
specialized care
Professional Home Health Aide/CNA with over 7 years of experience assisting patients with daily living and personal care services. Physically strong, with high level of patience and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, clear understanding of best practices in home health care, and knowledge of basic medical...

Care Member says "Shaunakay took great care of my mother before she passed. She is fantastic and hands on in what she does. She is loving and very caring when it comes on...

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Dana B.

Experienced, Caring, Bilingual, Dependable Senior Care Professional

Upper Darby, PA

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have been providing care and comfort for the elderly for more than 20 years. I have worked in both the nursing home setting and private homes. I am comfortable with hospice patients and those with limited mobility. I am detail-oriented, caring, and experienced with all facets of personal care, including, bathing, dressing,...

Care Member says "Dana goes above and beyond and I would highly recommend her"

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Jillian R.

Upper Darby, PA

from
$8/hr
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver dedicated to supporting elderly individuals with respect, patience, and kindness. With several years of experience, I provide personalized care that promotes comfort, safety, and dignity. I'm skilled in assisting with daily tasks, medication reminders, mobility support, and...
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Monae P.

Upper Darby, PA

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, caring and compassionate! I like caring for seniors because I have a passion for assisting individuals.
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Chioma C.

Upper Darby, PA

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Home modification
light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as resilient, flexible, loyal and passionate about providing exceptional care to individuals with health challenge. I go the extra mile to get things done. I like caring for seniors because I'm compassionate about assisting the elderly and help them do things that they aren't able to do because of...
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Etua E.

Hello Parents And Caregivers!

Upper Darby, PA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Etua, I'm 22 and have a passion for little ones! I just graduated with my Bachelor's degree and have multiple years of childcare experience including years of personal nannying, preschool education and children's theatre experience. I'd love to fill your family's life with fun, creativity and most importantly...
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Briona C.

Mature And Have 4 Years Experience With Youth. Have Worked With Children With Autism And ADHD

Upper Darby, PA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I have worked with children with special needs since 2013 mostly in school based environments. (ADHD, ODD, AUTISM, DOWN SYNDROME, ETC) Also have experience with intense behaviors. I have been a personal care aide and classroom assistant for a special ed teacher the past for 5 years. Also have worked in a Daycare for a couple...
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Haja N.

Certified Home Health Aide

Upper Darby, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My name is Haja , I have been doing home health aide job for over 15 years and private duty home health aide for 12years. During those years I enjoy going above and beyond for my clients and stepping in place of their family members. During these years I took care of 4 clients 3 of which are dead and I have one surviving client...
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Marie W.

Reliable Caregiver

Upper Darby, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a highly skilled and compassionate caregiver with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional care to individuals in a variety of settings. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique needs of each client, and I specialize in offering services such as assistance with bathing, feeding,...
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Elizabeth V.

Home Companionship / Caregiver

Upper Darby, PA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
With over 6 years of experience in elderly care and current CPR and First Aid certifications, I bring a strong caregiving background and proven ability to support seniors with compassion and professionalism. My experience includes: -Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming) - Meal preparation and feeding support -...
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Gaganpreet P.

Tutor

Upper Darby, PA

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$15/hr
Hi! I have had the pleasure of tutoring friends, family, and even preschoolers, while also serving as a teacher's assistant in a preschool setting. My focus is on Math and Science, where I aim to explain intricate concepts in an accessible and engaging manner. I'm known for fostering a solid understanding and a genuine interest...
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Margaret N.

Upper Darby, PA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Accomplished Personal Assistant receptive to client needs. Successful at managing tasks lists for extremely demanding business clients. Dedicated to quickly and accurately fulfilling all assigned duties.
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Dia C.

Upper Darby, PA

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$8/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am an experienced caregiver with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and certification as a Behavioral Health Professional. My background includes providing compassionate, respectful support to individuals of all ages, including adults and seniors with behavioral, emotional, and physical needs. As a parent myself, I understand...
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Pamela T.

Personal Assistant, Certify Nurses Assistant, Personal Medical Assistant

Philadelphia, PA

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello, Having over 20 years of experience in the nursing community has been rewarding. I gain my experiences in a medical long term and short term facility which enabled me to develop nurses skills and techniques. Gradually I learned my passion is working with one on one to encounter a good relationship where as I could meet...

Care Member says "Pamela is extremely professional, empathetic, & knowledgeable. "

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Cheryl S.

PT/FT Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Cheryl and I am a Philadelphia native with 16 yrs of experience as a nanny. I have worked at two daycare facilities, but mainly for individual families. I have cared for newborn up to school age children, but the bulk of my experience is with newborns and toddlers. I also have experience as a personal assistant...

Nastassia V. says "Cheryl looked after my 20 months old son for three weeks (it was a temporary job). I was very pleased with her. She was never late, she communicated...

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Muborak N.

Compassionate Empathetic Nurturing

Narberth, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
With 2, 5 years of caregiving experience, I offer personalized assistance and emotional care to seniors. Dedicated to preserving their dignity and enhancing their quality of life, I create safe and nurturing environments tailored to their needs. Skilled in medication management, mobility assistance, and fostering connections, I...

Kate C. says "Muborak was an attentive and reliable caregiver for my father in-law. His care is complicated because of diabetes and dementia and she was able to navigate...

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Joy S.

Woodlyn, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
*AVAILABLE FOR SHIFTS ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, DATE NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND OVERNIGHTS **CHECK MY 2ND PROFILE IF YOU NEED A HOUSE MANAGER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT Welcome to my profile! I have +10 years of experience as a babysitter but for 8 of these years I have worked as nanny taking care exclusively of infants. It has been an...

Eric H. says "Joy was so great with our 8 month old. She is kind, caring, and patient. Our baby took to her right away and we would 100% recommended her for any childcare...

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Towana M.

Certified Nursing And Hospice Assistant

Philadelphia, PA

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
I believe my qualifications and experience make me the ideal candidate for this job. I have over 20 years of nursing experience in personal care and rehabilitation for hundreds of patients. I am very reliable, responsible, and compassionate, and I specialize in providing comfort care and emotional support for my patients and...

Care Member says "I had a rental property occupied by a woman who grew elderly during her many years of residence. The occupant's daughter hired Towana for senior home...

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Rachel J.

Creative Sitter With An Active + Outgoing Personality

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Let me help your kids unplug and get in tune with their artistic and hands-on learning skills. I'm a recent college graduate from the Kansas City Art Institute with 2+ years of childcare experience. I do best with active kids who are interested in art and exploring. I'm more than happy to take kids on trips to the zoo, museums,...

Care Member says "She is great with my son and came to help when we desperately needed help."

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Claire P.

Senior Caregiver

Havertown, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have eight years of experience caring for seniors in their homes and assisted living facilities. I've assisted seniors with limited mobility to those fully physically fit. I have experience with those with severe Dementia and Alzheimer's. I have also supervised medications, aided with housekeeping, meal preparation, personal...

Shelley H. says "Claire is vivacious and outgoing. At her first meeting with my mother, she immediately engaged with mom for over half an hour, before the subject was...

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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.15/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.5

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Upper Darby, PA

Personal Assistants in Upper Darby, PA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Shaunakay D.

Shaunakay took great care of my mother before she passed. She is fantastic and hands on in what she does. She is loving and very caring when...

- Care member

Dana B.

Dana goes above and beyond and I would highly recommend her

- Care member

Pamela T.

Pamela is extremely professional, empathetic, & knowledgeable.

- Care member

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Upper Darby

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Upper Darby, PA on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $17.15 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 13 personal assistants in Upper Darby, PA. 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 Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby, PA 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 Upper Darby. 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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