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I am a reliable, trustworthy and patient person ready to help and care for elderly people. I offer companionship, errands, healthy meals preparation and light housekeeping.
Genevieve can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Elizabeth H.
Arlington, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I provide afterschool childcare, one off babysitting, or maybe even weekends while you run errands and have some time to yourself.
In my spare time, I like to knit, crochet, and sing!
I always bring yarn with me, kids love feeling the different textures!
I do not provide transportation.
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! Currently I am a nanny looking for a side job and I truly believe I could be a good right hand of yours since I enjoy to run errands especially the ones that I listed on my profile. I don't really have worked as an assistant by itself but I have done some of this errands in my job as a nanny and for myself. I am more than...
Hi! My name is Paige, and I'm passionate about providing attentive, compassionate, and reliable care. With years of experience supporting individuals and families, I understand the importance of finding someone you can trust to care for your loved ones. Whether you need assistance with daily tasks, companionship, or help around...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, home modification, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an entertaining and outgoing person who loves to hang out and take care of kids. I have babysat for several families over the past four years and love every second! Available whenever you need, even last minute! I can help with the up-keeping of your home and also don't mind running errands or taking the kids wherever they...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaylee did an incredible job with my son. She is organized, task oriented and has a very positive demeanor. I look forward to working with her again and would highly recommend her to any parent looking for child care assistance."
Matthew C.
Sasha H.
Brighton, MA
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Caring Babysitter And Aspiring Doctor (Manhattan For The Summer!)
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sasha and I go to University and am a pre-med student. I am in NYC for the summer, where I grew up. I adore working with infants and I hope to work in the field of Neonatology. I have over 6 years of experience, with ages newborn (including preemies) - 12 years. I can help with light housekeeping, running...
Sasha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sasha was extremely kind and well versed in taking care of our newborn. She is lovely and helpful - couldn't recommend her enough!"
Amanda J.
Ceilidh S.
Brighton, MA
$20-45/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ceilidh (pronounced Kaylie) and I'm a graduate from Macalester College where I was on a pre-med track. I am now located in Boston. I have been taking care of children for most of my life because it is my favorite thing to do! I love playing games like chess or doing crafts with children and I am also willing to do...
Ceilidh can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Ceilidh! She has been great to work with - very responsible and professional."
Bethany K.
Franco M.
Waltham, MA
$30-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Am a senior caregiver, Negative for COVID-19, vaccinated & already got my booster shot. I'm compassionate with experience of 10 years in taking care of patients especially stroke patients, arthritis patients, dementia patients, Alzheimer's disease patients to make a meaningful difference and helping them by Providing...
Franco can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, home modification, dementia, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Franco has become part of the family in such a short time. We are grateful for him caring for our dad whilst in the hospital overseas as far away from friends and family. Franco is on time, friendly, funny and professional. He ensures that to keep the family...
Wendy D.
5.0
(2)
Hi everyone!
My name is Camille. I currently oversee the special education department at a charter middle school. I have experience working with kiddos between the ages 1-14. I'm looking for an evening part-time job in order to complete my masters degree in moderate disabilities. I can assist kiddos with homework assignments as...
Camille can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Camille took excellent care of our 3.5 year old. She is caring, kind, extremely reliable and dependable! We miss her and would hire her again in a heartbeat should we have need again."
Lauren B.
4.8
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional classically-trained chef/house manager that is available to prepare meals, run errands, and help out with tasks that you may not have the time to do. I have worked with children in elementary, middle, and high school teaching Culinary Arts, have managed a staff of 145, worked with timelines and deadlines and...
Roddy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Roddy is a very gently and kind person. He is quiet, thoughtful and attentive. He has been a good companion for my eight year old son and has shared his extraordinary cooking skills with him. He is in fact a chef! I think you will find him to be a great help...
Tracy B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am an outgoing, kind, college educated, child loving woman who is looking for both a full-time position as well as to pick up extra hours here and there. I am looking for a full-time position at this time. Should you hire me I would love to do crafts, play games, cook/bake, take the kids to the park (with your permission of...
Caylee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caylee was awesome! She came and fit right in with my daughter. She was on time and very professional...would highly recommend!"
Ben B.
Molly W.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an enthusiastic and positive Boston College student with 4 years of experience with kids ages 3-15 at summer camps and babysitting. I'm easygoing and can make anything fun, so I'm willing to run errands or take care of other responsibilities with kids tagging along. Otherwise, I like to do crafts, go outside, and play games.
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Molly has babysat/nannied for my youngest son (now 7.5) for over 2yrs. She is a self starter, decisive, responsible, bright, and fun. She executed meal prep, baths, bedtimes, and driving, with ease and accuracy. She’s flexible and dependable. Highly recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a provider with a lot of experience I've been babysitting ever since I was in high school! family and friends always trusted me with their munchkins I have a drivers license and a car and would totally be able to run errands and more! I am very responsible, attentive, and proactive!
Angie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
5.0
"She’s the best ever! I love her so much! I been with her for 2 years! She’s really nice and my kids love her so much! She is a safe driver and very responsible I will miss her!"
Care member
Justin G.
Somerville, MA
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Elementary School Teacher / Fun Nanny With Lots Of Learning Ideas!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 30-year-old elementary school teacher living in Somerville teaching for the Swampscott Public School system. I teach K-4 as a permanent building substitute. What brings me to here is my passion for educating and taking care of our future young adults! While my job teaching focuses on teaching kids from ages 5-9, I have a...
Justin can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Justin to care for our two kids during the summer. He drove them to and from summer camp, hung out with them for the afternoons, and was always punctual, respectful, helpful and really wonderful with the kids. He was always surprising the kids with new...
Molly H.
Millacent I.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I always say, "Do what you love and love what you do. You'll never work a day in your life !"
Housekeeping are both like a fun hobby & way of life for me
I am a friendly, organized, and trustworthy housekeeper
Other Offers:
- Laundry: Wash, Fold, Dry, and Put Away.
- Meal prep
- Grocery shopping
- Run errands (perfur in...
Millacent can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Millie was a great housekeeper as well. She is very organized, Millie is very organized, caring & respectful. She offers fair rates. She gets the job done. She was very helpful in my time of moving and working from home. 100% would recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi families, I'm Katie! I'm a 30-year-old full time professional, living in the Boston area. I am starting a new position this August and am looking to pick up some work before then. I have full availability right now for babysitting or errand running. I have many years of experience working with children (ages newborn-teen) as...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We love Katie!!! She is wonderful with my 5 yrs old, even my 12 yrs old likes to hang out w her. She is reliable, caring and fun. My kids love to do art projects, and play board games and silly games. Def. recommend her without any doubt."
Meizi H.
5.0
(5)
I am a dedicated, compassionate , reliable and trustworthy caregiver with 10 plus years of experience of taking care of elderly patients in their homes . Committed to improving the overall wellbeing and health through personal care . In the past 10 years I have taken care of stroke patients , patients with dementia and patients...
Joshua can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We are so grateful to Joshua for the extraordinary care he has provided to our father over the past year. Joshua is professional, organized, vigilant, and compassionate, and always kept track of many moving pieces around medications and dietary restrictions. His...
Eleanor C.
Yanique B.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly-motivated, responsible, and reliable caregiver, specializing in senior care. I am experienced and comfortable with all aspects of daily care, including assisting with physical therapy activities, administering medications, measuring vital signs and personal care. I have experience working with clients with...
Yanique can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her."
Dana K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an empty-nester with two grown daughters and was a stay at home mom and loved it. I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother in the future but enjoy being around children as I miss it. I have been an occasional babysitter for various families after school and evenings. Last year, I took care of a 10-month-old boy twice a...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Linda has been an amazing first babysitter for our son! She is loving, proactive, and brings fun ideas for our baby and family every time she is here. Last time she even brought books she had rented from the library specifically for our son. She is extremely easy...
Katie A.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently is a caregiver for one man who are 90
years old. Part of my duties are preparing meal or heat up food, keep them company, take walks with them, light housekeeping and running errands.
Ginny can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
5.0
"Ginny was a great help to my elderly mother. She's very attentive and considerate. Her service was superb. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for elderly care."
Winnie K.
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Recent errand runner reviews in Arlington, MA
Kaylee A.
5.0
Kaylee did an incredible job with my son. She is organized, task oriented and has a very positive demeanor. I look forward to working with her again and would highly recommend her to any parent looking for child care assistance.
- Matthew C.
Sasha H.
5.0
Sasha was extremely kind and well versed in taking care of our newborn. She is lovely and helpful - couldn't recommend her enough!
- Amanda J.
Ceilidh S.
5.0
I highly recommend Ceilidh! She has been great to work with - very responsible and professional.
- Bethany K.
Franco M.
5.0
Franco has provided exceptional care for my father for a month now. He quickly built rapport and has ensured my father keeps up with PT and OT goals set when he was in rehab. With renewed confidence my father has left the house twice for doctor appointments thanks to Franco's support. Franco has...
- Julie M.
Camille S.
5.0
Camille took excellent care of our 3.5 year old. She is caring, kind, extremely reliable and dependable! We miss her and would hire her again in a heartbeat should we have need again.
- Lauren B.
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Arlington
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Arlington, MA?
Hiring an errand runner in Arlington, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.75 per hour as of April 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each provider has, how often you will need the person to run errands for you and the types of tasks you need them to take care of.
How can I find a good errand runner in Arlington, MA?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Arlington, MA. There are currently 4 errand runners in Arlington. If you'd like to increase the number of candidates, you can expand the area of your search around the city. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and the specific errand services they provide. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Arlington who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Arlington?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Arlington. A few examples would be taking your laundry to the dry cleaning, shopping for groceries, helping you pack for a move, organizing your storage, driving your kids to and from activities around Arlington, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.