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Hello! I am currently a senior working on my undergrad for speech pathology, taking a gap year. I love working with kids! I have previously taught swimming lessons, babysat, and tutored kids ages 0-16. I am a perfectionist and take pride in whatever I do. Helping out others is a passion of mine, so I love to find little ways...
Hi! I am Rylee! I am going to be a senior at the University of Iowa and am looking for some babysitting jobs for the summer. I have years of experience and love kids of all ages! I am comfortable caring for kids of all ages and helping out with light housekeeping, cooking for the kids, running errands, and pickups or drop-offs...
Rylee can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Katlin Z.
Iowa City, IA
$20-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Katlin! I'm 25 years old and live in Solon IA.
I moved from my hometown in Illinois to Iowa City in 2019 for college. I've been working and doing jobs on here for multiple services since moving to Iowa. Job duties/tasks have been a range of nannying, drop off and pick up from sports and school, housekeeping cleaning...
Katlin can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
Hi there! My name is Emma, I am a full-time college student at the University of Iowa, and I am looking for part-time work. I currently have classes and an on-campus job during the week from 8am-5:30 p.m. most days, so my ideal shifts would be before or after that time period during the work week, but I am available 24 hours/day...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a 20 full time nursing student looking to help out a family/mom/dad an anyway they may need I have lot of experience with my own siblings and other families I have babysat for. I have been a CNA for 4 year caring for dependent adults with impaired cognition so I know lots of fun activities that don't involve screens and...
Graciela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Brianna B.
Iowa City, IA
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 11 getting certified in CPR and first aid, I no longer have those certifications as that was years ago, but I can certainly get a recertification if necessary! I have watched kids throughout the years ages ranging from 2-11 years old and usually 2-4 kids. Some skills that I have are...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Former health care manager and mom to adult twin daughters. Enjoys reading, knitting, international travel, pets and healthy meals. Senior Care available.
Robin can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician
Barbara A.
Iowa City, IA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Part Time Personal Assistant Including Errands And Odd Jobs
Active, retired school teacher, test scorer, will provide personal assistant services including helping sort through paperwork, organization, errands and odd jobs. I am a compassionate, caring
individual who enjoys most kinds of part time work including seniors, animals, and children. I am available most days except for...
Kelsey B.
Iowa City, IA
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have experience caring for seniors with special needs in an in-home setting. Duties included preparing meals, running errands and shopping with the individuals, amongst many other things.
Kelsey can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, visiting physician, dementia, personal care
Hi! My name is Jahni and I am a student at the University of Iowa. I am happy to help with any sort of meal prep, house cleaning, and running errands.
Jahni can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Jahni G.
Iowa City, IA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Jahni. I am a psychology major and aspiring child psychologist at the University of Iowa. I am happy to help with childcare, household chores, running errands, looking after the pets, etc. my schedule is fairly flexible and I am always excited to learn and meet new people.
Jahni can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sarah L.
North Liberty, IA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah. I have 3+ years of experience taking care of folks. I can run errands, cook, clean, bathing and dressing. Whatever I can do to help make your life easier! Got meds? Great let's get them organized! I have experience with dementia and Alzheimers patients. I love to chat, play card games, and take walks. If...
Sarah can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Nicole K.
Tiffin, IA
$30-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! If you are overwhelmed with your to-do list and need someone to help with grocery shopping, house sitting, running errands, or any other tasks, please feel free to reach out!
I work part-time during the school year and am looking for something in addition to my current job. While I don't have specific experience doing errands for others, I do have two teens and am well versed in running all over. Starting in June, I will be available during the morning hours as well. I can help with general errands...
Hello! I am very organized, outgoing and personable! I am able to cook, clean, run errands, and much more if asked if me! I enjoy caring for others and finding interactive ways to make each person feel comfortable and valued. Thanks for reading and I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
Lily W.
Mount Vernon, IA
$17-30/hr
My grandmother had a stroke last year and i've learned how to take care of her. I'm with her everyday and I run her errands, watch and keep her entertained, pick up meals for her and give her medication. I love helping people out. I'm currently fully available!
Lily can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation
Jane G.
North Liberty, IA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have five kids of my own and have plenty of experience juggling schedules and running errands. I assisted in taking care of my grandmother before she went into a care center.
Jane can also help with: Light cleaning
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In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Iowa City, IA?
Hiring an errand runner in Iowa City, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $14.82 per hour as of March 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 Iowa City, IA?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Iowa City, IA. There are currently 11 errand runners in Iowa City. 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 Iowa City who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Iowa City?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Iowa City. 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 Iowa City, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.