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315 errand runners are listed in New York, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby errand runners is 4 years
Errand runners in New York, NY
Alexis M.
New York, NY
$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver For Children, Pets, House-watching, And Errand-running Available
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'd love to help you out with pet-sitting, and as someone with ample experience walking and sitting, I'd be a great fit to help you out. I've been pet-sitting for 6+ years, and have a cat of my own as well as a list of references I can provide. Looking forward to getting in touch and finding out more about what you're...
Alexis can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Alexis took care of my pups for me whenever I was out of town. When she was my pet sitter I did not have a worry in the world! Rain or shine she was so punctual and always there! Sometimes I felt like my pets would be waiting for me to go on vacation so they could...
Zahra S.
Carol A.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Carol and I am an energetic mom of three grown children. I have many years of experience caring for any age and stage your child is in. I am at my best when I am around babies and children! I am a warm, kind, and understanding person and am quick to solve any situation that can be challenging in a calm way. I...
Carol can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carol is a kind and diligent caregiver. She helped us with on-site babysitting during my son's wedding. We had a room upstairs and the 2 two year olds could come and go; one fell asleep during the evening. My daughter needed a rest and she was on the couch in...
Beth G.
Odette R.
New York, NY
$30-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Odette. I have 23 yrs. experience in this field. I'm bilingual in Spanish and certified in CPR. I own a car with a clean driving record.
I'm dedicated, self-motivated, positive and enthusiastic while remaining flexible to the needs of the family I'm entrusted with.
I've cared for children ranging in ages...
Odette can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Odette has been with our family for 16 years. She joined us shortly after our now 16-year-old son was born in 2004. Most of our friends are amazed that we have been able to work with one nanny for so long, but in this case, it is completely natural and feels just...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Jen. I am a Dedicated and detail-oriented housekeeper with 10 years of experience in maintaining clean and organized homes. Proven track record of reliability, efficiency, and excellent customer service. Skilled in all aspects of housekeeping, including laundry, meal preparation, and errand running.
Experience:
-...
5.0
"Jennifer is a fantastic housekeeper! I felt comfortable around her from the moment she first came to our home. She is diligent, responsible and trustworthy and she was wonderful around my two young children too."
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Oyindamola A.
New York, NY
$17-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with children after growing up with several younger ones. I enjoy baking, reading, watching movies and just being someone they can trust. I have baby sitted for several families and friends back in England which I immensely enjoyed. I am a non-smoker able to cook/help with meal prep, run errands, do light house...
5.0
"My kids LOVE Oyinda! She provided after-school care for our twins when they were in preschool. She picked them up from school, took them home for a snack and played with them until we arrived home. She had them outside everyday (weather permitting), playgrounds,...
Laurie R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experience with 4-5-month-old infants and 1-5-year-old children
Enjoy playing games; hide and seek, peekaboo, board games, and scavenger hunts
Educational activities; flashcards, brain quest, PBS kids games, Phonetics, and Reading
Ability to maintain house; cook, clean, laundry, run errands ect.
Has valid passport and can...
Anjana can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Anjana truly became a part of our little family. I could trust her to keep our baby safe, happy, learning, and growing. She is proactive in terms of keeping track of milestones and helping to make sure those milestones are met. Her health and safety knowledge was...
Sharisse M.
5.0
(4)
I have 6 years experience
care for individuals aged 78-96
Experienced with Dementia and Parkinson's.
thoughtful and reliable companion, offering emotional support and engagement
Capable of running errands, grocery shopping, and accompanying clients to doctor's appointments
Provides mobility assistance and encourages outdoor...
Sharon can also help with: Errands, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"I hired Sharon to take care of my 85-year-old grandmother. She went above and beyond taking care of the housework personal shopping and of course my grandmother. Sharon became part of our family and I would definitely hire her again. We just lost our grandmother...
Frank W.
5.0
(1)
My name is Marianna, I am very energetic, friendly and hardworking. l have experience as a nanny with responsibilities that ranged from school pick up to grocery runs and dinner prep. I have been in childcare since the age of 12 and have taken care of kids of all ages from newborns- preteens. I am happy to cook, clean and run...
Marianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Lizbeth T.
New York, NY
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! I have four years of experience caring for children between the ages of 1 and 11. I genuinely love working with kids and take pride in building strong, trusting relationships with them. I'm dependable and always attentive to each child's needs. As an active individual, I enjoy engaging in fun activities to keep kids...
Lizbeth can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"First time ever finding a sitter through care.com and I was lucky enough to find Lizbeth! She's a sweetheart."
Ash L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily, and I am a compassionate and versatile caregiver with extensive experience working with individuals of all ages. I've spent years in daycare services, caring for children, and helping families manage their busy lives. As a Registered Yoga Instructor, I also enjoy inspiring and calming young minds and...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily has been a tremendous asset to our family. She began caring for our only son just after his first birthday. This was our first experience with a nanny and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Emily is extremely personable, creative and passionate about...
Colleen M.
5.0
(1)
Since moving to NYC in 2017, I've worked as both a part time and full time nanny for several families. I've created close bonds with the children and parents, and have been a helping hand with everything from regular childcare, running errands, light housekeeping, and meal prep. I am now getting my masters of social work at NYU...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Zoe for a full time nanny position. Although I didn't hire her, she was definitely in the top list of nannies that I was considering - she seems very caring and asked a lot of great questions. Maybe we will get to work together in the future."
Ken T.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Ellen and I'm 23 and living in the Upper East Side. I'm originally from Nashville but have been in NYC for over 5 years and went to Fordham University. I have a full time corporate job in marketing and communications in downtown Manhattan.
I have babysat since I was 12, and I love doing it. I regularly babysat...
Ellen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Ellen is an astounding babysitter who has 10+ years of experience. She began sitting for us when she was in high school and has stayed a part of our family since then. Now, a mature young professional, Ellie, possesses intelligence to make level headed decisions...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kait! I have 12 years of child care experience (8 yrs babysitting, 4 yrs full-time nanny). I can help with light housekeeping and carpooling. I am comfortable running errands around NYC and taking children to/from school, activities and playdates. I can help with children's meals and meal prep. I do not smoke or drink...
Kait can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kait, lovely friendly professional arrived on time, was very engaging with our twin girl toddlers. They took to her straight away and we arrived home to her reading softly to them. We felt they were in good hands. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am an Undergraduate College student studying Theater and Music. I am from Florida, but currently living in Brooklyn, New York. I am a caring, dedicated, and experienced caregiver who loves children. I am fully vetted and properly vaccinated to work with young children. I have worked with children as a babysitter and tutor. My...
Annabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annabelle is a great babysitter. She was very helpful and patient with our children. We love her."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been live-in nanny for 10 years. I have experience with kids all ages, including newborns and ADHD.
I have experience as family chef and personal assistant. I am capable to run a household.
I am experienced nanny. I can do drop offs, taking them to doctor's appointments, activities, fun adventures, arranging play dates, I...
Katerina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katerina became a part of our family rapidly, she’s been superb with our children (18m and 4yrs), cooks lovely meals, kitchen was always spotless and she’s been utterly reliable and a pleasure to have in our home as a live in nanny. Recommend. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hello there!
I'm an English and Portuguese Teacher from Brazil, and I've just relocated back to the U. S. I absolutely love working with kids and I look forward connecting with you.
- Previous English/Portuguese Teacher in Brazil.
- Four years of experience as a nanny in NYC - great references.
- Two Bachelor's degrees:...
Leticia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had several wonderful nannies over the years as my daughter was growing up but Leticia (Ticia) was by far the best!! She was my daughter's caretaker for four years starting when she was 9 years old.
I cannot say enough positive things about Ticia. She is a...
Debra R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a multi lingual nanny who has worked with children ranging in age 4 to 12 .
In my last position I was responsible for pick up/drop at school, chaperone to and from afterschool activities , helped with homework, and doctors visits., arranged play dates and trips to the museums, outdoors activities and sports. A friendly &...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Alex is a wonderful person who really cares about your child. She is punctual, dependable, goodhearted, Kind and now a good friend of mine. She is a very responsible person and I fully trust Alex with my son. She has been living in Manhattan for a long time so she...
Nisha S.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Marlo! I'm a professional nanny with over 7 years of experience providing exceptional care for children of all ages, including newborns. I am passionate about fostering a positive environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive through educational activities, creative play, and nurturing support.
I've had...
5.0
"Marlo was very helpful and always going above and beyond to make sure that things were taken care of. Will work with her again and highly recommend her to anyone else seeking this type of service."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for considering me as a candidate to care for your child/children! To start, I am infant, child, and adult CPR and First Aid certified. I am passionate about working with kids and have had babysitting jobs from the age of 15 including being a childcare worker over the summers in high school at a gym, to nannying for...
Corinne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Corinne is a warm, loving, and sweet caretaker who cared for our 1 year old son regularly until unfortunately our needs changed and we required a schedule that did not fit hers. We regret very much that we are not be able to work with her anymore.
One aspect of...
Katie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there, I'm Neissa, friends and family call me TINA. I am a college student and what most people would call a " neat freak", fortunately it turned out to be a positive thing because I have been a reliable Housekeeper for over 7 years, I have worked in some of the most luxurious homes in New York providing museum-quality...
Neissa can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"She is unbelievably reliable and thorough, she comes in once a week to clean our apartment and we couldn't be happier. I would definitely recommend her services!"
Kris S.
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Recent errand runner reviews in New York, NY
Alexis M.
5.0
Alexis can be fully trusted without having to be there physically. We had an emergency, so we left town and let Alexis take care of our dogs. She walked, fed, and played with them twice a day without issue or missing a single day. The dogs love her and so do we. I highly recommend leveraging Alexis...
- Irfan S.
Carol A.
5.0
I love working with Carol! She is so sweet with our baby girl (now 10 months). Carol asks all the right questions and is interested in the specifics. For example, she wants to know how we sooth our Baby when she’s upset or fussy, and seeks to understand our approach. Times when we have been home and...
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Odette R.
5.0
I’ve used Odette on weekends to care for my now 16 year old son Steven since he was an 3 month infant. i feel extremely fortunate to come across Odette’s path as she played a positive role in his development. She sounds too good to be true, but she’s very caring, loving, nurturing and protective of...
- Care member
Jennifer P.
5.0
Jennifer is a fantastic housekeeper! I felt comfortable around her from the moment she first came to our home. She is diligent, responsible and trustworthy and she was wonderful around my two young children too.
- Care member
Oyindamola A.
5.0
My kids LOVE Oyinda! She provided after-school care for our twins when they were in preschool. She picked them up from school, took them home for a snack and played with them until we arrived home. She had them outside everyday (weather permitting), playgrounds, picnics, indoors were arts and...
- Laurie R.
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in New York
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in New York, NY?
Hiring an errand runner in New York, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $21.81 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 New York, NY?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from New York, NY. There are currently 315 errand runners in New York. 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 New York who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in New York?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around New York. 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 New York, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.
Ratings for New York, NY errand runners listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Errand Runners in New York, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 82 reviews of the 315 listed errand runners.