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60 errand runners are listed in Oakland, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby errand runners is 5 years
Errand runners in Oakland, CA
Munira M.
Oakland, CA
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Personal Care, Light Housekeeping, Errands, Showers, Willing To Travel.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Past experience includes 10+ years serving as help for the elderly. I have assisted with household chores, food preparation, medical visits, medical management, personal care, and most important, I supplied them with lots of compassion and positivity. I am patient and able to handle a variety of personalities and lifestyle...
Munira can also help with: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, personal care, companionship & more
5.0
"Munira is a wonderful caregiver. She has a gift to of connecting with people in a genuine way and is incredibly positive. My mom needed help working through anxiety and building her confidence to be able to do more independently. Munira is highly focused on my...
Priya M.
Kala L.
Oakland, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking for M-F care/companionship positions. Possibly weekends.
I'm a reliable and compassionate caregiver and companion. In the past, I have assisted clients with their activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, feeding. Medications/reminders, incontinent care, comfort care (along side hospice also),...
Kala can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"I hired Kala to care for my mother, who is in hospice with some degree of dementia, is oxygen dependent, can’t walk etc (she needs a lot of care) Kala has been punctual, and has cared for my mother with kindness, excellence and expertise. "
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Mimi T.
Oakland, CA
$30-47/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been a care giver for the last 15 years. I love to read to kids and really enjoy hanging out at the library and parks with them! I'm also very helpful with chores and running errands as needed.
Mimi can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mimi took care of our children for 5 years. She is kind, gentle, patient, helpful, thoughtful, smart, and efficient individual. I cannot recommend her enough!! Our children love and adore her and miss her everyday. "
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4.0
(1)
Hi my name is Asia. I recently graduate from Merritt College with my A.A. in Social and Behavioral Science. I have experience of being a caregiver with my own father. He couldn't do certain things anymore and I was there to assist him. From cleaning, cooking, running errands, I knew this was something I wanted to do. My dream...
Asia can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care
4.0
"Just too young but I really thought she was amazing!"
Jacy H.
5.0
(7)
Hi! My name is Thaís, and I specialize in providing reliable and efficient household support. Whether you need help with laundry, running errands, grocery shopping, pick-ups and drop-offs, house sitting, or pet care, I'm here to make your life easier.
I'm detail-oriented, trustworthy, and dedicated to helping families stay...
Thais can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thais is an amazing caregiver! Every time I go to CA I make sure she's available before booking my trip because I only trust her with my child! Anyone will be lucky to have Thais as their nanny or sitter."
Ariel M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Losaline, I have being a Caregiver for over 25 years and have work in home and in facilities and familiar with loved ones who diagnosed with Alzheimer' s, Parkinson, MS, stroke, Dementia, Dialysis, Diabetes, cancer and hospice and aging.
I helped them with their hygiene, meds reminder, meal preparation, Dr. apt,...
Losaline can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, personal care & more
5.0
"Losaline has been a true gift to my little family. She has cared for my partner who has dementia. We worked with her briefly part-time pre-pandemic. We were lucky she was available full-time post-pandemic. She is always on time. She provides safe and loving care....
Etang I.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Natalie. I am currently in my third year majoring in Early Child Development. I have roughly 5+ years of experience professionally in childcare. Most recently I have worked professionally as a teacher aid (2 years). I am very flexible and extremely reliable. Some of my skills as it pertains to childcare are:...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Natalie is great with kids! She knows how to keep then active, entertain and busy. She is incredible and responsible. I had to let her go because our family had to move."
Guadalupe C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
I am an experienced family assistant and manage most everything it takes to keep a household running smoothly including:
Laundry
Tidying organizing storage
Light to moderate cleaning, deeper when necessary
Handling errands and returns
Basic food prep
Occasional pet care
Resolving issues with service...
5.0
"Sharon is an incredibly responsible, conscientious, and fun loving caregiver for our son, R. She cared for him from when he was 3 months to 2 years old. She was very nurturing and attentive to him and they are still best buddies to this day. As a result of...
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Hello! My name is Elinor and I just moved to the Bay Area to teach at a local middle school where I teach 7th grade English and 8th grade math. Prior to moving here, I lived in Maine for five years and worked at a boarding school as a teacher, coach, and dorm parent. I grew up in DC and am the eldest of four children. In middle...
Can help with General errands by car or on foot
Clearing space-home or office
Organizing in home or office
Yard work
I have many years of experience working as a nanny. In the process, I have become more of a nanny and personal assistant for most families. I would be willing to do most errands (shopping, food shopping, other errands) and would do light housekeeping as well. If family planning (calenders, meal planning, etc.) was needed I could...
My name is Natalia, and I am now a Biochemistry major at San Francisco State University. I feel optimistic that I will be working in Radiology at UCSF Medical Center in the next four years. You might be wondering what captivates my interest in working in childcare, and I'm here to remind you that there are several reasons! I was...
Raymond C.
Oakland, CA
$17-22/hr
I have been a caretaker for my grandmother (turning 79 this year!) since high school. I still regularly help her run errands (laundry, groceries, appointments, pickups, etc) and provide general transportation. I hope I can help make your life and elder care easier the same way I care for my own grandma!
Raymond can also help with: Transportation, errands
I'm a caregiver who prides myself on delivering care. I'm responsible, reliable open and honest. I've been providing great care for 3 yrs helping anyone that need a extra set of strong , safe pair of loving hands. I can run errands, assist with doctors appointments, Meal Preparation, Transferring/ personal care. I work with...
Donnie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, transportation, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Gabrielle C.
Oakland, CA
$19-24/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience in being a family assistant, like running errands, grocery shopping, pickup and drop offs, and laundry/meal prep.
Guadalupe G.
Oakland, CA
$17-22/hr
Do light house work, as well cooking take out , elderly people for walks or any doctors appointments. Help run errands as well keep company
Guadalupe can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Johana P.
Oakland, CA
$17-22/hr
Will be glad to run errands for you and help with any ride or grocery shoppping you need. It is my pleasure to assist you and will look forward to helping on other occasions
Johana can also help with: Errands
Claire F.
Oakland, CA
$23-28/hr
If your family is overwhelmed by work and kid schedules and need some help, I'm your person! I can help tackle organization projects, run errands, and manage household tasks.
Claire can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning
I've been helping families and caring for there homes for years. This includes pets as well. Keeping order and running errands. Cooking and helping plan events. Traveling as well
Jina T.
Oakland, CA
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
can run errands odd jobs such as; dog sitting, dog walking, dropping off laundry or car etc, housesitting, shopping (but limited to 30 pounds of carrying) housekeeping, organizing, putting things away, etc.
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Recent errand runner reviews in Oakland, CA
Munira M.
5.0
If you are looking for a caregiver for an elder, I highly recommend Munira. She has a natural talent of working with elder and making everyone feel comfortable. She is very good at communicating, very responsive, and always on-time. I especially appreciate her creative ways of building activities...
- Raakhee M.
Kala L.
5.0
Kala is a living angel. Her patience is unmatched. I don’t know she does it. She has a calmness and warmth to her. We hired Kala to watch my mom, especially during evenings while my mom on hospice care. She was such a comfort to have in our home, and my parents both found her exceptional. It’s...
- Alison D.
Mimi T.
5.0
Mimi took care of our children for 5 years. She is kind, gentle, patient, helpful, thoughtful, smart, and efficient individual. I cannot recommend her enough!! Our children love and adore her and miss her everyday.
- Care member
Asia W.
4.0
Just too young but I really thought she was amazing!
- Jacy H.
Thais R.
5.0
We hired Thais for babysitting if my 4 children all under age of 5. She is fantastic. I really appreciated her communication, punctuality, she took great notes of what happened throughout the day, and, most importantly, my kids love her and are always excited to see her. Highly recommend!
- Kelley W.
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Oakland
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Oakland, CA?
Hiring an errand runner in Oakland, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.27 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 Oakland, CA?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Oakland, CA. There are currently 41 errand runners in Oakland. 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 Oakland who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Oakland?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Oakland. 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 Oakland, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.
Ratings for Oakland, CA errand runners listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Errand Runners in Oakland, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners.