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Errand runners in Portland, CT
Joyce S.
New Britain, CT
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as humble responsible and hardworking
I like caring for seniors because it's my passion to take care of them
I'm looking for a job that I will be treated fare
I've been taking care of seniors for the past 5 years
In my spare time, I like to read, rest and exercise
One thing you should know...
Joyce can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Joyce is an outstanding professional. She lived with my mother for over two years so I got to know her well. She always was skilled, loving, calm, and reliable. She consistently showed creative problem solving skills, was invaluable in a crisis, and made the...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 19 years of babysitting experience. I love kids and love taking care of them and watching them learn new things everyday. I am very caring, nurturing and loving, reliable, always on time and never called out of work. Besides caring for kids in the best way possible, I am willing to cook, run errands and do light...
Henrietta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Henrietta was wonderful, consistent, and kind. She was very capable of handling all three of my kids and could get them ready for school and to the bus/school in the morning and could handle all household tasks. She also was great at home all day with my toddler...
Christina R.
Lynn D.
Vernon Rockville, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Nanny of 15+ Yrs. Looking for Full Time Position.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a nanny for 15 years prior to having our own family and have been working again for the past 4 yrs. now that my own child is older. I am currently looking for a position with a family that wants someone who is very nurturing, caring, patient and loves children. I am extremely reliable, dependable, organized and mature. I...
Lynn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Lynn for more than 3.5 years as she cared for our four children. We could not have asked for a better experience. Lynn's reliability, communication, flexibility, caring, and passion for the well-being of our family consistently...
Jennifer C.
Nicole A.
Bristol, CT
$22-25/hr
5.0
(1)
I'm happy to help tidy up and organize to your specific liking. It's so easy to fall behind on every day or weekly chores, and I'm someone who not only understands that, but us women love things a certain way! I'm happy to get things done your way! I'm also open to running any errands as those can add up as well. Let me know...
Nicole can also help with: Carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, window washing, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization & more
5.0
"Nicole is a dependable , trustworthy care taker. She goes above and beyond for any family she comes across. She is amazing with kids, they are naturally drawn to her because of her positive bubbly attitude and her creative personality. You can know your kids/home...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am willing to go shopping and deliver the groceries to you personally. I can and also do cooking for clients that ask. I can do extra jobs like deliver paperwork or computer work, app setting ect.
I'm a very hard worker & pay great attention to details and reliable. People who know me would say that I'm genuine & very honest.
Hi I'm Felicia and I will love to help out with running errands.
I used to do online shop and am a very reliable and responsible person when it comes to running errands and getting exactly what you need
Sophie Z.
Farmington, CT
$17-22/hr
I have a lifetime of experience helping out people with transportation, running errands, housekeeping, cooking and companionship.
Sophie can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning
I can help with any errands that need to be run. I am a responsible and caring adult that gets things done right!
For years, I've worked with numerous families in Connecticut. Cleaning, cooking, running errands, and caring for kids and adults. I'm very polite, thorough, always on time, very trustworthy and reliable. I cook gluten-free, vegetarian, and regular foods. I have references to support my information.
Henrietta can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
Nicole D.
Wallingford, CT
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Nicole. I am an RN and a mom of two girls, 9 and 14 years old. I currently work 3 nights per week at a hospital. My schedule is different each week, so I can be somewhat flexible but unfortunately I do not have a "steady" schedule.
I'm interested in helping families with a range of things; from daytime help for...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Evette N.
Meriden, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Love Kids, Shopping And Cooking! Healthy And Not So Healthy!!
I am 50 years old and have 4 children all adults now and 2 younger ones in college and living at home. I can pick up children from school in elementary schools I can also help with cooking and/or prepping meals, grocery shopping, and running errands. I can cook authentic Mexican and other Spanish meals and of course standard...
Evette can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy babies, children, dogs, young and older adults.
My qualifications are House manager, nanny, housekeeper, light food prep, organizing, cleaning, stocking, shopping, designing, staging, and running errands.
Being pleasant in the moment and ready to understand your needs to go above and beyond to ensure your home is...
Renee can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brittany J.
Guilford, CT
$22-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature, Educated, Experienced Companion And Care Taker.
When my mother fell ill, I became her full time care taker and health proxy until she passed. During my time caring for her I discovered a deep appreciation for the struggles that older people face right now. I became versed in navigating the healthcare system and medication management. I am creative, understanding and patient....
Brittany can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning & more
Hi parents! I am a reliable, energetic and fun babysitter. For the past few years I have taken care of kids locally along with cousins and family friends. I am always thinking of activities like obstacle courses, tie dying, and other things to keep busy and have fun! (But I promise to always pick up after our fun.) I look...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a lifelong resident of West Hartford and have raised 3 children with my husband of 31years. I previously worked for the Town of West Hartford for 15years. I have found that I have a lot of excess time, that I would like to fill, with helping someone who needs a hand. I am available to run errands, light housekeeping ,...
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two wonderful girls. I was a nanny for a number of different families before and after I had my children. I also have many years of experience as a household manager/assistant. I work as a professional organizer and house cleaner as well. I love cleaning and organizing and I have always loved children. I have...
Kari can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a personal care attendant. I am looking for a part time job visiting with a seniors and doing some light housekeeping and cooking. I will also run errands, or just sit and chat and play a game. I used to love doing these things with my grandma when she was alive.
Doreen can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands, personal care
I'm a college educated medical assistant saving up for nursing school. I'm very friendly and compassionate.
I love caring for seniors because they have so much knowledge, and history, to impart.
And I love to be both a friend, and a caretaker.
Someone friendly and communicative :)!
In my spare time, I like to hang out...
Zoezra can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, mobility assistance, transportation
Skills:
CPR
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Recent errand runner reviews in Portland, CT
Joyce S.
5.0
I have been working with Joyce for seven months and she is great. I have Multiple Sclerosis and she is so attendance to details with her care so I will definitely recommend her to anyone.
- Angel M.
Henrietta F.
5.0
Henrietta was wonderful, consistent, and kind. She was very capable of handling all three of my kids and could get them ready for school and to the bus/school in the morning and could handle all household tasks. She also was great at home all day with my toddler and would pick my kids up off the...
- Christina R.
Lynn D.
5.0
We had the pleasure of working with Lynn for more than 3.5 years as she cared for our four children. We could not have asked for a better experience. Lynn's reliability, communication, flexibility, caring, and passion for the well-being of our family consistently exceeded our expectations. We...
- Jennifer C.
Nicole A.
5.0
Nicole is a dependable , trustworthy care taker. She goes above and beyond for any family she comes across. She is amazing with kids, they are naturally drawn to her because of her positive bubbly attitude and her creative personality. You can know your kids/home are more than safe and in good hands...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Portland
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Portland, CT?
Hiring an errand runner in Portland, CT on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of February 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 Portland, CT?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Portland, CT. There are currently 1 errand runners in Portland. 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 Portland who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Portland?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Portland. 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 Portland, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.