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Find errand runners in South Portland, ME that you’ll love
46 errand runners are listed in South Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby errand runners is 7 years
Errand runners in South Portland, ME
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in home management services for over 30 years now. I am comfortable dealing with large homes to small condos, making sure to be careful with details you request and your priorities first. I can make my own natural cleaning supplies or use what you already have. Besides what is listed and checked in my job...
Venita can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Venita is an exceptional worker. She would consistently go over and above what was asked, and then do more. I recommend her without reservation. If it doesn't work out for her, then send her back here!"
Robert G.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Are you in need of a responsible, fun, and caring Nanny? Please look no further! I love kids and have experience with all ages, (infant-preteen) as well as twins. I also have reliable transportation and a great driving record. I like to play games, read stories, do arts and crafts, sing songs, and have outside time...
Delia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Delia is a natural with kids. She is cheerful, upbeat, calm, & relatable. She's watched my daughter numerous times & now my daughter always asks when she can come over again!
Delia is polite, punctual, down-to-Earth & such a sweet person. We are lucky to have her...
Christine S.
Sanela B.
South Portland, ME
$23-38/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for about little over 9 years mostly ages 5-9. I'm more than happy to help with any light house work, cooking, laundry, even running errands. I'm a CNA at Maine med and a nursing student at St. Joseph's. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. Thank you
Sanela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Emily B.
South Portland, ME
$27/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Emily, a devoted mom to a sweet toddler, and I'm passionate about helping others, especially seniors or those in need of a little extra support. I offer a range of services, including running errands, light housekeeping, and providing friendly companionship. I understand how important it is to feel supported, and...
Emily can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Mae J.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly-motivated, Responsible And Compassionate Nursing Professional
3.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been a Cna for almost 13 years. I have learned both the skills and knowledge in taking care of elderly needs because of my experienced working in the hospital setting, nursing homes, retirement homes, assisted living and home care setting. From personal needs such as going to the toilet, bathing through preparations of...
Mae can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, home modification, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
3.0
"I meet with Mae and found her to be qualified, empathetic, and amendable to my caregiver request. Unfortunately, she later informed me due to her own immediate health concerns, she could not provide the services.
She did not follow up thereafter to re-engage."
Sharon C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am the mother of 4 wonderful kids, ages 25-32 and grandmother to 3 adorable and active boys ages 1-11 years old! I moved to Maine three years ago. Before that I had an in home child care in which I cared for infants to 3 or 4 years old for several years. I prefer to take care of infants to 2 years old. I am a nurturer by...
Donna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Donna is a very loving, genuine, and trustworthy child care provider! I always felt very comfortable leaving my kids with her, and she was very flexible to my specific needs. I would highly recommend her!"
Sherene W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified PSS (Personal Support Specialist) Caregiver/Companion with 16 years of experience caring for seniors aged 70 to 100. I have extensive experience working with Dementia/Alzheimer's clients and in 2016 received the Excellence in Long-Term Care Award from the State of Maine. In facilities, I have worked one on one...
Lai Jan can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My Father who had mobility issues lived in assisted living and began to require more help than the staff could provide. We hired Jo to come in five mornings a week to help Dad begin his day. She came highly recommended from the staff of the facility. Jo impressed...
Michael C.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and have been a summer nanny for the past 4 years. I have also worked in a preschool! I am currently studying to be an occupational therapist and I have experience with children with special needs. I am happy to run any errands needed and help with anything around the house! Hope to...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Donna C.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have done senior care jobs in the past. Most recently, I have been doing child care in my home. Before and while doing that I was doing 24 hr care for my father who had Alzheimer's disease and passed away at the age of 93 in 2010. Before caring solely for my father, I did part time jobs for elderly people. My duties included...
Donna can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified Montessori Teacher, my background is working in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with all age groups primarily with children aged 3-5 years for over 20 years. I love working with infants/toddlers & preschoolers and am passionate about early childhood education.
I am a certified Newborn Care specialist...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Angela L.
Falmouth, ME
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been employed as a nanny for more than 20 years. Very patient and caring and an outgoing personality. Love working with children and adults alike! Lots of experience and excellent references! I also have approximately 5 years experience with a handicap adult with helping and running errands etc!
Kelsey C.
Westbrook, ME
$15-20/hr
Hello!
Housekeeping: I am very detail oriented and organized. I have a house of my own which I pride in keeping clean and neat. I grew up with a mother who installed the love of a clean home in me. I can bring my own equipment or use yours. I can also help with meal prep or schedule/errands or appointment help to help you keep...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated, compassionate caregiver, I take pride in my ability to provide both skilled support and a joyful presence for those in my care. I'm a licensed and insured RN. Caring for my own mother who had dementia in her 90s gave me my best experience. I lived with her the last three years; kept her active; conversant; hired...
Martha can also help with: Hospice services, errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
I'm passionate about people, animals & serving others &somewhere along the way, it's developed into caring for what's important to them. Recently I decided to offer pet& housesitting. I love caring for their pets as I don't have any of my own at this time. In summary, I love caring for pets& people and share in the joy of caring...
Kelsey C.
Westbrook, ME
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am Kelsey & I'm 30 years old. I currently have a full time job however I'm looking to boost my income while doing things I enjoy.
Pet Care: I currently volunteer with a local rescue. I have years of experience fostering dogs which includes bottle feeding puppies up to caring for senior dogs. I also have experience with...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am available to run errands, drive to appointments, etc. I am very comfortable with pets. I am not comfortable with providing any personal care.
My previous employment was working with seniors in the capacity of a Registered Nurse. I enjoy working with seniors and have experience with working with individuals with Alzheimer and Dementia. I am happy to meet companionship needs as well. I understand the various needs of seniors from housework, doctor appointments, running...
Erin can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Catherine M.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
$15-25/hr
Companionship, Light Housekeeping, Meal Prep. No Personal Care, Such As Bathing
I have raised my 2 kids and I am now looking for things to keep me busy. I enjoy helping people and would love the opportunity to make a seniors life easier. I would be happy to take them out to run errands, take them to appts, handle light housekeeping and meal prep. I am very comfortable with pets.
I am also available for dog...
Catherine can also help with: Errands, meal prep
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bryn! I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maine. I currently work at Buxton Center Elementary and am looking to fill time after school hours only! I have worked at daycares since I was a Junior in HS. I have experience caring for multiple children at a time ranging...
Bryndan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lovely! Hired her for my 8 month old twins while we attended a wedding. She jumped right in, quietly managed their care, and was punctual, polite, and professional!"
Stephen G.
5.0
(1)
I have been an in-home private care provider for the past 20 years. I have worked with dementia patients, hospice, as well as people in need of someone to be there for all needs such as personal care, to shopping and running errands. I love working with elderly clients because it gives me the opportunity to help older people...
Diane can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, home modification & more
5.0
"Diane is a special person. She is so warm and caring and hit it off with my husband immediately. She is the best!"
Lindsay D.
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Recent errand runner reviews in South Portland, ME
Venita G.
5.0
Venita has been working for us for a year and a half and we're so grateful to have her! She's very detail oriented, extremely thorough, respectful of your needs and always willing to do more. We couldn't ask for more from her and highly recommend her!
- Julie M.
Delia R.
4.0
Delia was our nanny for almost 2 years with our twin boys, starting at around age 10mo. She was always very communicative, receptive to feedback, and flexible. Our boys absolutely adored her, and she was like another part of our family. I never felt unsafe leaving them in her care, and they always...
- Emily S.
Mae J.
3.0
I meet with Mae and found her to be qualified, empathetic, and amendable to my caregiver request. Unfortunately, she later informed me due to her own immediate health concerns, she could not provide the services.
She did not follow up thereafter to re-engage.
- Sharon C.
Donna C.
5.0
Donna was my son's primary daycare provider for the first 3 years of his life, and he adores her and her family so! We still see her on occasion :-) even though he is now in preschool (soon pre-K, they grow up so quick!!). We loved working with Donna, as she is very accommodating and reliable. I...
- Sarah W.
Lai Jan W.
5.0
Jo is so respectful and hard working. We feel lucky to have found her. She is consistent in delivering a high work ethic and compassionate patient care. Any home would benefit from her caring nature.
- Colleen M.
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in South Portland
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in South Portland, ME?
Hiring an errand runner in South Portland, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $28.25 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 South Portland, ME?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from South Portland, ME. There are currently 4 errand runners in South 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 South Portland who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in South Portland?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around South 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 South Portland, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.
Ratings for South Portland, ME errand runners listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Errand Runners in South Portland, ME are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 46 listed errand runners.