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Personal assistants in Arcata, CA

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Alia B.


Arcata, CA

$18/hr2 yrs exp

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As a passionate childcare provider with two years of experience, I'm dedicated to fostering children's growth and development. I have worked personally from young infants to ages of 12 years old. My patient, creative, and friendly personality creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe and loved. I believe in open...
Alia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Linda L.


Arcata, CA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a dedicated caregiver with 20 years experience. I completed Nursing Assistant Training program in 1995 and have worked as a caregiver since. Along with experience I am reliable and dedicated. I'd describe my personality as easygoing, patient and compassionate. I like caring for seniors because they are adorable. I'm...
Linda can also help with: Mobility assistance, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Ariana B.


Arcata, CA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Easygoing, Open-minded, And Patient Sitter

Hello! My name is Ariana and I am currently a student at Cal Poly Humboldt. I am studying to become a kindergarten teacher! I have experience caring for all ages, but most of that has been earning through taking care of children between the ages of 3 months and 4 years. I also previously worked as an instructional assistant at...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Personal Assistant/Project Manager available. I am smart, fast-paced, good-humored (fun to be around) and capable. I can handle projects, errands, kids, organizing, light cleaning and easy cooking. I have worked as a producer of art and circus shows at a major music festival, booked and hosted artists for events, been a...
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Alexis B.


Eureka, CA

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun!

5.0

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Over my life I have worked in many capacities that involved caring for children. I have served as an Elementary school teacher, nanny, babysitter, pet sitter, house sitter, after school care provider, teaching assistant, and camp counselor. As the oldest out of 7 kids I can confidently say that your children will be a piece of...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She loves kids so much and did a wonderful job looking after our children. You can be confident that your kids are well taken care of with her. Our kids were always happy to see her."

Michelle P.

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Tiffany B.


Eureka, CA

$26/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate And Knowledgeable Caregiver And Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My passion for caregiving started with my grandmother. I lived with her throughout her 80s and 90s and experienced the ins-and-outs of caring for an elderly/ailing person. The last few years of her life (she lived to 99) I was very much by her side for whatever she needed. In addition to the caring for my grandmother, I have 3...
Tiffany can also help with: Errands, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Love Tiffany's upbeat and positive personality. Also her willingness to work at whatever I ask of her from assisting with safe showering, washing my hair, vacuuming my home, changing my bedsheets, laundry etc. Tiffany has also been willing to act as my personal...

Megan P.

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Teresa C.


McKinleyville, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full/part Time Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 38 yrs. experience in the medical field which includes working as a certified nursing assistant in nursing homes and in home hospice care. I also have cared for my own grandmother and mother-in-law when they became ill. I have always thoroughly enjoyed giving one on one attention to my patients and will bring personal...
Teresa can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I am in a wheelchair and have two cats, one diabetic. Teresa is perfect for us. She is absolutely reliable, and willing to take on any task I set her. She always goes the extra mile, and does the work of any other two workers I have ever hired. I cannot...

Dawn H.

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Joy M.


Eureka, CA

$25-35/hr

Companion Care

Hello, My name is Joy, I'm 37 and live in Arcata. I'm interested in simply companion care for seniors. I have not worked with seniors yet, but have 10+ years experience in the caregiving field. I can help with in light meal prep, very light house keeping, walking good natured dogs, watering plants, assisting in the garden etc.....
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Rachel M.


Eureka, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Care Giver

I have 10+ years of experience working with preschool age children up through 18 years of age. I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I have been a camp director at Flips for Kids Gymnastics, Juvenile Corrections Officer, a 1:1 aide for a child with special needs, a...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Wendy W.


Eureka, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time / Full Time Experienced Compassionate Reliable Non-smoker Senior Caregiver

With several years providing senior care for Alzheimer's and Dementia elderly care in the home. With an agency and private duty providing duties including Respite, Compassionate, companionship, shopping and food prep and with a passion for cooking healthy food, Medication management, light housework, personal laundry, driving to...
Wendy can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Wendy helped me take care of my mom when she was alive. She was so helpful, so upbeat and friendly that her patients love her. The loving care she gave my mom was just the best. She is one that try's to think of fun things to do with patients if they are able, she...

Barbara N.

Tj V.


McKinleyville, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Elder Care Provider / Personal Assistant / Child Care Provider / HouseKeeping

I have 20+ years of experience in helping with Home Care with Elderly and Dementia. Patients / Previous long term care with Parkinson's / Dementia / MobilityAssist / Medication Time Management Documentation / Physical Therapy Follow Through Care / Preparing Meals / Provide Socialization via Creative Activity. I am a loving...
Tj can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Jennifer B.


Fortuna, CA

$21-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Knowledgeable, Caring Person

I previously worked as a CNA, secretary and patient care tech In a trauma hospital for 20 years, part of that time was spent in outpatient surgery. I worked in every specialty floor but mainly in orthopedics. Prior to that I worked in an Alzheimers facility for several months. I have taken nutrition classes also along with...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Arcata, CA

Alexis B.

5.0

She loves kids so much and did a wonderful job looking after our children. You can be confident that your kids are well taken care of with her. Our kids were always happy to see her.

- Michelle P.

Tiffany B.

5.0

Tiffany is so kind and competent. She really cares and goes above and beyond, especially with all of our earthquakes! I'm really glad we have her on our care team :)

- Casey A.

Teresa C.

5.0

We needed extra in home care for our elder parents, especially our mom, and Teresa did a fantastic job for us. We could not have asked for a better person to help our family at the time she was with us. I would 100% recommend her without any hesitation.

- John E.

Wendy W.

5.0

Wendy helped me take care of my mom when she was alive. She was so helpful, so upbeat and friendly that her patients love her. The loving care she gave my mom was just the best. She is one that try's to think of fun things to do with patients if they are able, she would take my mom out to get...

- Barbara N.

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