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Mariela L.
El Cerrito, CA
$38-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Intuitive Nanny/Family Assistant Dedicated To Nurturing Children's Growth And Success
I am a 25-year-old psychology & design graduate from UC Davis planning to start her master's in September 2025 to be a child therapist. I love exploring ways to bring out kids' creativity and let their personalities shine through activities like art projects, dance, singing, fashion shows, outdoor activities, & more!
I worked...
Mariela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
My name is Ruby, and I am a professional caregiver with over 6 years of experience. I am passionate about caring for elderly individuals, learning about their lives, and providing personalized support. Outgoing and engaging, I enjoy meaningful conversations and outdoor activities like gardening and exercise. My services include...
Ruby can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello families, I enjoy giving back to the senior community it is something that has came naturally to me for many years. I love being outdoors, cooking, learning and going to local cafes. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, detail oriented, and empathetic.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to engage and have good...
Radhika can also help with: Home modification, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With a compassionate heart and years of experience in elder and memory care, I am dedicated to providing exceptional support and assistance to seniors in need. I have a deep understanding of the challenges that come with aging and cognitive decline, and I am committed to ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well-being of...
Sarah M can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Summer F.
El Cerrito, CA
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Summer and I'm an experienced & reliable family assistant/nanny with a passion for bringing structure, organization & efficiency to households for parents, while providing kids with a safe & nurturing environment that fosters respect, curiosity & a love for learning. I am skilled at designing personalized...
Summer can also help with: Travel
Soniya K.
El Cerrito, CA
$19-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I Am Soniya. I Am Looking To Work With Children Ages 3-10 Years Old.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I am Soniya. I have experience of working as a caregiver for awhile. I worked for a Family as a caregiver for 10 years. I also worked as Teachers Assistant at a preschool for 2 1/2 years. Currently, I am working as a Behavioral therapist as well.
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, kind, and patient.
I like...
Soniya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Soniya is awesome! I hired her as a night nanny for my 3 month old and she was great with him. We had already tried 3 other nannies that just didn’t work out. My mom always says babies can feel energy and know when they feel safe. My son was happy and I didn’t hear...
Aja H.
Fnu T.
El Cerrito, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Compassionate, Empathetic Nurse Who Is Extremely Passionate To Cake Care Of Elders.
Empathetic, compassionate and dedicated nurse.
A care giver should have proactive behavior in identifying and preventing potential problems they encounter and promote comfort to them.
Skills and qualities - compassionate, empathetic and Patience. Experience in ADL, dedicated, reliable and flexible, Strong communication skills,...
Fnu can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mother of 3 adult children, caring for children for 30 years as a teacher, sailing instructor for youth and adults, love all things family, young and old from 0- 100 and passionate about the outdoors not to mention animal lover. I have an excellent driving record, CPR/first aid, and exemplary references.
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Laura took care part-time of our son when he was 2-7 months old. She was incredibly caring: she soothed him when he was fussy, sang to him and danced with him, and came up with lots of new ideas for activities and toys he would like. She was very committed to his...
Seiji Y.
Julie M.
Lafayette, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have 15 years of experience running my own cleaning/organizing business to presently being a personal assistant for a highly successful attorney. I'm a perfectionist and I have excellent references.
5.0
"Julie has been assisting us for almost 18 years. Her invaluable help meant I could spend more quality time with our children. We have had to cut back her hours since we are empty nesters. Julie knows how to clean and organize our home."
Care member
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...
Care member
Julie M.
Lafayette, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have been a housekeeper/personal assistant for 10+ years. I have a client that I've had for 15 years. I enjoy what I do and I have excellent references. I'm a perfectionist and it shows with my terrific referrals.
Julie can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, window washing & more
5.0
"She has been helping me run the household for almost 15 years and is the reason our family can do all the things we want while I work full time. She is honest and I trust her entirely."
Rebecca B.
5.0
(1)
I have had over 15+ years of experience in managing a home. My experience includes caring for children, aiding a senior:cleaning, running errands, etc. I have tremendous knowledge of healthy eating and also with nutritional supplements. Has worked as a caregiver/personal assistant for a 92yr old senior, duties included feeding,...
Sari can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Sari was an amazing asset to our family care team. She arrived daily with a smile on her face and ready to take on any challenge. Sari can think fast on her feet, is flexible, kind hearted and generous with her time. I would highly recommend her."
Mason H.
Amber G.
Emeryville, CA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Personal Assistant Available For Organization, Cooking, Cleaning And Pet care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Amber, thank you for viewing my profile. I have been working exclusively as a personal cook for folks throughout the Bay Area going on six years now, offering both in house and delivery services, and the occasional catering job.
I already have several clients who I work for but am looking to take on other...
Amber can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Amber has babysat for my two young kids (3.5 and 1) several times and we love her! She is dependable and fun for the kids and always takes the crazy in stride. We come home to peacefully sleeping kids and hear the next day about the games they played and how much...
Stephanie S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom and a young grandmother who has enjoyed and contributed to my daughter, granddaughter and number of other children emotionally, cognitively, and socially very successfully over the years. You can trust that should you choose me to take care of your child in any capacity, you will find I' m very nurturing and create...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sharon is awesome. I honestly do not have the kind of endurance she has with my daughter. It's like she just dives into the world of the little one in her care and somehow gets energy from doing it. She has always made sure to get her out to play groups and...
Heatherose P.
5.0
(1)
I bring over 20 years of professional experience as a child care provider, camp counselor, tutor, family/personal assistant, household manager... I also have a lifetime of hands-on experience as the eldest sister of eight siblings - including two sets of twins - and as the proud mom of a vibrant, curious tiny human who fills my...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica is great with little ones and helping with other at home tasks. She was a great asset to our family when we had twin babies and a two year old and the care-taking and home responsibilities were a bit overwhelming."
Angela R.
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: Personal care, dementia, respite care, home modification, companionship, live-in home care & 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.
Carolina R.
Richmond, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the Health Care Field for the past 18 years. I have done everything from nursing homes to assisted living to group homes to live-in's and home care. Out of all the positions I have had the pleasure of doing I would say, home care is on the top of my list. I like giving individuals the personal attention that they...
Carolina can also help with: Home modification, dementia, visiting physician, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Carolina was a wonderful caregiver for my 95 year old mother. She was always on time, flexible with her schedule and easy to communicate with. She demonstrated true interest in my mother, engaged her in meaningful conversation, took time to listen to her stories...
Katie H.
Jasmine P.
Oakland, CA
$33/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide health care for elders & person(s) with developmental disabilities. I currently work at an assisted living facility, also working with person(s) with dementia. However I do have private clients. I am a Certified Medical Technician, now attending school for my certification for CNA, with plans to follow up as a RN
Jasmine can also help with: Personal care, home modification, respite care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jasmine is amazing! She went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable, and well cared for. I highly recommend her."
Aramide L.
5.0
(3)
Hello! I am an attentive, compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with over 7 years of experience working in skilled nursing, hospice, hospital and home health care settings. I am a non smoker, have reliable transportation, pet friendly, and BLS/CPR certified. Some of the services I offer include assisting with personal care...
Rene can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Rene is a compassionate caregiver and excellent team player. She is open to constructive criticism and learning opportunities."
Kalani T.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Care giving job was my very first job. I have been a live in caregiver for more than 10 years. I have experience caring clients with dementia, hospice care, stroke survivor and mainly aged people. My most current job was taking care of two clients who had both severe dementia. I care so much for my clients and treat them as...
Lulu can also help with: Personal care, transportation, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Lulu did an outstanding job of taking care of my 102 year old mom three days a week. She was caring, professional, warm, punctual and dependable. She took photos of her time with mom, which put us at ease that she was well taken care of. She brought lunch each...
Annette G.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in El Cerrito, CA
Soniya K.
5.0
Soniya is awesome! I hired her as a night nanny for my 3 month old and she was great with him. We had already tried 3 other nannies that just didn’t work out. My mom always says babies can feel energy and know when they feel safe. My son was happy and I didn’t hear him cry all night. She was...
- Aja H.
Laura H.
5.0
Laura took care part-time of our son when he was 2-7 months old. She was incredibly caring: she soothed him when he was fussy, sang to him and danced with him, and came up with lots of new ideas for activities and toys he would like. She was very committed to his well-being and even accompanied us...
- Seiji Y.
Julie M.
5.0
Julie is a GREAT caregiver plus more!! Julie has worked with my 84 year old friend with dementia for over 2 years. She goes above and beyond. She's always looking for ways she can help out -- using all her time on the job and time outside of work to help arrange appointments, pay bills, organize...
- Care member
Sharon L.
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 Sharon's wonderful relationship with my...
- Care member
Julie M.
5.0
Julie has been with us for almost 18 years and is the reason I could spend more time with our children. We are empty nesters now so we don't need her everyday.
- Rebecca B.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in El Cerrito
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in El Cerrito, CA?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in El Cerrito, CA on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $30.29 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in El Cerrito?
Care.com has 7 personal assistants in El Cerrito, CA. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from El Cerrito or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.
What services can a personal assistant provide in El Cerrito?
Most personal assistants in El Cerrito, CA can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around El Cerrito. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.