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163 personal assistants are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Portland, OR
Casey H.
Portland, OR
$36/hr • 5 yrs exp
Warm, Caring, Experienced, Housekeeper Excited To Assist You And Your Household Needs!
4.7
(15)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy helping others. Being able to assist families by providing a service which has an immediate impact on the living space is rewarding. It feels good to have a clean space. Often, when life gets busy our personal spaces are affected, clutter and disorganized spaces may present. Both affect our mood immediately. Housekeeping...
Casey can also help with: Dusting, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Casey did an excellent and thorough job. She charges a flat fee, and she takes all the time she needs to get everything done. She communicated well with when she was heading over, and when she was done for the day. I plan on happily keeping her around."
Tinamarie P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an energetic, reliable, hard working person w a lot of experience that can help you and your household. I'm flexible and dependable. I have reliable transportation, full coverage, clean records ( background and vehicle) , Covid-negative and hoping something that starts temporary could become permanent.
Khristi can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a different kind of caregiver, one who is proactive, ambitious, responsible, intelligent and well educated, look no further. You will be pleased with the high quality of care I provide to your loved one and at how much more smoothly the day goes with my expert oversight and management. Since I am well...
Sandra can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Sandra stayed with us for one week. We were very sorry to lose her, but the work proved more physical than she was comfortable with. During her time here, she was attentive, kind and professional. "
Jill P.
Charmaine W.
Portland, OR
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring Occasional And Babysitting Available With 16 Years Experience
5.0
(19)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
VACCINATED x3. 16 years experience 0 to 14 years. Started when I was 15, was an assistant in daycare center for 2 years, Au pair for 5 years and principal/manager of a daycare for 2 years. Received several pediatric first aid/CPR qualifications over the years since 2005. Very loving, caring person that always puts the needs of...
Charmaine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Charmaine cared for our daughter daily from about the age of 8 months to 14 months along with another child a few months younger. She took great care of the kids- I always felt confident they were safe and happy. She had to drive quite a ways to get to our home,...
Sarah M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a disability paraeducator for young adults in the Portland School District: we help them grow their independence to be more self sufficient in their everyday lives, work, and relationships. I also specialize in Infant and child development; teaching foundational life skills, nutrition, autonomy, and healthy social...
Faith can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I am so happy my husband and I decided to welcome Faith in to our home to care for our baby girl part time. While I didn't get time to directly observe, my husband said Faith was so engaging with our little one and patient with her. Faith went the extra mile and...
Ellen C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have nannied for 13 years professionally.
I have worked one time gigs, months & years of loyalty.
Upon Graduation, I worked one position with a full time schedule for a family of 5. I cared for them Fall 2016- Summer 2021. At one point their ages were 3 kids under 3 years old. I have experience with twins! This only ended...
Leslie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Leslie is amazing. She is gentle and even tempered. She was able to handle my inquisitive and willful three year old with ease. We were very happy with her!!"
Carla S.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Mekia!
I'm a Medical Assistant looking for part time work. I am well educated and experienced to help assist you in many areas.
I have experience in Rehabilitation Nursing, Mental Health, Oncology, Childcare, Memory Care, Behavioral, Pre & Post Op care, Companion care, Medication Management, Phlebotomy,...
Mekia can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
4.0
"She is very compassionate and patient. She is also competent and efficient."
Constance H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! Shelby here. I am a Portland native who has been in childcare for over 10 years. I have worked with multiple families and children of all ages. I am an open hearted and minded fun loving nanny who loves to PLAY! I am a musician and also offer beginner guitar and ukulele lessons; music, dance and curiosity are...
Shelby can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelby is a thoughtful, skilled and mellow presence in our house. She has watched our 3-year-old and 6-month-old nearly full time for the last 2 months and has been a joy. She brings a spirit of fun that the children love! I recommend her without reservation."
Amy H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Welcome to my profile. My name is Madison and I am 26 years old. Since this bio has to be brief, I will quickly give you some of my history working with children. I worked at a daycare as the Assistant Managing Director for 4 years, specializing in all classrooms (infants, wobblers, toddlers, jr. preschool, preschool, pre-k,...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Madison has been a wonderful addition to our lives over the last year. Her gentle, creative, and nurturing personality have been exactly what our infant needed. She is a self starter and does little things for us to offer a helping hand while our baby naps. She...
Nicole S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name's Payton and I'm looking for a FT position in Portland, OR. I am currently located in Denver & I will be moving to OR soon!
I have been with my Denver family for 3 years, taking care of 2 littles, now 3. 5 and 1. 5 years old.
Since high school I have worked date nights for up to 4 littles at a time. In hs I...
Payton can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Payton is a great sitter! Our 4 kiddos really enjoy her! She is kind, reliable, and competent. "
Care member
Mollee O.
Portland, OR
$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as a personal assistant for multiple years for an elderly neighbor. I also have previously worked as a caregiver/cleaner at an assisted living home for 6 months. I enjoy helping people, and am kind and considerate.
Mollee can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Mollee has been amazing as we navigate a very tricky situation in caring for a friend. She is incredibly patient and caring. She has given so much of her time and been so flexible with what was needed each day. From errands, to reminders, organizing, to listening...
Victoria F.
James S.
Portland, OR
$28-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Am A 55 Yr Old Man With Compassion And A Desire To Try And Make My Work Life Meaningful.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with years of experience providing quality care to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those in need.
*Work Experience:*
- Provide personal care assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Manage medications, administer prescribed medications, and monitor...
James can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"James was great to my father. He provided a perfect mix of companionship and assistance. He was willing to help out with household tasks and care tasks as well. But most of all, he is a really solid guy who listens actively and helped us out when we needed him. "
Care member
Araceli M.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and kind. :)
I started working with kids when I was employed at Durham Elementary (Tigard, OR) as a part-time ELD Instructional Assistant the school year of September, 2022. However, I've been sitting for my younger brother since around 2019, when I was 17.
In my spare time, I...
Araceli can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Araceli is wonderful. She was always on-time, she was extremely pleasant and willing to go the extra mile. Our family thought extremely highly of her and the kids really liked her. She drove our kids from school to home, helped with homework and occasionally...
Josh C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there!
My name is Alexa. I've been a nanny for over 10 years, caring for children ages 2 weeks to 13 years. I've also recently obtained training to become a postpartum doula and love assisting new parents. Helping your little one(s) develop in every aspect is my passion.
I personally enjoy: reading, science, animals,...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexa was so sweet, and my 2.5yo loved her. She was available last minute, dependable, and showed up early each morning. She was very confident and comfortable taking care of my toddler and seemed very trustworthy. She came up with age appropriate games and...
Riley P.
Khristi L.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
I'm a personal assistant which includes child care and pet care. House project management and administrative assistance is also a part of my experience. I meal plan, budget and cook. I love cooking. I'm organized and used to wearing 100 hats. I'm very trustworthy, reliable, flexible and have a can-do, positive attitude. I have...
Khristi can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"She is easy to work with and dependable! She's helped me with pet sitting and housecleaning and I have found her work to be impeccable. Thank you Khristi!"
Lisa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Worked many years in social services with homeless, enjoy diverse personalities. Able to assist with chores, errands, groceries & meals. Pets OK. Non-smoker. Current CPR,
COVID VACCINATED & boostered. Reliable transportation.
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, dementia & more
5.0
"Stephanie helped care for my mom at home following major surgery and nine days in the hospital. Stephanie was kind, thoughtful, and dependable, and the perfect caregiver and companion mom needed at the time."
Susan S.
Allison H.
Portland, OR
$30-45/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Allison, a certified nurse assistant and compassionate caregiver dedicated to providing dignified care for all individuals. My personal experience caring for my mother-in-law, who courageously battled ALS, ignited my passion for caregiving. I understand the unique challenges and emotional toll caregiving takes on both...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Allison has been working with me for the last several months and I couldn't be happier! She's reliable, punctual, very efficient and fun to be around. I cannot recommend her more highly!"
Jim L.
Jenomi M.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I have been working with kids for 15 years. I have worked as an lead teacher, assistant teacher, nanny and babysitter. I am a compassionate person who loves working with kids and family's. I have my early childhood education degree. I have worked with infants to school age kids. I also have my CPR and first aid card, and food...
Jenomi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jenomi is a creative and engaging caregiver! My kids just love how Jenomi gets down on their level and involved in an art project or a game. It's helpful to have them around when I need some extra coverage and they have helped me out of a pinch several times!"
Ian H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a 28-year-old female that just moved to the Portland area from the east coast. I'm looking for a job to make some income during my enrollment in an accelerated nursing program. I have provided care for multiple families as well as in clinical settings. I have assisted with care routines, bathing , medications,...
Nell can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nell is wonderful! Our daughter loved her. Super friendly, positive attitude, helpful, and reliable. Highly recommend!"
Graham R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My aim is to make a meaningful positive impact on the quality of life of my clients - this is where I find my joy and fulfillment. And it doesn't necessarily have to come from the big things - people always remember how you made them feel before they remember specifics of what was done. I always show respect for the person,...
Ashlee can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, respite care & more
5.0
"Ashlee did an excellent job taking our dog Blaze for a walk. He got a great hour of walk and came back tired and happy. We will hire her again!"
Suraj V.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Portland, OR
Casey H.
5.0
Casey is fantastic! The process to discuss work needed through fruition was really efficient! We spoke on the phone after exchanging messages via care.com. We also shared a video walk through after the first call.
She asked great questions and her intention of doing the best for our family was...
- Rachel V.
Sandra N.
5.0
Sandra stayed with us for one week. We were very sorry to lose her, but the work proved more physical than she was comfortable with. During her time here, she was attentive, kind and professional.
- Jill P.
Charmaine W.
5.0
Charmaine is a wonderful care giver, who bonds quickly and deeply with kids, and clearly loves what she does. She is very attentive, and my kids fell in love with her immediately.
- Care member
Faith P.
5.0
Faith has been nothing but wonderful with our son and his development from 4 months to a year . She is always nurturing, educating and attentive with him and she is great with communication. We highly recommend her to anyone for child care needs.
- Jt C.
Leslie H.
5.0
Leslie is amazing. She is gentle and even tempered. She was able to handle my inquisitive and willful three year old with ease. We were very happy with her!!
- Carla S.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Portland
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Portland, OR?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Portland, OR on Care.com as of February, 2025 is $22.88 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 Portland?
Care.com has 163 personal assistants in Portland, OR. 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 Portland 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 Portland?
Most personal assistants in Portland, OR 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 Portland. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.
Ratings for Portland, OR personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Personal Assistants in Portland, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 105 reviews of the 163 listed personal assistants.