Find Trusted Personal Assistants Near Me in Portland, OR
We have 160 personal assistants in Portland, OR! Compare and hire the best personal assistant to fit your needs.
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Find personal assistants in Portland, OR that you’ll love
160 personal assistants are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 6 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, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
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...
Rachel V.
5.0
(3)
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, hospice services, dementia, personal care
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.
5.0
(4)
Hello! I am a personal consultant, teacher, nanny/babysitter, and household manager with my own LLC. I earned my bachelor's in Professional and Technical Writing from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 2020. I am an artist and music teacher (piano, violin, and voice) with Montessori experience and I speak basic...
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Quinn was a wonderful support for our family. They were engaged with our kids, active, respectful, and enjoyed teaching them. I am so grateful to have had them care for our kids, and would hire Quinn again in a heartbeat. The family that is able to work with them...
Deanna F.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Charmaine is a wonderful care provider. Charmaine is very engaging and creative with all her play ideas! She seamlessly integrated into our day and made us all feel very comfortable. She is so easy to communicate and schedule with. We all love Charmaine and will...
Cate E.
Khadijah B.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience in early childhood. My background includes teaching Head Start, nannying full time, providing personal assistant services and my current role is a parent educator at a non-profit. I am currently looking for a part-time position as I transition out of my full time social worker job and starting...
Khadijah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"If Khadijah is available and you're thinking of hiring her, do yourself a favor and jump at the chance! You won't meet a nicer, smarter, more dependable person out there. Undoubtedly this is the woman you are looking for. Our only complaint is that she moved on to...
Jamie D.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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 14 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as a babysitter/nanny, tutor, chauffeur, lifeguard, summer camp leader, personal assistant, and more! Since joining Care. com, I've successfully maintained happy clients for a wide range of services here.
I earned a degree in Psychology from CSU Chico, where I also took courses on Child/Adolescent Psychology &...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Claire was amazing with my two little ones. We hired her sort of last minute for a week when schools had a break and she got right back to me with a reference and a plan to come meet us. She has excellent communication skills and took notes as I walked her through...
Daylyn A.
5.0
(5)
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for taking the time to look over my profile and consider me as your personal caregiver. You can trust that I am very well-versed in all aspects of caregiving, since I have worked at several caregiving companies. I have experience working in both caregiving facilities and in client's homes for at-home caregiving. I take...
Kaid can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Needing a "Girl Friday" that's me; someone who can assist with most things! I am highly organized, reliable, and trustworthy. During these times, people are wearing multiple hats, so let me help take something's off your plate! De-clutter: closets, office, pantry, kitchen and bathrooms, I Got You! Moving and want someone to...
Stefeni can also help with: General room cleaning
5.0
"One word - amazing!!! Friendly, effective and efficient! Stefeni is especially talented in packing/unpacking, de-cluttering, sorting and organizing! I don't know how she does it, but she has a keen eye for organization! I need her to organize my entire house....
Jackie A.
3.5
(2)
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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep & 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.
Araceli M.
Portland, OR
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
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
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am passionate about creating the perfect safe space for growth, exploration and learning for children of all ages! In my 7 years of experience as a teacher and caregiver, I have nannied for 5 different families, guiding children in their growth, learning and personal development and gaining amazing relationships in the...
Carly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Carly to care for our 2-month old daughter. She was punctual and communicative, and very thoughtful with her questions. Our daughter took to her right away and she was clearly comfortable with an infant. We will definitely look to Carly for future...
Jessica B.
3.0
(2)
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: Respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & 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.
Isabel K.
5.0
Quinn worked as a nanny and household helper for us for about four months when we needed additional support due to a family medical issue. We felt extremely lucky to find someone who worked so well with our family and our positive parenting style (especially on short notice).
Quinn was flexible...
- Kyle M.
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
Khadijah B.
5.0
If Khadijah is available and you're thinking of hiring her, do yourself a favor and jump at the chance! You won't meet a nicer, smarter, more dependable person out there. Undoubtedly this is the woman you are looking for. Our only complaint is that she moved on to a role which took more of her time...
- Jamie D.
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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 April, 2025 is $22.98 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 160 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 Rating4.6 / 5
Personal Assistants in Portland, OR are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 111 reviews of the 160 listed personal assistants.