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Personal assistants in Portola Valley, CA

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Anele S.


Portola Valley, CA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

I Am The Best Care Giver

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I am Compassionate and experienced caregiver dedicated to providing high-quality support and care to individuals in need. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, managing medications, and promoting overall well-being. I'd describe my personality as Fun Outgoing Loving I like caring for seniors because I love...
Anele can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
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Alison V.


Los Altos, CA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced and practical personal assistant and I am happy to make your life easier. I majored in computer applications business technology so that I could be of most help to a busy professional, though I prefer physical tasks. I provide a wide variety of tasks and services. Please reach out to me with your questions,...
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Gabriele M.


Los Altos, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant/Family/Educational Assistant/Tutor/Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I very much enjoy working with children and supporting them in their academic and social settings through their developmental stages. It is very satisfactory to watch children learn and grow and to reach their potential and to engage them in age-appropriate developmental activities such as arts & crafts projects, board games,...
Gabriele can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabriele worked part time with our family, caring for our very busy 1 year old. I love her engagement with him (knowing how to distract him when grumpy and how to encourage his learning with age-appropriate games), and she showed great attention to details, making...

Kelley L.

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Yaya R.


Redwood City, CA

$40-49/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a Personal Assistant focuses on managing day-to-day task of a single person or family I can provide Home Organizing and , House, decoration services Or housekeeping I also provide Food preparation as needed if required I work part-time as a private chef and I am certified food handler I can provide excellent references...
Yaya can also help with: General room cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Yaya is a wonderful chef and a great human being. She is very creative with her cooking but also very organized and efficient. She created complex and simple dishes for myself and my young kids. Yaya also helped with menu planning and organization. I highly...

Neil K.

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Giuditta B.


Mountain View, CA

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with families in the Bay Area for several years. I have experience with children from infants to teenagers. I also took care for children with food allergies. I love spending time with children and I feel that I am very good at it. I am patient and caring I enjoy immersing myself in the imaginative world of the...
Giuditta can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Giuditta babysat my 4 year old son. He is rather sensitive but she had a natural approach and connected with him quickly playing cars. She also showed him how to write his name as he gets into the phase of being curious about letters and alphabet. I would hire...

Joanna S.

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Alison V.


Los Altos, CA

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Everyone Gets Old If They're Lucky

Hello, my name is Alison and I am a caregiver, personal assistant, and companion in one. I am 36 and have amassed numerous skills relating to taking care of people's wants and needs. I have the awareness and discernment for the appropriate response to your situation at hand. I assist in adhering to the recommendations of your...
Alison can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Alison is reliable, caring, and understands her clients. She brings many skills to the job, including suggestions to make her clients‘ life easier and better. She is always on time, always has a plan, and respects her clients and has a special understanding of...

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Ivy G.


Mountain View, CA

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi families, My name is ivy. I'm a teacher assistance here in Menlo Park at a private school. I currently teach 3rd grade. But I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new...
Ivy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

4.0
"Ivy is calm and meshed with my daughter right away."

Hemal M.

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Jena M.


San Carlos, CA

$32-35/hr8 yrs exp

Need A Caring Person To Help You?

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Jena, I am a well experienced caregiver that is professional and compassionate. A small list of my experience is as followed: Experience is as follows but not limited to: * Bathing * Medication management * Diabetic as well as INR monitoring * Physical therapy assistance * Ambulation assistance * Dementia...
Jena can also help with: Home modification, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Jena has been very helpful and thoughtful when she takes care of my disabled father. She is sweet and eager to assist in anyway she can. We feel comfortable asking for help from her and happy with her assistance"

Nina N.

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Diana A.


Redwood City, CA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

All Cats Are Kitties

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a cat enthusiast but cannot yet have kitties of my own, I rent, and sadly no pets are allowed! I grew up with tabbies, parakeets, and fishies. I am comfortable in feeding, watering, and cleaning their space/tanks. If your pet needs extra care with dietary restrictions, medication measurements; I am very attentive to...
Diana can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Absolutely amazing with my kitties Kimchi and Luna, Diana went above and beyond to make sure when I was gone, they got the best attention. Kimchi had a cone on his head and needed a little extra attention and they made sure of it! Would def hire again!"

Jalisa T.

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Doha R.


Mountain View, CA

$50/hr9 yrs exp

Private Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Doha! I am a reliable, patient, and creative nanny. I have nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have five years experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I coached gymnastics to elementary aged children. I volunteered with the local Special Olympics and have extensive experience with...
Doha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Doha is reliable, compassionate, and creative. She has been our full-time nanny since August 2020. Our 2 kids (5) and (6) love being with her and learn so much from her. She is thoughtful about planning cool art projects and activities. She is also very...

Pamela C.

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Daniella R.


Mountain View, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sister For All Ages, And Smile Creator.

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello valued family! I am an attentive and patient carrer nanny, household manager, and family assistant with 10+ years of experience. I live in Mountain View, I'm fully vaccinated, I consider myself a completely self-starting person, with keen eyes, by hiring me, you will leave your children in good hands, your house in...
Daniella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Daniella has been caring for our 8 month old and we could not be more pleased. She is kind, gentle, and enthusiastic. Our daughter, who can be shy around new faces seemed to take to Daniella right away. She gets excited to see her when Daniella walks in each...

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Lilian M.


Menlo Park, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working as a family assistant for over 17 years also working as a night nurse with newborn. With my experience I have learned how fun working with all kind smart, curious, funny, challenging and special need kids. They have their own personality. I believe kids need patience fun, love and discipline. I believe a...
Lilian can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot imagine a more loving and wonderful nanny than Lilian. She is completely competent, creative, smart, loving, joyful, fun and earned our complete trust. We were fortunate to have her for several years and she became a beloved member of our family. We...

Bonnie H.

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Guadalupe C.


Menlo Park, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Guadalupe. I am 52 years old and I have 20+ years of experience as a nanny. I have experience working with children ages from newborns to 10-year-olds. Im currently Iooking for a family that requires assistance with their children. I have experience working on a family daycare and with twins. I have good...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Guadalupe was amazing with our 2 month old daughter. Our daughter was pretty colicky and we had a hard time finding a baby sitter who could calm her and help her relax. Guadalupe was very sensitive to the baby's needs and she was able to make the baby comfortable...

Salim D.

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Evangeline M.


Sunnyvale, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Providing A Safe And Nurturing Environment For Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a kind, patient and a nurturing person, organized and energetic too. I have raised three sons. I have a passion for providing care for children because when we have a positive impact in the child's life it is most rewarding. I have worked with preschool children for 10 years and as well as with 5 and 6-year-old at a before...
Evangeline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Yuliia O.


Cupertino, CA

$17-22/hr7 yrs exp

Dependable Nanny Services For Your Growing Family

I offer reliable, caring, and fun childcare for children of all ages. Whether you need help with school-aged kids, after-school care, or weekend support, I'm here to provide personalized attention and create a positive, safe environment for your child. Services include: Educational Play & Activities: Engaging games, crafts,...
Yuliia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
5.0
"Julia is amazing with our kids! She's super caring, reliable, and instantly makes them feel comfortable. They love the fun games and activities she plans, and we love that we can fully trust her. She's always on time, keeps us updated, and genuinely cares. We feel...

Olga G.

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Fareez A.


Redwood City, CA

$32-35/hr10 yrs exp

In Home Care/ Live- In

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My responsibility was taking memory care and bedridden patients. I achieved over 10yrs. of experience in this field . My skills is that I have worked with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's. bedridden etc. I am good with team work, Goal driven person able to lift over 120lbs and a fast learner . I am extremely passionate about...
Fareez can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"I hired Fay to take care of me after my total knee replacement surgery. Not only did I need a caregiver for myself but for my dog and cat as well. Fay was totally there for all of us. I feel very lucky to find a person so trustworthy, reliable, and helpful. She...

Mark B.

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Celina A.


Palo Alto, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Organized Creative Nanny

I have 24 years of experience taking care of children. Love working with children seeing them grow and shine. I believe every child learns differently depending on what they like and personality. I'm creative love doing art projects, playing using imagination and always learning with everything they do. I'm patient and outgoing,...
Celina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Celina has been with our family for about three years. Her immediate warmth and gentle nature made it easy for our baby to adapt and begin to love her. Celina is a natural with children and was able to be flexible with mine and my husbands work life. As a family,...

Susan E.

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Elaine D.


Redwood City, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Have 8 Years Experience Of Personal Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of Personal Assistant & home organizer/home cleaning experience. (2014-Present) I am a home organizer, home cleaner. Personal Assistant I am very detailed oriented and very efficient. I am very thorough and take pride in my work. I am fully vaccinated with Covid-19 & Flu Shot. I am energetic and eager to help....
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Silvia R.


Palo Alto, CA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Personal Assistant Available- Starting April 2016

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a 22-year-old and I love to keep busy and help people make their life's easier. I am a trustworthy, have attention to detail, organized, dependable person. After I graduated Palo Alto High in 2012 I was a teacher/ personal assistant for my High School English teacher. I would keep her organized, help around in the...
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Gabriele M.


Los Altos, CA

$36-50/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant/Family Assistant

Provide Personal Assistant/Family Assistant to a kind and happy family. I have been working in high tech for many years but last years I have been enjoying working with children as it is rewarding to watch them learn and grow. My experience with children which ranges from infant to teenagers, extends back to when I was a...

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Portola Valley, CA

Gabriele M.

5.0

Gabriele worked part time with our family, caring for our very busy 1 year old. I love her engagement with him (knowing how to distract him when grumpy and how to encourage his learning with age-appropriate games), and she showed great attention to details, making sure he was cared for in the way...

- Kelley L.

Yaya R.

5.0

Yaya is a wonderful chef and a great human being. She is very creative with her cooking but also very organized and efficient. She created complex and simple dishes for myself and my young kids. Yaya also helped with menu planning and organization. I highly recommend her.

- Neil K.

Giuditta B.

5.0

Giuditta babysat my 4 year old son. He is rather sensitive but she had a natural approach and connected with him quickly playing cars. She also showed him how to write his name as he gets into the phase of being curious about letters and alphabet. I would hire Giuditta again!

- Joanna S.

Alison V.

5.0

Alison is reliable, caring, and understands her clients. She brings many skills to the job, including suggestions to make her clients‘ life easier and better. She is always on time, always has a plan, and respects her clients and has a special understanding of their needs. She is an absolute gem and...

- Care member

Ivy G.

4.0

Ivy is calm and meshed with my daughter right away.

- Hemal M.

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