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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: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Gabriele M.
Los Altos, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Assistant/Family/Educational Assistant/Tutor/Nanny
5.0
(4)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Gabriele worked with me for half a year when my son was 2 years old and my daughter was 2 months old. She helped me with the kids at home, running errands, going to the park, and going swimming. Since I was there with her as well, I really got to know her and to...
Kristin A.
Yaya R.
Redwood City, CA
$40-49/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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 Housekeeping and maintenance focus on daily tasks
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 .
Feel free...
Yaya can also help with: Changing bed linens, organization, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning & 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.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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.
4.7
(3)
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, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Alison helped me pack, unpack, and organize from a move. She was very efficient, careful, and made the transition go so well. She listened to what I wanted but also made some great suggestions for setting up our things. My husband was in the hospital, and I have...
Karin M.
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.
5.0
(4)
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Extremely cheerful, thoughtful, and resourceful."
Richard L.
5.0
(13)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"We were lucky to find Daniella for a last minute back up care request for our 4 year old twins. Daniella was very sweet, calm and relaxed. She got along well with the kids right away. They did quite a few art projects together among other things. She also organized...
Care member
5.0
(6)
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lilian, or Nini as well call her, has been with our family for almost 3 years and joined us when our first daughter was 4 months old. We have been extremely lucky to have Nini in our lives. We moved from CA to NY while Nini was with us and Nini offered to help with...
Todd P.
Guadalupe C.
Menlo Park, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 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.
4.8
(18)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm been working as nanny and house assisting for 10 years plus, I have taking care children all ages from infant-newborn . I'm a very responsible, reliable and caring person. I love kids, playing with kids , doing activities , I am willing to do light household chores, meal prep, laundry as well as organizing the house. tidying...
Kamala can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have had Kamala come to babysit our two girls, and everyone in our family is happy when Kamala comes! My kids immediately get very excited because Kamala engages them in play so well. She is also shockingly skilled at every type of craft my kids have done with...
Care member
Evangeline M.
Sunnyvale, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Providing A Safe And Nurturing Environment For Children
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(5)
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: Dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Faye was simply amazing for my grandfather. A couple weeks after his wife died, his dementia accelerated beyond what my family was ready for. We went to agencies and care.com. After interviewing many people, Faye stood out the most. She stood out for a reason, you...
Holly And Marcus N.
5.0
(1)
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.
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. I provide a wide variety of tasks and services. Please reach out to me with your questions, chances are, I can do it!
BLS...
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...
Hello! My goal is to make parents' life a little bit easier. I am a very flexible and trustworthy person and would love to help your family with the daily errands for the kids, parents, and dogs.
Driving, picking up, dropping off, shopping, house maintenance, appointments, travels, care for the dogs, etc...
I have lived in a...
Daniele can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Hi, here to give you a little more time and a little less stress in your day. I have 28 years of experience of being a mom of two where I became a professional at running errands and managing schedules while staying organized. I am reliable, trustworthy and I guarantee to cross everything off your list!
Hi! I have taken care of several families in Menlo Park for over 25 years. I absolutely love taking care of people.
Making sure they have their needs taken care of and help around the home. I love to cook and try to put a smile on their face each day!
I'm a very positive and loving person. I
I'm a well respected person in my...
Tal can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, transportation
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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
I hired Alison as a personal assistant for around two years and was thrilled by and so grateful for her support. I’m a busy professional who also struggles with ADHD and physical limitations. That’a why every week Alison was there to assist me with tasks such as laundry, food prep, schedule...
- Mattie C.
Ivy G.
4.0
Ivy is calm and meshed with my daughter right away.
- Hemal M.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Portola Valley
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Portola Valley, CA?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Portola Valley, CA on Care.com as of September, 2024 is $20.00 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 Portola Valley?
Care.com has 1 personal assistants in Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley?
Most personal assistants in Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.