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Diane G.

Experienced House/Childcare Manager

Thornwood, NY

from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
General room cleaning
organization
As a former Educator, Executive Recruiter and House Manager, I've found organizational and managerial skills are instrumental to success in any field. My roles have revolved around service, relationships and operational protocols. I have a Master's degree, strong moral compass and thrive in households that need support with...
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Nina D.

Personal Assistant

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
I was a nanny/babysitter with over 20 years of experience working with children ranging in age from infancy to teens. As I followed down the private service path, my career evolved into personal/executive assistance and household management. I am now available for a part time remote personal assistant position. My experience...

Julie C. says "Nina was a GOD-SEND. After having to release our previous nanny of her duties for falling short in communicating imperative information Nina swooped in...

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Marika S.

Caregiver, Companion, Personal Assistant With Nursing Background Available

Croton on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
visiting physician
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have been working as a caregiver, companion, and personal assistant for 20+ years, assisting clients/patients in private home settings, with comprehensive care (daily activities, personal care-bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, grooming, taking medications , physical therapy/activity...

Care Member says "There are not enough words to express how special Marika is. She came into our lives when our family needed her most, and instantly felt like part of...

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Emily H.

PT Early Education Student Looking For Part Or Full Time Babysitting Job

Millwood, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a Pleasantville based nanny and teaching artist. I have a plethora of child care and education experience, including being a full time nanny, working as a preschool teacher in the Montessori environment, and teaching and directing youth theatre. I have over a decade of babysitting and nannying experience with children ages...

Galit S. says "I highly recommend Emily! She is sweet, responsible and excellent with children. She is always coming up with fun games and activities to play with the...

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Annette Y.

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

Scarsdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...

Ziyang N. says "Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different...

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Berta V.

The Best Mother And Future Babysitter Of Your Family!

Ossining, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a very responsible and professional person with a large amount of patience to take care of children. My best work is with my own family. I have a small family consisting of my husband, my daughter and myself. My daughter is very polite and a good student and I'm very proud of her as person as well as a student. In the...

Care Member says "Catalina started to help us take care of our daughter when she was 8 months old and now she is 21 months-old. Catalina has kept our daughter safe,...

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Lissette R.

Experienced Geriatric Case Manager - NYS Department Of Health /Caregiver

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Serving older adults, seniors and elders. Assisted Living Experienced - Former Social Service Director and ADL provider. Shift and 24 - hour care. Professional Assessments, Case Management, Non- Medical In -Home Care. Expertise in Bathing Dressing, Personal Grooming and Hygiene, Transferring, Wheelchairs, Walk Along Assist,...

Kristin D. says "We hired Lissette over the summer when I went away and was in need of extra assistance for my mom who suffers from early onset Alzheimer's. Lisette is...

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Kessley J.

About Kessley :)

Scarsdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a kind and hardworking student with a love of children. From being a Mother's Helper, to a one-off babysitter to teaching Baby Ballet for 6 years, I have an immense amount of experience. I've worked with lots of kids with unique needs, and I'm flexible to your family's needs. I'd describe my personality as helpful,...

Melissa J. says "Kessley is warm, friendly and responsible. Great communicator. She plays board games with my other children, reads bed time stories, and helps with...

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Dora D.

Available For Personal Chef/cook .Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Preparation

Hawthorne, NY

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
meal prep
personal care
transportation
I am a caring and trustworthy cook and household assistant who enjoys supporting families with nutritious meals and daily organization. I prepare wholesome family-style dishes as well as more refined meals, and I'm happy to help with grocery shopping, errands, and household coordination. I am comfortable with children and pets,...

Lisa C. says "Dora, would make a great addition to any household. She is a smart, energetic individual who also happens to be an amazing cook. I have known her for many...

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Shamila K.

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! I'm Shamilla and I LOVE kids!! I'm a fun loving, cheerful, obedient and trust worthy mother of 2 kids, cable of multitasking. Aside from personal experience with my own children, I also have professional experience having worked as a nanny and day care assistant with different groups of children ranging from infants to...

Lynn V. says "shamila took care of my 10 year old boy while is stayed at hospital with newborn across the street. she was kind and compassionate to the needs of my child,...

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Megha S.

Patient Middle School Tutor

Hartsdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Will be certified personal care assistant and home health aide assistant by end of January 2025. Have experience taking care of a loved one in my home so I am family with basic needs of elderly person.

Jennifer G. says "As both a caregiver and a tutor, I can't give Megha enough accolades! She is punctual and thorough and her mannerism is professional yet caring. She is...

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Betsy A.

Intelligent, Fun and Trustworthy Elderly Companion Available, Many Greenwich References

Cos Cob, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
personal care
Greetings, I've lived in Greenwich for over 40 years. I have worked with seniors in both private homes and senior living communities. I'm happy to assist them in; managing medications, appointments, social engagements, cooking healthy meals and light housekeeping. I would encourage getting outdoors and daily exercise routines as...

Ac W. says "She has been helping my mom since January 8,2016 and her position will end April 22,2016 as I am moving my Mom to be closer to me. Betsy has worked...

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Natalia S.

Energetic And Responsible Nanny Available For Full Time Job Starting September

Scarsdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a young woman from a large family. Being the middle child of 5 children has afforded me the knowledge and expertise needed to deal with all ages. With 2 working parents and as the eldest girl, I was often the caregiver for the smaller ones in our home. It was during these years that I realized my love for taking care of...

Muz L. says "There are not enough superlatives in the English language to adequately describe and define Natalia. She is truly the best sitter I have ever used and the...

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Shir F.

Experienced Personal Assistant

White Plains, NY

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Experienced personal assistant comfortable with handling errands, travel arrangements, calendars, office assistance, email monitoring, shopping, and whatever is needed on the job.
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Jessica F.

Personal/Family Assistant

Greenwich, CT

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My experience includes child care, Early Childhood Education Teacher, Personal Assistant, Event Planning, Administrative Assistant and Director, bookkeeping, senior care and customer service. I am an individual who is outgoing, patient and very responsible. I love the outdoors, animals and children.
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Melinda M.

Personal Assistant /nanny

Greenwich, CT

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Melinda. I am a 49-year-old woman. I live and work in Greenwich. I have been working for families for over 20 years. I am experienced with great local references.
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Joan S.

Personal Assistant

Ossining, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 10+ years experience as a Personal Assistant in NYC and Westchester, NY. I am extremely adept at organizing, doing 20 things at one time and being flexible. I make your life run smoothly!
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Eliana R.

Full Time Family Assistant/Personal Assistant

Scarsdale, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Recent Experience I helped this family as their assistant for their two businesses, personal assistant for the mom and nanny for their kid This family owned a Real Estate Agency and a Vacation Rental Agency with more than 60 luxury homes i. I will come in the mornings and do small tasks for everyone working in the office. Such...
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Nina D.

Personal Assistant/ Home Organizer

White Plains, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a background in nannying from which I shifted gears into a personal/executive assistant. My strength lies in organization of the household and/or office. From closet and pantry organizing to digital files and folders, I do it all. I am also available to run errands, make appointments and maintain your schedule.
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Alicia A.

Personal Assistant

Valley Cottage, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Ali, and I have bounced between the worlds of customer service, beauty, petcare and childcare through most of my life. I am passionate about helping others and want to put that into my daily life in an impactful way. I love to drive and am happy to run a variety of errands. I love gardening deeply and am more than...
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  • The average post rate is $35.00/hr as of January 2026

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Personal Assistants in Thornwood, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Nina D.

Nina was a GOD-SEND. After having to release our previous nanny of her duties for falling short in communicating imperative information...

- Julie C.

Marika S.

There are not enough words to express how special Marika is. She came into our lives when our family needed her most, and instantly felt...

- Care member

Emily H.

I highly recommend Emily! She is sweet, responsible and excellent with children. She is always coming up with fun games and activities to...

- Galit S.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Thornwood

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Thornwood, NY on Care.com as of January, 2026 is $35.00 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 1 personal assistants in Thornwood, NY. 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 Thornwood 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.

Most personal assistants in Thornwood, NY 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 Thornwood. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.

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