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42 personal assistants are listed in West Columbia, SC
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 7 years
Personal assistants in West Columbia, SC
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Elizabeth.
I am South Carolina born and raised.
I love spending time with my dog, attending church, and anything outdoors.
I have a huge heart for all children. In 2020, I graduated from USC Aiken with a BA in Early Childhood Education. I have taught in the public school system, as well as the private school...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth is amazing! We were so nervous hiring a babysitter for our special needs daughter but Elizabeth was so great and she eased our worries completely. She has so much experience and so sweet! We look forward to hiring her again and would definitely...
Samie P.
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced nanny and babysitter, serving typical children as well as special needs children and adults. I also pet sit and house sit. I have experience as a Nanny, Personal Care Assistant, Preschool Teacher, a Substitute Teacher for all grades and learning abilities, and a Special Education teacher's Assistant. I have...
5.0
"Fran has a unique ability to interact with children and adults in such a wonderful way. I worked with her first when she substituted for Teacher's aides. She could make every child smile, while setting success expectations. She made great connections with both...
Donna G.
5.0
(3)
I am a mother of four college age children with over 20 years of childcare experience. I have worked as a Preschool Teacher, Substitute Teacher for all grades and learning abilities, and a Special Education teacher's Assistant. I have experience babysitting and as a nanny, serving typical children as well as children and young...
Frances can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Fran was our nanny for our 2 boys for 2.5 years, and she became part of our family! She is absolutely wonderful with our boys and would go over and beyond to care for them and do fun activities. She is kind & compassionate, hard working, intelligent and the daily...
Devin B.
Marietta J.
Blythewood, SC
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Marietta. I've worked as a certified nurse assistant. I'm CPR certified, a non smoker, and covid vaccinated. I have experience working with babies-elderly. I'm a great person. I have a good attitude, and am a pleasure to be around. I'm a hard worker, any task placed before me I try my best to complete. I'm...
Marietta can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience when it comes to providing care for children, those with and without disabilities. I have a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Special education with an emphasis in Severe and Multiple Disabilities. I love working with children and currently work at Deerfield Elementary School as the 3K Special...
Brian can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brian worked with my son on writing & reading for a couple of months, he was great with him. The school made note of the improvement. We saw our 7 year old go from hating writing to loving it!"
Yolanda D.
Kristi C.
Lexington, SC
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver, Companionship, Light House Cleaning, Meal Prep
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for elderly clients with disabilities. I assist my clients with bathing, dressing, some transferring and activities for the last 18 years. I love making a difference in someone's life and I am a very compassionate person. I have experience doing activities with residents in a facility and giving a lot of...
Kristi can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kristi is a very good and sweet lady. Cares deeply about her clients. Very loving and tender person. She enjoys working with the elderly She is very good at her job. She would be a great asset to have working in your company."
Kathy S.
My schedule is very flexible and I can be available short notice. I don't mind grocery shopping, running errands, or any other personal assistant tasks you may have.
Kaitlyn M.
Blythewood, SC
$13-20/hr
I've cleaned professionally for a short period of time as a personal assistant, but have always been cleaning! When I worked at a kennel I did daily deep cleaning and am not afraid to scrub! I look forward to meeting you!
Grace Ann C.
Irmo, SC
$20-25/hr
Reliable and detail-oriented individual available to assist with errands, offering efficient and trustworthy service for managing daily tasks. Experienced in organizing schedules, handling shopping, deliveries, and appointments, as well as managing household tasks and personal requests. Committed to providing personalized...
I have 7 years of caregiving experience ranging from working with special needs including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy to elderly care . Also have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's, post stroke care, and colostomy care, etc. I have experience working with both men and women and also love working with children...
Grace can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm very passionate about senior care/childcare. I am kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance, companion care, water plants, feed pets(allergic to cats),...
Lorraine can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
My name is Erik. I was born and raised on the east end of Long Island. I recently relocated to South Carolina to be closer to my immediate family and to focus on my career. I am very family oriented so I value surrounding myself with loved ones. I was raised around multiple animals at all times. I've owned dogs, cats, fish,...
Erik can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a loving Christian caregiver who will love and care for your loved one with all my heart. I have worked with elderly seniors for over 16 years now. I love everyday that I spend with seniors. I am a respectful, loving, patience, caring, and passionate person and will provide care for your mother, father, sister, or any...
Sabrina can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, home modification, light cleaning, personal care & more
I'd describe my personality as active, optimistic and people pleaser.
I like caring for seniors because I enjoy helping others and bonding meaningful relationships and providing companionship.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to care for those in need and will benefit from companionship.
I started caring for seniors...
Teresa can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Shequeta C.
Blythewood, SC
$25-33/hr • 7 yrs exp
Dedicated and compassionate provider of elder care, companionship and comfort for senior citizen residents of assisted living and memory care communities. Patient, personable and professional in responding to resident needs, with a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all with dignity and respect. Allow me to...
Shequeta can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, transportation & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I have 30+ years of experience as an experienced housekeeper. I have also provided private in-home housekeeping, and have worked in nursing facilities, schools, and my church as a housekeeper. I am a very neat and organized person who does all things in order. I am very good at what I do in someone's home, office, and church. I...
Sabrina can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning & more
Ana C.
Lexington, SC
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as respectful, caring & trustworthy I like working with kids because I have a child of my own and I know how it feels as a mother to go to work with a little ache in my heart and I would like for parents to feel comfortable knowing their child is in good hands with me. I can cope to your schedule but...
Tiffany C.
Blythewood, SC
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Tiffany. We are offering transportation to and from school. Also afterschool care until 8 p.m. I love children. They are our future & will able to assist as much as possible. I'm very patient, positive, & hardworking.
I'd describe my personality as kind, positive, & ambitious
I like working with kids...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel
Having worked in the childcare industry for more than 5 years, I believe I have outstanding expertise working with children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 12 years. I took a child development course in high school my junior and senior years. My first job after graduating from high school was working in a gym daycare. After two...
Nicole K.
Irmo, SC
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Bachelor's In Psychology Graduate Looking For A Babysitting Or Nanny Job Full Time
Hello my name is Nicole. I have my bachelor's degree in psychology and I am CPR certified. I was an assistant preschool teacher for one year and I was a registered behavior therapist for 3 years who worked with children who had autism, OCD, and ADHD. I've worked with the age range of 6 months to 16 years of age. I am an...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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Recent personal assistant reviews in West Columbia, SC
Elizabeth S.
5.0
Elizabeth is amazing! We were so nervous hiring a babysitter for our special needs daughter but Elizabeth was so great and she eased our worries completely. She has so much experience and so sweet! We look forward to hiring her again and would definitely recommend!!! Thank you Elizabeth!
- Samie P.
Frances S.
5.0
Fran has a unique ability to interact with children and adults in such a wonderful way. I worked with her first when she substituted for Teacher's aides. She could make every child smile, while setting success expectations. She made great connections with both verbal and nonverbal children.
I...
- Donna G.
Frances S.
5.0
Fran was our nanny for our 2 boys for 2.5 years, and she became part of our family! She is absolutely wonderful with our boys and would go over and beyond to care for them and do fun activities. She is kind & compassionate, hard working, intelligent and the daily communication she provided was...
- Devin B.
Brian F.
5.0
Brian worked with my son on writing & reading for a couple of months, he was great with him. The school made note of the improvement. We saw our 7 year old go from hating writing to loving it!
- Yolanda D.
Kristi C.
5.0
Kristi provided assistance for over a year to a member of our family while working for a company specializing in senior care. She was thoughtful, compassionate, sincere, and a whole bushel basket full of other caring adjectives. By helping one of us, she helped all of us in a very difficult time....
- Andrew B.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in West Columbia
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in West Columbia, SC?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in West Columbia, SC on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $14.50 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 West Columbia?
Care.com has 6 personal assistants in West Columbia, SC. 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 West Columbia 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 West Columbia?
Most personal assistants in West Columbia, SC 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 West Columbia. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.