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Kim P.

Care Giver/helper

Portage, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Looking to be an on hand caregiver/helper. I can run errands, prepare meals, or just be a friendly companion.
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Senior Care

Portage, IN

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$8/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I would love the opportunity to help take care of your beloved family member. I can run errands, provide transportation, or simply be a friendly companion.
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Portage, IN

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a 21-year-old childcare provider. From the ages of 17-20 I was a part/full time care provider for two children ages 2 to 4 until they were 5 and 7. In addition to that, I have often babysat other children ranging from newborn to 9yrs old. I've volunteered at my local headstart and well as provided assistance at local...
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Warm, Loving, Professional Care For Your Loved One.

Portage, IN

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
I have 7 years experience as a caregiver. I have been trained to do almost anything one could need. I can bathe in a bathtub, bed bath, or shower. I can prepare meals and feed a patient. I know how to check a temperature, blood pressure, heartbeat, blood sugar and oxidation. I can use a Hoyer lift for bed ridden patients. I can...
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Home Health Aide

Lake Station, IN

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for 6 yrs. I have been caring for a sweet lady who is 102 and bed bound for the last 5 yrs.... I have worked with some clients that have a little Alzheimer's.... dementia.... sun-downers..... I do personal/companion care.... I will run errands... Dr appointments.... house cleaning.... I really love what I...
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Caregiver

Lake Station, IN

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
I have been a caregiver for about 10 yrs now... I use to work for an agency for about 7 yrs after my last client who I cared for for about 5 yrs passed away I than went out on my own.... currently I care for two women who have dementia... I also just do showers.... I will run any errands that are needed cook meals do some...
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Professional And Detail Oriented Individual For Your Household Needs

Hobart, IN

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
Hello! My name is Katie and I am a flight attendant who is currently on extended leave to be home with my little one more. I have professional experience in nannying, running errands, organizing rooms, tackling cleaning projects, overall home maintenance that keeps your home running smoothly.
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Guardian Of Angels

Chesterton, IN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families! My name is Lisa and I love children and animals and hope I can be of assistance to you and your loved ones. I have 3 children myself. My daughter is 13. We've gotten pretty good at arts and crafts and all things teenage girl and we love to laugh! My 2 boys, aged 7 and 12, are very active and especially love...
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Comforting Person

Valparaiso, IN

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$12/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
errands
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a compassionate, caring, honest person who has always had the love for helping families with their loved ones. I started helping families with loved ones in 2020. My experience is with dementia, companionship, , etc. For many years, I've helped families with cleaning their homes, running errand, doctor appointments & social...
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Valparaiso, IN

1.5(0)
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$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
visiting physician
transportation
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am available for full-time or part-time caregiver. I am a resident of Valparaiso. Some facts about myself: CPR/first-aid knowledgeable, current card, excellent driving record and insurance. I consider myself to be a punctual, honest, and reliable person. My hours are flexible to accommodate your needs. My past work...
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Valparaiso, IN

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$14/hr
3 years experience
I have a few years of experience babysitting kids in my neighborhood and younger cousins from as little as babies to as old as middle school. I'm comfortable doing chores around the house, running errands if needed, and I have my own vehicle if the kids are needing rides. A little bit about me, I attend school at Indiana...
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Caregiver /house Cleaner

Chesterton, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi there .. I have been in the cleaning business for over 10 years and a caregiver for over 2 years.. I would love to come out and help you clean you home or help take care of you or your loved one and help organize your home /run errands. Hope you hear for you have a great day ..
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Chesterton, IN

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
I have helped several friends and family members have ease knowing their loved ones are taking care of well they be able to go to work/ get a break or even just run some errands. I have worked with all kinds of people from people with Alzheimer's/ dementia to people who just have mobility problems or diabetes and so many more....
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Gofer - Personal Assistant

Valparaiso, IN

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Mother of 4, grandmother of 5, soon to be 6. I've spent my children's elementary years as room mom, planning parties, working events at the school, and doing market day. I also worked in the cafes and worked as a crossing guard for 3 yrs. I enjoy going to the park with the grand kids, the zoo, riding bikes and the beach, or my...
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Hobart, IN

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there! My name is Katie and I am a flight attendant for a major U. S. airline. Before I began flying, I personal assisted for a family and a few individuals which included running all sorts of errands. Shopping, returns, to the post office, the grocery store. I really enjoy doing this sort of busy work and like to be on...
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Michigan City, IN

3.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi my name is Hailey. I have 9 years of experience, and experience taking care of a child with special needs. I can help around the house, running errands, carpooling, and homework.

Tom P. says "Hailey is very mature and dependable. She asked the best questions and I could instantly tell that I could depend on her to care for my children! Highly...

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Home Health Aide

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
live-in home care
meal prep
In 2018, I worked as a home health aide, I won't mention because I don't want to slander a place that may have improved. I have previous experience helping elderly. Primarily helping them move around, clean their house, run their errands. While I was and am capable of helping more, the people I cared for didn't need the extra...
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Housekeeper/Organizing Specialist/House Manager

Crown Point, IN

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
6 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
I am seeking employment ASAP. I recently (until 2/17/14) worked as a house manager/housekeeper/nanny for a family in our local country club/private residence. Due to a bitter divorce situation, my position was eliminated. I do however have an excellent referral and reference from them for my future employers. I do most anything...
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Creative Attentive Caring Individual

Griffith, IN

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Diana and I would love to be your next nanny. A little bit about me is I love working with people, always have. I grew up babysitting and always loved working with kids of all ages. I have babysat from infant age and up. I am not CPR certified but before anything would start I would have that training done. I do...

Lisa B. says "Diana is a hardworking and honest person. She is also caring and very creative."

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Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Elizabeth I have experience with a range of ages. I used to work at the YMCA daycare, where I watched kids from 4yrs old to 11. Besides that I have also volunteered as the assistant coach for Girls on the Run; a program that promotes girl empowerment. There I cared after elementary girls from the ages of 5-12. As...

Tarak P. says "Elizabeth has been a pleasure to work with. She is dependable and friendly. My daughter really enjoys working with her. I have had no issues. I Recommend...

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  • 55 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.75/hr as of July 2025

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Portage, IN

Errand Runners in Portage, IN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 55 listed errand runners

Hailey P.

Hailey is very mature and dependable. She asked the best questions and I could instantly tell that I could depend on her to care for my...

- Tom P.

Diana K.

Diana is a hardworking and honest person. She is also caring and very creative.

- Lisa B.

Elizabeth P.

Elizabeth has been a pleasure to work with. She is dependable and friendly. My daughter really enjoys working with her. I have had no...

- Tarak P.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Portage

Hiring an errand runner in Portage, IN on Care.com will cost an average of $15.75 per hour as of July 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each provider has, how often you will need the person to run errands for you and the types of tasks you need them to take care of.

Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Portage, IN. There are currently 4 errand runners in Portage. If you'd like to increase the number of candidates, you can expand the area of your search around the city. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and the specific errand services they provide. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Portage who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.

Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Portage. A few examples would be taking your laundry to the dry cleaning, shopping for groceries, helping you pack for a move, organizing your storage, driving your kids to and from activities around Portage, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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