Leave It To Me

Your Vancouver Personal Assistant

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About Patsy

I grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, and moved to Canada nearly 40 years ago. I’m a proud mama of two, and caring for people has been part of who I am since I was little.

My parents owned a beloved bookstore, and our home was always full of guests and conversation. Helping others and making everyone feel welcome came naturally.

Twenty-one years ago, a friend asked me to care for her home while she was away. What started as a simple favor grew into Leave It To Me.

Since 2005, I’ve provided trusted house sitting, personal assistant, and pet care services in Vancouver and beyond. I’m known for being dependable, discreet, and always thinking one step ahead.

For peace of mind or an extra set of hands -  just Leave It To Me.

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Making life easier for 21 years… but don’t just take my word for it.

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  • “Can’t say enough good things about Patsy – she does a fantastic job looking after our dog. We travel with total peace of mind knowing she visits daily, shops if needed, and makes sure everything is in order. Returning home is always a pleasure. We recommend her highly.”

    — Paul & Claudia

  • “Have you ever wished for someone dependable and thoughtful to take care of things when you couldn’t? That’s Patsy! From coordinating tradespeople during renovations to errands big and small, she handles everything with ease. We couldn’t manage our hectic lives without her.”

    — Pam Ratner

  • “Patsy has been indispensable for over 21 years. She’s reliable, honest, and incredibly organized - watering plants, running errands, handling appointments, even coordinating special events. We leave tasks to her with complete confidence.”

    — Elizabeth

  • “Leave It To Me is the most miraculous thing since someone combined dark chocolate, sea salt, and almonds! Patsy has quickly become indispensable. She is kind, efficient, and thoughtful, and no task seems too big or too small. For someone juggling far too many things, being able to text a trusted and capable person to help get things done is invaluable.”

    — Tracey

  • “Having Patsy in my life has been such a gift. Knowing I can safely leave things in her care gives me complete peace of mind. She has helped our family many times, often on short notice, and I truly value how reliable and caring she is. Her loving pet care is invaluable - and the photos she sends while I’m away are such a sweet touch.”

    — Karen

  • “Patsy Bernstein has been caring for my cherished cat for many years when I am traveling. He is now a senior cat with special needs and it is a tremendous comfort to me to know that Patsy is looking after him. I have complete trust in her judgment and I know she will get in touch with me if needed. She is a pleasure to work with and gives me great peace of mind when I am away. I would highly recommend Patsy with Leave It To Me.”

    — Mary Jordan

  • “Patsy’s services have proven invaluable to our family over the past 16 years. Knowing that I can put a job in her hands and that it will be taken care of is significant. She is warm, open and honest and 100% reliable. Patsy makes herself accessible via phone, e-mail, and text, a huge bonus for us in this busy day and age.”

    — Niki Cumming

  • “We are fortunate to have Patsy in our lives. My husband Rod and I both have busy careers with long days and lots of business travel. Patsy makes our place a home by taking care of the day-to-day errands and comforts of home. We love coming home knowing it has been cared for. Patsy is one of the family!”

    — Linda & Roderick MacKenzie

  • “We count on Patsy every time we leave home. She looks after our house and garden with wonderful reliability and always notices details we might overlook. It’s reassuring to know we can rely on her completely, even in a crisis. We return from weeks away to thriving plants, a tidy home, and sometimes even groceries and her homemade bread - such a thoughtful welcome.”

    — Susanna Egan

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“As your personal assistant in Vancouver. I’ll do the errands you don’t have time for.

Just leave it to me!” 

- PB