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60 personal assistants are listed in Downers Grove, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 6 years
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For the past two years, I worked for an elderly woman as a companion and helper. I assisted with showering, dressing, cooking, and baking and errands. During my 5 years living in Copenhagen, Denmark, I worked as a personal caretaker for a woman who had cerebral palsy. My responsibilities included personal care, housekeeping and...
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"I was preparing for a move and have health issues that made it hard to pack and sort by myself. I hired Jenny from here and she was amazing! Super friendly, very kind, very patient with me, and very capable!...
Reviewed by Helena P.
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I am a responsible and punctual 56-year-old woman. I am available for a variety of errands such as grocery shopping, going to the post office, light housecleaning, doing laundry, ironing, taking the elderly to and from doctors visits, transporting kids to and from extracurricular activities, and cooking. I can organize...
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I am a very dedicated , compassionate and personable caregiver with the patience and tolerance needed to assist the elderly !
Amelia P.
Downers Grove, IL
$16-20/hr
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I have lots of experience with special needs children. My little brother and cousin have autism, my niece has Down syndrome and my other little cousin has ADHD. I have personal experience, but I also want to go to school to become a special needs teacher. As of right now, I work as an assistant teacher in an elementary school....
Amelia P.
Downers Grove, IL
$31/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi- my name is Amelia. I am currently 20 years old and I am the oldest of 7 children. I love working with children of all ages! I have experience personal experience with special needs children, as well as working with them. I am also an assistant teacher at an elementary school working with grades K-5th. I've been babysitting...
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I have worked with the elderly for over 15 years and am very passionate about what I do. I have great references, and my own transportation. I can help you with your routine by doing household chores such as cooking, dressing, cleaning, and/or running errands. My previous experience includes: taking care of elderly people with...
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I have been babysitting for families with children ages newborn to pre-teen for about 10 years. I currently works as a paraprofessional in a special education classroom at the high school level. I am also pursuing my Masters of Special Education degree to become a Special Education teacher which I will finish up in May...
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I received my CNA certification in 2014. Before then I was a full-time mom. During those years before my certification I nursed many relatives. I have experience working in a memory care unit... I took care of my mother who lost her battle with Alzheimer's a couple of years ago.. I also have experience in home health care.. I am...
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I am the Mary Poppins of 2018 who really has a special bag filled with snacks, activities, homework, extra clothes, books and other essentials. I am a people person and have always enjoyed helping and connecting with people. I started babysitting at the age of 11 and have continued watching and interacting with children. After...
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My name is Michelle and I'm an experienced Caregiver/personal assistant. I enjoy working with seniors and I'm compassionate about what I do. I understand that everyday life can get pretty hectic and I'm available to provide assistance whenever and wherever I can. My services include but are not limited to; light...
Natalie C.
Hillside, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Can Do It All: Personal Assistant, Nanny, Senior Care, Housekeeping, And Dog Sitting. FT & PT
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I am a caring and responsible mother of two adult sons. I work full-time in the banking industry, and I also have my bachelor's degree in interior design. I volunteer at animal rescue shelters in my spare time. I have experience in childcare, cooking, personal asst, errands ., senior care, dog sitting & housekeeping. I am also...
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"Natalie is an amazing care giver she is sweet, gentle and very caring and understanding. She understands all of my children's needs and is very patient with them. They are always looking forward to spending...
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Hi ! My name is Maura . I have over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including extensive experience with infants and toddlers. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, light housekeeping, house sitting and dog sitting. I'm a Children's and family certified yoga teacher. I've worked as a nanny,...
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"Maura has watched my 18 month old a few times and she has been amazing! She is always punctual and excited to start playing with my daughter. Will definitely continue to use her in the future! "
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I have been babysitting since I was a teenager. I have been married for 39years and have four adult children. I was blessed to be able to care for my children for 11 years before returning to work. At that time I also cared for my family and friends children. I sometimes had up to seven children at a time including my own. It...
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"Maria is reliable, flexible and responsible. Any family would feel safe that Maria is watching your family."
Reviewed by William W.
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My name is Michelle and I have over 10 years experience as a CNA/caregiver. I enjoy working with seniors and helping those in need. I'm available for short visits (minimum 2 hours max 4 hours).
I offer the following services:
Transportation to/from doctor appointments
Physical Therapy (regular exercise)
Assistance with...
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"Michelle was fantastic. She was responsive, patient, and punctual. She put me at ease about having to hire a carer to pick me up after surgery and was easy to chat with on my ride home. Would definitely hire...
Reviewed by Jennifer F.
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I started as a caregiver way back 2013 I also got myself enrolled to school taking a nursing assistant and now I have a certification. 10yrs of being on this field gives me satisfactions knowing that I helped people who in needs. If you think I am the one you looking for I would love to be interview by phone or in person first...
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"Vanesza was a great help caring for my father in law while my wife was away. She was dependable, caring, had high attention for hygiene and had great conversations with him to keep him engaged! I highly...
Reviewed by Jennifer C.
Amelia M.
Westmont, IL
$30-44/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant With References Looking For A New Family
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Hello families! My name is Amelia and I am a married mom of two girls who currently attend college here in the Chicagoland area. We've lived here for over 20 years after moving from Italy back in 1999, where I learned how to speak the language and cook authentic Italian cuisine. Shortly after we moved to Illinois, I started...
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"My mom suffers from Alzheimer's, and both my brother and I were out of state and unable to provide the care she needed. We were so lucky to find Amelia! She took great care of my mom, going above and beyond...
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Hi! My name is Erica and I'm a 19 years old. I am currently studying Children's Psychology at College of Dupage. I'm passionate about working with kids. I worked as a counselor at a summer camp/after school program in Wood Dale Park District. Last year I competed a Certified Nurse Assistant Program and I'm CPR, Basic Life and...
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"Erica is very attentive at any given moment. She is someone you can rely on and feel comfortable with. Overall a great person to have around."
Reviewed by Sarah W.
Wendy F.
Glen Ellyn, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hello and thank you for your interest in my profile!. My name is Wendy and I absolutely love caring for children!!. I'm a very experienced nanny with more than 6 years in the field. I have passion for kids, I care for them as if they were one of my own. I have cared from newborns, toddlers, preschool to elementary. I'm CPR...
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"She is extremely honest , caring and sweet . She is also very attentive and thoughtful . Would highly recommend her to anyone with children ."
Reviewed by Charlie J.
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My name is Cori. I am certified CNA. I also have a certification in phlebotomy and EKG. I have provided home health care for many seniors who are in need of companion and medical assistance. I am willing to help with all household responsibilities, cooking, medications, personal hygiene needs, grocery shopping, errands and Dr....
5.0
"She is very dependable and always puts her families first."
Reviewed by Janeise S.
Eunice A.
Lombard, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a people person very outgoing and have the welfare of others at heart. My passion is making a positive difference in people's lives and being a helper to the elderly. I enjoy being a caregiver because, I have empathy so I'm able to connect with my Clients to enable understand what they are going through. I have 10+...
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"Eunice (Dasha) was hired as the overnight caregiver for my father who had dementia. While he never wanted a caregiver he was always happy to see Dasha arrive. She was gentle, soft spoken yet direct, and my dad...
Reviewed by Pat S.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Downers Grove, IL
Jenny P.
5.0
Jenny is a very dedicated, talented woman. She was extremely caring and concerned about the welfare of my aunt. She was very patient and flexible when it came to scheduling and responsibilities. I felt very confident that she would take very good care of my aunt. I would highly recommend her as...
- Debra L.
Natalie C.
5.0
Natalie is an amazing care giver she is sweet, gentle and very caring and understanding. She understands all of my children's needs and is very patient with them. They are always looking forward to spending time with her!
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Maura C.
5.0
Maura drives my 15 year old to practice and is so kind and always on time. I would highly recommend her.
- Katrina T.
Maria Q.
5.0
Maria is reliable, flexible and responsible. Any family would feel safe that Maria is watching your family.
- William W.
Michelle M.
5.0
Michelle was a joy to be around after my difficult recovery from surgery. She was neat and tidy, kind and professional, friendly and warm, and immediately put me at ease when we met. She helped me with meals, medications, repositioning, showering, getting dressed and light housework/picking up. I...
- Jenny D.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Downers Grove
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Downers Grove, IL?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Downers Grove, IL on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $19.11 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 Downers Grove?
Care.com has 9 personal assistants in Downers Grove, IL. 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 Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove?
Most personal assistants in Downers Grove, IL 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 Downers Grove. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.