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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

Personal assistants in Downers Grove, IL

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Jenny P.


Downers Grove, IL

$30-40/hr7 yrs exp

Responsible, Kind & Calm Caretaker/Companion

5.0

(3)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Debra L.

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Nijole B.


Downers Grove, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

House Manager Available

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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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Josh I.


Downers Grove, IL

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

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I am a very dedicated , compassionate and personable caregiver with the patience and tolerance needed to assist the elderly !

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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....
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Amelia P.


Downers Grove, IL

$31/hr6 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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Virginija K.


Downers Grove, IL

$10-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full Time Caregiver Available

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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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Frannie J.


Downers Grove, IL

$12-20/hr4 yrs exp

After School And Evening Nanny!

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Hello! 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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Francine S.


Downers Grove, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

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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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Laura M.


Downers Grove, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

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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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Michelle M.


Clarendon Hills, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant/Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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...
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Natalie C.


Hillside, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

I Can Do It All: Personal Assistant, Nanny, Senior Care, Housekeeping, And Dog Sitting. FT & PT

5.0

(1)

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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...
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...

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Maura C.


Naperville, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Maura

3.0

(2)

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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,...
5.0
"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! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Amelia M.


Westmont, IL

$30-44/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant With References Looking For A New Family

5.0

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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...
5.0
"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...

Reviewed by Care member

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Jackeline M.


Bolingbrook, IL

$21-50/hr20 yrs exp

A Fun And Kind Cheerful Compassionate Person Looking To Bring More Smiles To The Universe.

5.0

(1)

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I am currently caring for seniors as a housekeeper, companion, and errand runnier. I have been working as a caregiver since 2002, assisting living and nursing facilities. I also provided care for my parents and family members. I have the desire to help by showing love, empathy, and compassion. I am dependable with a positive...
5.0
"Jackie is a blessing! She goes above and beyond to help my parents. We don't know what we would do without her."

Reviewed by Meagan J.

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Michelle M.


Clarendon Hills, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver/Companion/Assistant

4.9

(11)

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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...
5.0
"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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Margaret T.


Westmont, IL

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid CNA Available Full-Time

5.0

(1)

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I'm a very caring and compassionate person & Certified Nursing Assistant with over 20yrs of experience in elderly/ Dementia Care, assisting them in their homes and in assisted living Facilities. I strive to do my very best in keeping my clients and residents in well being . I believe in do unto others as you would have them to...
5.0
"Professional, reliable, showed up as promised, and even accommodated to location change which I found out the day before, as well as unexpected overtime on the day of the job. She is friendly and has great...

Reviewed by Erina M.

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Tahira R.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$26-35/hr10 yrs exp

Very Professional, Loving, Caring, Patience.

5.0

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I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, Caring, Loving, Humble, Calm and happy positive, Empathetic. Furthermore, able to provide Physical, Emotional and psychological support to my clients. PT assist, with meal preparation, medication management, by mouth, diet exercise and give insulin, sugar monitor, Assist with bed...
5.0
"Tahira was punctual and very professional. I recommend her highly."

Reviewed by Akif Q.

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Eunice A.


Lombard, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(8)

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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+...
5.0
"Eunice is an amazing caregiver. She took care of my paralyzed father with such compassion and love. Even when he had Covid, she never even thought about not continuing his care. She communicates really well....

Reviewed by Catherine K.

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Cori F.


Darien, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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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.

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Jtaia M.


Brookfield, IL

$23/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(8)

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Hi! I have a bachelor's in Human Development and Family Science. I am currently getting my master's in Social Work. I have experience in Foster Care Case Management, working with ages from infants to teenagers. I previously interned participating in clinical work such as therapy in a teenage group home setting. I'm currently...
5.0
"Taia was absolutely wonderful with our children and went above and beyond to ensure their safety, happiness, and well-being. I highly recommend her to any parent in need of a trustworthy and exceptional...

Reviewed by Care member

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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!

- Care member

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.

Amelia M.

5.0

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 when needed. She was extremely reliable and proactively helped find back-up care for the few...

- Care member

Jackeline M.

5.0

Jackie is a blessing! She goes above and beyond to help my parents. We don't know what we would do without her.

- Meagan J.

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