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338 personal assistants are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Chicago, IL
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Hi!! My name is Kathy and I've been an RN 18 years. Besides bringing many years of nursing experience, people and leadership skills with me, I am very reliable & flexible. I have done patient/family teaching for many years. I'm 100% respectful & sensitive to my patients & families thoughts & needs. I'm a very clean person and...
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"Kathy took care of my 87 year old mother while my husband and I went on vacation. She stopped in daily to provide companionship, oversee medications, provide food delivery and general well-being monitoring. I...
Reviewed by Michelle W.
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Hi!! I'm Kathy!! I'm an RN with a lot of experience w kids. I have been a nurse for 18 years. I worked in St Joes Hospital in Joliet as well as Linden Oaks in Naperville. Besides bringing many years of nursing experience, people and leadership skills with me, I am very reliable & flexible. I have done patient/family teaching for...
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"Kathleen is amazing. Punctual, hardworking, experienced and dependable. Her cheery disposition is a delight and she has a wonderful sense of humor. She is thoughtful and has great common sense. Her past...
Reviewed by Shelly R.
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Hi, my name is Keila. I consider myself positive, trustworthy, and caring individual, driven by a passion to help children grow in a loving, educational and safe environment, teaching them through the playing and talking for physical and linguistic development. I have 20 years of experience. I speak Spanish too. I am a religious...
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"Keila has been a great nanny for our family. She has become part of the family. She takes great care of our son, and she also cooks for him, cleans our house, helps with laundry. I would definitely recommend...
Reviewed by Jessica A.
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Hi! My name is Krystyna. I have taken care of infants and toddlers for the past 10 years. I have worked as an infant and toddler teacher. I also worked taking care of the players kids at baseball home games. I've been a nanny full time, part time and occasional babysitting. I've nannied in New Orleans, Dallas, and New York. I'm...
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"Krystyna is a wonderful caregiver! She's nurturing, patient, loving and pays attention to detail. I've known Krystyna for over 2 years and during that time, she babysat our daughter (who is soon to be 5) many...
Reviewed by Sandra V.
Meggie D.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, Upbeat & *FUN* Sitter W/ STELLAR References!
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Hi there! I'm a 35-year-old Syracuse University graduate & published playwright who recently moved to Chicago from NYC. I have 10+ years of professional child care experience, including FT, PT, and live-in (Manhattan, Hamptons in the summers). After graduating college, I spent several years as a live-in nanny/personal assistant...
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"Meggie is the best babysitter we had in a long time. I hired her directly from Care.com and she stayed with my children for three nights while I was out of town. The kids loved her! She is flexible, responsible...
Reviewed by Jutta K.
Selena O.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, May Name Is Selena, I Am A Passionate And Dedicated Person.
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Hi! How are you?
I am Selena O, current Nursing student (Night hybrid program)
I have Over 5 years of experience as a nanny. I love to play with different strategies of pedagogy for a good development of body and Brain. I could make your children comfortable while I am with them. Can take them to parks, museum and other...
5.0
"She is energetic, talkative and friendly, Most of all reliable. "
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Doreen I.
Chicago, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have 12 yrs experience working as a direct care provider mostly with geriatric. My duties include bathing, feeding, personal hygiene care, administer medication, meal preparation and assist activity of daily living.
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"It is a pleasure for me to write this letter for recommendation for Doreen, who had worked as my Father's primary caregiver for more than 4 months as we were staying in Chicago. Looking after my father who had...
Reviewed by Ammar M.
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Hello Families! My name is Celina, I live in Chicago's Avondale area and I'm currently a part time House Assistant looking for extra work, including one time jobs or full time work. Over the past 6 years, I've worked in childcare and have had the opportunity to work closely with families and children ranging from ages 3...
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"Celina was amazing with my children. We no longer need the help, but we miss her a lot. I would hire Celina 100 more times! "
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Skylar C.
Chicago, IL
$16-21/hr
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I am a big family person who understands how hectic life can get. I am willing to help families who need assistance during the week after school. I can perform any task asked of me and I can multitask as well:)
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Self motivated caregiver with a kind heart. I am patient, understanding, a good listener and conversationalist able to redirect my clients in their moments of anxiety and supportive of their effort at some independence if needed.
I am able to ensure they are comfortable in their space, assist with their personal hygiene and...
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I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a genuine passion for assisting individuals in need. Having worked in diverse healthcare settings, I am well-versed in providing not just physical care but also emotional support to those entrusted to my care.
My approach is centered on respect, empathy, and maintaining a...
5.0
"Melvin is diligent and very hard-working. He has a passion for his job, is honest, and can work diligently even in the most challenging circumstances. "
Reviewed by Semion B M.
Kristin D.
Chicago, IL
$25-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I enjoy caring for children and teaching them the fundamentals of life. I love mixing fun and educational activities together. My favorite activities to do with children are activities that expand a child's knowledge of the world we live in. I was a teacher assistant at a Christian school for children ages 6 weeks to...
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"Kristin was wonderful. Punctual, fun, and great with my 1 year old son. I would definitely hire her again!"
Reviewed by Aryn P.
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*Certified Home Health Aide* Experienced caregiver in assisting the elderly. Worked at a senior living community as a private caregiver. I am trained in Dementia and CPR. Part time nanny, hospitality professional with over 6 years of experience. I'm an organized person and I like to keep things clean. My hobbies are modeling,...
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"This recommendation is far to long in coming as Rachel deserves much praise. Last Aug I brought my 92 year old mother to live with me. In addition to poor health, she had a level of dementia. I provided 24/7...
Reviewed by Alan E.
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ROSAURA
Objective:
Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015
Experience:
A. B
02/21- Present
Personal Support Worker
Help around his apartment
Errands, Walks
M. H
09/2019-Present
CNA
Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands
Custom Home...
5.0
"Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never...
Reviewed by Natalie S.
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I am a creative mind and problem solver discovering innovative ways to communicate with clients and improve quality patient-centered care. I have a background in biology and nursing studies. With over four years of experience working as a nursing assistant, I am a people person at heart and a good listener recognized for...
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"Ember was great with our daughter when she took care of her around a year of age. She was always on time and came up with great activities for them to do. I wish all of our caregivers could be as great as...
Reviewed by Megan B.
Sophie M.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hello!! My name is Sophie, I am 21 years old and I'm From Mexico.
There I was working as an assistant teacher in charge of a group of approximately 10/15 children between 2/4 years old, in which the activities of this early imitation are developed, we dance, serve breakfast and lunch daily. I am a very reliable, patient, and...
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Hello all Families! I am a teacher first Nanny! I have my Associate Degree in Preschool Education and Infant/Toddler Care. Previously I worked as a Nanny, Toddler teacher at a daycare, and a Special Education classroom Assistant. I am a very positive and outspoken person. I love children, they are my passion. I love to help them...
5.0
"Aidalys was great with my daughter."
Reviewed by Shahrzad S.
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* CNA- Certified Nursing Assistance, Physical Rehabilitation Aide, CPR * 16 Years of experience including private duty, nursing home, hospice: DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S, feeding tube, suffer stroke, oxygen, diabetics, heart failure, cancer, Hoyer lift, etc. *Languages: English, Polish, Russian. * I like working with...
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"Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara to spend several hours a week with my mom who suffered from dementia....
Reviewed by Katherine B.
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As a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with over 11 years of experience, I have honed my skills and expertise in the field of senior care, specifically in home health and assisted living facilities since 2002. Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experience in various areas including respite care, skilled nursing...
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"Sandra is the consummate professional. She is the ideal. Anyone that has the pleasure of working with Sandra will understand how special she is. She’s bright, she’s kind, and she absolutely loves what she does....
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I am Zoe, a 19-year-old born and raised in Chicago. I am currently a freshman attending university for pharmacy and biology.
I am offering child and pet care services.
I have been trained to give CPR to adults and infants. I have 7 younger siblings, in which I helped raise the youngest only being a few months. I would...
5.0
"Zoe is a very responsible and caring babysitter. She currently helps us with our toddler for date nights and when we are working late nights. She is responsible, timely, and does a great job of caring for our...
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Chicago, IL
Kathleen M.
5.0
Kathy took care of my 87 year old mother while my husband and I went on vacation. She stopped in daily to provide companionship, oversee medications, provide food delivery and general well-being monitoring. I would highly recommend Kathy to anyone that has elderly parents that need support and...
- Michelle W.
Kathleen M.
5.0
Kathleen is amazing. Punctual, hardworking, experienced and dependable. Her cheery disposition is a delight and she has a wonderful sense of humor. She is thoughtful and has great common sense. Her past medical care experience is an added bonus for anyone who might hire her for childcare of...
- Shelly R.
Keila C.
5.0
Keila has been a great nanny for our family. She has become part of the family. She takes great care of our son, and she also cooks for him, cleans our house, helps with laundry. I would definitely recommend her!
- Jessica A.
Krystyna L.
5.0
I interviewed Krystyna for our new born son and really enjoyed her kindness, her experience and her interest in kiddos. She has a good amount of experience working with all age ranges, multiple children and prefers in home care over daycare. Think she would be a great fit for a family, just not...
- Lindsey B.
Meggie D.
5.0
Meggie is the best babysitter we had in a long time. I hired her directly from Care.com and she stayed with my children for three nights while I was out of town. The kids loved her! She is flexible, responsible and willing to do anything.
- Jutta K.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Chicago
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Chicago, IL?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Chicago, IL on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $21.27 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 Chicago?
Care.com has 338 personal assistants in Chicago, 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 Chicago 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 Chicago?
Most personal assistants in Chicago, 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 Chicago. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.
Ratings for Chicago, IL personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Personal Assistants in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 189 reviews of the 338 listed personal assistants.