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Michael R.

Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Transport Errands/doctors, Days Mon-Fri.

Arlington Heights, IL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
If you're looking for someone to care for your loved one who has experience with care giving, and also possesses integrity, compassion, and attention to detail, please call me. I have experience providing companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation, as well as assistance with physical and occupational...

Laragene W. says "Michael is just the best! Calm, patient, kind, and careful. He was always mindful of everyone in the family and took such special care of my Dad with...

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Suzie N.

Errands

Arlington Heights, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Dependable with years of compassionate and caring experience. I have done several different types of things to help people.
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Jersue Z.

Arlington Heights, IL

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Errands
Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. I have one year and few months of experience providing home health support and running errands for those in need. My education includes some college. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am patient, compassionate, and friendly. Earning your trust is my priority. I adapt to...
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Rachel D.

Arlington Heights, IL

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. With three years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I am passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My approach is patient, calm, compassionate, and friendly. I strive to understand each person's preferences and personal...
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Gwen V.

Arlington Heights, IL

from
$15/hr
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
I don't have much experience taking care of elders but I'm currently getting certified to become a nursing assistant. Despite not having experience, I'd love to help with simple jobs like running errands, housekeeping, preparing meals, and just spending time with others.
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Rozalia E.

Cna

Arlington Heights, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Experienced in senior care as well as adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, low vision/glaucoma. I'm happy to assist in dressing, adl, cooking, housework, running errands, bathing, and companionship. Experience in both homecare and nursing home environments. Non smoker, comfortable with animals. Please don't...
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Andrea M.

Full-Time/Part-Time Babysitter Available

Arlington Heights, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi families. I am a nanny/sitter with many years of experience in caring for children. I have cared for children of all ages. From newborns up to teenagers. I do have great references which can be given upon request. My tasks have not only consisted of caring for the kids, but also meal prep, taking children to activities,...
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Kelsey S.

Fun And Friendly Babysitter

Arlington Heights, IL

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$21/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kelsey and I have 7 years of childcare experience. I'm currently a college student at Loyola University Chicago. I can help with various household duties, run errands, and much more. I have experience with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I also have prior experience working with disabled kids and...
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Lauren T.

Part-time Babysitter/tutor

Arlington Heights, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
3x college grad with degrees in Education. Reading teacher background as well. Open to tutoring, cleaning, errand running, babysitting or all of the above. Available nights, weekends, and summers Clear CBC (paperwork proof).
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Washma A.

Arlington Heights, IL

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello! I'm Mishy. I've spent majority of my life getting familiar with our furry friends. I am available to sit, dog walk, run pet errands for your furry loved ones! Please reach out today to let me know if you'd like to connect.
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Heather J.

Happy To Help Wherever I Can

Arlington Heights, IL

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$19/hr
I am a 44 yr old married mom of 1, to our 5 yr old son, who has ASD (Autism), & am a breast cancer survivor. After 14 years at The Salvation Army I resigned to become my mom's caretaker last year & focus more on our son's care as well, so doing something more flexible would better suit our life now. We are a Christian family &...
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Anda D.

Part Time Assistant Available For General Errands

Arlington Heights, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi my name is Anda. Dedicated and detail oriented houskeeper with more than 10 year experience in maintaining clean, organized and welcoming environments. Skilled in deep cleaning , laundry and organization , with a strong focus on efficiency and client satisfaction. Reliable, trustworthy and commited to upholding high standards...
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Jamie S.

Nanny for Over 10 Years

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Jamie I have been a nanny for over 15 years and still loving it! I went to school for Early Childhood Education and medical assistant . I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with newborn infants and children of all ages. Also, I am a certified nursing assistant. I love to play games, crafts, and to have...

Jillian L. says "We have known Jamie since 2014 when she started taking care of our 2 dogs. She would take care of them during the day while we were at work and would...

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Bernadine N.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
respite care
I love caring for the elders and keeping their company. I have been taking care of my grandmother for the last five years now. I run errands for her, do her grocery shopping, pick up her medication and clean and give her baths. I love keeping her company. I just love hearing her stories when she was younger. I learn a lot from...

Laurie H. says "Bernie was amazing and my mom loved her. The ONLY reason she no longer works for us is because my mom moved to a different facility across town. She...

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Lauren R.

Patient And Fun Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I'm Lauren. I'm 30 years old and attended UIC where I received my Bachelors in Psychology. I am kind, honest and very attentive to the emotional and practical needs of children and families. I am very reliable and adaptable and happy to assist with light housework, laundry, running errands and helping wherever is needed. I...

Neesha S. says "Lauren became our nanny in December 2020 when our nanny had to leave us due to a family emergency and we were in a bit of a bind. Our boys 2.5 years and...

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Maritza D.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Maritza, and I'm a recent graduate from the University of Illinois, currently working in Chicago. I have six years of childcare experience, including babysitting and working as a camp counselor. Throughout the summers, I worked as a camp counselor and provided care to families in the Chicagoland area. As an older...

Care Member says "Maritza was amazing! She was our first hire on Care.com and we hope to hire her again as much as we can moving forward! Maritza watched our 2.5 year...

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Dana L.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a 34-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I used to nanny full time (and I still babysit occasionally) but for the last 3 years I've been helping families who need another hand! I can help with laundry, errands, running the dishwasher. And I also help...

Michelle L. says "Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made...

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Jessica S.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! A little bit about myself, I attended DePaul for my undergraduate in Environmental Science and I have a passion for all things outdoors. Currently, I am remotely enrolled at DePaul where I am receiving my Masters degree in Public Administration. I work full time at The Village of Deerfield and I am looking for an...

Angie B. says "Jessica is above and beyond what I could ask for in someone caring for my children. She is incredibly attentive, engaging and trustworthy. My children love...

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Thelma S.

Dependable

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Thelma, an accomplished home healthcare aide with over (10)years of experience. I have experience taking care of patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice and others. I am dedicated and compassionate and go above and beyond to make my clients feel comfortable and loved. I am punctual and trustworthy. I do meal...

Mike W. says "Thelma is a dedicated worker really good with our family member. Very punctual and dependable. Our family is very grateful to her."

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Martina B.

Great Housekeeping

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Martina. I've been mostly working as a nanny but I help with housekeeping as well. I can clean, help with laundry and run some errands.
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.17/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 4.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Arlington Heights, IL

Errand Runners in Arlington Heights, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Michael R.

Michael is just the best! Calm, patient, kind, and careful. He was always mindful of everyone in the family and took such special care of my...

- Laragene W.

Jamie S.

We have known Jamie since 2014 when she started taking care of our 2 dogs. She would take care of them during the day while we were at work...

- Jillian L.

Bernadine N.

Bernie was amazing and my mom loved her. The ONLY reason she no longer works for us is because my mom moved to a different facility across...

- Laurie H.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Arlington Heights

Hiring an errand runner in Arlington Heights, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $19.17 per hour as of November 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 Arlington Heights, IL. There are currently 12 errand runners in Arlington Heights. 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 Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights. 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 Arlington Heights, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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