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Paige C.

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Paige . I am a 2nd grade teacher. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in ESL from DePaul University. I am currently in my masters program for curriculum and instruction through Concordia University. I have been nannying for 8 years now with kids ranging from the ages of 1-12! I have...
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Lidia B.

Positive, Energetic Assistance

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
companionship
Experienced Polish caregiver. Great English. Cooking, laundry, running errands to grocery shopping, salon/nails.
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Heloise J.

NYU Student, Special Education And Elementary Education Dual Major

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have 5 years of experience working in childcare and 7 years of babysitting experience. I've worked with students ages birth-adulthood and have experience in special education. I am comfortable babysitting, petsitting, cleaning, cooking, running errands and driving.
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Sylwia M.

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. With six years of experience, I am a Certified Nursing Assistant dedicated to enhancing the lives of those I care for. My background includes some college and First Aid Training. I am patient, friendly, and detail-oriented. I understand how to handle confusion, agitation, or...
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Nargiza B.

Senior Care

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
dementia
You and your loved ones deserve the best care, and I am here to provide it. I offer compassionate support for individuals and families in need. I have experience with taking care of individuals with dementia, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease. I also have worked with bedridden . I can help with multiple other tasks such as:...
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Lidia B.

Lidia B Energetic Experienced Nanny

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have over 30 years of professional experience caring for infants through early teens. I am absolutely reliable, have my own transportation, and am happy to drive kids to/from school and activities. I love being outdoors and will have your kids outside as much as possible - walks, park, beach, pool. I will do laundry, cook for...
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Maritza D.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Jacqui Z.

Caregiver In Lake Forest / Oak Park Area

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi everyone, Currently, I am available for part-time work and occasional needs. Come august, and autumn time, I will begin to have more availability. Pet care is something I can offer as well. For over four years, I worked as a full-time career Nanny. For 12 years, I have worked as a regular babysitter. I have grown up on...

Stephanie B. says "Jacqui is really good with our son. She thinks of different parks and museums to take him to and always thinks about what he might need. He looks...

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Jamie S.

Nanny for Over 10 Years

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Jessica S.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Laimute B.

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
home modification
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hello! Are you looking for elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 20+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time, or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have excellent North Shore...

Irene K. says "Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on,...

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Thelma S.

Dependable

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
hospice services
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 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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Anna B.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am 28 years old and have been caring for kids in some capacity for the past 15+ years. I am a certified teacher and taught special education for 4 years. I have a bubbly personality and bring a new set of eyes and ears to every situation I am in. I look forward to getting to know you and your families, and assist with any...
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Michael R.

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

Arlington Heights, IL

4.8(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Personal care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 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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Lupe R.

Senior Care /Household Manager

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Many years of experience in senior care and Household Management; Compassionate, Patient, Trustworthy, Energetic, and Responsible. Upheld the high standards of the family's expectations. Flexibility with work schedule when needed. Able to Provide the following assistance: Grocery/Supply Shop; Meal Prep; Light Housekeeping; Run...

Care Member says "My grandmother had been living independently at home when she had a fall-scare over 5 years ago. A family member hired Lupe to provide senior care to...

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Ghadeer A.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi! I'm Ghadeer I have over 7-8 years of experience working with infants and up to the age of 16. I am CPR certified, Montessori teacher certified, RBT & first Aid certification. I truly believe that every child is unique and full of potential, and I'm dedicated to helping them thrive. Whether it's through play, learning, or...

Timothy E. says "Ghadeer helped fill in when our regular nanny left on vacation and has since worked for us on an as-needed basis. She helps tutor the older ones, plays...

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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
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Anna D.

19+ Years Experienced Caregiver

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Anna and I have been a care giver for over 19 years. I am fluent in English however I am originally from Poland. Over the years I have worked with patients that had muscular dystrophy, alzheimer, parkinsons, hospice, diabetes, dementia, muscular sclerosis and autism. I have experience working with a feeding...

Lisa M. says "Anna has been absolutely wonderful to my mom. She is kind and compassionate and gentle. She listens to my mom's needs and adjusts as needed. She is a hard...

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Maira F.

Errands Runner/Personal Assistant

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
I am timely structured and a good planner. I enjoyed achieving tasks focused and on time. I am available to do grocery shopping, cook, drive children to activities, reorganize rooms and make deliveries.
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Anda C.

Responsible Housekeeper, House sitter, Babysitter, Pet sitter And Errand Runner

Northbrook, IL

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Pet waste cleanup
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Career Firefighter/Paramedic looking for a side job. Certified ACLS, PALS and CPR. Responsible, reliable and on time. Let me take a load off your shoulders!
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.17/hr as of October 2025

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Buffalo Grove, IL

Errand Runners in Buffalo Grove, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Maritza D.

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...

- Care member

Jacqui Z.

Jacqui is really good with our son. She thinks of different parks and museums to take him to and always thinks about what he might need. He...

- Stephanie B.

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.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Buffalo Grove

Hiring an errand runner in Buffalo Grove, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $22.17 per hour as of October 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 Buffalo Grove, IL. There are currently 6 errand runners in Buffalo Grove. 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 Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove. 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 Buffalo Grove, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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