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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
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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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Dalila P.

Errand Expert

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Helpful Do-it-all Errand Tracker! With over 10+ years of house manager experience. Willing to make life a little easier. Side income as I work full time during the normal week hours!
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Sharon G.

Errands And Odd Jobs

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
I have worked with clients who had a need for shopping , Doctor visits, and occationally getting out for a for a favorate meal. Some light housekeeping included.
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Melania P.

Assistant For General Errands

Des Plaines, IL

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$34/hr
7 years experience
I am responsible, honest, punctual, I am not a half-way working person. I am truthful and I can follow rules. The tasks I provide include going shopping, drop of to daycare, the dogs and rabbits, taking care of dogs with hospitals, medicine, feed them all, walking them, provide and set up the medicine for family, ironing the...
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Sara B.

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I have house sitting for family friends when they have been out for extended amount of time! I have house sitter with pets and no pets. Always happy to provide references if needed. I do currently have a full time job but looking for some side gigs. Run Errands
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Tooba Z.

Someone Who Enjoys Cleaning !

Des Plaines, IL

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$21/hr
Hi I've always loved to clean and organize I'm happy to run errands or especially do laundry I enjoy sorting things organizing things I'm also very much a minimalist so I can always help get rid of things!
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Anne Loraine T.

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Serving as a companion to clients, Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc., Managing medication, Preparing meals, Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills, The ability to provide care across a variety of settings,...
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Madisyn P.

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Madisyn and I have over 6 years of childcare experience. I consider myself to be well organized, have time management skills, and very responsible. I am a child at heart and willing to entertain children whether it be with crafts, games, sports and even pretend. I am willing to aid with school work as...
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Vicky W.

Friendly Care Giver/Companion

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Personal care
visiting physician
I worked at an elderly Home greeting, seating and serving elderly residents. Also our neighbor had Macular Degeneration and needed help getting to the doctor, walking to the mail box, mail read to her and anything else she needed. I drove an 82yr old woman to Doctor appointments, grocery shopping, pickup medicines, and running...
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Ghadeer A.

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...
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Daniela M.

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
personal care
transportation
Supporting adults and seniors' well-being and independence is my passion. With three years of experience as a caregiver, I bring patience, compassion, and a friendly approach to every interaction. I understand the importance of connection and prioritize understanding your loved one's preferences and personal history. I am...
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Emma S.

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
Hi! I have been helping neighbors and others in the neighborhood with errands for some time now. Our lives get busy, and I understand how taxing it can be. I have access to my own car and have run lots of errands for people.
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Anna K.

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
I have been a house manager for over 16 years. Tiding up rooms, organizing clothes, cabinets, pantry, supervising any house maintenance, car maintenance, laundry, dry cleaning, running errands etc. looking for part time 2-3 days 25-30h a week. I am looking forward to organizing your home.
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Sarah S.

Patient, Flexible, Caring Caregiver Available To Help!

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
personal care
mobility assistance
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 3 years of experience helping with seniors, however, I have over 18 years of experience working with kids ages 0-18 years old. This has made me extremely patient, fun loving and creative (in more ways than 1!). I'd love to help make your loved ones day to day activities much easier and enjoyable! I love cooking,...
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Anna B.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Loretta S.

Retired RN

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I am a retired registered nurse. I am seeking a companion/caregiver position to care for a senior person with love and meaningful relationship. I have been enjoying this work for the last 3-4 years. My clients have preferred me because I am easy to get along with and always have their needs and desires in mind first. I have made...

Care Member says "I would highly recommend Loretta. She was a great companion for my mom, who is in the moderate stage of Alzheimer's. Loretta came to our home on a...

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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
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Lidiya M.

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Basement cleaning
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
I have worked as a housekeeper for over 10 years. I am a very responsible, detail-oriented, organized person who understands the value of a good and clean home. I put in the effort necessary to do a good job. You can trust that your home and its contents are safe with me. My housekeeping experiences over the years have included:...

Julie L. says "Lidiya, works for our family currently, she's very good always on time, a good communicator. We are very happy with her work."

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Mihaela C.

Full-Time Or Part-time Nanny Position

Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello to all parents. I am 41 years old and looking for a full-time, live-out nanny position. I am a mother of three with over 9 years of experience working as a nanny. I am a very responsible, attentive, reliable, energetic individual, full of love and compassion. All this makes me a wonderful caregiver. I have been caring for...

Jim C. says "We hired Ela as our full-time Nanny shortly after our daughter turned 1. She was a godsend for our family as she provided wonderful care & attention for our...

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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.47/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Errand Runners in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Lauren R.

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...

- Neesha S.

Loretta S.

I would highly recommend Loretta. She was a great companion for my mom, who is in the moderate stage of Alzheimer's. Loretta came to our...

- Care member

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 Des Plaines

Hiring an errand runner in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $21.47 per hour as of August 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 Des Plaines, IL. There are currently 15 errand runners in Des Plaines. 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines. 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 Des Plaines, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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