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- $23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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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- $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.
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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- $18/hr
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello I am looking for some babysitting jobs that are part time and flexible. Although I have not had any paid experience, I have a child of my own that's 1 years old. I'm used to doing some housekeeping, laundry, setting up activities, and etc. I also have a drivers license so I am able to go run errands or take the child...
Craft assistance
I have been babysitting little kids since I was 13, I now have 16 years of experience. I'm patient with kids, and up to almost any task. I can do some cooking and lighthouse cleaning, along with the kids laundry. I have my own small vehicle, I am OK with running errands or driving the kids around. I am currently looking for work...
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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...
Errands
companionship
mobility assistance
dementia
meal prep
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For nearly two decades, I've been dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My journey as a caregiver stems from a genuine passion for making a positive impact in their lives, building upon fulfilling experiences in previous roles. As a Certified Nursing Assistant with some college education,...
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Dashaney, and I am an experienced nanny and house manager with over 5 years of childcare experience. I am passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. I enjoy being active and spending time outdoors, planning engaging activities, and encouraging...
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
kitchen cleaning
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.
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
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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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- $30/hr
20 years experience
Errands
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
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I am a dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience in hospital and private home settings. I previously worked as a Patient Care Technician at Alexian Brothers Hospital, where I assisted patients with daily living activities and supported nurses and physicians with clinical care.
I am experienced in:
• Feeding and...
Jacqueline M. says "Ela is an patient care technician. She cares for her patients like they are her family. She is caring, compassionate, and respectful of individual...
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
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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- $18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi my name is Gabriella people call me Gabby for short, If you have any further questions about me please feel free to contact me.
Skills:
Child development training
Education training
E-learning teaching experience
Meal prepping
CPR certified
2 years as summer camp counselor
Calm and patient
Strong communicator
Active...
Care Member says "She was wonderful to have working for my family. She is excellent working with kids and is always willing to help in anyway she can when she at your...
Errands
companionship
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
+ 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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- $28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
companionship
meal prep
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...
Warm, Loving And Caring - Provides Comfort And Safety To Clients Round The Clock.
Skokie, IL
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
personal care
live-in home care
Driven and compassionate Caregiver with 10+ years proven track record in elderly and disabled caregiving in their private homes, nursing homes, Assisted Living. I am Hardworking and honest, known to provide companionship to the elderly while performing light housekeeping tasks and running errands.
David K. says "Jane came into our lives at a stressful and sad time, as we were preparing for the end of my elderly uncle's life. Jane showed true compassion, not only...
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- $35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Karoline, and I'm passionate about creating smoothly-run, welcoming homes. With 5 years experience as a house manager and 10 years overall in private residences, I excel at managing busy homes. I'm organized and handle a wide range of responsibilities, such as driving, errand running, grocery shopping, laundry, meal...
Care Member says "Karoline has been a wonderful addition to our home! She is a fantastic house manager, tackling every task with efficiency and a positive attitude. We...
Hello. I am on the bay area and I have done errand jobs for individuals in the past. I can do pick ups and drop off and run simple errands. Please have a list ready for me and let me know what will be needed to get done. Please also message me with your rate and location. Thank you
I am a full time nanny and I absolutely love what I do. I also love to organize as much as I can. I do laundry, go through kids clothes, reorganize closets, pantries, organize basements etc! I'm willing to help out as much as I can!!!
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
Caring passionate patient person willing to care for other people. Will help with med reminder, run errands,
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60 errand runners are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of August 2026
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.
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
Elzbieta K.
Ela is an patient care technician. She cares for her patients like they are her family. She is caring, compassionate, and respectful of...
- Jacqueline M.
FAQs for finding an errand runner in Des Plaines
In 2026, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Des Plaines, IL?
Hiring an errand runner in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $24.00 per hour as of August 2026. 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.
How can I find a good errand runner in Des Plaines, IL?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Des Plaines, IL. There are currently 9 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.
What services will an errand runner provide in Des Plaines?
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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