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Madisyn P.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
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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...

Care Member says "Madisyn has worked for me as a director at a camp, supervising over 70 + children and 10+ staff at a single time. She is responsible, kind, and a...

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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
meal prep
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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Maira F.

Errands Runner/Personal Assistant

Des Plaines, IL

from
$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

from
$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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Mariia S.

Des Plaines, IL

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is what drives me. I support families by offering reliable care. I am patient, calm, compassionate, and friendly. I follow the family's preferred communication method. Earning your trust is important to me. I have a college degree. I speak English and Russian. I provide...
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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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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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Daniela M.

Des Plaines, IL

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$28/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
Personal care
companionship
errands
light cleaning
mobility assistance
+ 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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Maritza D.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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Dana L.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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Alyssa S.

Alyssa

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm 24 years old, creative and full of energy to keep up with kids! I'm very patient when it comes to children and have worked with kids before as a camp counselor. I have also baby sat for family members and family friends in the past. I am into arts and crafts, and also into sports and outdoors activities. I'm willing to...

Brittany F. says "Alyssa was great helped me out in a last minute cancellation of my normal babysitter. My kids loved her and she was punctual."

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Gabriella L.

I'm A Babysitter/nanny

Chicago, IL

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

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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
Live-in home care
companionship
dementia
errands
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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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
companionship
dementia
errands
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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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.07/hr as of November 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 5 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Madisyn P.

Madisyn has worked for me as a director at a camp, supervising over 70 + children and 10+ staff at a single time. She is responsible, kind,...

- Care member

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

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 $22.07 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 Des Plaines, IL. There are currently 14 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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