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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
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
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...
Warm, Loving And Caring - Provides Comfort And Safety To Clients Round The Clock.
Skokie, IL
5.0(1)
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
dementia
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...
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
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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- $23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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...
Hello! I understand that being able to complete errands could be difficult with all busy schedule! I'm here to help. I complete tasks quickly but cautiously. I'm very patient, I communicate well, and enjoy helping others!
Hello! I know how busy life can get, and I love being that helping hand that brings order and calm to your day.
I'm a reliable and organized errand runner who enjoys helping busy families and individuals get things done with ease. Whether it's grocery shopping, post office runs, picking up prescriptions, or handling small tasks...
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!!!
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have experience with Alzheimer's patients. Can
I have experience with Alzheimer's patients. I like to make people feel comfortable in their homes. Can cook, clean, run errands, provide transportation...
Hi there, I have experience as a caregiver for seniors. Within that realm of caregiving I am happily willing to also run errands for those who need some extra help. I can go to the store for clients, return items, pick up food, pick up prescriptions, take or pick up from appointments, as well as others.
Thank you!
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- $18/hr
Hi! I'm Krysal, a highly organized and dependable personal assistant with a background in child care, healthcare support, and hands-on volunteer work. As a college student studying Interdisciplinary Health Sciences with a focus on Health Diversity, I've developed strong multitasking, communication, and time management skills....
I am a mother of three adult children . I have a 2-year-old granddaughter . I have plenty of experience taking care of kids and running households . I enjoy kids of all ages . I was a former Girl/Boy scout leader, Baseball/softball coach for all my kids . Also comfortable with dogs and cats . Can run errands as well as light...
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
dementia
personal care
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me as a caregiver. For the past 10 years, I've had the privilege of supporting adults and seniors, fostering their independence and well-being. My approach is rooted in patience, compassion, and creating a comfortable environment for those I care for. I adapt to changing...
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- $13/hr
8 years experience
For the past 8 years I have been a nanny for children ages infant through 16 years old. I have been in my current position for 3 years and we have become family. My responsibilities have primarily focused on the children and have included picking up from school, driving to various activities and appointments.
I help manage the...
Light cleaning
home modification
meal prep
errands
The chance to support the well-being and independence of adults and seniors is my passion. I am a patient, calm, compassionate, and friendly caregiver. I have one year of experience, some college education, and CPR Training. I am comfortable with pets and have a car. I can run errands, shop, provide light housekeeping, and...
Full Time Caregiver Available, Come And Go, I Have A Car, Drivers License, References.
Chicago, IL
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
dementia
personal care
+ 1 more
I am looking for a job to help elderly people. I love to help people and work with people. I am responsible, loving and caring women. For two years I was caring for a doctor who is 82 and his wife who is 84 but the husband passed away April 5, 2012 and his wife moved to Florida in September. My responsibilities were: running...
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
Caring, responsible and compassionate
Patient, caring and responsible
I like caring for seniors because it's meaningful, I learn a lot from them and like to make great connections.
I'm looking for a job that is part time driving to appointments or running errands. I can also do light housework and cooking.
In my spare...
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
companionship
Experienced Polish caregiver. Great English. Cooking, laundry, running errands to grocery shopping, salon/nails.
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- $30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! , my name is Hope. I have going on nine years of experience working with the elderly and assisting with a range of different needs. I have four years of experience working as an LPN. I have experience with checking vitals, dementia care, disorder, O2 handling, medication passing/reminding, transfers, diabetic accu chek/...
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- $17/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, my name is shams I'm a 22-year-old female a mother to a wonderful child I've worked for many families so I would say I have pretty good experience handling kids and all the things they might need okay with pets can provide light housekeeping, run errands, drive, laundry and whatever the family ask me for I am CPR and first...
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a highly organized, self-motivated, energetic and creative person with a passion for child development. I am flexible, patient, and value play-based education and outdoor activities/walks/learning fun, while always working with a family to meet their specific needs. I am very nurturing, and warm and love the home...
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60 errand runners are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.79/hr as of December 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
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.
Honey Jane P.
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...
- David K.
Jessica S.
Jessica is above and beyond what I could ask for in someone caring for my children. She is incredibly attentive, engaging and trustworthy....
- Angie B.
FAQs for finding an errand runner in Des Plaines
In 2025, 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 $22.79 per hour as of December 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.
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 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.
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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