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Lidiya M.

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
General room cleaning
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
kitchen 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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Jessica S.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Anna D.

19+ Years Experienced Caregiver

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
+ 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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Honey Jane P.

Warm, Loving And Caring - Provides Comfort And Safety To Clients Round The Clock.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal 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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Michael R.

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

Arlington Heights, IL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
personal care
errands
+ 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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Dana L.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
+ 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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Mira I.

Qualified And Dependable Nanny/ House Manager! *16 YEARS EXPERIANCE*

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
16 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 16+ years of nanny/ house managing experience for families with children from infancy to teenage years! I do everything from grocery shopping and meal prepping to caring for up to 5 children at a time and running all their errands while maintaining a meticulously clean home! I have also spent my life raising my own...

Care Member says "Mira was great to our family! She was exactly the help we needed. Super dependable, responsible, and nurturing to my 4 children. She picked up extra...

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Ariana M.

Errand Runner

Skokie, IL

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$16/hr
5 years experience
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!
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Anda C.

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

Northbrook, IL

from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
pet waste cleanup
changing bed linens
+ 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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Margarita G.

Schaumburg, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I have a lot of experience in many things . Love to shop and run errands for people , I enjoy helping and getting things done . I have a lot of experience in my previous jobs running errands for different things .
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Jana V.

Chicago, IL

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
errands
+ 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...
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Hope L.

Errands Assistance

Niles, IL

from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Susan S.

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I'm a mom of 2 young adults and 2 fur babies. I assist my mom and aunt with their bills and medical needs. I work full time and looking for a secondary part time. I can do light cleaning, cooking and have transportation to run errands.
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Shams A.

Skokie, IL

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$17/hr
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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...
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Dana L.

NANNY & ORGANIZER, RUN ERRANDS

Deerfield, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
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!!!
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Katy B.

Commited To Providing Care And Companionship For Senior

Evanston, IL

from
$15/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I am a responsible, empathetic, and dedicated individual ready to provide support and care for seniors. While this is my first time working in this field, I have the skills and qualities to make daily life easier and more enjoyable. I have a reliable car and a valid driver's license, so I can assist with transportation to...
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Heather C.

Life Care For Your Loved One

Bensenville, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Have taken care of numerous ladies over the years. Medicine management, cook and clean. Run Errands go to doctors whatever you need.
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Cristina M.

Mom Helper/ House Manager

Evanston, IL

from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Organization
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
window washing
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I have experience in home organization, general house cleaning, running errands, light car cleaning, plant care, grocery shopping, and laundry. I handle all aspects of home management, providing general assistance to make daily life easier for families (parents). I can gladly provide excellent references.
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Elizabeth R.

Nanny And Caregiver For Infants Through 15 Years Old. Household Manager.

Palatine, IL

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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...
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.81/hr as of June 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

Lidiya M.

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

- Julie L.

Mihaela C.

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 &...

- Jim C.

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

Hiring an errand runner in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.81 per hour as of June 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 16 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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