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Suzie N.

Errands

Arlington Heights, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Dependable with years of compassionate and caring experience. I have done several different types of things to help people.
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Evanston, IL

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
Making a difference in someone's life is what truly motivates me. With eight years of experience supporting adults and seniors, I bring a patient and compassionate approach to care. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate stressful situations, and handle confusion with understanding. I have First Aid Training. I provide...
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Here To Help

Bensenville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Taking care of kids since 1991. I also have experience in Animal care, House Manager, Senior Life Care, Live in home care. House and pet sitter, I can run errands, Tidy up, manager vendors for home repair, laundry, mail or office work, restocking food and supplies. Love to cook and horseback riding. I just stopped currently...
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Wheeling, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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...
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Skokie, IL

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$25/hr
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
Hello I have lots of experience working with the elderly. Most recent, I took care of my 90 year mother during her stay in the hospital and at her home. Looking to find new help assisting with meal prep, laundry, taking clients to doctor or extra curricular activities, going on walks, medication reminders, running...
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Mom Helper/ House Manager

Evanston, IL

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$27/hr
5 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
window washing
organization
bathroom 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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NYU Student, Special Education And Elementary Education Dual Major

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have 5 years of experience working in childcare and 7 years of babysitting experience. I've worked with students ages birth-adulthood and have experience in special education. I am comfortable babysitting, petsitting, cleaning, cooking, running errands and driving.
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Evanston, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm very experienced with children, I have 2 of my own and a grandchild. I enjoy arts & crafts, sports, swimming, walks, going to the park, playing outside in general. I love to cook & bake, I'm open to light house work & running errands: grocery shopping, carpool, taking children to activities, picking up from school.
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Schaumburg, IL

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$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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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
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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Part Time Caregiver, Grocery Shopper, Errand Person Available For Companionship

Franklin Park, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
errands
transportation
companionship
meal prep
I am a compassionate, caring , trustworthy individual who enjoys caring for others. I am experienced in companionship, administration of medication , bp monitoring, feeding, running errands for my clients. I love to bring a smile to someone's face when I am with them . Communication about your family member I am caring for is of...
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Bilingual Senior Companion

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
Hello! My name is Catherine and I live on the Northwest side of Chicago. My elder care experience is limited to caring for my own elderly parents and grandparents, and I learned how important quality, compassionate care can improve health outcomes for older adults. I also learned how valuable trusted support is to families and...
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Wheeling, IL

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$18/hr
Hi! my name is Samantha but I go by Sam or Sammy. I'm currently attending college. I'm the oldest child in my family, so I have experience in taking care of kids. I would always feed my brother, help him with homework, and have a good time. I always run errands for my family and I'm good at it. I can say I am very good when it...
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Alyssa

Niles, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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...
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Lynn

Bensenville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Lynnete but I go by Lynn. I'm 29 years old and currently offering babysitting services. I have experience caring for children of friends and family, including a child with special needs. I've helped care for my niece from infancy through her teenage years, so I understand the different needs and stages as kids grow. I...
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Fun Loving Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sam. I have been babysitting since I was in middle school. I have over 15 years of childcare experience. I love kids and getting to know different families. I have experience caring for multiples. I can assist in all daily household activities including homework help, household chores, meal preparation,...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Jasmin, I'm 25 years old, and I truly enjoy helping others. I'm currently in college working toward my bachelor's degree in business while also working in sales. Taking on babysitting, errands, and pet care not only lets me do something I enjoy, but it also helps me work toward my education goals. I'm available...
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Full- Time Housekeeper Available. 20 Years Experience.

Wheeling, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
dusting
changing bed linens
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm looking for full time housekeepers or house managers position in your beautiful house. I'm responsible and detail oriented housekeeper, how not afraid to do hart physical work. My last job was in a large 5, 000 square foot home. I took care for grocery shopping, light cooking, cleaning, laundry, running errands and caring...
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Helping Hands/ Errands

Schiller Park, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I work early mornings and am off before noon, have the extra time to help when you don't have the time!
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Full-time Caregiver

Glenview, IL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Respite care
hospice services
After working for 20 years in a medical office, I decided I wanted to pursue other opportunities. So, I currently devote my time to working as a Hospice Volunteer for NorthShore University Health System as needed, where I offer companionship, emotional support, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and run errands. However, I...
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.31/hr as of October 2025

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 $22.31 per hour as of October 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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