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Anna F.

Downers Grove, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I have cared for several elderly people. I can assist with helping to get dressed in the morning, meal prep, dispense medication, run errandsI am organized and reliable. I have my own transportation. References are available
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Nijole B.

Experienced Senior Caregiver Available

Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have worked with the elderly for over seven years and am very passionate about what I do. I have great references, a clear driving record, and my own transportation. I can help you with your morning routine by doing household chores such as cooking, dressing, cleaning, and/or running errands.
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Virginija K.

Part-Time Or Full Time Caregiver Available

Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
home modification
respite care
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have worked with the elderly for over 15 years and am very passionate about what I do. I have great references, and my own transportation. I can help you with your routine by doing household chores such as cooking, dressing, cleaning, and/or running errands. My previous experience includes: taking care of elderly people with...
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Gilda R.

Host Party Helper / Cleaner/Organizer Babysitter

Downers Grove, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hi , currently working as a house manager and organizer , I am looking for a part time nanny position , experienced and references available . More than 15 years of nanny / babysitter experiences . Clean record driving , If you need an extra hands running your house let me know , I am helping families to maintain their home and...

Care Member says "Gilda is a remarkable organizer and caretaker of my home. I fully recommend her and give her 5 stars, A+ rating. Always on time, always a very pleasant...

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Audrey W.

Audrey.

Downers Grove, IL

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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I have a passion for child development and working with children and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in German language (graduated magna cum laude). I have experience working as an Associate Preschool Teacher, a Student Behavioral Coach, & 4+ years of nanny experience. I'm seeking a nanny position w/ 20-30...
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Gilda R.

Detail Oriented

Downers Grove, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
More the 10 years working with families , helping with errands , laundry , pick up , drop up, maintain house running , deliveries , privacy , puntual , and clean record !
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Agnieszka H.

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Naperville, IL

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I'm positive, energetic mother of 2 children. I'm hard working, reliable, with good attention to details. I offer general rooms cleaning, bathrooms, kitchen. Also I can run errands, change bed linens, help with organization. Insured, bounded, vaccined.

Care Member says "Agnes always does a thorough job cleaning our house! She is super nice, and happy to do additional things such as baseboards or cleaning the oven if...

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Kindal C.

Experienced Nanny

Villa Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
A little bit about me: I have 6 years of babysitting and nannying experience with children of all ages and multiple children. In addition I have experience as a house manager. I enjoy going on outings, planning activities, running errands, and organizing. I am pet-friendly and have no issues walking/feeding pets as an additional...

Victoria O. says "Kindal was a great help to an emergency situation. She responded quickly and proved to be thorough, reliable and thoughtful. She was patient and kind to...

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Lily Z.

Energetic And Experienced Nanny

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I began babysitting at 13, turning it into a small business that grew into a full-time, 45+ hour per week job. I've worked with over 30 families, caring for children from 1-week-old to 15+ years old, including those with Autism, Epilepsy, hearing impairments, and severe allergies. I'm outgoing and active, with a love for...

Annette F. says "I interviewed Lily and hired her on the spot. She is well beyond her years. Her genuine interest in my family's needs and friendly personality stood out...

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Makinzie M.

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Makinzie and I am a 27-year-old mother to a crazy little boy. I currently work in retirement plan administration during the day from 7-2:30 and I am looking for additional after school work. I have many years of nannying experience as well as assisting with the day to day operations of a household. I would be...

Sadie D. says "Fun, caring, lovable nanny that took very good care of my children. Always felt comfortable with them in her care and would recommend to anyone."

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Branndi C.

Caregiver/Companion

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...

Care Member says "Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."

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Patricia C.

Lisle, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
Hi, my name is Patricia. I used to work at Edward hospital for 15 yrs. After I got laid off last 2013 I started working as a caregiver. Since then I've handled different cases/patient. Such as Dementia and Alzheimer mostly companionship. My duties includes medication management, meal preparation, assist toileting, bathing and...

Ruth B. says "Pat has worked with my MIL for about 2 years. She has proven to be reliable, patient and trustworthy. My MIL doesn’t speak and Pat was the first stranger...

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Michelle M.

Personal Assistant/Caregiver

Clarendon Hills, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
My name is Michelle and I'm an experienced Caregiver/personal assistant. I enjoy working with seniors and I'm compassionate about what I do. I understand that everyday life can get pretty hectic and I'm available to provide assistance whenever and wherever I can. My services include but are not limited to; light...
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Emmeline B.

Excited Sitter And Nanny

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Emmeline, and I would love to help take care of your family. I graduated from Fordham University in 2023 where I earned dual Bachelors of Science degrees in Psychology and Spanish Language & Literature. I am located on the border of Buck Town and Wicker Park in Chicago, IL. I have several years of child care...

Care Member says "Emmeline was so excellent with my 14 month old. She was happy and engaged all day and was great at verbalizing for her. Would hire again in a...

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Matina S.

Caregiver/companion

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I have provided home care for 9 years for a woman who passed in 2018. I am now working for my 95-year-old client. I do her laundry, make her dinner, run her errand, do light house cleaning, take her to appointments and I'm a companion to her. I love my time with her. I am looking for 1 or 2 additional days maybe 3-4 hours a day....

Care Member says "She is very helpful, friendly & quite capable"

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Michele G.

Cleaning/errand Runner

Addison, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
organization
Hi, I am a very positive and outgoing person! Willing to help you clean around the house and even run errands :) I have 10+ years of experience Located in Addison, IL + Billingual + Available anytime M-F
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Clemonce M.

Experienced Senior Care Provider

Wheaton, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
personal care
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am currently caring for seniors as a companion, housekeeper and errand runner. This includes preparing meals, managing personal matters, supervising personal care (showering, etc.) and providing social time and activity planning. I provide transportation to and from doctor appointments or whatever else is needed. I have a lot...
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Leigh F.

Run Errands

Naperville, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a RN who has been a homemaker for the last 25 years. I love running errands including grocery shopping.
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Maritza V.

Errands/or Pet Care

Lombard, IL

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm looking for a part time job to make some extra cash. Only looking for positions like running errands and/or pet care. I am only available in the late afternoons and evenings mon-fri. And I have more flexibility over the weekends.
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Rosanne L.

Winfield, IL

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$25/hr
25 years housekeeping part time as well as my own and relatives, neighbors, friends' homes. Run errands and help organize.
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Downers Grove, IL

Errand Runners in Downers Grove, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Gilda R.

Gilda is a remarkable organizer and caretaker of my home. I fully recommend her and give her 5 stars, A+ rating. Always on time, always a...

- Care member

Agnieszka H.

Agnes always does a thorough job cleaning our house! She is super nice, and happy to do additional things such as baseboards or cleaning the...

- Care member

Kindal C.

Kindal was a great help to an emergency situation. She responded quickly and proved to be thorough, reliable and thoughtful. She was patient...

- Victoria O.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Downers Grove

Hiring an errand runner in Downers Grove, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $22.00 per hour as of August 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 Downers Grove, IL. There are currently 6 errand runners in Downers Grove. 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 Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove. 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 Downers Grove, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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