Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Errand Runners Near Me in Elgin, IL

We have 60 errand runners in Elgin, IL! Compare and hire the best errand runner to fit your needs.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available Now!

Stacey A.'s Photo

Stacey A.

Errands

Elgin, IL

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am intelligent, professional, polite, and efficient. I enjoy assisting in miscellaneous planning, home or office tasks.
See profile
Ana P.'s Photo

Ana P.

Housekeeping/Errands

Elgin, IL

from
$20/hr
I am a positive, very responsible, and helpful person. All this years I was at my home taking care of my own kids and my home. Right now, they are at school, and I am looking a part time job in order to get some extra money. I liked to do shores because for me it is important have order in our house I am ready to start working...
See profile
Mark K.'s Photo

Mark K.

Reliable Help With Errands Injury Care & Home Support

Elgin, IL

from
$18/hr
Hi I'm here to make your life easier by offering dependable support for everyday needs whether you're recovering from an injury and needing helping hand or just need someone to assist with errands, I'm happy to help. My services include injury Care with Home health house sitting like clean up and packing or unpacking during a...
See profile
Erika G.'s Photo

Erika G.

Elgin, IL

from
$18/hr
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
transportation
companionship
Im a mom of two wonderful children, and now that they are adults im looking to make opportunities to make some money. I have 10 years of housekeeping experience and 3 years of running errands for the elderly. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I am also a dog lover.
See profile
Nicole P.'s Photo

Nicole P.

Elgin, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi. I have been a nanny/caregiver and housekeeper for over 10 years. I am very dependable and have a dependable car. I am very trustworthy and easy to get along with. I have pets so I am able to take care of pets as well. I am open to running errands, housekeeping, grocery shopping, and care-giving. If you have any questions...
See profile
Chloe D.'s Photo

Chloe D.

Elgin, IL

from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
I'm a college nursing student. I have seven years of experience babysitting for three different families. Children under my care were between the ages of 3-9. In addition to babysitting after school and on weekends, I also have experience with summer nannying. I understand the importance of keeping children busy and entertained....
See profile
Brittney M.'s Photo

Brittney M.

A Little About Me...

Elgin, IL

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My experience in working with special needs started from a young age when I worked at summer camps. I always gravitated towards beautiful people who saw the world different. I have a 10-year-old niece with autism who I see often. I have also been working with a 46-year-old friend with autism a few times a week. We run...
See profile
Chummy Iris A P.'s Photo

Chummy Iris A P.

Elgin, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
Making a positive impact on people's lives is what drives me. With five years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors in maintaining their well-being and independence. My graduate degree has equipped me with valuable skills to provide comprehensive care. I offer...
See profile
Samantha P.'s Photo

Samantha P.

Elgin, IL

from
$16/hr
Reliable, resourceful, and ready to help, I provide professional errand running services designed to make life easier and more manageable. Whether it's grocery shopping, dry cleaning, package delivery, or last-minute to-dos, I pride myself on efficiency, organization, and attention to detail. With a strong work ethic and a...
See profile
Samia A.'s Photo

Samia A.

Caregiver

Hanover Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
visiting physician
dementia
I am a compassionate caregiver with 11 years of experience assisting with activities of daily living, range of motion, Personal Hygiene, Prepare meals, light housekeeping, check Blood pressure, running errands, doctor appointment, and companionship. I am patient, empathetic and caring. I take my job seriously therefore I am...

Susan M. says "Samia is the best. She works hard, is very transparent, tells it like it is, and is so great with mom. My mom is mostly deaf, and can dish it out, but...

See profile
Francy C.'s Photo

Francy C.

Full Or Part-time Senior Care Giver Available

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
dementia
home modification
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
I am trained and experienced working with senior citizens. My training and experience involves seniors and other clients with dementia, Parkinson's, clients with partial mobility as well as hospice care. I have experience assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, medical tasks, cleaning, transporting to appointments, and...

Nicole B. says "Francy was such a godsend to our family in caring for my Grandmother. She has such compassion, patience and love. Anyone who has Francy as a caregiver is...

See profile
Bernadine N.'s Photo

Bernadine N.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
dementia
I love caring for the elders and keeping their company. I have been taking care of my grandmother for the last five years now. I run errands for her, do her grocery shopping, pick up her medication and clean and give her baths. I love keeping her company. I just love hearing her stories when she was younger. I learn a lot from...

Laurie H. says "Bernie was amazing and my mom loved her. The ONLY reason she no longer works for us is because my mom moved to a different facility across town. She...

See profile
Nycole K.'s Photo

Nycole K.

Full-Time Affectionate And Caring Animal Lover

Carpentersville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I'm a CNA with experience supporting adults, elderly clients, & families with children, & I'm currently working toward my long-term goal of serving in a Mom & Baby Unit within a hospital setting. I offer calm, reliable, & compassionate in-home support for families who need an extra set of trusted hands. I'm CPR certified for...

Judy G. says "Nycole left detailed notes about my dog, i.e. feeding schedule, pooping, etc. it was very helpful information for me! She also cleaned up my kitchen and...

See profile
Harriet K.'s Photo

Harriet K.

Senior Care

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Home modification
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
My name is Harriet , I'm a 47yr old married woman, a mother of three, and grandmother of two! I have over 12years of experience working with the elderly and other individuals with different life challenges such; Alzheimer's, sundowns, developmentally challenged, Parkinson's and those that need assisted living services. As...

Tiffany H. says "Harriet is compassionate, patient, competent, and loves what she does and it shows. I fully trust her with my loved one and know they are given top...

See profile
Helen H.'s Photo

Helen H.

Highly Professional Caregiver/ Companion

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
home modification
respite care
dementia
I am a caring, compassionate, loving Christian woman that is semi-retired. I was born and raised in the United States, but I do speak, read and write German fluently. I graduated college as a Certified Medical Assistant, and subsequently became licensed. I worked at an orthopedic surgeon's office for many years. I am able to...

Bryan A. says "Helen was my mothers caregiver for many years. The last few years my mothers dementia was increasingly severe and Helen was both caring and effective in...

See profile
Martina B.'s Photo

Martina B.

Great Housekeeping

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Martina. I've been mostly working as a nanny but I help with housekeeping as well. I can clean, help with laundry and run some errands.
See profile
Julie H.'s Photo

Julie H.

Carpentersville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Julie and I am 36 years old. I have been a house manager for over 10 years. I have helped my families tidy up after a busy day, run errands for them such as grocery shopping/dry cleaners, or help with a project such as decorating for a holiday or cleaning up after a birthday party. I absolutely love organizing and...

Aleya S. says "Just hired her and she showed up on time and gets the work done! Intend to keep hiring her on a weekly bases. Thank you Julie!"

See profile
Gretchen V.'s Photo

Gretchen V.

Saint Charles, IL

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
dementia
home modification
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
I'm an experienced Senior & Disability Caregiver. I help with preparing meals, laundry, running errands, Dr. appointments & companionship. I am experienced with bathing, feeding, toileting & administering medications. I managed a five-person caregiving team for two years, including schedule & medication management. I'm...

Erica K. says "Gretchen is wonderful at taking charge and getting organized and situated. I felt at ease when she was care taking for my mother. I relied on her expertise...

See profile
Julie H.'s Photo

Julie H.

Child Care

Carpentersville, IL

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
My name is Julie and I am 35 years old. I have been a house manager for over 10 years. I help my families keep their homes mess free and running smoothly by not only doing maintenance cleaning but keeping spaces tidy and organized. I also love to help with laundry, any sporadic deep cleaning projects or any errands needed. I am...

Libby Z. says "Julie was very kind and responsive but, quiet. Shortly after interviewing and then sitting for the girls one time said she was uncomfortable starting a new...

See profile
Anna D.'s Photo

Anna D.

19+ Years Experienced Caregiver

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
+ 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...

See profile

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.11/hr as of February 2026

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Elgin, IL

Errand Runners in Elgin, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Samia A.

Samia is the best. She works hard, is very transparent, tells it like it is, and is so great with mom. My mom is mostly deaf, and can dish...

- Susan M.

Francy C.

Francy was such a godsend to our family in caring for my Grandmother. She has such compassion, patience and love. Anyone who has Francy as a...

- Nicole B.

Bernadine N.

Bernie was amazing and my mom loved her. The ONLY reason she no longer works for us is because my mom moved to a different facility across...

- Laurie H.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Elgin

Hiring an errand runner in Elgin, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $18.11 per hour as of February 2026. 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 Elgin, IL. There are currently 9 errand runners in Elgin. 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 Elgin 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 Elgin. 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 Elgin, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

Additional Errand Runner Services

About Care.com
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
Get help
Popular topics
Discover
Care.com does not employ any caregiver and is not responsible for the conduct of any user of our site. All information in member profiles, job posts, applications, and messages is created by users of our site and not generated or verified by Care.com. You need to do your own diligence to ensure the job or caregiver you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws.
Care.com® HomePay℠ is a service provided by Breedlove and Associates, LLC, a Care.com company.
Care.com is a registered service mark of Care.com, Inc. 2007-2026 Care.com, Inc. All rights reserved.