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Julie L.

Full-Time Or Part-Time Care

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a caring, social friendly person. I do caregiving. I am CPR certified. I have taken care of multiple client's in their homes. I have 6 years of experience. My services included medication, light housekeeping, cooking, and general care as InAbility to assist with ADLs (assisting with eating, toileting, bathing, dressing If...

Care Member says "Julie has been amazing with my special needs grandson. She is patient and compassionate. I love that she is engaged and interacts with him constantly....

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Home Health Aide

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
live-in home care
meal prep
In 2018, I worked as a home health aide, I won't mention because I don't want to slander a place that may have improved. I have previous experience helping elderly. Primarily helping them move around, clean their house, run their errands. While I was and am capable of helping more, the people I cared for didn't need the extra...
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Pet Care/ House Sitting/Child Care

Kouts, IN

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Homemaker and mother of 4 children, a dog and a cat. Love them all :) I have references and am very reliable, kind and trustworthy. Childcare available. I was a head start teacher in Minnesota and had my own child care. Services for pets provided may include walks, feeding, playing and cleaning up after pets. Bringing in the...

Care Member says "Dawn is amazing! She is very thorough with cleaning, punctual, and a great communicator. 5 stars!"

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Errand Runner

Valparaiso, IN

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$12/hr
4 years experience
I have picked up odds and ends jobs since my son was born. While I had a primary job, I have house sat; I've run errands for elderly. I also do Doordash so my communication skills are great especially if I'm unable to find or do something that is needed.
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Comforting Person

Valparaiso, IN

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$12/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
errands
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a compassionate, caring, honest person who has always had the love for helping families with their loved ones. I started helping families with loved ones in 2020. My experience is with dementia, companionship, , etc. For many years, I've helped families with cleaning their homes, running errand, doctor appointments & social...
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Patient, Respectful, And Nurturing Caregiver.

Highland, IN

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$8/hr
4 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
respite care
Hi, I'm Hannah. I have a heart for the more vulnerable population, littles, and the elderly. I've been employed by families throughout the past 8+ years for taking care of their loved ones, running errands, and household to-dos, you name it! I enjoy organizing, baking, cooking, and photography!
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Full-time Personal And/or Business Assistant

Highland, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello and thank you for your interest! My name is Tara, and I understand that reaching out to a complete stranger for assistance requires vulnerability on your part and cannot and should not be taken lightly. Therefore, I am completely ok with being an open book to you and will always strive for perfectionism in the tasks that...
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Warm, Loving, Professional Care For Your Loved One.

Portage, IN

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
I have 7 years experience as a caregiver. I have been trained to do almost anything one could need. I can bathe in a bathtub, bed bath, or shower. I can prepare meals and feed a patient. I know how to check a temperature, blood pressure, heartbeat, blood sugar and oxidation. I can use a Hoyer lift for bed ridden patients. I can...
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Chicago Heights, IL

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
mobility assistance
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been a caregiver for 2 years at Lifescape as a Caregivers I provide assistance to help them with everyday activities like preparing meals, running errands, making beds, buying groceries, bathing, medications , and handling the laundry. I also have a flexible schedule and willing to work holidays also have experience with...
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Dyer, IN

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
respite care
I have certified nursing experience in the hospital. I previously worked on a medical surgical/ oncology floor that also had dementia patients. I am willing to run errands as well as provide companionship.
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Valparaiso, IN

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$14/hr
3 years experience
I have a few years of experience babysitting kids in my neighborhood and younger cousins from as little as babies to as old as middle school. I'm comfortable doing chores around the house, running errands if needed, and I have my own vehicle if the kids are needing rides. A little bit about me, I attend school at Indiana...
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RN Specializing In Neuro, Dementia, Psych, Rehab

Valparaiso, IN

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Experienced nurse in the following areas: Dementia Rehabilitation Psych Home care Private Caregiver Available some evenings after 4 p.m. M-F and some 8 hour shifts on the weekends. Reliable transportation Meal preparation Light Housekeeping Bathing Feeding Companionship Run errands Non-smoker
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Let Me Be The One To Help!

Hammond, IN

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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Kate. I am a stay at home mom & wife. Caring for children, running errands and house keeping is what I do everyday and what I'm good at. I would love to be the one to help you out!
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Chicago Heights, IL

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$20/hr
I've been a caregiver for 2 years at Lifescape as a Caregivers I provide assistance to help them with everyday activities like preparing meals, running errands, making beds, buying groceries, bathing, medications , and handling the laundry. I also have a flexible schedule and willing to work holidays also have experience with...
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Valparaiso, IN

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Autumn and I'm a responsible, caring college student with a passion for working with young children. I have hands-on experience caring for children from newborn through toddler age, and I truly enjoy supporting their development. I've also assisted families in babysitting their elementary aged school children. I'm also...
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senior care

Hammond, IN

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Home modification
personal care
light cleaning
mobility assistance
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is my passion. I have more than five years of experience providing live-in care, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medical management, and mobility assistance. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate stressful situations, and incorporate memory care activities. I have...
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Health-Conscious, Creative, Fun-Loving Nurturer

Valparaiso, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 4 wonderful children of my own that are all currently in school. I have been on the opposite side of this situation and have had positions which required me to find exemplary nannies to care for my own children so that I could go to work to provide for them with the confidence that they were safe and thriving in the...
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Gofer - Personal Assistant

Valparaiso, IN

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Mother of 4, grandmother of 5, soon to be 6. I've spent my children's elementary years as room mom, planning parties, working events at the school, and doing market day. I also worked in the cafes and worked as a crossing guard for 3 yrs. I enjoy going to the park with the grand kids, the zoo, riding bikes and the beach, or my...
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Munster, IN

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! experienced mother of 2. I have a 21-year-old at P. N. W and a 17-year-old at Munster high school. I'm a devoted marching band mom and love helping out where I can. CPR certified, reliable transportation, and non smoker. I offer babysitting/nanny services, running general errands, and lighthousekeeping and pet sitting....
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Highland, IN

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Rita and I truly enjoy helping seniors live comfortably and independently in their own homes. I provide compassionate support with daily needs while offering kindness, patience, and a helping hand. Services I Offer: • Light housekeeping • Simple meal preparation • Running close errands (grocery and/or...
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  • 54 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.50/hr as of October 2025

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Gary

Hiring an errand runner in Gary, IN on Care.com will cost an average of $15.50 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 Gary, IN. There are currently 2 errand runners in Gary. 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 Gary 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 Gary. 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 Gary, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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