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Laimute B.

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
home modification
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! Are you looking for elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 20+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time, or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have excellent North Shore...

Irene K. says "Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on,...

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Jacqui Z.

Caregiver In Lake Forest / Oak Park Area

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi everyone, Currently, I am available for part-time work and occasional needs. Come august, and autumn time, I will begin to have more availability. Pet care is something I can offer as well. For over four years, I worked as a full-time career Nanny. For 12 years, I have worked as a regular babysitter. I have grown up on...

Stephanie B. says "Jacqui is really good with our son. She thinks of different parks and museums to take him to and always thinks about what he might need. He looks...

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Jessica S.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Maritza D.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "Maritza was amazing! She was our first hire on Care.com and we hope to hire her again as much as we can moving forward! Maritza watched our 2.5 year...

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Lupe R.

Senior Care /Household Manager

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Many years of experience in senior care and Household Management; Compassionate, Patient, Trustworthy, Energetic, and Responsible. Upheld the high standards of the family's expectations. Flexibility with work schedule when needed. Able to Provide the following assistance: Grocery/Supply Shop; Meal Prep; Light Housekeeping; Run...

Care Member says "My grandmother had been living independently at home when she had a fall-scare over 5 years ago. A family member hired Lupe to provide senior care to...

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Dana L.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Anda C.

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

Northbrook, IL

from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Pet waste cleanup
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 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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Heloise J.

NYU Student, Special Education And Elementary Education Dual Major

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Ana O.

Senior Care

Libertyville, IL

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
I am a highly capable and dependable professional with good values and compassionate heart and 7 years of extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly service. I am enthusiastic to get a caregiver position making a difference everyday. My Key Qualifications: -LPN -Possess a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle...
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Leovigildo M.

Compassionate, Reliable, Trustworthy, & Hardworker

Northbrook, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
hospice services
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have 13 years experience working as a caregiver with different cases such as patients with dementia, alzheimers Parkinson's, stroke, hospice, companionship, bedridden, Hoyer lift, gait belt, wheelchair. I can also run errands, drive etc. I am passionate about caring for others especially elderly. I am hard working, trustworthy...
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Narjis B.

Glencoe, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Organization
Experienced Nanny/House Manager looking for additional hours running errands, organizing and laundry.
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Daniela R.

Babysitter, House Manager

Lake Bluff, IL

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$22/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello I'm a Compassionate and reliable babysitter with over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. Known for creating engaging indoor and outdoor activities that promote learning and fun. Comfortable around pets, skilled in light housekeeping, and experienced in running errands to support busy families....
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Ama G.

Northbrook, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Ama from Northbrook, IL. I have 10 years of experience as a Caregiver. My duties include assisting the physically challenged individual with activities of daily living. My responsibilities include shopping, running errands, cleaning, hospital visits, cooking amongst others, and for my personal qualities I would like to say I am...
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Bridgette L.

Family Generalist/Family Assistant

Highwood, IL

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
Experience cleaning luxury homes, ensuring a high level of attention to detail Managing laundry, including ironing clothing and linens, and spot cleaning when necessary Knowledge of appropriate cleaning products for fine surfaces like marble, wood, and granite Organizing closets, drawers, and children's playrooms for optimal...
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Sylwia M.

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. With six years of experience, I am a Certified Nursing Assistant dedicated to enhancing the lives of those I care for. My background includes some college and First Aid Training. I am patient, friendly, and detail-oriented. I understand how to handle confusion, agitation, or...
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Narjis B.

Glencoe, IL

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Caring, responsible and compassionate Patient, caring and responsible I like caring for seniors because it's meaningful, I learn a lot from them and like to make great connections. I'm looking for a job that is part time driving to appointments or running errands. I can also do light housework and cooking. In my spare...
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Elissa H.

Northbrook, IL

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$25/hr
Organization
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name's Elissa and I love organizing, tidying up, decluttering, running errands, and anything else you might need to keep your household running smoothly! After years of being an Executive Assistant in the corporate world, I'm looking to make the switch to Personal Assistant/House Manager. I also have plenty of experience...
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Samantha G.

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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Lidia B.

Lidia B Energetic Experienced Nanny

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have over 30 years of professional experience caring for infants through early teens. I am absolutely reliable, have my own transportation, and am happy to drive kids to/from school and activities. I love being outdoors and will have your kids outside as much as possible - walks, park, beach, pool. I will do laundry, cook for...
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Lidia B.

Positive, Energetic Assistance

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
companionship
Experienced Polish caregiver. Great English. Cooking, laundry, running errands to grocery shopping, salon/nails.
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

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

Laimute B.

Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant...

- Irene K.

Jacqui Z.

Jacqui is really good with our son. She thinks of different parks and museums to take him to and always thinks about what he might need. He...

- Stephanie B.

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 Lake Forest

Hiring an errand runner in Lake Forest, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $22.50 per hour as of November 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 Lake Forest, IL. There are currently 2 errand runners in Lake Forest. 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest. 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 Lake Forest, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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