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Hope K.

Family Assistant

Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Hope! Thank you for taking interest in my application/ profile. For the past five years I have focused on my career as a professional nanny. While attending Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL, I was given multiple opportunities to work for high profile, high net-worth households. I accepted...
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Young But Very Fun Sitter. Love To Be Outside And Do Activities. Enjoys Cooking And Cleaning.

Crown Point, IN

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I enjoy being outside and doing activities with kids, and providing learning experiences in any way I can. I can also cook if need be and even get the kids safely involved in the kitchen if they so choose. I believe that kids learn best through play and...
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Hobart, IN

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there! My name is Katie and I am a flight attendant for a major U. S. airline. Before I began flying, I personal assisted for a family and a few individuals which included running all sorts of errands. Shopping, returns, to the post office, the grocery store. I really enjoy doing this sort of busy work and like to be on...
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Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
1 year experience
My name is Abigail, I've grown up in a big family so I am used to running errands and always cleaning up after siblings. My mom works a full time just so I do most of the shopping, cooking, cleaning, taking care of the pets etc. I would love to be of as much help as possible.
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a positive, reliable, and energetic person. I have had a lot of experience with children since the age of nine. I have four nieces of my own and have babysat them many times. I am currently majoring in social work and would love to have more experience with children. I'm very organized and will complete each task in a...
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Full-Time Or Part-Time Care

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
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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Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-Time/Temporary Job

Flossmoor, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Grace! I am 28 years old and currently a part-time nanny for a1-year-old girl. I'm looking to add another part-time position or help out on an as-needed basis. I absolutely adore children and find nothing more rewarding than watching them grow and interacting with them. I have eight years of experience with taking care...

Season E. says "Grace was a great babysitter for the short time I had her. I have 3 kids and she was great with my children. I would recommend her for anyone."

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Detailed Housekeeper

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
basement cleaning
attic cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Casandra I'm 32 yrs old. I am an independent housekeeper, I have been actively cleaning houses for about 10 yrs now. Cleaning duties that I have preformed include: Deep cleaning of kitchens and bathrooms, mopping and vacuuming of floors, dusting and polishing of furniture, trash removal, some laundry and yard...

Matt M. says "She is great at communication and shows up when she says she's going to show up. She's very detail oriented and personable. She asks if there are areas...

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Home Health Aide

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
transportation
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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Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Elizabeth I have experience with a range of ages. I used to work at the YMCA daycare, where I watched kids from 4yrs old to 11. Besides that I have also volunteered as the assistant coach for Girls on the Run; a program that promotes girl empowerment. There I cared after elementary girls from the ages of 5-12. As...

Tarak P. says "Elizabeth has been a pleasure to work with. She is dependable and friendly. My daughter really enjoys working with her. I have had no issues. I Recommend...

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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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Valparaiso, IN

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Jasmine, I'm 19 years old. I'm here to help with everyday tasks like waiting for deliveries, dropping off laundry, taking cars for maintenance, running errands, shopping, house sitting, and more. I have my own transportation and I'm comfortable with pets. I'm responsible, detail-oriented, and always on time. Let me know...
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Caregiver /house Cleaner

Chesterton, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi there .. I have been in the cleaning business for over 10 years and a caregiver for over 2 years.. I would love to come out and help you clean you home or help take care of you or your loved one and help organize your home /run errands. Hope you hear for you have a great day ..
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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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Valparaiso, IN

1.5(0)
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$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
visiting physician
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hello! I am available for full-time or part-time caregiver. I am a resident of Valparaiso. Some facts about myself: CPR/first-aid knowledgeable, current card, excellent driving record and insurance. I consider myself to be a punctual, honest, and reliable person. My hours are flexible to accommodate your needs. My past work...
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Comforting Person

Valparaiso, IN

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$12/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
personal care
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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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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I Have Been A Certified Nurses Aide For Over 20 Years.

Park Forest, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I'd describe my personality as Joyful I like caring for seniors because It's the right thing to do I'm looking for a job that I can help & make a difference in someone's life I started caring for seniors when I found out helping others makes me happy In my spare time, I like to spend quality time with my family. I like to...
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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
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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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Flossmoor, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Having a compassionate heart and being open-minded is why I would be a great person to sit with any senior. I can offer companionship and run errands. I treat your loved one like I want to be treated.

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  • 58 errand runners are listed on Care.com

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

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Merrillville, IN

Errand Runners in Merrillville, IN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 58 listed errand runners

Julie L.

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

- Care member

Grace M.

Grace was a great babysitter for the short time I had her. I have 3 kids and she was great with my children. I would recommend her for...

- Season E.

Casandra F.

She is great at communication and shows up when she says she's going to show up. She's very detail oriented and personable. She asks if...

- Matt M.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Merrillville

Hiring an errand runner in Merrillville, IN on Care.com will cost an average of $15.50 per hour as of June 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 Merrillville, IN. There are currently 4 errand runners in Merrillville. 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 Merrillville 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 Merrillville. 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 Merrillville, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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