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Tayler

Valparaiso, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Tayler. I'm 38 years old. I live in Valparaiso, Indiana with my husband and two dogs. I enjoying crafting, seeing live music, and spending time outdoors. Education background: - Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education obtained from Purdue University in 2014. - Master's Degree in Special Education obtained...
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Guardian Of Angels

Chesterton, IN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families! My name is Lisa and I love children and animals and hope I can be of assistance to you and your loved ones. I have 3 children myself. My daughter is 13. We've gotten pretty good at arts and crafts and all things teenage girl and we love to laugh! My 2 boys, aged 7 and 12, are very active and especially love...
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Child care/ Nanny.

Lowell, IN

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! I am an experienced and reliable babysitter with a passion for working with kids. With over five years of babysitting experience and three summers as a soccer coach with Soccer Shots NWI, I have developed a strong ability to engage, teach, and care for children of all ages. One of my biggest strengths as a babysitter is...
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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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Caregiver/ Babysitter

University Park, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Evelyn. I have being working in the medical field for over 15 years and I have experience in child care to over 15 years I am a hard worker and nice person very understanding very patient and I love working and helping people and if it just be companionship Meal prep running errands bathing toileting just a helping...
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LIVE IN Companionship, Meals, Light Housekeeping

Crete, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years of experience as a Live-in Caregiver. Additionally, I have experience as a Hospice Caretaker as well. I enjoy being around seniors who are still in their home. Having someone to help in the home does ease the worries of the family. My primary responsibilities are the following; * Companionship * Assist with...
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Chesterton, IN

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I have helped several friends and family members have ease knowing their loved ones are taking care of well they be able to go to work/ get a break or even just run some errands. I have worked with all kinds of people from people with Alzheimer's/ dementia to people who just have mobility problems or diabetes and so many more....
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Portage, IN

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a 21-year-old childcare provider. From the ages of 17-20 I was a part/full time care provider for two children ages 2 to 4 until they were 5 and 7. In addition to that, I have often babysat other children ranging from newborn to 9yrs old. I've volunteered at my local headstart and well as provided assistance at local...
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Health-Conscious, Creative, Fun-Loving Nurturer

Valparaiso, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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University Park, IL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I could run your errands , but not more than 10 miles , can help do cleaning , grocery plan party etc.
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East Chicago, IN

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I would say I'm a very dependable, patient and caring person. Growing up my parents were never on time and I think that played a big part in my time management and why I'm always on time to. Besides within my family experience I have worked with families with infants and toddlers so ages 5months to 13 years old. Ive never has an...
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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...
Dementia
personal care
respite care
I am a professional Healthcare worker with experience as a Home Care Aide, CNA and patient technician. Familiar with HIPAA regulations and taking patients records, entering data, and preparing patient. Received education from a CAHIIM accredited program. Assist with tasks for daily living (bathe, brush teeth, comb hair etc .)...
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Valparaiso, IN

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$13/hr
1 year experience
I would be willingly to do any of the selected job types! I am open to really anything, I do have a car to run things places or pick/drop off errands!

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Steger, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have cared for the elderly in their homes. I've helped with preparing meals, light cleaning, doctor appointments, and running errands. I provide non medical care-giving. I am compassionate because I have a real life experience in taking care of elderly, one of my family members. I also worked for 4 years in cila homes taking...

Errands & Odd jobs

Valparaiso, IN

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$14/hr
Positive and reliable college student looking for employment. No professional experience in this field but always eager to learn and try new things! I can help with errands.

Housekeeper With Over 8 Years Of Experience Helping People With Living Responsibilities.

Lowell, IN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as friendly, caring, hardworking I like caring for homes because a clean home brings happiness and order to every aspect of life. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help you create and maintain a clean and organized healthy home. I started housekeeping 8 years ago while going to college....

Angie-

Valparaiso, IN

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Respite care
I have a Master's in Social Work and spent 13 years working with children and families in Chicago. After my second child was born, we moved to Valparaiso and I chose to do volunteer work and focus on raising our children. With one child off to college this fall, one the other in high school, I am seeking a part time job doing...

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

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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