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Thelma S.

Dependable

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Thelma, an accomplished home healthcare aide with over (10)years of experience. I have experience taking care of patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice and others. I am dedicated and compassionate and go above and beyond to make my clients feel comfortable and loved. I am punctual and trustworthy. I do meal...

Mike W. says "Thelma is a dedicated worker really good with our family member. Very punctual and dependable. Our family is very grateful to her."

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Jamie S.

Nanny for Over 10 Years

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Jamie I have been a nanny for over 15 years and still loving it! I went to school for Early Childhood Education and medical assistant . I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with newborn infants and children of all ages. Also, I am a certified nursing assistant. I love to play games, crafts, and to have...

Jillian L. says "We have known Jamie since 2014 when she started taking care of our 2 dogs. She would take care of them during the day while we were at work and would...

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Elzbieta K.

senior care

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
You and your loved ones deserve the best care, and I am here to provide it. I offer compassionate support for individuals and families in need. I have experience with taking care of individuals with dementia, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease. I also have worked with bedridden . I can help with multiple other tasks such...

Care Member says "Elzbieta is a wonderful and attentive caregiver. Her encouragement and care has been remarkable for my parents and sister. "

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Jake A.

Care Help

Palatine, IL

from
$30/hr
1 year experience
Companionship
meal prep
errands
transportation
Though new to professional caregiving, I bring a genuine passion for helping others live fuller, more vibrant lives. I specialize in providing top-tier non-medical support through physical activity assistance, home cooked meals, errand running, and meaningful companionship. With a strong sense of reliability, respect, and care,...
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Elizabeth R.

Nanny And Caregiver For Infants Through 15 Years Old. Household Manager.

Palatine, IL

from
$13/hr
8 years experience
For the past 8 years I have been a nanny for children ages infant through 16 years old. I have been in my current position for 3 years and we have become family. My responsibilities have primarily focused on the children and have included picking up from school, driving to various activities and appointments. I help manage the...
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Ewa O.

House Manager/Housekeeper Part-Time

Palatine, IL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
I am very energetic and outgoing person. I love to be active and be responsible for many tasks and duties. I am self starter and do not require too many directions. I plan my job on a daily basis to adjust my work to current needs. I am experienced in picking children up from the school, remind and help them with homework. I am...
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Elizabeth R.

Nanny

Palatine, IL

from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Liz and here is a little information about myself. I have been taking care of children and households since 2016. In this period I have worked for 3 different families for 2-3 years each. Since my positions have been long lasting I've been fortunate to have had the privilege of being a part of 3 wonderful families...
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Ewa O.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Palatine, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an energetic multi-task, with sense of humor, smiling, kids loving person. I like spending as much time as possible outside to hike or grow flowers and herbs. At my previous job I arranged a small herb garden and we had fresh herbs for salads all year round. I love animals as well and currently I have two cats. I work...
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Bryanne T.

Loving Mom Available To Watch Your Children

Palatine, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I have two children, 16 years old and 8 years old. I'm a loving, friendly, caring mom that comes from a close, large and extended family. I am looking to help out families on a part-time basis to help run errands or do things you don't have time for while my kids are at school. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing if we...
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Lisa W.

Driver/Companion To Disabled Individuals

Palatine, IL

from
$14/hr
Hi! My twin sister has Epilepsy Disorder and Cognitive Impairment. I myself am Autistic and have ADHD, HOWEVER I am managing well through medication and therapy. These personal experiences have made me very understanding and patient with people with similar disabilities. I have my own car and love to drive. I also like to...
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Amabel G.

Seeking To Care For You Loved One.

Palatine, IL

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Available to care for your loved one., 19 yrs of experience as a CNA/ Caregiver with many years of experience in Dementia/Alzheimers, medication management, assistance with personal care, running errands, light housekeeping and transportation to Dr. appointments/groceries. I am very good with seniors, compassionate and caring....
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Bryanne T.

Stay-At-Home Mom Available To Help

Palatine, IL

from
$15/hr
I am open to helping you out while it allows me to stay at home with my son. I am willing to run errands, pick up from the dry cleaning, water plants, grocery shop and ironing. I also love creative work such as writing out invitations, addressing envelopes, crafty jobs.
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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
Companionship
errands
dementia
home modification
hospice services
+ 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...

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Jessica S.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Lauren R.

Patient And Fun Sitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'm Lauren. I'm 30 years old and attended UIC where I received my Bachelors in Psychology. I am kind, honest and very attentive to the emotional and practical needs of children and families. I am very reliable and adaptable and happy to assist with light housework, laundry, running errands and helping wherever is needed. I...

Neesha S. says "Lauren became our nanny in December 2020 when our nanny had to leave us due to a family emergency and we were in a bit of a bind. Our boys 2.5 years and...

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Anna B.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I am 28 years old and have been caring for kids in some capacity for the past 15+ years. I am a certified teacher and taught special education for 4 years. I have a bubbly personality and bring a new set of eyes and ears to every situation I am in. I look forward to getting to know you and your families, and assist with any...
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Lidiya M.

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Basement cleaning
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I have worked as a housekeeper for over 10 years. I am a very responsible, detail-oriented, organized person who understands the value of a good and clean home. I put in the effort necessary to do a good job. You can trust that your home and its contents are safe with me. My housekeeping experiences over the years have included:...

Julie L. says "Lidiya, works for our family currently, she's very good always on time, a good communicator. We are very happy with her work."

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Helen H.

Highly Professional Caregiver/ Companion

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
home modification
respite care
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...

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Harriet K.

Senior Care

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 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...

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Anna D.

19+ Years Experienced Caregiver

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 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...

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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.83/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Palatine, IL

Errand Runners in Palatine, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Thelma S.

Thelma is a dedicated worker really good with our family member. Very punctual and dependable. Our family is very grateful to her.

- Mike W.

Jamie S.

We have known Jamie since 2014 when she started taking care of our 2 dogs. She would take care of them during the day while we were at work...

- Jillian L.

Elzbieta K.

Elzbieta is a wonderful and attentive caregiver. Her encouragement and care has been remarkable for my parents and sister.

- Care member

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Palatine

Hiring an errand runner in Palatine, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $19.83 per hour as of July 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 Palatine, IL. There are currently 12 errand runners in Palatine. 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 Palatine 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 Palatine. 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 Palatine, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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