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Thelma S.

Dependable

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
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
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Elizabeth R.

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

Palatine, IL

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$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

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$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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Nkhalo L.

Palatine, IL

from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Bringing joy and comfort to seniors is my calling. For the past 10 years, I've dedicated myself to supporting adults and seniors, fueled by a passion for their well-being and independence. As a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide, I'm well-equipped to provide compassionate care. My approach is rooted in...
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Elzbieta K.

senior care

Palatine, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
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...
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Jake A.

Care Help

Palatine, IL

from
$30/hr
1 year experience
Companionship
errands
meal prep
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

Palatine, IL

from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Amabel G.

Seeking To Care For You Loved One.

Palatine, IL

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
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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Lisa W.

Driver/Companion To Disabled Individuals

Palatine, IL

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$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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Madisyn P.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Madisyn and I have over 6 years of childcare experience. I consider myself to be well organized, have time management skills, and very responsible. I am a child at heart and willing to entertain children whether it be with crafts, games, sports and even pretend. I am willing to aid with school work as...

Care Member says "Madisyn has worked for me as a director at a camp, supervising over 70 + children and 10+ staff at a single time. She is responsible, kind, and a...

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Bernadine N.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
respite care
I love caring for the elders and keeping their company. I have been taking care of my grandmother for the last five years now. I run errands for her, do her grocery shopping, pick up her medication and clean and give her baths. I love keeping her company. I just love hearing her stories when she was younger. I learn a lot from...

Laurie H. says "Bernie was amazing and my mom loved her. The ONLY reason she no longer works for us is because my mom moved to a different facility across town. She...

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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
dementia
errands
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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Helen H.

Highly Professional Caregiver/ Companion

Streamwood, IL

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

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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Ghadeer A.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Ghadeer I have over 7-8 years of experience working with infants and up to the age of 16. I am CPR certified, Montessori teacher certified, RBT & first Aid certification. I truly believe that every child is unique and full of potential, and I'm dedicated to helping them thrive. Whether it's through play, learning, or...

Timothy E. says "Ghadeer helped fill in when our regular nanny left on vacation and has since worked for us on an as-needed basis. She helps tutor the older ones, plays...

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Maritza D.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Dana L.

Nanny

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.91/hr as of November 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 4 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.

Madisyn P.

Madisyn has worked for me as a director at a camp, supervising over 70 + children and 10+ staff at a single time. She is responsible, kind,...

- 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 $20.91 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 Palatine, IL. There are currently 11 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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