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Anna M.

Part-time Eldercare

River Forest, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
home modification
errands
I'd describe my personality as patient, dependable, kind I like caring for seniors because they are often very interesting to be around and I enjoy helping them I'm looking for a job that I started caring for seniors when my father fell and broke his back and became wheel chair bound about 10 years ago In my spare time, I...
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Ruby K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I've worked as a daycare supervisor, overnight sitter and nanny for multiple families in the last 4 years. Happy to help with school work and running errands as well! I take the safety of myself and the families I care for extremely seriously and very comfortable around pets. I can be flexible with hours and needs- would love to...

Tim P. says "Ruby was our families first nanny and we couldn't have felt more lucky to have found her. She was dependable, on-time, super helpful with the...

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Christina N.

Personal Assistant/Child Care/Professional Organizer

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years. I have an immense amount of experience working for people as their personal assistant, including two CEOs. I can cook, clean, run errands, schedule, organize, tutor and more! I am a recent graduate from the University of Warsaw with a Masters and previously a Bachelor of...

Care Member says "Teenie is sweet and considerate with my daughter as well as punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!" to teenie bailed...

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Branndi C.

Caregiver/Companion

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...

Care Member says "Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."

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Alexandra R.

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Alexandra I have taken care of kids from New Borns up to Pre Teens, some of my favorite activities I like doing with kids are; Arts and crafts, I love reading to them, helping them with their homework, depending on the age of the child I enjoy baking with them, I love taking the kids to the park, and having...

Sarah T. says "We had Alexandra watch our girls for two days. Our 3 year old can be pretty shy with new people but she loved playing with Alexandra and got on so well...

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Michelle M.

Personal Assistant/Caregiver

Clarendon Hills, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
My name is Michelle and I'm an experienced Caregiver/personal assistant. I enjoy working with seniors and I'm compassionate about what I do. I understand that everyday life can get pretty hectic and I'm available to provide assistance whenever and wherever I can. My services include but are not limited to; light...
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Raven T.

Full Time Sitter/mother Of One

Maywood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 4 years of experience professionally but I have over 10 years of experience with sitting/child care under my belt. I'm accustomed to working with multiple children at once (typically 2-3) and have worked with all age groups from infants to teenagers. I can help with tasks such as Light Housekeeping/Laundry, Meal...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Raven as our nanny for the past ~5 months, and we are happy to share our experience. She consistently showed up on time...

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Carolynn T.

Compassionate Artist

Lyons, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have been a dedicated caregiver for 9 years providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my clients. I have experience with clients with Alzheimer's/dementia. My services include light daily cleaning, medication reminders, assistance with toileting, bathing, walking, running errands, wound care and accompanying clients to...

Care Member says "Super kind. Super knowledgeable. Has a great sense of humor. Reliable and punctual. I’d hire her all over again!"

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Lucia Q.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Lucia: I have experience in cleaning, houses, condos, studios, offices. I am a responsible, honest and discreet person. I have the ability to meet the requirements you like , in the care and cleaning of your home. I have a very positive attitude to carry out tasks with great quality and detail. Cleaning tasks I can...

Erin L. says "Lucia is great! She cleans our apartment very well and always asked if there's anything she can do more. She's very kind and easy to work with. Don't...

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Grace B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
Hi I'm Grace! I mainly do childcare but I'm looking for something to do on the side. I'm super hands on and enjoy cleaning! I'm looking for more of a assistant type position where I can help run errands or do general cleaning around the house. Just a helping hand. I'm great at organizing!

Care Member says "Grace has cared for my two boys (10 and 7 years old) several times. She engages them in fun art activities and plays games with them. They think she’s...

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Malai C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hey there! My name is Malai. I have several years of nanny experience with children of all ages from newborns to tweens. I love doing arts and crafts, cooking and coming up with activities. I am part time in school online which gives me flexibility! I can assist with day to day needs such as meal prep, dinner, snack, etc....

Brittany B. says "Malai was very kind and very professional. She was the first person to sit with my baby and I am so happy and grateful to her! If I write too good of a...

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Madisyn P.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Madisyn and I have over 5 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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Natalie A.

Full-Time/Part Time Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I'm a dedicated professional nanny with 6 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. Currently, I'm working with a wonderful family, but I'm available for extra hours on Fridays. I am known for my patience, creativity, and ability to connect with children on a personal level. I strive to create a fun and...

Leora M. says "Natalie came to work as a nanny with our family of 3 boys ages 6, 3, and 10 months during the COVID19 pandemic. She worked as a tutor for my kindergartener...

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Abagayle K.

Experienced And Loving Caretaker

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...

Beth B. says "My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Alexis T.

Full Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
dementia
I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...

Dan K. says "Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops...

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Kindal C.

Experienced Nanny

Villa Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
A little bit about me: I have 6 years of babysitting and nannying experience with children of all ages and multiple children. In addition I have experience as a house manager. I enjoy going on outings, planning activities, running errands, and organizing. I am pet-friendly and have no issues walking/feeding pets as an additional...

Victoria O. says "Kindal was a great help to an emergency situation. She responded quickly and proved to be thorough, reliable and thoughtful. She was patient and kind to...

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Marti R.

Artistic, Dependable, Fun!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Marti. I'm a caring, fun, and creative person who loves helping families by making life a little easier. I have a degree in Environmental Science and have also taken a course in Early Childhood Development, focusing on health, nutrition, and safety. I'm CPR certified and trained in SIDS and SBS. I'm a Chicago native...

Care Member says "Marti was an asset for my grandmother. She provided kind companionship and helped her around the house and with food prep. She loved baking with her,...

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Deirdre O.

Deirdre

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Deirdre! I graduated from nursing school in 2021, working as a labor and delivery nurse the last 3 years. My primary work is as an RN, but I I love working with children and have been babysitting since I was about 12. I have previous experience working at a variety of summer camps for children and I am currently the...

Eileen S. says "Deirdre is a complete joy to have around, she minded our 4 yo daughter for 5 months. They had so many adventures and fun times together which Deirdre led....

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Justine A.

Male Caregiver 10 Year Experience

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Justin, and I have over a decade of experience in senior care, specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) with 6 years of experience in nursing facilities and 7+ years as a dedicated home caregiver. I'm skilled in various forms of patient transfers, including...

Care Member says "Justin was a caregiver for my mother for over a year. He was extremely reliable, knowledgeable with all ADLs, and cared about my mothers welfare. I...

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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2025

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

Errand Runners in River Forest, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Ruby K.

Ruby was our families first nanny and we couldn't have felt more lucky to have found her. She was dependable, on-time, super helpful with...

- Tim P.

Christina N.

Teenie is sweet and considerate with my daughter as well as punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!" to...

- Care member

Branndi C.

Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.

- Care member

FAQs for finding an errand runner in River Forest

Hiring an errand runner in River Forest, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 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 River Forest, IL. There are currently 1 errand runners in River 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 River 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 River 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 River Forest, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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