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Thelma S.

Dependable

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
live-in home care
dementia
errands
+ 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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Maritza D.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Jessica S.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Roseleen B.

Lake Villa, IL

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have a lot of experience when it comes to children and of all ages. I have worked with newborns up to preteens/teenagers. I also have a 9-year-old daughter of my own, so lots of experience across the board. I have been nannying for various families for the last 15 years with all different age ranges. I am 36 years old and very...

Heather H. says "We used Rosie as a backup nanny several times in June-July 2018. She was good with the kids (3) and a safe driver to activities. She arrived on time...

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Anda C.

Responsible Housekeeper, House sitter, Babysitter, Pet sitter And Errand Runner

Northbrook, IL

from
$30/hr
4 years experience
General room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
pet waste cleanup
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Career Firefighter/Paramedic looking for a side job. Certified ACLS, PALS and CPR. Responsible, reliable and on time. Let me take a load off your shoulders!
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Narjis B.

Glencoe, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Organization
Experienced Nanny/House Manager looking for additional hours running errands, organizing and laundry.
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Bridgette L.

Family Generalist/Family Assistant

Highwood, IL

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$30/hr
3 years experience
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
Experience cleaning luxury homes, ensuring a high level of attention to detail Managing laundry, including ironing clothing and linens, and spot cleaning when necessary Knowledge of appropriate cleaning products for fine surfaces like marble, wood, and granite Organizing closets, drawers, and children's playrooms for optimal...
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Rhonalyn N.

Private Duty Caregiver

Glenview, IL

2.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
respite care
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a provider with a lots of experience taking care elderly client with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Stroke, Tracheotomy, tube feeding, Diabetic and hospice care. I do know how to use stand hoyer lift. I do have educational background in Physical therapy. Personal care assistant skilled in tending to elderly, disabled and...
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Sylwia M.

Buffalo Grove, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Personal care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. With six years of experience, I am a Certified Nursing Assistant dedicated to enhancing the lives of those I care for. My background includes some college and First Aid Training. I am patient, friendly, and detail-oriented. I understand how to handle confusion, agitation, or...
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Martina O.

Full-time Caregiver

Glenview, IL

from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Hospice services
respite care
After working for 20 years in a medical office, I decided I wanted to pursue other opportunities. So, I currently devote my time to working as a Hospice Volunteer for NorthShore University Health System as needed, where I offer companionship, emotional support, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and run errands. However, I...
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Lidia B.

Positive, Energetic Assistance

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
companionship
errands
light cleaning
Experienced Polish caregiver. Great English. Cooking, laundry, running errands to grocery shopping, salon/nails.
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Samantha G.

Wheeling, IL

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$18/hr
Hi! my name is Samantha but I go by Sam or Sammy. I'm currently attending college. I'm the oldest child in my family, so I have experience in taking care of kids. I would always feed my brother, help him with homework, and have a good time. I always run errands for my family and I'm good at it. I can say I am very good when it...
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Holly H.

Fun Nanny

Antioch, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a fun sitter who has babysat kids from ages 1-10 for the last 4 years. I am a junior communications major attending the University of Louisville. Back home I used to nanny for a sweet family with a 10 and 12-year-old boy and loved it. My job requirements were running errands, light housework, helping the kids with...
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Valerie R.

Antioch, IL

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$23/hr
8 years experience
I have years of experience with all ages from working at summer camps since I was 16 to also working at sleep away camps for the summer. I absolutely love the outdoors and being active. I also am great at keeping a house clean :) I'm down for running errands and I have my own transportation! I am in my senior year of college and...
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Ashley D.

Eager To Make Your Daily Life A Little Easier!

Kenosha, WI

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
I am a college student that enjoys running errands and shopping! I am here for your errands that often get put off due to your busy schedule.
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Grace C.

Winnetka, IL

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I'm currently seeking a babysitting position in the Lincoln Park area. I'm a full-time MBA student at DePaul and have years of experience caring for children. As the youngest of five, I grew up in a busy household and have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. A little about me: - CPR Red Cross Certified -...
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Ebony M.

Glencoe, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Mobility assistance
companionship
errands
light cleaning
transportation
Making a difference in someone's life is what motivates me as a caregiver. For the past five years, I've been dedicated to supporting adults and seniors with compassion and patience. My college degree has provided me with a solid foundation. As a home health aide, I would love to help your loved ones with daily living...
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Elissa H.

Northbrook, IL

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I was laid off from my full-time job due to Covid so am looking to nanny/babysit. I'm reliable, energetic and have experience caring for newborns up to teens. I also have experience with drop-offs/pick-ups. I'm able to cook, clean, run errands and anything else you might need. I'm very organized and love kids!
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Ewa O.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Palatine, IL

from
$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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Gwen V.

Arlington Heights, IL

from
$15/hr
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I don't have much experience taking care of elders but I'm currently getting certified to become a nursing assistant. Despite not having experience, I'd love to help with simple jobs like running errands, housekeeping, preparing meals, and just spending time with others.
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.57/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Waukegan, IL

Errand Runners in Waukegan, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 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.

Maritza D.

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...

- Care member

Jessica S.

Jessica is above and beyond what I could ask for in someone caring for my children. She is incredibly attentive, engaging and trustworthy....

- Angie B.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Waukegan

Hiring an errand runner in Waukegan, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $22.57 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 Waukegan, IL. There are currently 7 errand runners in Waukegan. 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan. 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 Waukegan, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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