Chicago Odd Jobs

Seeking a babysitter in Lakeview for 2 children, ages 6 and 12. Hoping you can start soon! Some light tidying up would be part of our caregiver's responsibilities. We ask that you handle pickups/drop-offs as needed, which is currently not needed as both kids are distance learning. Preparing lunch each day would be ideal. Giving a hand with the laundry would be asked from time to time. Someone who can help out with homework is a need for my 6-year-old. My 12-year-old does not really need any support other than making his lunch each day. Part of your responsibilities may include running errands.

Seeking companion care near Chicago for my mother in her 50s who is disabled. Assistance with medication is needed. Some light tidying up is involved. Seeking someone to handle meal preparation and medicine prompting. We might ask you to run errands now and then. Preferences for a caregiver who is a non-smoker and has transportation.

Hi! We're looking for a great nanny for our soon-to-be 2-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son on Tuesdays. We are fun, energetic, and creative! We value outdoor time on a daily basis, love bus rides, and have a museum pass. We live on the 3rd floor, and stairs may be a daily challenge :) We will ask for light housework, laundry, and errand help while you are here. We live in a pet-free and smoke-free home, and have been socially distancing. We are hoping to find a great candidate who will stay with our family for the next few years, possibly adding more days as time goes on.

I'm looking for a great mother's helper for 1 child. We would prefer someone who could help out with light housekeeping. We do have pets, so please consider that when applying. You'll be responsible for pickups and drop-offs. Some help preparing meals would be ideal. Occasional assistance with laundry would be great. We might ask you to run errands now and then. required hours are after 2:30 p.m. with some mornings (7-8 a.m. vs 8-9 a.m. depending on school hours)for drop off to school. Guaranteed 20 hours per week. 2 weeks paid vacations. Paid gas compensations.

We are expecting our first child this November and looking to set up care for when I go back to work in Feb (start date tbd). We are looking for someone who has 20+ years experience working with a family and who is comfortable caring for our newborn as well as helping with chores like dishes, laundry, errands, walking dog, unloading groceries, meal prep, etc. Fluent in Spanish and English. My husband and I both have sporadic work schedules in the real estate/construction industry that often requires us to be on the go 24/7 - ideally someone who is comfortable having a flexible schedule that we can modify weekly and work nights/weekends as well. Starting around 25hrs/5days per week, but could increase over time as I become busier with work and as our family continues to grow. In West Town now but moving to Oak Brook next summer.

Hello! We are located in Logan Square in a single family home looking for the right person to nanny our newborn! We are 2 full-time parents working from home seeking a reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and kind caregiver with newborn experience. Christian, non-smoking household with 2 dogs. Seeking nanny who can also help with baby's laundry, tidying nursery, and any light errands that can be done locally- access to family car provided. Potential for 8-4 schedule to change upon return to office in April/May 2021. Position begins late Feb/March 1 2021. Our ideal caregiver: Productive, responsive, passionate, fun. Additional needs include light housekeeping, being comfortable with pets and a non-smoker. Looking for a caregiver for my infant daughter.

Seeking care for my father in his 80s. Services needed: mobility assistance, transportation, errands / shopping. No prior experience required. A little more about my father: he can be pleasant, reserved. I'm looking for someone who is patient, strong. I am looking for someone who can drive both my Mom and Dad on errands. They are both 87. My Mom is strong willed and energetic but has arthritis. My Dad has trouble seeing and using his right side. They walk to the grocery store now but will be difficult in the winter. It is about 5 blocks from their house.

Seeking care for myself in my 80s. Services needed: bathing / dressing, meal preparation, help staying physically active, transportation, light housekeeping, errands / shopping. Looking for someone with 3+ years of experience caring for seniors. A little more about myself: I can be outgoing, independent. I'm looking for someone who is patient, chatty, strong.

About who needs care: Mother-in-law middle stages of dementia. She's very aware, non-aggressive, healthy, up and moving around constantly. She needs someone to speak with other than her husband who is retired and living with her. Husband needs help to keep her distracted, go out for walks, etc. About the care needs: Ideal caregiver will need to speak spanish, older middle age. Also can help with minor cleaning around the kitchen and bathroom. It would be great if she can also cook small latin meals as well. Cooking with her would be another great distraction. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, and companionship. Preference for a caregiver who is female.

I need senior care provider with experience. Our care concerns are: Mobility Assistance, Help Staying Physically Active, Bathing / Dressing, Meal Preparation, Errands / Shopping, Transportation. One of your responsibilities will be helping with bathing. Additional responsibilities include meal preparation. We'll need you to handle groceries or errands when appropriate. Duties include transportation (doctor's appointments, errands, etc.). Free parking