Chicago Odd Jobs

We are seeking a warm, creative, punctual, organized and patient caregiver for 2 children. Some light housekeeping is required, including tidying the kids rooms and play spaces. We ask that you handle pickups/drop-offs as needed, especially when activities resume. Some help preparing meals would be ideal, as well as clean up after. Giving a hand with the laundry would be asked from time to time. Someone who can help out with homework is a plus, as the kids are currently e-learning (CPS). Part of your responsibilities will include running errands. Flexibility and a warm personality is a must! We are open to live in.

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.

About who needs care: Hours 1pm-5 p.m. Bathing housekeeping About the care needs: Nice friendly. Experience with seniors Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, and bathing / dressing. Preference for a caregiver who is female.

We are looking to find a warm, loving, enthusiastic, interactive Wonder-Nanny to care for and guide our 1. 5-year-old daughter. Our ideal nanny would emphasize kindness, integrity, and creativity, and truly enjoy playing, laughing, and fostering a sense of discovery and learning with our daughter. We would rely on you for walks, museum visits, toddler science experiments, developmental play ideas, light meal prep for toddler, an occasional baby-related errand, tidying up after playing. Experience is a plus, but we're most interested in an affectionate, patient, responsible nanny who will actively encourage and enrich our daughter's curiosity and decency. The nanny kicking soccer balls and pointing out beautiful birds in the trees. We hope you'll be part of our family, perhaps caring for a second child someday, for many years to come.

Seeking a nanny near Chicago for 3 children with experience. Expectation is that nanny would provide enrichment opportunities with the children [not just babysit]. Some light housekeeping is required. We do have a dog, so please consider that when applying. You'll be responsible for pickups and drop-offs. Seeking someone to handle meal preparation. We'll need some laundry help now and again. We might ask you to run errands now and then. I need someone who is reliable and willing to work 50+ hrs a week although most weeks would be closer to 40 hrs. I work from home and need someone comfortable with me being around.

Seeking care for my father in his 70s. Services needed: companionship, light housekeeping, errands / shopping. No prior experience required. Specialized care needs: support for memory care. Female caregiver preferred. A little more about my father: he can be anxious, pleasant, independent. 75 years old. Life long independent, but recent memory loss and anxiety issues. Loves to chat! I'm looking for someone who is patient, chatty, fond of pets. Someone who loves to chat, enjoys pets/cats, art lover, good conversation! He is fully able but beginning to need assistance with groceries and light housekeeping. Needs companionship and conversation most of all. A caregiver with a big personality is best.

About who needs care: Currently no use of fingers in right hand after stroke. Will need a walker. No hobbies. About the care needs: Easy going. Friendly. Be able to make sure he can get to the bathroom. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, and bathing / dressing. Preference for a caregiver who is female.

About who needs care: Using walker because of poor balance. About the care needs: Likes games. Needs shower and need help picking up Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance. Preference for a caregiver who is female.