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Gana T.

Big Heart

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Gana. I am a First aid, wound care trained, Certified caregiver. I have 15+ years of experience assisting elderly with Dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer, Hospice, Stroke, COPD, Spinal stenosis, Diabetes, ALS, MS etc. I'm very reliable, patient, compassionate with strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of...

Care Member says "Gana is is an exceptional caregiver."

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Suzanne D.

Caring And Loving Person

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Good morning everyone, I'm a schooled vet assistant as well as I have been in animal rescue for over 20 years, this is my passion. I watch your 4 legged children in my home where they get the proper care they deserve. I will send pictures as well as videos and they will not be in any danger with kennel cough as well as fights ....

Trevor F. says "WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me coffee! I would...

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Lisa A.

Algonquin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Lisa. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years. I have worked in assisted living environments as well as home care. Over the years I have had experience with a variety of needs: stroke, Alzheimer's, dementia, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson's, companion care, etc. I can help your loved one with their personal needs...

Care Member says "Lisa is a wonderful caregiver. She is compassionate and kind. She took care of my mom for 10 months. She always tried to find ways to help my mom. I...

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Carime M.

Bilingual Professional Caregiver

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
CURRENTLY BOOKED Compassionate Private Home Care in McHenry County Are you looking for reliable, professional, and compassionate home care for your loved one? As a CNA with experience in home health, hospice, and personal caregiving, I provide high-quality, one-on-one care tailored to your family's needs. Morning Hygiene...

Care Member says "Carime is very kind reliable and always cares about her clients emotional well being. Carime is a very gentle and warm hearted person we love having her...

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Krystyna M.

With 15 Years Of Caregiving Experience, I Am Dedicated To Providing The Best Care

Carpentersville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Respite care
dementia
errands
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With 15 years of caregiving experience, I am dedicated to providing the best care for you or your loved ones. I am patient, compassionate, and always maintain a positive attitude. I can assist with daily activities, including cooking basic meals, cleaning, bathing, and dressing. I also help with walking, accompany clients to...

Al W. says "Krystyna cared for my wife for over four and half years until her passing in early 2024. During that time Krystyna was responsible for daily personal care,...

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Karen R.

Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families

McHenry, IL

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...

Ian G. says "Karen is very nice and has a vast range of experience in a variety of areas. She babysat our 2 1/2 year old boy for a week during the day when we were in...

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Amy S.

Algonquin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Uniquely experienced certified nursing assistant with superior customer service skills and direct patient/client interaction in the aviation, health care and home health industries. Intuitive and analytical, I am a highly motivated self starter with a passion for making those in my care feel that they truly matter. Employment...

Ron M. says "Amy is outstanding at what she does. She connected with our mom who typically does not connect with most people. She guided us through a tough time while...

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Patricia L.

Personal Assistant

Carpentersville, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have worked as a personal assistant for many of years. I help with a companion ship, housekeeping, meal prep and anything else that you might need in the home.
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Lisa P.

Experienced Household And Personal Assistant

Barrington, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have professional experience working with children and families for over 23 years as I helped run a private Montessori school for 22 years. I have also started a vending business and rental hosting business. I am currently a caregiver for seniors, a personal assistant, and own a red light therapy business. I have great...
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Venessa A.

Algonquin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked as a personal assistant for a young lady with Cerebral Palsy. Our relationship/friendship was grounded in respect. I have taken several special education courses in college.
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Patricia L.

Personal Assistant

Carpentersville, IL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I can help at your home individual special needs. I am very familiar with children and adults wide variety of special needs. I can help with children on the spectrum. I am very good with children and adults with the G-tub. I am very familiar with individuals that have epilepsy and a seizure disorder. Looking for spending time...
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Britta L.

Anything You Need I Due

McHenry, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm your personal assistant I will do everything with you won't be able to do and if you need somebody for a week or on a weekend where or when you on vacation I always be there and I'm very independent and reliable and trustworthy. If you're on vacation or need me to sit your house or your animals or run errands life is too...
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Karen R.

McHenry, IL

from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm friendly, outgoing, honest, punctual, fair, and patient. I could house sit, run errands, plan events, be a personal assistant, provide concierge services, etc.
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Christina B.

Empathic Caregiver

Lake in the Hills, IL

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
My names Christina. I am currently a caregiver for someone 3 days a week. I absolutely love what I do. Helping people brings me such joy and makes me feel fulfilled. I have been a nanny for over 17 years and I have also rescued animals in need just about my entire life. I've gone to the gym 5-6 days a week first thing in the...
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Teresa C.

Carpentersville, IL

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
errands
home modification
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, patient, and dependable. Why I like caring for seniors: Because caring for seniors is truly a passion of mine because I believe everyone deserves to feel valued, respected, and supported as they age. I love building meaningful relationships with my clients, listening to their...
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Anne B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Lake Zurich, IL

from
$15/hr
I plan on attending Physician Assistant school in the future and have been working as a personal assistant to adults with physical disabilities for the past 2. 5 years. Specifically, I have worked with one individual with Cerebral palsy and two individuals with Spinal muscular atrophy. I find this job to be incredibly...
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Sofia C.

Crystal Lake, IL

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi families! I am a 20-year-old college student at McHenry County College going for my associates in sciences of biology before transferring to a 4 year. Besides my gen ed's, I have completed and been certified as a nursing assistant, phlebotomist, and electrocardiogram technician. My ultimate end goal is either as a...
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Mariia B.

Trustworthy Caregiver With A Personal Touch

Lake Zurich, IL

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
transportation
Hello! My name is Maria, and I am 63 years old. I am a kind and hardworking person with a lot of life experience. I have a wonderful family, including my husband, daughter, and two grandchildren. I was born and raised in Ukraine, where I worked as an engineer-technologist and owned a small clothing store. Five years ago, I...
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Fidelia K.

Crystal Lake, IL

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$28/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Fidelia, I'm a dedicated, hardworking licensed Pratical Nurse with over 5 years of experience in health-care setting. I'm seeking a challenging position to utilize my skills and experience. Before I became a licensed Pratical Nurse , I was a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 7 years. Proficient in monitoring vital...
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Laura K.

Barrington, IL

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 3 years of experience in elderly care, seeking a position where I can provide high-quality, personalized care to seniors. My goal is to enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals by offering support, companionship, and assistance with daily activities. I have always been...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Cary, IL

Personal Assistants in Cary, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Gana T.

Gana is is an exceptional caregiver.

- Care member

Suzanne D.

WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me...

- Trevor F.

Lisa A.

Lisa is a wonderful caregiver. She is compassionate and kind. She took care of my mom for 10 months. She always tried to find ways to help...

- Care member

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Cary

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Cary, IL on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $21.00 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 1 personal assistants in Cary, IL. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Cary or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.

Most personal assistants in Cary, IL can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Cary. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.

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