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Amanda C.

Full-Time Nanny/Assistant/House Manager

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My experience ranges from infants to school aged children. I am open to being in a number of positions including nanny, house manager, and personal assistant. In addition to having held these positions I was also a live-in nanny for 3 years. I enjoy being in a role where I wear multiple hats and do everything I can to help a...

Sara V. says "Amanda babysat my 2 year old daughter when her daycare classroom was closed for a week. She was absolutely wonderful! She engaged my daughter in...

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Sherelle M.

Home Care Assistant

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
dementia
respite care
hospice services
personal care
I am an experienced CNA for over 9 years. Very experienced with Dementia. I have managed a non-medical home care agency which I have recently decided to branch out on my own and build my own clientele. I am a compassionate person looking to help individuals remain in the comforts of their homes for as long as possible.
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Joanna S.

High End - House Manager/family Assistant/executive Housekeeper, Family Assistant Available.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Basement cleaning
dusting
attic cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 14 years of House management , family assistant experience. I've worked in high end homes/estates as house manager; family assistant, nanny, personal stylist, executive housekeeper and chef. I was in-charge of general up keep and cleanliness of large estate residences between 4, 000 sq. ft. - 28, 000 sq. ft. I did weekly...

Gwynne B. says "I recently had a bad experience with a care.com cleaner and am VERY cautious. Joanna made sure I was ok with her work during and when done. I took a...

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Elissa N.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
companionship
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
I've been a CNA for 23years, 9 years in a nursing home, 14 years doing home care. I've cared for my aunt, grandfather, and grandmother in their last days and cared for my mother through her fight with breast cancer. October of 2016 was her last day of chemo, that following December my son became paralyzed, I'm currently caring...

Melissa W. says "Elissa is compassionate, patient & experienced with people with dementia. "

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Maria R.

Chicago, IL

4.6(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Maria, I'm 25 years old, and I'm very interested in your job posting. I have over seven years of experience as a nanny and have also worked as a teacher assistant. I'm deeply passionate about working with children and am currently seeking a full-time, long-term position with a family I can grow...

Adanari O. says "Maria was the best nanny for my children she was very dependable trusted her completely with my two boys !!"

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Barbara M.

Caregiver/Companion

Chicago, IL

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
respite care
dementia
personal care
hospice services
+ 1 more
* CNA- Certified Nursing Assistance, Physical Rehabilitation Aide, CPR * 16 Years of experience including private duty, nursing home, hospice: DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S, feeding tube, suffer stroke, oxygen, diabetics, heart failure, cancer, Hoyer lift, etc. *Languages: English, Polish, Russian. * I like working with...

Katherine B. says "Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara to spend...

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Florence N.

Part Time Caregiver For All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 28 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have a degree in Marketing Comm & have also worked as a nurse assistant at Hinsdale Hospital. I am current on CPR, First Aide & AED, ServeSafe, etc. I have also babysat for children at their homes. I'm open to providing care to any age as I enjoy providing care, nurturing, and compassion to those in need. I'm also a mother to...

Care Member says "Ms. Flo was so kind to our kids and dogs! She had patience with all three kids and two our dogs and they all had a blast. I would definitely recommend...

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Martha O.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
respite care
dementia
personal care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced and responsible caregiver with 15+ years of experience proving the best care for the best clients/patients. I have worn many hats as the caregiver, companion, personal assistant, CNA and even babysitter! I provide well-rounded care and treat my clients with the utmost respect as I lead with kindness and patience. My...

Care Member says "Martha truly became like family to us. She administered my father's medication, took him on outings, and, most importantly, treated him with the dignity...

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Savannah G.

Caring And Energetic Young Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I bring over 10 years of childcare experience, including two years as an assistant kindergarten teacher at a School. I'm currently a student at the University of Chicago, seeking part-time or full-time work in childcare, housecleaning, and personal assistance. I am also available for dog walking and pet care. I have a...

Samantha C. says "Incredibly hard working. Fantastic cook. We had 5 girls in our care (all various ages between 5 and 13) when our car broke down on the way back from the...

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Toccara R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a 39-year-old, Former Pro athlete with 20 years of child care experience, along side college coaching! I enjoy childcare and community care as a true testimony of my life of service. I have done it all: newborns; Twins, multiples, boys, girls, teenagers, special needs and behavior disorders. I have also traveled and...

Dinesh J. says "We had the pleasure of interviewing Toccara as a potential nanny for our two children. She was responsive, punctual and delightful. Our daughter took an...

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Doreen I.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
respite care
I have 12 yrs experience working as a direct care provider mostly with geriatric. My duties include bathing, feeding, personal hygiene care, administer medication, meal preparation and assist activity of daily living.

Ammar M. says "It is a pleasure for me to write this letter for recommendation for Doreen, who had worked as my Father's primary caregiver for more than 4 months as we...

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Gail C.

Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
meal prep
companionship
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Gail C. I have been a Caregiver for the past 10 years. I have taken care of at least 12 elderly persons during that period. I have cared for persons with dementia, alzheimers, parkinsons disease, muscular degeneration, diabetes, Als, m. s. cancer, heart conditions and stroke. Also for persons needing assistance after...
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Oluwatope A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I'm a compassionate and kind-hearted Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with seven years of experience caring for seniors in nursing homes, private homes, and rehab centers. I started caregiving when my grandfather got sick, and that experience taught me how rewarding it is to help others and bring comfort to their lives. I love...

Scott C. says "Oluwatope was the best in-home caregiver we had for the last 4 years of my mother in law's life. She was extremely compassionate, caring, very thorough in...

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Rosaura C.

Full Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
ROSAURA Objective: Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015 Experience: A. B 02/21- Present Personal Support Worker Help around his apartment Errands, Walks M. H 09/2019-Present CNA Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands Custom Home...

Natalie S. says "Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing...

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Annie H.

Part-Time And Overnight Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi My Name is Annie and I seriously love hanging out with children. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 7 years in the position of...

Jordan C. says "I hired Annie to babysit my 2 year old and she did an amazing job. After a great interview, she came to our house and babysat for 6 hours while I was busy...

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Adia D.

Part- Time Tutor Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Adia ! I believe that education is essential and crucial to a healthy mind. From the early age of 9, I was placed in honors classes due to my advanced learning capabilities. My parents helped me understand the importance of learning, and it is my goal to help children become more confident in trouble subjects. I...

Ernest L. says "Adia has been extremely beneficial to my child's learning process. Combining both classic and modern teaching methods. She shows up punctual, professional...

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Katherine B.

Enthusiastic Part-Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
As a babysitter, I have nine years of experience. I worked for six months as a full time nanny and started when the child was 4 months old. During college, I worked as a camp counselor, so I love crafts. I was a teacher's assistant in the Early Child Development Lab for two and a half years. At the daycare center, I worked with...

James G. says "Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent. "

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Vanessa B.

Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
from
$23/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'm a caregiver with 20 years of experience, driven by a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My friendly, calm, and creative personality allows me to connect with children of all ages. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, puzzles, and using everyday moments as teaching opportunities. I'm comfortable...

Care Member says "Vanessa has been our nanny since the summer of 2020 and has been amazing for our family. She started when our oldest was 10 months, before our youngest...

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Alyssa B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there ! I'm Alyssa, I currently work as a assistant teacher at a home day care in East Lakeview working with infants up to 5/6-year-olds. I am extremely happy to always help out families and care for their children! I have been babysitting/nannying for a couple years now and I don't plan to stop ! I am a very active person...

Krisitna M. says "Alyssa has been with us since last year of February caring for our 5 month old triplets off and on, but she still is with us on certain days now. She...

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Nicole D.

Childcare, Nanny, Postpartum & Labor Support Doula

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I enjoy working with infants and children because they are such wonderful teachers! They remind us of the beauty found in the small moments in every single day. I truly believe that this begins at birth. My journey began over 20 years ago, as I was enrolled in the early childhood program in my high school. From there, I became...

Anthony G. says "Nicole was excellent with our daughter!"

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  • 407 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.01/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.7

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

Personal Assistants in Chicago, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 88 reviews of the 407 listed personal assistants

Amanda C.

Amanda babysat my 2 year old daughter when her daycare classroom was closed for a week. She was absolutely wonderful! She engaged my...

- Sara V.

Joanna S.

I recently had a bad experience with a care.com cleaner and am VERY cautious. Joanna made sure I was ok with her work during and when done....

- Gwynne B.

Elissa N.

Elissa is compassionate, patient & experienced with people with dementia.

- Melissa W.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Chicago

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Chicago, IL on Care.com as of January, 2026 is $22.01 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 407 personal assistants in Chicago, 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 Chicago 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago. 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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