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60 personal assistants are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 7 years
Personal assistants in Des Plaines, IL
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My name is Dalila. I have been in the childcare world since the age of 15 years old. I have a psychology degree from UIC. I have been exposed to many different roles in my years of experience, all 16 years. I have taken on roles such as house manager, nanny and at times personal assistant. I love to cook an at-home meal for the...
5.0
"My family was in the bind due to our primary caretaker having an emergency and needing extended leave time. My wife and I having firm deadlines had to find someone fast and was very impressed with Dalila's...
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Ruthy S.
Des Plaines, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-time Work And I Will Prefer Night Shift.
4.8
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Hi my name is Ruthy I am a certified nurses assistant and a Phlebotomist, I have 16 years experienced working for elderly people and I love doing my job. I have 5 years experienced working in a nursing home and I experienced a lot of cases because I was assigned in the long term facility, people that has Dementia, Alzheimer,...
5.0
"We hired Ruthy to help my father for an overnight. From the first meeting, she made my father smile. He had severe pain and anxiety and Ruthy kept him calm and helped him find comfortable positions so he could...
Reviewed by Jennifer F.
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I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver. I have been a caregiver for children under of 4, for 6 years. I pride myself on being able to learn new skills and adapt quickly to any situation. In the past, I have assisted families with their daily routines (nap/feeding/walking/changing/bathing schedules), stimulated child...
Momka S.
Des Plaines, IL
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Momka Is Available For Companionship, Housekeeping and Meal Preparation
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As a caregiver I have extended experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients, patients with Diabetes, Heart problems, Arthritis and many more health conditions. I have a car and I am a skilled and safe driver with a clean driving record. I can provide help with ADL- personal hygiene, cooking, cleaning, shopping and more. I...
5.0
"Momka has helped my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's and we are very grateful for her care. Momka is knowledgeable, attentive, and RELIABLE."
Reviewed by Julia B.
Larisa H.
Des Plaines, IL
$23-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Compassionate, Engaging, Affectionate, Reliable, Responsible, Hard Working, Productive.
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With true heart of empathy and compassion, I am helping my clients with Personal Care and Hygiene such as as: Toileting, Bathing, Changing, Dressing, Grooming, Nail Clipping and Filing, Hair Shampooing and Prompting. Preparing healthy and delicious meals. Promoting healthy eating and hydration. Transporting clients to doctor's...
5.0
"Larisa has that "one in a million" personality which you enjoy when she is present and miss
when she is not. For nearly 2 years, she helped care for my mother who was suffering
with Alzheimer's. She made...
Reviewed by glenn M.
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I have worked with Lutheran Social Services of Il (LSSI), a division of Catholic Charities. I received a Home Aide certification .
Home and Community Services. I provide assistance to my clients with personal services such as shopping, Dr. appts, light housekeeping, bill paying and general companionship.
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I am timely structured and a good planner. I enjoyed achieving tasks focused and on time. I am available to do grocery shopping, cook, drive children to activities, reorganize rooms and make deliveries.
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I can help out with any errands needed including dry cleaning pickup, groceries, personal shopping, & straightening around the house. I am flexible & like changing tasks too. I am reliable & close by.
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I currently am working in home health. I absolutely love my job and am ready to take on another patient/client. Reliable, Caring Certified Nurse Assistant with 1+ years of experience in home health for elderly and vulnerable adults. A detailed-oriented mindset and warm, compassionate personality has made me a valuable advocate...
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I'd describe my personality as patient, creative, and attentive.
I like working with kids because I am able to help them develop their fundamental skills while having fun at the same time. I like to create art and science projects for any age that helps them to develop their motor skills and build upon their creativity.
I...
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Hello families! I am college student currently looking for either part-time work helping with families as a nanny, babysitter, driver, or personal assistant. I have experience with all age groups from 3 months to 16 years old. I am the right person for you, I am currently pursuing a degree in Healthcare Executive Management with...
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I'm a Licenced Practical Nurse that assists disabled or elderly clients in performing medical and personal care. I usually care for clients at their homes or assisted living facilities. I prepare nutritious meals and snacks for clients. I talk with clients, give them companionship while participating in resident activities. I...
Heena Z.
Des Plaines, IL
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Enjoy Being Able To Support Kids As They Develop And Learn During Their Formative Years! :)
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Hello, families! I am a patient, compassionate, and creative young woman with approximately 5 years of experience caring for children ranging in age from infants to early school age. I was given the opportunity to serve as a teacher's assistant in a classroom with 8 or more children, which allowed me to gain a variety of skill...
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My name is Manita . I'm a mother of 3 . I have a 10 years old special need son. I work as a CNA/ care giver for a sunerise senior living in Park R. I have more than 10 years of experience working with special needs and seniors. I do assistance with personal care, meal preparation medication reminder, transfer gait bel, visually...
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I am Compassionate, Kind, Friendly, Patience, understanding, Empathetic, Professional and a Hardworking Person. I have more than 9 years experience as a carer. I enjoy listening and takingcare to older people, I am a very easy going person and I am always happy to work at my clients, I have worked with people with dementia,...
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I was raised in a home where my mom was a full time nanny and I have been around kids ever since then. I am currently a full-time mental health therapist at an alternative high school, working with at-risk adolescents. Prior to my work with teens, I was employed by the Department of Human Services as a personal...
5.0
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Over the years I have been a store manager, personal assistant, babysitter, caregiver there is no job too big or too small I enjoy earning an honest living serving others with excellence.
5.0
"Jonie is a very devoted caregiver who genuinely cares about the well-being of her clients. She sees the whole person and makes an effort to encourage their interests.
She has a strong work ethic and is very...
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Jonie M.
Wood Dale, IL
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver, Personal Assistant, Babysitter, Dog Walker, Aquarium/plant Sitter.
5.0
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I often babysit my now 4-year-old and 6-year-old nephews, as well as my husband's sister's 5 children ages 6-13, I have many years of experience as an assistant/caregiver to elderly suffering from memory loss, also I have managed retail stores over the past 15 years. I come with a clean criminal and DMV record, college Bachelor...
5.0
"Great care given to our son while we went out for the night. Appreciate the ability to work with us in a last minute scenario!"
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I worked as a personal assistant and house manager. I helped with keeping an estate clean and shiny.
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Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a University graduate who has long-term experience as an infant nanny, personal assistant, and house manager.
5.0
"Hannah is an amazing babysitter! She connected with our little one immediately and jumped right in to taking care of her. Hannah sends picture updates regularly and our baby always looks so happy with her....
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Des Plaines, IL
Dalila P.
5.0
I needed last minute child care for a wedding I was attending. I had a good feeling about Dalila and I was right! I was a bit nervous since I was traveling from out of the country by myself with my 1.5 year old, but Dalila agreed to an initial video call to ease my worries. Upon meeting her at my...
- Laura B.
Ruthy S.
5.0
While only with us for a short time, due to a change in our needs, Ruthy exceeded our expectations! She is an expert and professional caregiver with positive and warm attitude. She is flexible, encouraging and honest. She always had eyes and ears on my mother even when my mother wanted to be left...
- Ann L.
Momka S.
5.0
Momka has helped my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's and we are very grateful for her care. Momka is knowledgeable, attentive, and RELIABLE.
- Julia B.
Larisa H.
5.0
Larisa is very knowledgeable on how to work with my mom who has Alzheimers. She is a very hard working woman, very punctual, trustworthy, and very dependable. I am so happy that I found Larisa. I feel comfortable and relieved knowing that my mom is being well cared for when Larisa is with her. She...
- Care member
Jonie M.
5.0
Reliable, knowledgeable, kind and always willing to help out. I would highly recommend Jonie.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Des Plaines
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Des Plaines, IL?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com as of April, 2024 is $21.19 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Des Plaines?
Care.com has 16 personal assistants in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines 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.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Des Plaines?
Most personal assistants in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.
Ratings for Des Plaines, IL personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Personal Assistants in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.