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60 personal assistants are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of September 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 7 years
Personal assistants in Des Plaines, IL
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Dalila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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 background.
After an in phone screen we were further...
Care member
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
(4)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Ruthy can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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...
Ann L.
Momka S.
Des Plaines, IL
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Momka Is Available For Companionship, Housekeeping and Meal Preparation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Momka can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
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.
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
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...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
Sandra C.
Des Plaines, IL
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 10 plus years of experience in providing exceptional care to children of all ages. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and offering emotional support. Passionate about enhancing the quality of life for those in need through personalized and...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Heena Z.
Des Plaines, IL
$28/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Enjoy Being Able To Support Kids As They Develop And Learn During Their Formative Years! :)
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...
Heena can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Benisa K.
Des Plaines, IL
$30-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am looking ONLY for a long term job.
I have been a teacher for over 10 years. .
I love working with children and have a lot of passion for teaching and enjoy seeing them grow and prosper.
I am a very calm and responsible person. . Baby sitter available.
I am looking for full time job, to assist with one family every day 8....
Benisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Valeria A.
Des Plaines, IL
$26/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello, My Name Is Valeria And I'm Looking Forward To Care For Your Loved One.
I'd describe my personality as a sweet, loving, and caring.
I like caring for seniors because it's a great feeling. They deserve great care and spend time with someone who is willing to have someone's attention who really cares for their health and happiness.
I'm looking for a job that could focus completely on this one...
Valeria can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
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...
Jackalyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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...
Krystina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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,...
Rose Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, home modification, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
(2)
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
"Reliable, knowledgeable, kind and always willing to help out. I would highly recommend Jonie."
Care member
Jonie M.
Wood Dale, IL
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver, Personal Assistant, Babysitter, Dog Walker, Aquarium/plant Sitter.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Jonie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Jonie is a very devoted caregiver who genuinely cares about the well-being of her clients. She has a strong work ethic and is always reliable. She even tended my garden for weeks on end last year while I was away due to a family emergency. Any human, pet or plant...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- [x] Morning, my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver/ companion and special needs care provider with a vast amount of experience, over 8 years of paid work experience. I do homemaking, non medical Homecare, companionship, personal assistant duties and help with personal hygiene. My first goal is my clients safety and comfort...
5.0
"Precent was one of two caregivers we had for my 94 year old father. I highly recommend him for he was very trustworthy, concerned, and respectful. My dads needs significantly increased from the time we hired Precent and he just did what he needed to do. Extremely...
Ellen P.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a university graduate who has long-term experience as an infant nanny/newborn care specialist, night nurse, personal assistant, and house manager.
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah did a wonderful job watching our 3 month old twin daughters! She made us feel so comfortable and sent fun updates while we were out. We will definitely hire Hannah again in the future!"
Care member
4.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Dionice. I'm a 35 years old.
Devoted loving and trustworthy nanny with over 15 years in childcare
I am CPR, AED and First Aid Certified. I took babysitting & Child Care Courses from America Red Cross .
I have a degree in hospitality and management from my home country (Brazil)
I'm also a certified personal...
Dionice can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"I really like her but she's not driving ."
Latifa B.
5.0
(1)
I am happy, cheerful, hard working person with good sense of humor. RN from Europe, working here as nursing assistant for 20 years. I have my own transportation, don't smoke, drink, drugs. I am mother of 2 children , love my family and still love my job. Also I have experience with taking care of stoma. Whole stoma change 2...
Malgorzata can also help with: Companionship, transportation, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Malgorzata has been working at the hospital for many years. She takes care of patients with dedication. She is very liked by all the patients for her good attitude and willingness to help with patients' discomfort and pain."
Anna P.
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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.
Jonie M.
5.0
Reliable, knowledgeable, kind and always willing to help out. I would highly recommend Jonie.
- Care member
Jonie M.
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!
- 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 September, 2024 is $21.57 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 14 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 Rating4.6 / 5
Personal Assistants in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.