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Lourdes M.

Home Care Aide

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
As a compassionate and trustworthy individual with extensive experience supporting seniors and individuals with health conditions, impairments, and disabilities, I take great pride in my work. I provide essential services, including light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and personal care assistance. My...

Care Member says "Lourdes cared for my mom who suffered from a stroke and lost her speech and loss of strength on one side. Lourdes was always gentle with my mom and...

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Roumiana P.

Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I am an experienced caregiver, who has worked with people with diabetes, cancer, dementia, and hospice care. I have a CNA certificate. I am available to work full-time or part-time, overnight and days. I am a flexible, patient, and caring person. I love helping people in any way that I can. I offer personal care, companionship,...

Jackie S. says "Roumi helped my mother care for my father for approximately four months. He required a lot of assistance with feeding, changing, medications, and...

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Ana K.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I've always been good with kids, taken care of my cousins. Over the past 18 years, I have been lucky enough to be a full time nanny. Also I was a live in nanny-family assistant / house manager. As of a house manager I can ease your burden by taking care of daily household management tasks smoothly and easy. I'm a non-smoker and...

Promiti P. says "Interaction was limited to an interview and a few hours of trial, but we really enjoyed meeting Ana. She has a great, easy-going energy and was willing...

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Larissa D.

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Arlington Heights, IL

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...

Ed A. says "Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!"

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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
Personal care
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
home modification
+ 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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Urszula P.

Harwood Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I was born in Poland as the eldest of six siblings, which taught me empathy and the importance of caring for others. I completed my college education in Poland and then moved to Chicago to continue my studies. I worked with children and seniors, helping them have better lives. As a caregiver, I assisted with ADLs, including...

Care Member says "I feel it necessary to share my families ongoing positive experiences with Urszula."

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Elizabeth D.

CNA Experienced in Childcare, Great with Newborns

Winnetka, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant in Northfield seeking a position caring for children. I have provided childcare for all ages with an emphasis on infants. I love working with young children and keeping them safe and entertained. I am a mature, responsible, and loving person with over 10 years of experience caring for young...

Bazigha K. says "Elizabeth was a wonderful nanny. Our first experience with a nanny and I was initially very nervous to leave my child with someone else. But Elizabeth...

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Lilian C.

Senior Care Is A Calling And Needs Passionate People

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have experience with dementia patients, cancer, hospice, Hoyer lifting and transferring, tube feeding, companionship, meal preps, bathing and all daily needs. I've been in the industry since 2016. My mission is to enhance the lives of aging adults and their families by providing : 1. PERSONAL CARE which involves direct...

Care Member says "I had Lily to care for my mother. She was compassionate and took care of her so well until she passed. She also took care of my mother in law until...

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Illeana C.

Compassionate And Caring

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping. Personal hygiene would be encouraged and assisted if needed. Bathing and dressing, diaper changes. Experienced dealing with Alzheimer's , Diabetes, Heart problems, Dementia. I have cared for person with Ms, bedridden and used lift. Cared for a gentleman that...

Linda S. says "My family is very thankful for all the care Illiana provided to our loved one. She was an outstanding caregiver, always provided excellent care. I would...

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Heather S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Heather and I am a 51-year-old mom of 3 kids ages 28, 25 & 22 I have a BA in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in reading. I taught Pre-school and Kindergarten years ago but then stopped to raise my family. I currently (and for the past 11 years) have been a teaching assistant at a local elementary school in...

Megan D. says "Heather is truly fantastic and we were sad when our schedule changed and we couldn't keep her. Our boys loved being with Heather and look forward to more...

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Alma S.

Home Health Aide Available

Harwood Heights, IL

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
home modification
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Highly compassionate and experienced caregiver with 13+ years of experience providing personalized care to seniors and young adults with disabilities. Proven ability to build strong rapport with clients and families, providing physical and emotional support while maintaining their dignity and independence. Skilled in assisting...

Marcy B. says "I hired Alma for post-operative home care. She’s absolutely fantastic- helped me get around, sorted all my pills for the entire week, checked my vitals,...

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Malgorzata S.

Stoma Care Person Coming To Your House.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
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...

Anna P. says "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...

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Jessica B.

Happy Organized Prompt Efficient

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I'm a certified medical assistant , patient care tech, and certified nursing assistant . I have extra experience in Hospice, Post surgical, ER, ICU, Med-Surg and Oncology to name a few. I prefer one on one care so that Im able to give my...

Estelle E. says "She is responsible and very empathetic."

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Jessika F.

CNA And Caregiver

Schiller Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Live-in home care
companionship
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have a bachelors degree in health administration and I am a certified nursing assistant and I have worked part-time and full time as a Nursing assistant and caregiver with private clients. Over the past three years I have gained a lot of experience on personal care and daily activities for senior care. I enjoy having a good...
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Esther S.

Wilmette, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
27 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Esther. I 've been working as a Career Nanny for over 27 yrs . Im looking for a Full time Mon-Fri 45-50 hrs per week. For the past 10 years I been working with newborns up to 5yo and I would love to continue with that but not a deal breaker. I have always enjoyed working with children from doing age appropriate...

Care Member says "Esther is always on time, very reliable and knowledgeable. She’s a professional nanny, and is not doing this as a side job. If you want a real nanny,...

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Alfredo R.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...

Care Member says "Alfredo proved to be a very professional and pleasant care for my mother, especially given that it was her last days with us. My family and I were very...

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Cicely C.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-time Work

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Thank you for reading my profile. I have more than 15 years of child care experience. I trained as an RN in England and worked in the Pediatric nursing field for several years. Since re-locating to the Chicago area in 2008, I have had several nanny positions. I also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Lurie Children's...

Courtney W. says "Cicely watched our daughter for about a year and she was such a gift to our family. She was very influential in our child's development helping her...

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Edgar L.

With A Strong Record Of Health Care Service And Client Satisfaction.

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi my name is ED, I'm a dedicated Caregiver with a strong record of health care service and client satisfaction for 23 years. I consider myself compassionate, hardworking, trustworthy and dependable. I can easily adapt and handling a variety of client issues and problems with kindness and professionalism. I'm looking for a job...

Milena R. says "Edgar is a kind, warm and patient with my husband. His positivity and pleasant manner is on point. He is hardworking and trustworthy and always on time....

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Rhoda M.

Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a certified nursing assistant I have been working as a caregiver/ companionship for more than 5 years . I previously worked in some nursing homes and couple of private care jobs . I'm very compassionate, sympathetic and caring person, who goes extra miles when doing my job and I love what I do. I have taken care of...

Care Member says "Rhoda took care of husband and was caring, responsible and always cheerful and helpful. "

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Christina D.

Personal Assistance / Housekeeper

Chicago, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Professional Housekeeper with over 20 years of experience maintaining all aspects of a home from deep cleaning, organizing, to specialty care such as chandeliers and silver wear polish. Looking to utilize my skills and provide excellent service. In addition, personal assistant providing service with all errands ranging from dry...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.94/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.5

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Personal Assistants in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Lourdes M.

Lourdes cared for my mom who suffered from a stroke and lost her speech and loss of strength on one side. Lourdes was always gentle with my...

- Care member

Roumiana P.

Roumi helped my mother care for my father for approximately four months. He required a lot of assistance with feeding, changing,...

- Jackie S.

Ana K.

Interaction was limited to an interview and a few hours of trial, but we really enjoyed meeting Ana. She has a great, easy-going energy and...

- Promiti P.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Des Plaines

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com as of December, 2025 is $21.94 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 17 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.

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.

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