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Kind-hearted, dedicated, and efficient caregiver with 3 years of experience in providing quality care to senior patients. I am experienced in long-term care in various nursing homes and hospitals. I am also experienced in home health care. My skills are assisting seniors in mobility, bathing, eating, and other daily-living...
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I am a dedicated person who has worked in Home Health Care as well has done a couple years at working at a residential camp as a lifeguard and as a camp counselor. I am confident in my ability to asses a situation and to approach in a way that is adaptable to each situation that may be presented. I can help with cleaning and...
Raya D.
New Lenox, IL
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I am a dedicated person who has worked in Home Health Care as well has done a couple years at working at a residential camp as a lifeguard and as a camp counselor. I am confident in my ability to asses a situation and to approach in a way that is adaptable to each situation that may be presented. I can help with cleaning and...
Magdalena H.
Shorewood, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I had great experience taking care of my own children one is 25 yr old and the other one is 18 yr old, I had also taken care of my neighbor's kids and friends for the past 20 yrs. I will described myself as a responsible, discrete, caring person that always puts the well being of the children as a priority. For the past 6 years...
Kathleen K.
Shorewood, IL
$25/hr
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Hello! I am currently a medical assistant for a local general practitioner so I am very competent dealing with patient care of all types. I am the mother of five and grandmother to 12. I have worked in many areas of the hospital and worked for ob doctors for over 20 years. I have a college degree.
I am comfortable with infants...
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I'm a single mom of a wonderful 4yr old boy. I currently am a regional manager for a food service company and I'm seeking part time work to help cover expenses. I come from a very large family. I'm the 3rd oldest of 7, and I have 7 nieces/nephews (ranging in age from 20yrs old-2yrs old). Having a child myself, I am very familiar...
Danell K.
Joliet, IL
$15-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as Creative, Kind, and Attentive.
I like working with kids because it's always been a passion of mine. Taking care of and teaching others has always been a goal I have had and kids are the best age group to teach. They soak up information and challenge you to make things fun and interesting but...
Alexis E.
Crest Hill, IL
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'm 26 Years Old, I Enjoy Working With Children, And The Elderly. I Currently Work As A CNA.
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I'm 26 years old, I have experience with working with children from the ages newborn-13 years old. I also have a CNA certification and having been working over 6 years. I love to run errands for people, take people to doc apts, grocery store runs, etc. I enjoy light duty cleaning, washing clothes, cooking for others. I'm the...
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Patricia B.
Joliet, IL
$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
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The majority of my working experience has been with childcare, but I have periodically taken care of seniors. Not only in assisted living centers, I personally have taken care of family members with dementia. I have a great deal of patience. I am very understanding and caring. I don't mind running errands, or going to...
Lauren H.
Orland Park, IL
$25-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time- Personal Assistant, House Manager, Family Manager 12+ Years Experience
5.0
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House Manager/Personal Assistant, and nanny of 12 years. I am energetic, flexible, reliable and responsible. Need help with cooking? cleaning? organizing? and just simply getting the family in order? I can be that extra helping hand for you.
5.0
"We interviewed Lauren for a full time nanny position. We were so impressed with her that we wanted to hire her on the spot! She was personable, positive and incredibly warm. She is clearly very easy going and...
Reviewed by Gabrielle R.
5.0
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Hello! I'm thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and nurturing professional with 8 years of experience and a passion for childcare. With a strong background in behavioral therapy and a deep understanding of child development, I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for children to thrive...
5.0
"There are not enough amazing things to say about Kalea! She is compassionate, kind, loving, patience, responsible, fun, and so engaging. She is the type of babysitter that your kids get excited about because...
Reviewed by Kerri G.
4.0
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My name is Jamie. I am a 44-year-old Personal Assistant/Caregiver from Homer Glen. I live with my two dogs, Roxy & Rico.
On my time off, I can usually be found working on updates to my home or spending time with family. I have been a Personal Assistant/Caregiver for the past 22 years.
I knew I wanted to be...
4.0
"Jamie was a day one, turnkey aide: prompt, prepared, proactive and personable. Plus, during the several months she was my aide, she flexibly and conscientiously followed my numerous and sometimes complex...
Reviewed by Jennifer W.
5.0
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I have been caring for children for 15 years since I started babysitting at 11. I have also volunteered (with pay) at a local day care during the summer since I was in high school and have worked in a program. I have taken care of two close families (nanny share) who have children around the same age; I have experience taking...
5.0
"Au'sset was our son's nanny from the time he was 4 months old to the time he was a little over 2 years old. As a baby, our son needed a lot of holding and soothing. Au'sset was so patient, sensitive and...
Reviewed by Margaret B.
5.0
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Looking for help with picking up medication, driving to appointments, shopping, gardening, cleaning the house, laundry, cooking, organizing, personal assistant or anything else, please let me know. I will provide Remarkable service.
5.0
"Edyta has excellent expertise at making our home pristine and organized. She is very respectful and has stellar customer service
She pays attention to detail and has many helpful suggestions to make things...
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Mercelita D.
Plainfield, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a dependable, professional, highly educated and skilled caregiver. Caring, compassionate, trustworthy and honest. Over 20 years of accomplishment in home care, assisted living, research and administration. Highly-experienced in individual care for patients with Parkinson's, Macular Degeneration or blind, heart problems,...
5.0
"Mercy was a perfect fit for my Mom's needs before her passing. She is knowledgeable in her care for Seniors and was becoming a great friend to my Mom in her final weeks. Mercy is trustworthy, honest, and is...
Reviewed by Jill P.
5.0
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As a dedicated & experienced caregiver with a strong background in providing personalized care, I am passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others. With a wealth of professional experience working with diverse employers, I have honed my skills in a variety of essential caregiving tasks. My expertise...
5.0
"Very nice Person, caring, helpful, thoughtful, sweet, patience, understanding and Hard worker."
Reviewed by Rubelyn C.
5.0
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Hi my name is Mikayla, I am 25 years old and have been a CNA for 4 years, in January it'll be 5 amazing years as a CNA! I also have a lot of experience with children, I have 2 younger sisters who are 8 and 11 years old. I have cared for them since they were infants. As far as my caregiving title, I have experience with working...
5.0
"Mikayla is very passionate when it comes to treating and caring for geriatric patients. She is dependent and trustworthy. In addition, she is a competent and ethical employee that serves her patients and...
Reviewed by madison K.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Areej and I run my own makeup business & work part time so my availability is limited. I am willing to take on recurring jobs as well as one-time jobs. I understand that being a parent is a very stressful thing so, making this a positive experience is very important to me. I have taken a medical assisting class...
5.0
"She was lovely with our 5 year old boy Jamal, she was so soft spoken and patient . I will definitely hire her again! "
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5.0
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Hi, I'm Cassie. I am 34 years old and have a beautiful daughter who is 9 years old. I'm kind, compassionate and a caring person! As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day by day. So, naturally I turned so childcare as a profession at the age of 16 and never looked back!
My background caring for...
5.0
"Cassie is calm, organized and empathetic. My youngest son has Autism and Cassie was not phased by his tantrums and melt downs. "
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5.0
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I provide compassionate care for seniors with over 10 years of experience. My expertise includes personalized care plans, medication management, and assisting with activities of daily living. I am skilled in creating a safe and comfortable environment and managing difficult situations. I have strong communication skills and...
5.0
"My dear mother lived to be 100 years old . She was weak and needed increasing assistance with care as years passed. Our family was able to keep mom at home largely due to Renata's skill and compassion. A...
Reviewed by Mary M.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Elwood, IL
Lauren H.
5.0
We recently interviewed Lauren for a full-time nanny position for our 3 daughters. She was experienced and very personable and would have been a great fit. We were very impressed with Lauren, but In the end we opted for a shorter term solution. Would recommend Lauren for those looking for a...
- Craig S.
Kalea K.
5.0
There are not enough amazing things to say about Kalea! She is compassionate, kind, loving, patience, responsible, fun, and so engaging. She is the type of babysitter that your kids get excited about because they know she will actually play with them and have fun the entire time your gone!...
- Kerri G.
Jamie P.
4.0
Jamie was a day one, turnkey aide: prompt, prepared, proactive and personable. Plus, during the several months she was my aide, she flexibly and conscientiously followed my numerous and sometimes complex instructions and directions. I'll miss her.
- Jennifer W.
Au'sset B.
5.0
Au'sset was our son's nanny from the time he was 4 months old to the time he was a little over 2 years old. As a baby, our son needed a lot of holding and soothing. Au'sset was so patient, sensitive and responsive to his needs. She would hold him for hours and sing to him to soothe him or help him...
- Margaret B.
Edyta S.
5.0
Edyta has excellent expertise at making our home pristine and organized. She is very respectful and has stellar customer service
She pays attention to detail and has many helpful suggestions to make things even more organized. She treats us like her family. We love her and would hire her over and...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Elwood
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Elwood, IL?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Elwood, IL on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $15.00 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 Elwood?
Care.com has 1 personal assistants in Elwood, 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 Elwood 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 Elwood?
Most personal assistants in Elwood, 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 Elwood. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.