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Carolina V.

Forest Park, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I bring over 25 years of experience in the healthcare field, where I have cared for children of all ages, including newborns, infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. My background in healthcare allows me to provide attentive, nurturing, and safe care, with a deep understanding of child development and well-being. I am a...
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Ladonna T.

Forest Park, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
meal prep
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Dementia. I play a vital role in providing compassionate, hands-on care to patients in need. My daily responsibilities include assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding, as well as helping with mobility and transportation. I...
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Stephanie D.

Forest Park, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, my name is Stephanie. I'm a new RN with a background in newborn care and Senior Living Assisted care settings. My passion in healthcare is for Maternal-newborn health, and I will be beginning my NICU position in the spring. I am certified in First Aid and CPR and have over three years of experience in assisted living/...

Austin M. says "Stephanie was awesome! She cared for our toddler son while we had a gap in daycare coverage. She was incredibly kind and patient with him and he really...

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Stephanie D.

Nursing Student - Child Care, Senior Care, ADLs, Nannying

Forest Park, IL

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$27/hr
4 years experience
Errands
dementia
companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Stephanie. I'm a new grad nurse with a background in newborn care and Senior Living Assisted care settings. My passion in healthcare is for Maternal-newborn health, and I will be beginning my NICU position in the spring. I am certified in First Aid and CPR and have over three years of experience in assisted...
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Boriana D.

Part Time Personal Assistant

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Refrigerator cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
I would love to be part of your journey called life. Love to contribute my experience in life and ultimately make the fast passed environment more pleasant and happy place to live for all of us. Love healthy cooking, fruit and veggies juicing in a specific combination to relief different health condition. Worked in a cooking...

Kristine S. says "Boriana is very professional, reliable, hard working, and follows instructions well. She is a good cook and kept our kitchen clean after cooking. A very...

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Michelle M.

Personal Assistant/Caregiver

Clarendon Hills, IL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
My name is Michelle and I'm an experienced Caregiver/personal assistant. I enjoy working with seniors and I'm compassionate about what I do. I understand that everyday life can get pretty hectic and I'm available to provide assistance whenever and wherever I can. My services include but are not limited to; light...
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Christina N.

Personal Assistant/Child Care/Professional Organizer

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years. I have an immense amount of experience working for people as their personal assistant, including two CEOs. I can cook, clean, run errands, schedule, organize, tutor and more! I am a recent graduate from the University of Warsaw with a Masters and previously a Bachelor of...

Care Member says "Teenie is sweet and considerate with my daughter as well as punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!" to teenie bailed...

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Kristelle C.

Senior Care And Assisted Living For 7 Years

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Errands
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
provided comfort and companionship towards my clients. Very attentive, patient, compassionate and professional in responding towards clients needs with a caring attitude on treating them with dignity and respect. Previously work with Patients with following conditions: Alzheimers Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...

Care Member says "Kristelle is a great caregiver—kind, reliable, and dedicated. If you're looking for someone who is responsible, patient and genuinely loves what she...

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Amanda C.

Full-Time Nanny/Assistant/House Manager

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Iwona U.

Professional Caregiver/CNA With Over 10 Years Of Experience

Hickory Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Hospice services
errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a professional caregiver/CNA with over 10 years of experience in care giving for elderly people and excellent references from previous employers. I am looking for a position where I can use my knowledge and skills to the benefit of someone in need of personal assistance, care and companionship. I have experience with home...

Robyn S. says "Iwona worked for my family for 5 years. The only reason she is not with us is that we required more hours and a full time arrangement. Iwona is...

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Dumaso M.

Personal Trainer/ Physical Therapist Assnt.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My name is Dumaso, I've been a caregiver for about 5 years now. I am a certified personal trainer/ physical therapist assistant as well so I'm really good with people! -CPR certified -lots of recommendations

Amy M. says "Dumaso is wonderful. He's pleasant, calm and on time or early every day. I wish I had a reason to keep him forever."

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Sherelle M.

Home Care Assistant

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
dementia
respite care
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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Grazyna A.

Senior Assistant

Berwyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
personal care
I was a main caregiver for my late Mother for more than 10 years. I was a caregiver for a lovely Lady with Alzheimer's disease for last 6 years. She recently moved to a nursing home. I was responsible for all her needs like administering medicine, filling up medicine boxes, doing grocery shopping, preparing meals, helping with...

Ed D. says "Grace is the best caregiver anyone can ask for. She took care of our mom, who has Alzheimer's, for over 7 years. She is dependable, kind, considerate,...

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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
Bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
attic cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet 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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Maria C.

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A New Private Client.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...

Care Member says "Maria is an outstanding caregiver, patient, punctual, going out of her way, and over her duties in caring for her patients."

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Barbara M.

Caregiver/Companion

Chicago, IL

3.3(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
dementia
personal care
live-in home care
+ 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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Michael S.

Family Organization Assistance

Oak Brook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I just finished caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the afternoons. My responsibilities included meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for the situation for...

Leslie G. says "Michael was dependable and punctual. He was very friendly and worked hard. He helped up with a large family event. He was lovely to the guests, and we...

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Gabrielle T.

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Gabby. I'm a graduate of Indiana University, currently living in River North. I work as a consultant, but I'm always looking for meaningful ways to support families and lend a hand where it's needed most. I have over 8 years of childcare experience, including a previous role as a full-time assistant & nanny for a family...

Care Member says "I truly cannot say enough great things about Gabby as both a Nanny & “mother’s helper!” She has gone above and beyond for both me & my 3 children. We...

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Rico O.

Full Time To Part Time Or Hourly And Live-In

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Errands
dementia
companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of the elderly for the past 18 years and been blessed to serve and care for them. I am experienced in dementia, Alzheimer's, quadriplegic and more. I am a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in the state of IL, and I have an easy-going demeanor and positive attitude. I always look for other ways or...

Care Member says " A walking angel on earth. We could not have found a more loyal, compassionate, expert to take care of our stepfather for the past two years. He told us...

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Krystyna L.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
Hi! My name is Krystyna. I have taken care of infants and toddlers for the past 10 years. I have worked as an infant and toddler teacher. I've been a nanny full time, part time and occasional babysitting. I've nannied in New Orleans, Dallas, and New York. I'm a certified Nurse Assistant and CPR certified. I have my own car so...

Lindsey B. says "I interviewed Krystyna for our new born son and really enjoyed her kindness, her experience and her interest in kiddos. She has a good amount of...

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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.75/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Forest Park, IL

Personal Assistants in Forest Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Stephanie D.

Stephanie was awesome! She cared for our toddler son while we had a gap in daycare coverage. She was incredibly kind and patient with him...

- Austin M.

Boriana D.

Boriana is very professional, reliable, hard working, and follows instructions well. She is a good cook and kept our kitchen clean after...

- Kristine S.

Christina N.

Teenie is sweet and considerate with my daughter as well as punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!" to...

- Care member

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Forest Park

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Forest Park, IL on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $19.75 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 4 personal assistants in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park, 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 Forest Park. 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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