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Rebecca B.

Iove To Be At Your Assistance !

Great Lakes, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a 20-year-old active duty sailor with a growth mindset that all children deserve their precious moments to be supervised and cared for. I currently work full-time as a hospital Corpsman at FHCC James, A hospital. I have plenty experience working with kids not only because my family is pretty big but also because I worked at...
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Senior Care /Household Manager

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
companionship
transportation
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Many years of experience in senior care and Household Management; Compassionate, Patient, Trustworthy, Energetic, and Responsible. Upheld the high standards of the family's expectations. Flexibility with work schedule when needed. Able to Provide the following assistance: Grocery/Supply Shop; Meal Prep; Light Housekeeping; Run...

Care Member says "My grandmother had been living independently at home when she had a fall-scare over 5 years ago. A family member hired Lupe to provide senior care to...

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Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
transportation
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi I have over 30 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, at this present I work as a personal caregiver. I provide essential services such as groceries, prescription pick up, meal preparation, rides to and from Dr. appointments and light housekeeping. I'm very friendly with great people skills.

Care Member says "Thank you so much for taking care of my loved one. I love like family and you just have the kindness heart and you actually care. I appreciate you."

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Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy! I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...

Care Member says "Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our...

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Part-time Caregiver Available

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I have experience watching children as young as 2-months-old all the way to 12+. My responsibilities included light housework/errands, feeding, naps/bedtime, sticking to a schedule, playing/interacting, accompanying kids to parks and museums, pick-ups/drop-offs, & creating activities for the children. I am very...

Andrew K. says "I highly recommend Rachel. Our family has 3 boys - ages: 1,4,6. Rachel was is great managing the different age levels especially when it came to meal...

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Caregiver

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
I have over 10 years of experience as a caregiver. I worked one on one for last 7 years, my last client I worked with for 2 years the one before I've been with for 5 years they both had dementia. Before that I worked as a CNA at assisted living facilities, I recently completed a medical assistant certification. I'm a very...

Mitchell K. says "Agnieszka is simply the best. She cared for my grandmother during her last few years. My grandmother suffered from dementia and Alzheimer's. Agnes...

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Dementia & Alzheimer's Care Specialist

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
dementia
respite care
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
With roots in caregiving dating back to childhood, I've developed a compassionate approach to supporting individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's. Professionally, I deliver personalized, non-medical in-home care with dedication and expertise. Key strengths include: - Cooking, cleaning, and companionship - Incontinence care,...

Care Member says "Jacqueline is an experienced, compassionate, and reliable caregiver. I found her to have excellent communication skills and has a very professional...

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Professional Art, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts Educator.

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
For the past 7 years I have been working with families in the North Shore as a Nanny/House Manager/Family Assistant and Professional Tutor. My experience includes 20 years as a classroom teacher where I taught math, art, English, language arts and a drama/music class to 7th grade students. Over the course of my life I have...

Andrea F. says "Lauren is extremely trustworthy and hugehearted. Her every decision is based upon what is in your Family's best interests. She has an incredibly strong...

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Compassionate Caregiver

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
A compassionate caregiver (CNA) with a strong history in home health care. My expertise is genuinely caring for the seniors needing assist in everyday living . I am a quick learner, someone who is efficient and can multitask, a person who is reliable and dependable. My background experience consists of 13+ years of elderly care,...

Darleena W. says "Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom. "

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Grayslake, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
Through my experience as a nanny and as a personal assistant I have 3+ years of experience with organizing tidying, cleaning, laundry, dishes and other household maintenance duties.
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Grayslake, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I am looking for a family in need organization and freeing up their valuable time. I am incredibly organized, detail oriented, dependable and easy to get along with. I love meeting new people and making their lives easier. I have worked as a manager of a private business, executive assistant to a private family, assistant...
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Waukegan, IL

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$19/hr
1 year experience
12 year experience in nursing home like personal assistant I'd describe my personality as experience patience obligatory I like working with kids because no I'm looking for a job that caregiver, personal assistant I started working with kids when no In my spare time I like to gardening One thing you should know about me...
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Patient, Loving, Caring And Loves To Help In Any Way I Can.

Gurnee, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Wife and Mother of 3 in Gurnee, IL, Personal Assistant that focuses on helping people in the community with many different services. Ready to work with big or small projects or big and small jobs. I'm only 1 call away, and if available, happy to help last minute, too! Child care in my home, Before and after school, date night...
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Love Helping And Caring For Our Seniors

Gurnee, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Errands
companionship
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Patient, loving, caring and loves to help in any way I can. Wife and Mother of 3 in Gurnee, IL, Personal Assistant that focuses on helping people in the community with many different services. Ready to work with big or small projects or big and small jobs. I'm only 1 call away, and if available, happy to help last minute, too!...
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Patient, Loving, Caring And Loves To Help In Any Way I Can.

Gurnee, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
Wife and Mother of 3 in Gurnee, IL, Personal Assistant that focuses on helping people in the community with many different services. Ready to work with big or small projects or big and small jobs. I'm only 1 call away, and if available, happy to help last minute, too! Child care in my home, Before and after school, date night...
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Part-time Care Giver

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
Personal care
dementia
I helped my mom when she was diagnosed with Diabetes and CHF. My mother in law is battling Dementia and I made it a point to find out as much information to help them as I could. I oversaw medications to be given and helped them on a daily basis with general assistance around their homes, as well as personal assistance. I enjoy...
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House Cleaner

Gurnee, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello My name is Adriana A, I have 4 years living in the US, as a legal permanent resident. I studied culinary arts for three years being here and I graduated in 2019. I started house cleaning very young when I was living in Belize , I used to clean homes for an income and also small businesses. It was easy to attain those jobs...
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Personal Care Assistant 25 Years Exepinced With Special Needs And Seniors

Waukegan, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Autism , Down syndrome , multiple personality disorders, g tube feedings , CP, special feeding , Dementia , alhimerz , Parkinson's , 26 years experience and verifiably references available.
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Family Generalist/Family Assistant

Highwood, IL

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Versatile and detail-oriented Family Generalist/Family Assistant with extensive experience in childcare, household management, and personal assistance. Adept at organizing schedules, managing household tasks, and providing nurturing care for children. Skilled in creating efficient systems that keep homes running smoothly, while...
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Vernon Hills, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
pet transportation
Hello! My name is Cary & I am HUGE animal lover (I have 2 dogs & 2 cats). Also have a lot of experience caring for & riding horses. - Unwavering amount of patience & kindness - B. A. George Washington University in Philosophy & English (double major) & Linguistics (minor). Masters in Clinical Psychology & 5+ years of experience...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Great Lakes, IL

Personal Assistants in Great Lakes, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Lupe R.

My grandmother had been living independently at home when she had a fall-scare over 5 years ago. A family member hired Lupe to provide...

- Care member

Nancy L.

Thank you so much for taking care of my loved one. I love like family and you just have the kindness heart and you actually care. I...

- Care member

Alexandria D.

Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2...

- Care member

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Great Lakes

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Great Lakes, IL on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $15.00 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 1 personal assistants in Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes. 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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