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Rebecca B.

Iove To Be At Your Assistance !

Great Lakes, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
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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Lupe R.

Senior Care /Household Manager

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
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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Nancy L.

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
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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Alexandria D.

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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Rachel B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I have experience watching children as young as just a few weeks old all the way to 13+. 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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Agnes P.

Caregiver

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
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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Jacqueline A.

Dementia & Alzheimer's Care Specialist

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
home modification
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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Lauren G.

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

Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
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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Gabrielle S.

Grayslake, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
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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Dorota B.

Caregiver/ Companion/ Personal Assistant

Vernon Hills, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
respite care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
References upon request. Tons of experience... 3 years of hospital care.
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Barbara U.

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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Hope F.

Part-time Care Giver

Waukegan, IL

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$20/hr
Dementia
personal care
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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Deidre M.

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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Bridgette L.

Family Generalist/Family Assistant

Highwood, IL

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
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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Cary W.

Vernon Hills, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Agnes P.

Medical Assistant

Libertyville, IL

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$25/hr
I'm a very active energetic person I have a medical assistant degree that I finished 4 years ago. Over the years I gained a lot of experience as a caregiver with elderly. Would love to help out with your special someone.
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Marsa J.

Hospice Aide And Nurse Assistant

Grayslake, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
mobility assistance
specialized care
I've been a CNA for 10+ years and for the past 4 years I've been working as a hospice CNA for Journey care hospice, I assist patients with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help with mobility, as well as other tasks like personal hygiene, feeding and More.
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Ioanna M.

Private Care Assistant

Vernon Hills, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Ioanna and I'm 43 years old, I have 15 years of experience in customer service and 7 years in private home care. Reliable, trustworthy, friendly and hardworking person with great multi-tasking skills. Positive attitude, energetic and treating people the way I would like to be treated.
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Adriana A.

House Cleaner

Gurnee, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
carpet 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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Isis R.

Hello My Name Is Isis I Am A CNA, Also I Being A Home Health Aide For About 4 Years I Love My Job.

Waukegan, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Isis and I am an experienced caregiver over 6 years also I am a certified nurse assistant since 2020, I am very friendly & caring person I love to help others , my happiness is to make a difference on others life , I can assist from companionship to total care assistance etc. If you have any questions feel free...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of August 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 August, 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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