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Nancy R.

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
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
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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Nancy R.

Patient, Loving, Caring And Loves To Help In Any Way I Can.

Gurnee, IL

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
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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Nancy R.

Love Helping And Caring For Our Seniors

Gurnee, IL

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Errands
meal prep
transportation
personal care
companionship
+ 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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Adriana A.

House Cleaner

Gurnee, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
kitchen cleaning
bathroom 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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Anij A.

Full-Time Energetic, Fun-loving Nanny

Gurnee, IL

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$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Anij, a dedicated and nurturing professional with 7 years of experience in childcare. My approach to childcare revolves around fostering a love for learning through engaging activities tailored to each child's interests and developmental stage. I prioritize creating a balance between educational play, outdoor...
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Alexandria D.

Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$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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Nancy L.

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
dementia
+ 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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Carina D.

Caregiver

Round Lake, IL

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Home modification
visiting physician
dementia
personal care
I have 15+ years experience as elderly caregiver. Assisting clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appt., walks etc). Helping clients take prescribed medication. Assisting clients with personal care and hygiene. Maintains a clean, safe and orderly environment for the client.

Judith M. says "I've known Carina for quit a while And i can vouch that she's an efficient work, trustworthy, god fearing & very compassionate caregiver."

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Agnes P.

Caregiver

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
personal care
dementia
light cleaning
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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Donyel H.

Loving Professional Caregiver

Round Lake, IL

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Hospice care, and Medication...
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Priscilla D.

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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Jacqueline A.

Dementia & Alzheimer's Care Specialist

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
live-in home care
respite care
personal care
dementia
+ 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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Rachel B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Shirley D.

Personal Assistant at Your Service!

Wadsworth, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My passion is helping others meet their needs with as little stress on them as possible! I am a detail-oriented person with an extensive background in the customer service field. I can help with errands, organizing, shopping, party planning, etc. I am hard-working, responsible, very communicative and extremely dependable. My...
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Donyel H.

Personal Assistant

Round Lake, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Over many years, I have been an executive assistant to some of the toughest characters out there. I have been an invaluable asset to each one. Whether in a private or corporate setting, you can count on discretion and professionalism at all times. Due to discretion and respect of my former clients, select references will be...
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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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June P.

Personal Assistant

Antioch, IL

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$22/hr
Errands
meal prep
personal care
mobility assistance
companionship
+ 1 more
Engaging and compassionate with an understanding heart and wise insight. I am deeply invested in both relationships and thoughtful communication. Dependable. Capable. Experienced. I am personable and practical and want to care for seniors because I appreciate the years of wisdom they have for us. I'm looking for a job that...
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Shirley D.

Personal Assistant

Wadsworth, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a very personable, organized and professional Personal Assistant who is looking to work with a busy professional or retired individual. I have worked closely most recently with a pastor in Grayslake. I have also worked for years as an Account Manager where I used my organization and communication skills in helping small...
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Gabrielle S.

Grayslake, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
organization
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
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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Hope F.

Part-time Care Giver

Waukegan, IL

from
$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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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.80/hr as of June 2025

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Gurnee, IL

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

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

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

Carina D.

I've known Carina for quit a while And i can vouch that she's an efficient work, trustworthy, god fearing & very compassionate caregiver.

- Judith M.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Gurnee

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Gurnee, IL on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $19.80 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 5 personal assistants in Gurnee, 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 Gurnee 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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee. 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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