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Alma S.

Home Health Aide Available

Harwood Heights, IL

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
home modification
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Highly compassionate and experienced caregiver with 13+ years of experience providing personalized care to seniors and young adults with disabilities. Proven ability to build strong rapport with clients and families, providing physical and emotional support while maintaining their dignity and independence. Skilled in assisting...

Marcy B. says "I hired Alma for post-operative home care. She’s absolutely fantastic- helped me get around, sorted all my pills for the entire week, checked my vitals,...

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Larysa N.

Personal Assistant And Helper

Harwood Heights, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, My name is Larysa I am looking for a part/full time position to do light housework, laundry, running errands, help with shopping, meal preparation, and other miscellaneous tasks. Thank you for your time, looking forward to hearing from you soon! Larysa N.
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Meryknol B.

NURSING ASSISTANT LOOKING FOR FULL TIME

Harwood Heights, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
Ive been a caregiver for 20years. I m 44 years old and I'm from the Philippines and very good of the things I do. I love taking care of seniors. I do light housekeeping, laundry giving showers assist with everything depend of the condition of the persons needs. I can drive to doctors appointment and grocery shopping. I'm trust...
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Maria S.

Harwood Heights, IL

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
compassionate caregiver for 20yrs. of experience working in assisted living facilities, nursing home, home environment Passionate about elder care, skilled at managing schedule assisting with daily living activities including medication administration meal preparation & personal care. keeping clients as active as possible....
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Majuna L.

Senior Care Provider

Harwood Heights, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
live-in home care
respite care
I have spent 10 years of working experience as caregiver to seniors. I am a certified nursing assistant with a car, so I can drive my client to doctor appointments, social activities, shopping and groceries also I can prepare meal of any, form suitable or according to diet she needs. I'm a very organized person, loving and...
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Magdalena B.

Hello Families!!

Harwood Heights, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
Hello! My name Maggie. I have been working with children for 8+ years. I have an Associates in Early Childhood education. I have been working with children ages birth- teenagers for 8 years. I started off working as a daycare assistant and then became a preschool teacher for 5 years. Currently I am working as a Spanish teacher...
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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
Changing bed linens
general room cleaning
refrigerator cleaning
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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Catherine L.

Experienced Nanny And Personal Assistant

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Cat, and I have 12 Years of experience as a Nanny and house manager/ personal assistant. I previously worked at a hospital in the mother-baby unit, and newborns are my specialty; however, I have had experience with children of all ages. I love to travel, and have experience traveling with families. I am a laid...

Meg D. says "I highly recommend Cat as a caregiver. She was wonderful with our one-month-old. She is extremely knowledgeable, detail oriented, and passionate about her...

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Jonie M.

Experienced Dog, Cat, Fish & Plant Owner

Wood Dale, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello I am a vetted dog walker, I own three cats previously owned two dogs one of which I took through obedience training years ago and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make sure things are done just as you like while you're away. I also am a part-time store manager and caregiver/personal assistant, basically a trusted...

Care Member says "I interviewed Jonie for a pet-sitter position. She was punctual and professional and listened well to direction. She clearly has a passion for animal...

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Martha O.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
respite care
+ 1 more
Experienced and responsible caregiver with 15+ years of experience proving the best care for the best clients/patients. I have worn many hats as the caregiver, companion, personal assistant, CNA and even babysitter! I provide well-rounded care and treat my clients with the utmost respect as I lead with kindness and patience. My...

Care Member says "Martha truly became like family to us. She administered my father's medication, took him on outings, and, most importantly, treated him with the dignity...

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Jonie M.

Experienced Caregiver, Personal Assistant, Babysitter, Dog Walker, Aquarium/plant Sitter.

Wood Dale, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I often babysit my now 4-year-old and 6-year-old nephews, as well as my husband's sister's 5 children ages 6-13, I have many years of experience as an assistant/caregiver to elderly suffering from memory loss, also I have managed retail stores over the past 15 years. I come with a clean criminal and DMV record, college Bachelor...

Care Member says "Great care given to our son while we went out for the night. Appreciate the ability to work with us in a last minute scenario!"

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Dalila P.

Experience Is My Middle Name!

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Dalila. I have been in the childcare world since the age of 15 years old. I have a psychology degree from UIC. I have been exposed to many different roles in my years of experience, all 16 years. I have taken on roles such as house manager, nanny and at times personal assistant. I love to cook an at-home meal for the...

Scotti O. says "The kids loved her right away! They started playing games immediately and she was engaged with them from the very beginning."

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Amanda C.

Full-Time Nanny/Assistant/House Manager

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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Marta D.

All Household Needs

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
organization
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
I have over two years assisting with cleaning, babysitting, personal assistant and any additional household needs.

Care Member says "She was very thorough and detailed at her work with a very sweet personality! "

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Malgorzata S.

Stoma Care Person Coming To Your House.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
+ 1 more
I am happy, cheerful, hard working person with good sense of humor. RN from Europe, working here as nursing assistant for 20 years. I have my own transportation, don't smoke, drink, drugs. I am mother of 2 children , love my family and still love my job. Also I have experience with taking care of stoma. Whole stoma change 2...

Anna P. says "Malgorzata has been working at the hospital for many years. She takes care of patients with dedication. She is very liked by all the patients for her good...

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Aloha K.

I Am Presently Working As Certified Nursing Assistant At Rainbow Hospice Palliative Care. I Have Been A Caregiver For Almost 8 Years To A Disabled Lady. I Am Compassionate Person.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
personal care
+ 1 more
For the past seven years, I have managed the care of Dorothy L. and her husband. Mr. L. passed away in March of 2010. Mrs. L.'s condition for the past 25 years is one of a spinal injury leaving her bedridden. I perform all her daily needs, care for the house and manage the hospice services.

Julia B. says "Aloha has helped my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's. Aloha is a blessing! She jumps right in and is experienced, medically knowledgeable, personable,...

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Sherelle M.

Home Care Assistant

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
home modification
hospice services
respite 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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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
Attic cleaning
cabinet cleaning
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
dusting
+ 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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Jonie M.

Erands/Odd Jobs

Wood Dale, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Over the years I have been a store manager, personal assistant, babysitter, caregiver there is no job too big or too small I enjoy earning an honest living serving others with excellence.

Care Member says "Reliable, knowledgeable, kind and always willing to help out. I would highly recommend Jonie."

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Ruthy S.

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-time Work And I Will Prefer Night Shift.

Des Plaines, IL

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
live-in home care
Hi my name is Ruthy I am a certified nurses assistant and a Phlebotomist, I have 18years experienced working for elderly people and I love doing my job. I have 8 years experienced working in a nursing home and I experienced a lot of cases because I was assigned in the long term facility, people that has Dementia, Alzheimer,...

Ann L. says "While only with us for a short time, due to a change in our needs, Ruthy exceeded our expectations! She is an expert and professional caregiver with positive...

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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Harwood Heights, IL

Personal Assistants in Harwood Heights, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Alma S.

I hired Alma for post-operative home care. She’s absolutely fantastic- helped me get around, sorted all my pills for the entire week,...

- Marcy B.

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.

Catherine L.

I highly recommend Cat as a caregiver. She was wonderful with our one-month-old. She is extremely knowledgeable, detail oriented, and...

- Meg D.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Harwood Heights

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Harwood Heights, IL on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $25.00 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 6 personal assistants in Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights 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 Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights. 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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