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Sherry R.

Senior Companion/Care Or Household Manager

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
personal care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to take care of my grandparents. The life lessons they taught me, and our family were priceless. I am the eldest of six children and have one daughter and two beautiful granddaughters. I understand that juggling the daily responsibilities of life can be a challenge,...
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Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I'm Mimi. I currently attend UIC and am in my last semester of Teaching of History to become a high school teacher. I have worked on and off babysitting, lifeguarded for 2 years, and worked as a chef instructor for elementary aged kids.

Dorothy I. says "We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So about 10 weeks....

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Local Chef And Father Seeks To Utilize Skills For Seniors

Glenview, IL

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a Chef and Father of 3 (ages 12-7) and independent real estate professional. I am seeking to stay close to my home so I will no longer work in restaurants or their hours. However, I am still able bodied and have a positive disposition with skills to provide meals to meet any dietary specifications. I have reliable...
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Nanny/ Chef

Wheeling, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Jennifer and I've been a loving nanny 15 plus years. I have cared for children ranging in age from 4 months to preteens. I'm mature, trustworthy, and responsible. I enjoy being active with the children I care for. I'm fully vaccinated and boosted. My references are excellent. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Cleaning Service

Schaumburg, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Vacuuming and/or mopping
dusting
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with General Room Cleaning, Cleaning office buildings and deep cleaning services, I am a licensed caterer I can offer Meal Prep service as well or private chef cooking service. I offer errands running for clients as well.
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Housekeeper With Chef Experience

Bensenville, IL

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$17/hr
9 years experience
General room cleaning
carpet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I assisted in starting a private cleaning company in 2013 that specializes in getting houses, apartments and condos move-in ready. Since then, I have become a caretaker for my parents, as well as taking care of my child. This includes, but is not limited to daily cleaning, laundry, window cleaning, watering plants, meal...
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Vegan Chef & Sitter

Bensenville, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have 8 years of experience (I'm a mom). I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
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Engaging, Fun-Loving And Responsible Part-time Nanny

Glenview, IL

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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am originally from Chicago and am an outgoing, engaging, and compassionate nanny / family assistant with over 14 years of childcare experience. As the eldest to four younger siblings by at least seven years, I grew up around children and helped raise my siblings. I nannied full-time for two consecutive summers in...
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Precision Housekeeping

Wilmette, IL

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$40/hr
5 years experience
Organization
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
Hi. I'm a professional housekeeper . I worked over 4 years in Winnetka for 1 family as a private chef and housekeeper. I'm trustworthy , diligent and detail oriented . I have great references from the family I worked for . I'd describe my personality as detail oriented , professional in my work, proactive I like caring for...
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Park Ridge, IL

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
Nurturing young minds is truly a passion of mine. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives. I have one year of experience caring for children and I am comfortable caring for one to two children at a time. I am patient, creative, and approachable. I communicate with parents...
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Caring, Outgoing Nanny

Bensenville, IL

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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am 29 and graduated with a Bachelors from Illinois State University. I have been babysitting children since the age of 15, starting with newborns, up to teenagers. I worked at the park district with the extended school program, helping the kids with their homework, reading, crafts, and activities. I assisted teachers in the...
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General room cleaning
carpet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
clean regularly for four local families, and can provide excellent references! I specialize in regular and move out cleanings and can help with organizing every room in your home. I am typically available Thursdays and Fridays with some flexibility on Tuesdays. My other passion is cooking.. l have a culinary degree and work...
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High End - House Manager/family Assistant/executive Housekeeper, Family Assistant Available.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
basement cleaning
changing bed linens
attic cleaning
bathroom 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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Child Care Provider-Nanny

Glen Ellyn, IL

4.9(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...

Care Member says "Starla watched my adult son with special needs while I hosted my daughters graduation party. He really liked her and she did a great job with him. I...

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Babysitter/Housekeeper

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Changing bed linens
basement cleaning
general room cleaning
attic cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am an experienced babysitter and now that I am older I am able to do cooking and cleaning as well. I can do laundry, clean bathrooms, bedrooms, re-organize playrooms, etc. I love cooking healthier meals and I have more experience making chicken and vegetarian meals. Some dishes I have made recently include turkey...
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Compassionate Artist

Lyons, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I have been a dedicated caregiver for 9 years providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my clients. I have experience with clients with Alzheimer's/dementia. My services include light daily cleaning, medication reminders, assistance with toileting, bathing, walking, running errands, wound care and accompanying clients to...

Care Member says "Super kind. Super knowledgeable. Has a great sense of humor. Reliable and punctual. I’d hire her all over again!"

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Friendly Personal Assistant, Tutor, Chef, Babysitter And Anything Else You Need

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Highly organized, versatile, communicative, patient, and creative individual seeks to assist your family!
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Experience In Hospice Care, Trained Chef.

Chicago, IL

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
companionship
home modification
+ 1 more
I'm passionate about caring for seniors, after personally caring for each of my grandparents and providing live-in hospice care for my grandfather. My calm & empathetic personality naturally draws me to form friendships with seniors in my neighborhood. I genuinely love chatting with my senior friends and especially hearing their...
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Community Concierge

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
General room cleaning
carpet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Personal chef, stylist, personal shopper, house manager, care-giver, dog-walker, house-sitter, child care, yoga instructor
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I Have Experience In Childcare, House Management And Worked As A Sous Chef For Many Years.

Schaumburg, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
At a young age, I started taking care of children. I have facilitated meaningful milestones in the early development stages of childhood. It is endearing to be a part of a family where we can teach them, watch them grow, and observe the growth of every individual child. Furthermore, I tutored high school students in math and...
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Recent personal chef reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Personal Chefs in Des Plaines, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 45 listed personal chefs

Mimi S.

We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So...

- Dorothy I.

Joanna S.

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....

- Gwynne B.

Starla B.

Starla watched my adult son with special needs while I hosted my daughters graduation party. He really liked her and she did a great job...

- Care member

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