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Jennifer D.

Nanny/ Chef

Wheeling, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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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The Perfect Aunt

Wheeling, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I started babysitting when I was only 10 years old, and I continued sitting throughout my professional career and now into my retirement. I was not lucky enough to have my own children but treasure all of my experiences with my beautiful nieces and nephews. And now I am a great aunt. I love caring for babies and kids, I really...
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Housekeeper/Home Assistant

Wheeling, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
I've been a nanny for eight years now, with many of my duties overlapping into several other positions, including housekeeper, household manager, and personal assistant. I provide cleaning and organizational services as well as grocery shopping and reasonable errands which are up for negotiation. Detailed services that I...
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Help With Whatever You Need

Wheeling, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I am an extremely organized, very friendly, and all-around talented woman. I'm happiest when helping others. I am excellent at wrapping presents and decorating for holidays and planning parties. I was formerly a pastry chef. And I have extensive experience catering. My second career was as an administrative assistant, and so I...
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Babysitter/Housekeeper

Chicago, IL

4.0(0)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
basement cleaning
general room 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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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
dusting
basement cleaning
changing bed linens
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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Roselle, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Being a mom of three for over 30 years, anything to do with kids comes natural to me. From going to the park, to arts and crafts (my personal favorite!) and story time. Home cooked meals is what my three kids grew up with-- we have many memories of them being my sous-chefs! Busy schedules are nothing new to me, from ballet class...
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Housekeeper / Household Assistant / Personal Chef

Chicago, IL

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$31/hr
6 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
move-out cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as friendly, professional, efficient I'm a performer and actor. You can see me at local stages like the iOtheater, Second City, and The Annoyance.
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
16 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Caring for children is truly rewarding! My passion grew from a desire to positively impact young lives. For years, I worked at a youth nature camp as a resident chef and cooking instructor, fostering creativity and enthusiasm for healthy living. I also have tutored children at a local homeless shelter. With 16 years of...
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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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Part-Time Care Assistance For Senior

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
I've always been passionate about helping others, and look forward to being of some assistance to you and your family! I currently work in the healthcare industry which started 10 years ago. I am also an alumnus of a culinary institute with over 20 years of professional cooking. I have successfully worked with several families...
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Schaumburg, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
transportation
light cleaning
dementia
I have experience taking care of seniors with dementia, stroke victims and with mental disabilities. I have worked as a sous chef and have knowledge of healthy meal planning.
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Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I am the oldest of six children and was more of a parent than a sister to my youngest siblings. The two youngest kids are 15 and 13 years younger than I am. I love children and have always enjoyed being around them. I am a trained Chef, Chef Instructor and Assistant Food Stylist. At this time I am interested in occasional...
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Chicago, IL

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am one of eight kids, and love being with children. I have 9 years of babysitting experience, and 1 year of Nanny experience. I am CPR certified, and I also have my Culinary Degree from Johnson and Wales University. I own and operate my own Private Chef Company. Love to be in the kitchen, meal prep/ grocery shopping available...
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Private Chef/ Meal Prep Run Errands

Oak Park, IL

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$35/hr
4 years experience
Hello, all! I am a life long student and lover of all things food. More importantly, I've been a chef in the West Loop for the past three years in a major restaurant group. As a person with certain allergies/dietary restrictions I understand how important it is to follow a person's culinary needs as closely as possible. I've...
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Precision Housekeeping

Wilmette, IL

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$40/hr
5 years experience
Organization
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
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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Experienced Personal Chef/ Event Planner/ House Manager

Wilmette, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have much experience in Culinary Skills (am a Chef), business management (created and ran my own Culinary Business, Childcare and Education (degree in Art and Education), Event Planning and Chef services, pet care (have owned and rescued many pets over the years).
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Wilmette, IL

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$30/hr
I am an experienced elementary teacher, art teacher and Chef. Would love to work with grades 2-6 with homework. Also interested in Private Art lessons grades 3-8 and Cooking Classes for all ages. I am currently a Private Chef and created/ managed my own Catering/ Culinary business for years which included a wide variety of...
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Evanston, IL

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$30/hr
17 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! am a certified doula, certified chef, and have three children of my own. I am in the process of getting CPR certified again. I would love to chat!
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Wilmette, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
I have raised three children who are now ages 35, 33, 32. They have all completed advanced education and are accomplished in fields of Biology, Social Work and Business/ Marketing. Two of my children are married and I have two new granddaughters here in the area. I received my Elementary Education degree as well as an Art...
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