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Find errand runners in Des Plaines, IL that you’ll love
60 errand runners are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby errand runners is 5 years
Errand runners in Des Plaines, IL
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Rawan, but go by "Ro". I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard working person. I specialize in organizing, errand runner, event planning and also babysitting!
Rawan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rawan has a calming presence that helps frazzled working moms. She is incredibly smart, professional, and quick on her feet. My daughter adored her, and we still keep in touch. She is my go to on the rare night out
She treats your children like she would her...
Mary C.
Ghadeer A.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-39/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ghadeer (23.)
I have over 7-8 years of experience working with infants and up to the age of 16. I am CPR certified, Montessori teacher certified, RBT & first Aid certification.
I truly believe that every child is unique and full of potential, and I'm dedicated to helping them thrive. Whether it's through play,...
Ghadeer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ghadeer helped fill in when our regular nanny left on vacation and has since worked for us on an as-needed basis. She helps tutor the older ones, plays with our younger children is both kind and dependable. We feel lucky to have Ghadeer!"
Timothy E.
I am timely structured and a good planner. I enjoyed achieving tasks focused and on time. I am available to do grocery shopping, cook, drive children to activities, reorganize rooms and make deliveries.
Helpful Do-it-all Errand Tracker! With over 10+ years of house manager experience. Willing to make life a little easier. Side income as I work full time during the normal week hours!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with clients who had a need for shopping , Doctor visits, and occationally getting out for a for a favorate meal.
Some light housekeeping included.
Sandra C.
Des Plaines, IL
$16-21/hr
My experience comes from my daily life. Weather it's cooking, cleaning , running errands, taking care of small pets, you name it I can do it. I'm very patient, kind and honest worker.
Hello, I am an organized, helpful, kind babysitter looking to work once or twice a week this summer. Happy to cook, run errands, craft, tutor, play board games or sports with your kiddos while you work remotely or just need a few hours off.
Gillian can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sara B.
Des Plaines, IL
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi!
I have house sitting for family friends when they have been out for extended amount of time! I have house sitter with pets and no pets. Always happy to provide references if needed. I do currently have a full time job but looking for some side gigs. Run Errands
Anne Loraine T.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with
Serving as a companion to clients, Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc., Managing medication, Preparing meals, Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills, The ability to provide care across a variety of settings,...
Anne Loraine can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lauren. I'm 30 years old and attended UIC where I received my Bachelors in Psychology. I am kind, honest and very attentive to the emotional and practical needs of children and families. I am very reliable and adaptable and happy to assist with light housework, laundry, running errands and helping wherever is needed. I...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
I worked at an elderly Home greeting, seating and serving elderly residents. Also our neighbor had Macular Degeneration and needed help getting to the doctor, walking to the mail box, mail read to her and anything else she needed. I drove an 82yr old woman to Doctor appointments, grocery shopping, pickup medicines, and running...
Vicky can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
CPR
Sarah S.
Des Plaines, IL
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Patient, Flexible, Caring Caregiver Available To Help!
I have over 3 years of experience helping with seniors, however, I have over 18 years of experience working with kids ages 0-18 years old. This has made me extremely patient, fun loving and creative (in more ways than 1!). I'd love to help make your loved ones day to day activities much easier and enjoyable!
I love cooking,...
Sarah can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Anna K.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a house manager for over 16 years. Tiding up rooms, organizing clothes, cabinets, pantry, supervising any house maintenance, car maintenance, laundry, dry cleaning, running errands etc. looking for part time 2-3 days 25-30h a week. I am looking forward to organizing your home.
Anna can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, kitchen cleaning
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a very loving, caring, honest, reliable, trustworthy, faithful, and very patient person. I have many years of experience working with seniors, elderly, Clients with health conditions, impairments and disabilities . I can honestly say I love my job and I love love putting a smile on their faces . Also it is very important...
Lourdes can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Lourdes cared for my mom who suffered from a stroke and lost her speech and loss of strength on one side. Lourdes was always gentle with my mom and cared for her with such compassion and love. My mom wasn't always in a great mood but Lourdes knew how to talk to her...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Hannah! I am currently a senior at University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in both early childhood education and elementary education. I have babysat for 6 years and nannied for 2! Also, I have 2 years of experience with tutoring students. I have my own car, so I am willing to run errands or drive kids around for...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Hannah is very hands on when needed. She is very patient and takes the time to help others. Extremely reliable on difficult task, often goes above and beyond on her work."
Aidan C.
5.0
(1)
Professional experience house manager and nanny, providing services for families, 6+ years of experience working with kids from 3mo-12yo. Providing cooking services, light cleaning and running errands. Bilingual Spanish and English available to teach kids if required, skilled in computers, quickly learning and committed. Send me...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Treisy is an exceptional babysitter . She does a great job with my 5 and 10 year old, sends me updates, and they always tell me how much they love her "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jamie I have been a nanny for over 15 years and still loving it! I went to school for Early Childhood Education and medical assistant . I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with newborn infants and children of all ages. Also, I am a certified nursing assistant. I love to play games, crafts, and to have...
Jamie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jamie watched our three kids 8,5, and 1. She would take them to sports, camps, the library and the park. She did all the laundry and ran errands (grocery shopping etc.). She was also available for date nights and does pet sitting! We are sad to let her go and...
Christine P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 30-year-old college graduate from Columbia College Chicago. I graduated in 2013 with a Fashion Business degree. I have continued to do what I love best and that's be with kids. I feel like the BEST me is brought out when I'm around your kids and I would love the opportunity to be your babysitter/Nanny. I love going to the...
Dana can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dana is wonderful with kids and is very responsible. She supervised my children, drove them to activities, made sure they did their homework, made snacks or meals for them and generally took wonderful care of them. She was extremely dependable and my kids love her...
Michelle L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello to all parents.
I am 41 years old and looking for a full-time, live-out nanny position. I am a mother of three with over 9 years of experience working as a nanny. I am a very responsible, attentive, reliable, energetic individual, full of love and compassion. All this makes me a wonderful caregiver. I have been caring for...
Mihaela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mihaela (Ela) was our daughter's full-time nanny from August 2011-June 2012, and still serves as an occasional babysitter for us. Ela was truly WONDERFUL, and our daughter absolutely adores her.
I interviewed at least 10 nannies prior to her, and she was...
Theresa S.
Jessica S.
Deerfield, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello!
A little bit about myself, I attended DePaul for my undergraduate in Environmental Science and I have a passion for all things outdoors. Currently, I am remotely enrolled at DePaul where I am receiving my Masters degree in Public Administration. I work full time at The Village of Deerfield and I am looking for an...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Jessica is above and beyond what I could ask for in someone caring for my children. She is incredibly attentive, engaging and trustworthy. My children love their time together and look forward to the next time. She has proven to be the best of the best! My family...
Angie B.
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Recent errand runner reviews in Des Plaines, IL
Rawan A.
5.0
She asked me to review but all I did was chat with her on the phone.
- Caryn S.
Ghadeer A.
5.0
Ghadeer helped fill in when our regular nanny left on vacation and has since worked for us on an as-needed basis. She helps tutor the older ones, plays with our younger children is both kind and dependable. We feel lucky to have Ghadeer!
- Timothy E.
Lourdes M.
5.0
Lourdes cared for my mom who suffered from a stroke and lost her speech and loss of strength on one side. Lourdes was always gentle with my mom and cared for her with such compassion and love. My mom wasn't always in a great mood but Lourdes knew how to talk to her to lift her spirits. My family and...
- Care member
Hannah K.
5.0
Hannah is a lovely girl who will make you and your children feels safe and cared for. I would suggest hiring her for future sitting jobs. She is CPR certified, hardworking, and will make you feel comfortable leaving your children with her. Highly recommend!
- Elise M.
Treisy S.
5.0
Treisy is an exceptional babysitter . She does a great job with my 5 and 10 year old, sends me updates, and they always tell me how much they love her
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Des Plaines
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Des Plaines, IL?
Hiring an errand runner in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.54 per hour as of January 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each provider has, how often you will need the person to run errands for you and the types of tasks you need them to take care of.
How can I find a good errand runner in Des Plaines, IL?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Des Plaines, IL. There are currently 13 errand runners in Des Plaines. If you'd like to increase the number of candidates, you can expand the area of your search around the city. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and the specific errand services they provide. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Des Plaines who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Des Plaines?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Des Plaines. A few examples would be taking your laundry to the dry cleaning, shopping for groceries, helping you pack for a move, organizing your storage, driving your kids to and from activities around Des Plaines, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.
Ratings for Des Plaines, IL errand runners listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Errand Runners in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners.