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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 $21/hr as of April 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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She asked me to review but all I did was chat with her on the phone. "
Caryn S.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Lauren became our nanny in December 2020 when our nanny had to leave us due to a family emergency and we were in a bit of a bind. Our boys 2.5 years and 16m old took to her instantly . Lauren in punctual, patient with kids, kind, communicative, and also great at...
Neesha S.
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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!
I am responsible, honest, punctual, I am not a half-way working person. I am truthful and I can follow rules. The tasks I provide include going shopping, drop of to daycare, the dogs and rabbits, taking care of dogs with hospitals, medicine, feed them all, walking them, provide and set up the medicine for family, ironing the...
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.
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
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
CNA
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: Visiting physician, personal care
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: Errands, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Emma S.
Des Plaines, IL
$15-20/hr
Hi! I have been helping neighbors and others in the neighborhood with errands for some time now. Our lives get busy, and I understand how taxing it can be. I have access to my own car and have run lots of errands for people.
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, kitchen cleaning, organization, changing bed linens
Amy L.
Arlington Heights, IL
$24-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Open to light house keeping, keeping up after kids or running errands out of the home.
Open to odd and end jobs as well.
5.0
"Amy has been such a great help for me following knee replacement surgery. What a relief to have support for reliable and safe transportation to doctor appointments! Housekeeping has been such a great help too as I simply can't do it all right now. Amy is kind,...
Naomi M.
Anna B.
Mount Prospect, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 28 years old and have been caring for kids in some capacity for the past 15+ years. I am a certified teacher and taught special education for 4 years. I have a bubbly personality and bring a new set of eyes and ears to every situation I am in. I look forward to getting to know you and your families, and assist with any...
Anna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Early Education
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.
Lidiya M.
Arlington Heights, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a housekeeper for over 10 years. I am a very responsible, detail-oriented, organized person who understands the value of a good and clean home. I put in the effort necessary to do a good job. You can trust that your home and its contents are safe with me. My housekeeping experiences over the years have included:...
Lidiya can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Lidiya, works for our family currently, she's very good always on time, a good communicator. We are very happy with her work."
Julie L.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & 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.
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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.
Lauren R.
5.0
Lauren became our nanny in December 2020 when our nanny had to leave us due to a family emergency and we were in a bit of a bind. Our boys 2.5 years and 16m old took to her instantly . Lauren in punctual, patient with kids, kind, communicative, and also great at taking directions/executing on...
- Neesha 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.
Amy L.
5.0
Amy has been such a great help for me following knee replacement surgery. What a relief to have support for reliable and safe transportation to doctor appointments! Housekeeping has been such a great help too as I simply can't do it all right now. Amy is kind, reliable and thorough. It's like an...
- Naomi M.
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.
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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 $21.43 per hour as of April 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 14 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 6 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners.