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I'd describe my personality as patient, dependable, kind
I like caring for seniors because they are often very interesting to be around and I enjoy helping them
I'm looking for a job that
I started caring for seniors when my father fell and broke his back and became wheel chair bound about 10 years ago
In my spare time, I...
Anna can also help with: Home modification, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
5.0
"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."
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Alexandra R.
Chicago, IL
$17-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alexandra I have taken care of kids from New Borns up to Pre Teens, some of my favorite activities I like doing with kids are; Arts and crafts, I love reading to them, helping them with their homework, depending on the age of the child I enjoy baking with them, I love taking the kids to the park, and having...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Alexandra a couple weeks ago, she was on time, always replied my text messages fast. She was helpful with all my questions. Alexandra made me feel very comfortable, she played with my daughter in the interview and I absolutely recommend her to be your...
Vanessa M.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a independent caregiver with many years of experience. I have flexible hours live-in or come and go, with loving care. During the years I have had different cases. I have been working with dementia, stroke, diabetes, cancer, tube feeding and much more. I treat people with respect. I'm professional with caregiver training...
Barbara can also help with: Home modification, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I just met Barbara a month ago and I had a good feeling from the first day I met her. I am looking forward for my 90-year-old mother to be in Barbara's company. I know my mother will be in good hands."
Florinda F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle and I'm an experienced Caregiver/personal assistant. I enjoy working with seniors and I'm compassionate about what I do. I understand that everyday life can get pretty hectic and I'm available to provide assistance whenever and wherever I can. My services include but are not limited to; light...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience professionally but I have over 10 years of experience with sitting/child care under my belt. I'm accustomed to working with multiple children at once (typically 2-3) and have worked with all age groups from infants to teenagers. I can help with tasks such as Light Housekeeping/Laundry, Meal...
Raven can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Raven as our nanny for the past ~5 months, and we are happy to share our experience. She consistently showed up on time and maintained excellent communication throughout her time with us. Raven has a wonderful talent for engaging with...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Natalia, I'm from Chile and I'm 31 years old. In 2014 I moved to Argentina to study Advertising at Palermo University. Then in 2019 I moved to the US to perfect my English and study some courses in Marketing at Northwestern University - Kellog. I am a very active person, I like outdoor activities (hiking, biking,...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have the children, aged 5, 3, and 1. Natalia did a great job caring for all of them, even managing to console our three year old who decided when we were headed out the door to have a mini-meltdown. The kids gave her a good review, too! We liked her so much...
Maryellen M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Carolynn can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Carolynn is very dedicated and always goes above and beyond what is required of her. She is extremely kind and she also finds creative ways to inspire her clients. What a special caregiver!"
Charlette W.
Grace B.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Grace! I mainly do childcare but I'm looking for something to do on the side. I'm super hands on and enjoy cleaning!
I'm looking for more of a assistant type position where I can help run errands or do general cleaning around the house. Just a helping hand.
I'm great at organizing!
Grace can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Grace has cared for my two boys (10 and 7 years old) several times. She engages them in fun art activities and plays games with them. They think she’s wonderful and so do we. We feel lucky to have met her, we trust her and would definitely recommend her. "
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Sarah Alyssa C.
Chicago, IL
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there and thanks for viewing my profile! My name is Sarah, I'm 27 years old and started working as a CNA when I was 18. I love what I do because I have a passion in helping people and going the extra mile for them.
I can do up to 7 days of live in and come & go positions as I have experience in both. I have my own car and...
Sarah Alyssa can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a dedicated professional nanny with 6 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. Currently, I'm working with a wonderful family, but I'm available for extra hours on Fridays.
I am known for my patience, creativity, and ability to connect with children on a personal level. I strive to create a fun and...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie came to work as a nanny with our family of 3 boys ages 6, 3, and 10 months during the COVID19 pandemic. She worked as a tutor for my kindergartener while also caring for the two younger boys. She is timely, responsible, and professional. One of my favorite...
Leora M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again."
Beth B.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...
Alexis can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"
Dan K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A little bit about me: I have 6 years of babysitting and nannying experience with children of all ages and multiple children. In addition I have experience as a house manager. I enjoy going on outings, planning activities, running errands, and organizing. I am pet-friendly and have no issues walking/feeding pets as an additional...
Kindal can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kindal was a great help to an emergency situation. She responded quickly and proved to be thorough, reliable and thoughtful. She was patient and kind to our son, checked in throughout the day and provided an day end report. I would hire her again and recommend to...
Victoria O.
5.0
(9)
Hi! I'm Marti.
I'm a caring, fun, and creative person who loves helping families by making life a little easier.
I have a degree in Environmental Science and have also taken a course in Early Childhood Development, focusing on health, nutrition, and safety. I'm CPR certified and trained in SIDS and SBS. I'm a Chicago native...
Marti can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"You can't go wrong with hiring Marti - she's so sweet and works so hard! I would highly recommend her."
Aimee P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I just graduated with my Masters of Occupational Therapy looking to work while in studying for my boards! I am 29, CPR and first aid certified and fully vaccinated. Many years of experience with infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten. Also have worked with children with Autism. Have a car and...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was my son's preschool teacher and weekend babysitter. She's incredibly caring and responsible. We moved away but miss her!"
Tessa P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Mareena and I have been a babysitter/nanny for 10 years now. I have worked with numerous families with children from the ages of newborn to 13. Providing care for your little ones is what I do best. I am reliable, trustworthy, responsible, and energetic. Your child's safety is my top priority. Besides providing your...
Mareena can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"she is amazing with children. She has babysat our daughter since she was 2 weeks old
. She was always on time. She is very trustworthy that she house sat for us when we went on vacation. we still use her from time to time but it was due to our schedule why we...
Dan A.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
Maria P.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Very Responsible Housekeeper Available On All Weekdays Full-time Or Part-time
4.7
(20)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
My responsibility as a housekeeper is to maintain the employer's home in a clean and presentable manner at all the times. My duties are vacuuming, dusting, mopping, surface cleaning, kitchen and bathroom details, making sure all the assigned areas of the home are clean , neat and tidy. I can do the laundry when it needed, and...
Maria can also help with: Carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Maria delivered beyond what I expected. I definitely will hire her again in the coming weeks. Thank you for the awesome work!"
Karl S.
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Recent errand runner reviews in River Forest, IL
Branndi C.
5.0
Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.
- Care member
Alexandra R.
5.0
We had Alexandra watch our girls for two days. Our 3 year old can be pretty shy with new people but she loved playing with Alexandra and got on so well with her, I was pleasantly surprised!
- Sarah T.
Barbara S.
5.0
We hired Barbara to care for my mother who has dementia. Barbara did a great job caring for my mom and keeping her company. She also helped us when my mom had to be admitted to the hospital. Barbara has a great personality and was very kind to my mom.
- Maria K.
Raven T.
5.0
We had the pleasure of having Raven as our nanny for the past ~5 months, and we are happy to share our experience. She consistently showed up on time and maintained excellent communication throughout her time with us. Raven has a wonderful talent for engaging with children, often incorporating music...
- Care member
Natalia C.
5.0
We have the children, aged 5, 3, and 1. Natalia did a great job caring for all of them, even managing to console our three year old who decided when we were headed out the door to have a mini-meltdown. The kids gave her a good review, too! We liked her so much we've already had her come back to...
- Maryellen M.
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in River Forest
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in River Forest, IL?
Hiring an errand runner in River Forest, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 per hour as of March 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 River Forest, IL?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from River Forest, IL. There are currently 1 errand runners in River Forest. 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 River Forest who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in River Forest?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around River Forest. 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 River Forest, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.