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368 personal assistants are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Chicago, IL
Doreen I.
Chicago, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 12 yrs experience working as a direct care provider mostly with geriatric. My duties include bathing, feeding, personal hygiene care, administer medication, meal preparation and assist activity of daily living.
Doreen can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"It is a pleasure for me to write this letter for recommendation for Doreen, who had worked as my Father's primary caregiver for more than 4 months as we were staying in Chicago. Looking after my father who had advanced Parkinson's was a difficult task but Doreen...
Ammar M.
Skylar C.
Chicago, IL
$16-21/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a big family person who understands how hectic life can get. I am willing to help families who need assistance during the week after school. I can perform any task asked of me and I can multitask as well:)
Skylar can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
ROSAURA
Objective:
Certified Nursing Assistant since 1998. Specialize in Dementia, Parkinson's, MS and Austism. Working homecare since 2015
Experience:
A. B
02/21- Present
Personal Support Worker
Help around his apartment
Errands, Walks
M. H
09/2019-Present
CNA
Companionship, ADL, Groceries, Errands
Custom Home...
5.0
"Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was...
Natalie S.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a creative mind and problem solver discovering innovative ways to communicate with clients and improve quality patient-centered care. I have a background in biology and nursing studies. With over four years of experience working as a nursing assistant, I am a people person at heart and a good listener recognized for...
Ember can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Ember is a thoughtful and devoted caregiver. She became a trusted member of our family taking care of my wife for 18 months through the moderate stage of dementia. Ember is easy going and calm in tough situations, upbeat and positive throughout."
Richard M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello all Families! I am a teacher first Nanny! I have my Associate Degree in Preschool Education and Infant/Toddler Care. Previously I worked as a Nanny, Toddler teacher at a daycare, and a Special Education classroom Assistant. I am a very positive and outspoken person. I love children, they are my passion. I love to help them...
Aidalys can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aidalys was great with my daughter."
Shahrzad S.
Shakira Q.
Chicago, IL
$28/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids since I graduated out of high school; even in high school for community service I would do daycares since I loved being around them and always thought that they were so joyful and loved to see them grow as a person. I started being a nanny when I turned 20 years old, so I have been a nanny for 7...
Shakira can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Shakira was so nice and went out of her way to do more than just care for my children. She taught them some Spanish and has helped them with school since I worked all day."
Abigail G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Kathy and I've been an RN 18 years. Besides bringing many years of nursing experience, people and leadership skills with me, I am very reliable & flexible. I have done patient/family teaching for many years. I'm 100% respectful & sensitive to my patients & families thoughts & needs. I'm a very clean person and...
5.0
"Kathy watched my dog for a few days. My dog came home with lots of energy because unlike other places that she stayed, our dog was well fed, was given all her medications and walked frequently. I liked that she did not have to stay in a cage too. Unless Kathy M...
Deedee J.
3.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
* CNA- Certified Nursing Assistance, Physical Rehabilitation Aide, CPR * 16 Years of experience including private duty, nursing home, hospice: DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S, feeding tube, suffer stroke, oxygen, diabetics, heart failure, cancer, Hoyer lift, etc. *Languages: English, Polish, Russian. * I like working with...
Barbara can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara to spend several hours a week with my mom who suffered from dementia. As my mom's dementia worsened, Barbar took on more and...
Katherine B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi My Name is Annie and I seriously love hanging out with children. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 7 years in the position of...
Annie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Annie to babysit my 2 year old and she did an amazing job. After a great interview, she came to our house and babysat for 6 hours while I was busy with work. She was very sweet, on time and overall is a very nice and respectable young lady."
Jordan C.
4.8
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hey there, lovely parents! I'd love to introduce myself and tell you a little about my experience as a babysitter/nanny. I've been working with kids of all ages for 21 years now, and I absolutely love it! I'm a reliable, patient, hardworking, creative, and fun-loving person, and I'm always up for some adventure with the little...
Rhonda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Rhonda cares for my 4 month old son since I returned to work from my maternity leave. She is prompt and dependable and I can tell she really cares for my child. She is a mom herself, so she comes with lots of great experience. Her communication with me...
Colleen O.
Maria B.
Chicago, IL
$15-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Maria!! I am 31 years old, I have been working as Dental Assistant in a pediatric dental office for 5 years and part time nanny. I come from a big loving family. In me you can find a punctual, responsible, educated, sincere, reliable, fun and friendly person. I sincerely love spending time with kids and I know how...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maria babysat our 6 month daughter when we were in Evanston for three nights. She was a great communicator throughout-- she always texted back or called back leading up to the job. She was punctual and very good with our daughter from the very start. She would play...
Mackenzie B.
Anna P.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr
5.0
(1)
I cared for children from infant to 17-year-olds, throughout the day and evenings. There are some nights when I would stay over night too. I would prepare meals, clean, make sure the kids are fed, bathed and put to bed. I assisted children with school homework and assigned homework.
I love being being around kids and animals....
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"did an awesome work to clean my apartment!"
Alex H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Zoe, a 19-year-old born and raised in Chicago. I am currently a freshman attending university for pharmacy and biology.
I am offering child and pet care services.
I have been trained to give CPR to adults and infants. I have 7 younger siblings, in which I helped raise the youngest only being a few months. I would...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zoe is a very responsible and caring babysitter. She currently helps us with our toddler for date nights and when we are working late nights. She is responsible, timely, and does a great job of caring for our toddler. She performs a variety of duties such as...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...
5.0
"Maria C. is a wonderful caregiver. She took care of my mother for the last 12 years of her life, until she passed away last year at 98. Maria was calm and understanding even when my mother, diagnosed with dementia, had become difficult to deal with. Maria had truly...
Andrei U.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of the elderly for the past 18 years and been blessed to serve and care for them. I am experienced in dementia, Alzheimer's, quadriplegic and more. I am a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in the state of IL, and I have an easy-going demeanor and positive attitude. I always look for other ways or...
Rico can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Rico helped our family when my 78-year-old husband, who has mild Alzheimer's, broke his ankle and had mobility issues. Rico is compassionate, kind, patient, and competent. He is instinctual about the needs of someone who gets confused but also has the necessary...
Monica B.
Oluwatope A.
Chicago, IL
$20-42/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, kind hearted, caring, good listener and easy going
I like caring for seniors because it gives me a valuable insight into the aging process and what's to come, giving me an opportunity to think about what matters most in life and how I will look after myself as well as them.
I'm...
Oluwatope can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Oluwatope is a wonderful caregiver. She took care of both my mom and dad who are in their 90’s. She is super responsible. She was always on time or early. When she first started, she would even text me to say she was on her way. Oluwatope really listened to and...
Joe S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Adia !
I believe that education is essential and crucial to a healthy mind. From the early age of 9, I was placed in honors classes due to my advanced learning capabilities. My parents helped me understand the importance of learning, and it is my goal to help children become more confident in trouble subjects. I...
5.0
"Adia has been extremely beneficial to my child's learning process. Combining both classic and modern teaching methods. She shows up punctual, professional and prepared. Would highly recommend."
Ernest L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a babysitter, I have nine years of experience. I worked for six months as a full time nanny and started when the child was 4 months old. During college, I worked as a camp counselor, so I love crafts. I was a teacher's assistant in the Early Child Development Lab for two and a half years. At the daycare center, I worked with...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent. "
James G.
Kiara L.
Chicago, IL
$22-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kiara, I am 23 years old and I have had experience babysitting for 7 years now. I recently worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher for infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, but am now a nanny for 2 newborn twins and 2-year-old toddler (so I am great with multiple kids!) . I absolutely adore children! I am a...
Kiara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kiara was a full-time nanny for my daughter from the age of 5-8 months. The only reason we stopped is because we had our start date in our preferred local daycare that we had scheduled a year ahead of time. Kiara is WONDERFUL, super responsible, communicative,...
Mara K.
Brenda S.
Chicago, IL
$25-41/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Brenda, I'm a Mexican and I have a bachelor degree in International Relations. I have been working as a teacher assistant from high school students to kindergartners, also I have experienced as a ballet teacher with toddlers. Now, I have been a babysitter for more that two years, ages between 4 months to 10 years...
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation, personal care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Brenda is a very kind, responsible, caring, honest and fun person. She is also very active and creative. She’s a great caregiver! "
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Chicago, IL
Doreen I.
5.0
It is a pleasure for me to write this letter for recommendation for Doreen, who had worked as my Father's primary caregiver for more than 4 months as we were staying in Chicago. Looking after my father who had advanced Parkinson's was a difficult task but Doreen handled it professionally.
Maria is...
- Ammar M.
Rosaura C.
5.0
Rosaura helped me with wound care after I had to have an emergency surgery. I had an abscess removed from my tail bone and had to have surgical packing changed daily for almost three months. Rosaura had never used foam medical packing prior to this and was comfortable learning how to pack and...
- Natalie S.
Ember C.
5.0
Ember is a thoughtful and devoted caregiver. She became a trusted member of our family taking care of my wife for 18 months through the moderate stage of dementia. Ember is easy going and calm in tough situations, upbeat and positive throughout.
- Richard M.
Aidalys N.
5.0
Aidalys was great with my daughter.
- Shahrzad S.
Shakira Q.
5.0
Shakira joined our family when my daughter was 4 weeks ago and my son was 2.5. For a year and half she cared and loved my children as her own. Parting ways was one of the hardest things my family had to do. I started my own business and no longer needed a nanny, luckily we are still in close contact...
- Kassandra M.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Chicago
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Chicago, IL?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Chicago, IL on Care.com as of December, 2024 is $21.66 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Chicago?
Care.com has 368 personal assistants in Chicago, IL. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Chicago or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Chicago?
Most personal assistants in Chicago, IL can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Chicago. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.
Ratings for Chicago, IL personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Personal Assistants in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 141 reviews of the 368 listed personal assistants.