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378 personal assistants are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Good day
Are you searching for a nurturing and caring home care assistant to comfort your love one. You and your family are special, so it takes a special kind of person to be a your home caregiver. I am a 54yr old compassionate caregiver with more than 12 years of experience engaging seniors living at home and facilities to...
Felicia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Felicia is a very caring, thoughtful, detailed oriented and has a can do attitude! She was able to schedule various medical appointments, attend the appointments and take detailed notes for my father, who she took care of until literally his dying breath. She...
Lynn W.
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
(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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Aidalys to be a week-long backup caregiver for our 3yo daughter and when we need help in the future, we'll definitely be reaching out again! Aidalys was incredibly engaging, playing make-believe, finger painting, making sand molds, etc. And she took great...
Jerel B.
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, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(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.
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: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
3.0
"We are looking for an every other Weekend Care Giver (my friend Linda who needs the Care Giver and myself) and Barbara responded to my AD. I spoke with her on 2/1/18 and phoned her again 2/2/18 to set up an interview however she said her family does not want her...
Bonnie F.
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, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Annie is definitely a 5 Star tutor. She is worked around our schedule and even helped us out with last minute requests also. She is a wonderful baby-sitter and a very knowledgeable tutor. My son missed many days of school but with Annie's help, he was able to keep...
Mik H.
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.
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: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & 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...
Donal M.
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.
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: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, 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! "
Care member
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
From 2012-2013 I worked for the Autism Program of Illinois, and umbrella company of The Hope Institute for Children and Families. In my role as Network Outreach Coordinator I worked on behalf of children and families with Autism and other developmental disabilities. My previous role, along with my years of volunteer experience...
5.0
"I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings positivity with her, which helps when you have a kid suffering from depression."
Crystal M.
4.8
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hey there, wonderful parents! I'm excited to introduce myself and share a bit about my journey as a babysitter/nanny. For the past 21 years, I've had the incredible opportunity to work with kids of all ages, and it truly brings me so much joy! I'm a friendly, patient, and creative person who loves to have fun and embark on...
Rhonda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"We hired Rhonda as a full time nanny for our three month old for six weeks before we moving out of town. We have also used Rhonda for date nights. Rhonda truly is a blessing to our family, I feel so lucky to have found her! I am sad I can't bring her with me...
Katie A.
Nancy P.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've always been passionate about playing a role in children's development and growth. I believe in fostering a nurturing environment where children can flourish. With eight years of experience, I am more than prepared to provide a caring and safe space for your child.
I have my associates in early childhood development and am...
Nancy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Nancy as a reputable caregiver. She is currently in school and has knowledge as well as experience of how to best work with kids of all ages. She cared for my toddler on weekends and always kept me informed and updated so I felt at ease at work....
Caitlin C.
Ashley P.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Ashley. I am 23 years old and currently in my second year of teaching. I have had the pleasure of teaching both 3rd and 5th grade. I absolutely love working with kids and started at the early age of 10 years old. Since then, I have nannied and tutored for several years. I enjoy working with kiddos on their...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Ashley did an amazing job bonding with our seven-year-old son and for-year-old daughter. She definitely felt like part of the family and not just a babysitter. She was caring and loving to our kids, taught them crafts, took them to do indoor and outdoor...
Gregory H.
Sonia M.
Chicago, IL
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 34 years old. I am a responsible and loving person. I am Currently looking for a full-time nanny position, where I can apply my exceptional experience with taking care of kids. I've been babysitting for 10 years. I have outstanding experience with babies, toddlers and older kids. I enjoy being a nanny because working with...
Sonia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"If you are looking for a sweet, conscientious & caring nanny, Sonia, is the perfect fit for your family. Sonia is a total pro, juggling taking care of our 4 month old son and even our 30lb Frenchton with ease. She is extremely gentle and loving when interacting...
Sean C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Victoria, I am 35 years old. I am happily married and have a 4 years old daughter. I am seeking a part-time position of a babysitter on weekday mornings till 1. 30-2 p.m. depending on your location. I have to pick up my daughter from her preschool after 2 p.m. I am a stay at home mom and I understand how...
Viktoriya can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Viktoriya was excellent. Very warm and set our hearts at ease the minute she walked in the door. She was very friendly and entertaining. My 12 months old daughter was behaving well when we were leaving which was very surprising to us as she is a bit fussy when her...
Adrien K.
My name is April. I am a 55-year-old African-American female. I am also an empty nester, career professional an administrative and mortgage lending industry, and a non-traditional student. My personality is one of politeness, professionalism, tidiness, loving, kind, and one of integrity. I look forward to meeting with you and...
April can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am extremely organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy cleaning. I have spent the past year as a personal assistant. This involved cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a 4 story home. I am a hard worker and tend to exceed expectations.
Lila can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization & more
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Chicago, IL
Felicia O.
5.0
Felicia is a very caring, thoughtful, detailed oriented and has a can do attitude! She was able to schedule various medical appointments, attend the appointments and take detailed notes for my father, who she took care of until literally his dying breath. She remembered birthdays and other...
- Lynn W.
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.
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.
Maria C.
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 become my mother's best friend,...
- Andrei U.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Chicago
In 2025, 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 February, 2025 is $22.00 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 378 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 113 reviews of the 378 listed personal assistants.