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60 personal assistants are listed in Forest Park, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 7 years
Personal assistants in Forest Park, IL
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: Home modification, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
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.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria was great. Punctual, low-stress, and great with the kids. She even did bedtime with two littles! (1 & 3)"
Jason C.
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: Hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care & 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.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Krystyna. I have taken care of infants and toddlers for the past 10 years. I have worked as an infant and toddler teacher. I've been a nanny full time, part time and occasional babysitting. I've nannied in New Orleans, Dallas, and New York. I'm a certified Nurse Assistant and CPR certified. I have my own car so...
Krystyna can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I interviewed Krystyna for our new born son and really enjoyed her kindness, her experience and her interest in kiddos. She has a good amount of experience working with all age ranges, multiple children and prefers in home care over daycare. Think she would be a...
Lindsey B.
Virginija S.
Willowbrook, IL
$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care
5.0
(1)
Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....
5.0
"Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management , security comfort and trust with her attentive approach ! Highly recommended "
Care member
Amelia M.
Westmont, IL
$30-44/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant With References Looking For A New Family
5.0
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Amelia and I am a married mom of two girls who currently attend college here in the Chicagoland area. We've lived here for over 20 years after moving from Italy back in 1999, where I learned how to speak the language and cook authentic Italian cuisine. Shortly after we moved to Illinois, I started...
Amelia can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Amy is an amazing caregiver! She is dependable, trustworthy, caring, knowledgeable and so much more. She always went above and beyond what was expected of her, doing things that were not required but helped us in so many ways!"
Debra L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Tatiana. I have 15 years experience with nannying and 8+ years that included House Management and Personal Chef Services. I have always gotten so much joy caring for children and being an integral part of your family's function and growth. I am currently seeking a part time position and would love the opportunity...
Tatiana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Tatiana worked with our family for over a year. She was unflappable in the daily chaos of three young children, and was reliable in getting our children to and from school and other activities. She is a strong driver and took our kids on fun excursions all over the...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Eve and I am looking for a full time nanny position in Chicago!
My background in childcare started at age 12 when I started assisting in preschool age and lower level dance classes and began developing relationships with the kids I was instructing. Through this experience, I learned I have a knack for leading and...
Eve can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Eve is the best nanny that we have ever had. She is so great with the kids, kind loving and very patient with our kids. We are sad to see her go and looking forward to working with her again!"
Justin K.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am 31 years old, a friendly, adventurous, helpful, imaginative, dependable, and energetic person. I have experience with an infant - 13 years old. I volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Kindergarten for 3 months. I was a teacher for middle school for one year in Thailand before I moved to the U. S. I was a...
Kamonchanok can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can leave my kids with her so I don't have to worry that she can take care of my kids.
She is so sweet and very helpful."
AVA L.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle and I have over 10 years experience as a CNA/caregiver. I enjoy working with seniors and helping those in need. I'm available for short visits (minimum 2 hours max 4 hours).
I offer the following services:
Transportation to/from doctor appointments
Physical Therapy (regular exercise)
Assistance with...
Michelle can also help with: Home modification, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Michelle was a wonderful weekend caregiver for my sister who was in hospice care following a stroke. Care included bathing, feeding, wound care, hoyer lift, Broda wheelchair, etc.
She was extremely reliable, very professional and trustworthy. I highly...
Carissa 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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zoe is great with my little one! I really don’t want to share her but I will! She is a great choice for your little one as she comes from a big family herself, she is the oldest of her siblings I believe she has like 6-7 siblings!"
Care member
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.
Jtaia M.
Brookfield, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a bachelor's in Human Development and Family Science & a master's in Social Work. I have experience in Foster Care Case Management, working with ages from infants to teenagers. I previously interned participating in clinical work such as therapy in a teenage group home setting and at a high school as a School Social...
Jtaia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taia was absolutely wonderful with our children and went above and beyond to ensure their safety, happiness, and well-being. I highly recommend her to any parent in need of a trustworthy and exceptional babysitter."
Care member
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.
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: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, personal care, errands
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
(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: Visiting nurse, live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services & 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 2 families in your neighborhood
I started as a caregiver way back 2013 I also got myself enrolled to school taking a nursing assistant and now I have a certification. 10yrs of being on this field gives me satisfactions knowing that I helped people who in needs. If you think I am the one you looking for I would love to be interview by phone or in person first...
Vanezsa can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Vanesza was a great help caring for my father in law while my wife was away. She was dependable, caring, had high attention for hygiene and had great conversations with him to keep him engaged! I highly recommend her!"
Jennifer C.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Annie! She watched my son for a year part time during the week while I worked remotely. He was 13 months when she started with us. She has the best attitude, great listener, takes direction and initiative, and brings great...
Katie C.
Guadalupe S.
Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lupe , I am a professional experienced Montessori educator Woman , I will be so happy to assist you in caring your children . I am a very reliable , patient respectful person who loves to care, interact , play learn with children and enjoys being part of their life. I have worked with children of different ages...
Guadalupe can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lupe has been with us since my daughter was 4 months old and she is now almost two and a half. We have to move out of state for my husbands job, otherwise I would have been with her for many many many years. I cannot say enough amazing things about her. She is such...
Lexi S.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Forest Park, IL
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.
Barbara M.
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 more time until eventually she was...
- Katherine B.
Maria B.
5.0
Maria was great. Punctual, low-stress, and great with the kids. She even did bedtime with two littles! (1 & 3)
- Jason C.
Rico O.
5.0
Upon meeting Rico we knew he was going to be the caregiver for us. My husband responded to his care immediately. He was soft spoken and gentle and was able to get a stubborn man the help he needed. Rico was punctual and communicated with us at all times. Rico is a gem.
- Maureen T.
Krystyna L.
5.0
I interviewed Krystyna for our new born son and really enjoyed her kindness, her experience and her interest in kiddos. She has a good amount of experience working with all age ranges, multiple children and prefers in home care over daycare. Think she would be a great fit for a family, just not...
- Lindsey B.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Forest Park
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Forest Park, IL?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Forest Park, IL on Care.com as of November, 2024 is $20.60 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 Forest Park?
Care.com has 5 personal assistants in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park?
Most personal assistants in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.