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I am a 20-year-old active duty sailor with a growth mindset that all children deserve their precious moments to be supervised and cared for. I currently work full-time as a hospital Corpsman at FHCC James, A hospital. I have plenty experience working with kids not only because my family is pretty big but also because I worked at...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Many years of experience in senior care and Household Management; Compassionate, Patient, Trustworthy, Energetic, and Responsible. Upheld the high standards of the family's expectations. Flexibility with work schedule when needed. Able to Provide the following assistance: Grocery/Supply Shop; Meal Prep; Light Housekeeping; Run...
Lupe can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, transportation & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I highly recommend Lupe R. as a senior care provider.
She worked for my mother for the last 3 years, on a weekend basis. She is very compassionate, trustworthy, and hard-working. She is also full of energy and her punctuality was a big plus!
Lupe R. went beyond...
Care member
Nancy L.
Waukegan, IL
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi I have over 30 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, at this present I work as a personal caregiver. I provide essential services such as groceries, prescription pick up, meal preparation, rides to and from Dr. appointments and light housekeeping. I'm very friendly with great people skills.
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, transportation & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Nancy was very patient and kind. She was extremely clean and neat. She also communicated well. I would highly recommend."
Tonya D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy!
I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our newborn son from birth to 3 months! She is so kind, warm and always finds fun activities for the kids. Our little...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have over 35 years experience in the health care field as Certified Nursing Assistant. Now I'm essential care giver, I provide services such as patient care, helping with groceries, prescription pick up as well driving client to and from appointments, light housekeeping also am willing to help out with pet care. I'm kind...
5.0
"Outstanding provider great customer service reliable,dependable very Consistent knows what she’s doing overall Very satisfied would Definitely recommend and would use her again!!!! Very friendly patient and knows her job title."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience watching children as young as 2-months-old all the way to 12+. My responsibilities included light housework/errands, feeding, naps/bedtime, sticking to a schedule, playing/interacting, accompanying kids to parks and museums, pick-ups/drop-offs, & creating activities for the children. I am very...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was great with my kids for after school care. She was very clear about her availability and flexible. She was very detailed and attentive. I really enjoyed hiring her and would have hired her permanently if she hadn't been leaving the country for her...
September L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience as a caregiver. I worked one on one for last 7 years, my last client I worked with for 2 years the one before I've been with for 5 years they both had dementia. Before that I worked as a CNA at assisted living facilities, I recently completed a medical assistant certification. I'm a very...
Agnes can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Agnieszka is simply the best. She cared for my grandmother during her last few years. My grandmother suffered from dementia and Alzheimer's. Agnes provided personal care in the house, and also helped my grandfather with daily things around the house, driving to...
Mitchell K.
Lauren G.
Highwood, IL
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Art, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts Educator.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
For the past 7 years I have been working with families in the North Shore as a Nanny/House Manager/Family Assistant and Professional Tutor. My experience includes 20 years as a classroom teacher where I taught math, art, English, language arts and a drama/music class to 7th grade students. Over the course of my life I have...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Truly Mary Poppins in all ways: nurturing, former teacher who's sensitive to the needs of everyone including the parents! Amazing person. Integrity, honesty and loyalty like I've never seen in a person."
Nancy R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A compassionate caregiver (CNA) with a strong history in home health care. My expertise is genuinely caring for the seniors needing assist in everyday living . I am a quick learner, someone who is efficient and can multitask, a person who is reliable and dependable. My background experience consists of 13+ years of elderly care,...
5.0
"Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom. "
Darleena W.
Hello there! My name is Nayeli, and I have a genuine passion for caring for kids. I bring creativity, strong communication skills, flexibility, boundless energy, and a nurturing character to ensure a positive connection with those I care for.
Nayeli can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Gabrielle S.
Grayslake, IL
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Through my experience as a nanny and as a personal assistant I have 3+ years of experience with organizing tidying, cleaning, laundry, dishes and other household maintenance duties.
Gabrielle can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning
Nayeli A.
Waukegan, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I've been working as a personal assistant since 2014 for the Nielsen family in Winnetka, IL. During my time with them I've helped them have more time on their hands to spend it with loved ones and creating fun memories.
Barbara U.
Waukegan, IL
$19-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
12 year experience in nursing home like personal assistant
I'd describe my personality as experience patience obligatory
I like working with kids because no
I'm looking for a job that caregiver, personal assistant
I started working with kids when no
In my spare time I like to gardening
One thing you should know about me...
Wife and Mother of 3 in Gurnee, IL, Personal Assistant that focuses on helping people in the community with many different services. Ready to work with big or small projects or big and small jobs. I'm only 1 call away, and if available, happy to help last minute, too! Child care in my home, Before and after school, date night...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Patient, loving, caring and loves to help in any way I can. Wife and Mother of 3 in Gurnee, IL, Personal Assistant that focuses on helping people in the community with many different services. Ready to work with big or small projects or big and small jobs. I'm only 1 call away, and if available, happy to help last minute, too!...
Nancy can also help with: Personal care, companionship, transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Wife and Mother of 3 in Gurnee, IL, Personal Assistant that focuses on helping people in the community with many different services. Ready to work with big or small projects or big and small jobs. I'm only 1 call away, and if available, happy to help last minute, too! Child care in my home, Before and after school, date night...
Nancy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding
I helped my mom when she was diagnosed with Diabetes and CHF. My mother in law is battling Dementia and I made it a point to find out as much information to help them as I could. I oversaw medications to be given and helped them on a daily basis with general assistance around their homes, as well as personal assistance. I enjoy...
Hope can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Hello My name is Adriana A, I have 4 years living in the US, as a legal permanent resident. I studied culinary arts for three years being here and I graduated in 2019. I started house cleaning very young when I was living in Belize , I used to clean homes for an income and also small businesses. It was easy to attain those jobs...
Adriana can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
Versatile and detail-oriented Family Generalist/Family Assistant with extensive experience in childcare, household management, and personal assistance. Adept at organizing schedules, managing household tasks, and providing nurturing care for children. Skilled in creating efficient systems that keep homes running smoothly, while...
Bridgette can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Cary W.
Vernon Hills, IL
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Cary & I am HUGE animal lover (I have 2 dogs & 2 cats). Also have a lot of experience caring for & riding horses.
- Unwavering amount of patience & kindness
- B. A. George Washington University in Philosophy & English (double major) & Linguistics (minor). Masters in Clinical Psychology & 5+ years of experience...
Cary can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Great Lakes, IL
Lupe R.
5.0
My grandmother had been living independently at home when she had a fall-scare over 5 years ago. A family member hired Lupe to provide senior care to my grandmother, as well as, oversee four additional members of my grandmother’s caregiving team.
Lupe was organized in her scheduling and office...
- Care member
Nancy L.
5.0
Nancy was very patient and kind. She was extremely clean and neat. She also communicated well. I would highly recommend.
- Tonya D.
Alexandria D.
5.0
Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our newborn son from birth to 3 months! She is so kind, warm and always finds fun activities for the kids. Our little ones love her and we’re so glad...
- Care member
Nancy L.
5.0
Outstanding provider great customer service reliable,dependable very Consistent knows what she’s doing overall Very satisfied would Definitely recommend and would use her again!!!! Very friendly patient and knows her job title.
- Care member
Rachel B.
5.0
I highly recommend Rachel. Our family has 3 boys - ages: 1,4,6. Rachel was is great managing the different age levels especially when it came to meal requirements and differing bed time routines. She brought her own games and activities for each of the boys as well. She has done overnights with...
- Andrew K.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Great Lakes
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Great Lakes, IL?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Great Lakes, IL on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $15.00 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 Great Lakes?
Care.com has 1 personal assistants in Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes?
Most personal assistants in Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.