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Tashae T.
Waukegan, IL
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver: CPR Certified With Medical Expertise
I'm a friendly and dedicated caregiver with 10 years of experience in providing exceptional care to clients of all ages. I am CPR certified and skilled in medical assistance. My approach is compassionate and personalized, ensuring each client's needs are met with professionalism and care. Let's connect to discuss how I can...
Tashae can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, home modification
Kallie S.
Libertyville, IL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
When I take on the responsibility of caring for someone's child, I treat them as I would my own: with love, respect, and compassion. I understand how it feels to leave your most precious loved ones in the care of another person, and I want to make it as comforting as possible by ensuring the safety and joy of your loved ones!...
Kallie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Tammy C.
Waukegan, IL
$40/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Am Looking To Be An Extended Part Of Your Family And Helping Make Sure Your Loved One Is Good.
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, understanding
I like caring for seniors because they are not able to help themselves and I know how hard that can be
I'm looking for a job that will allow me to extend my time and efforts in helping other people
I started caring for seniors when my great grandmother was...
Tammy can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification, errands
Skills:
CNA
maddie T.
Vernon Hills, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Maddie! Last summer, I nannied for a family with 3 little girls, 45 hours a week. As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with four years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My calm and creative personality, coupled with my First Aid Training, CPR Training, and...
maddie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jessica H.
Highland Park, IL
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Fun-loving And Compassionate Girl With 6 Years Of Experience Looking For Family In Need Of Nanny!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jess, and I am a 23-year-old artist residing in Logan Square. I have 6 years of child care experience and I am certified in CPR and first aid.
I have a wide range of time and experience caring for children, mainly due to growing up in a home daycare ran by my mother for children ages 10 weeks - 6 years old. I...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been working as a CNA (certified) for the past 8 and I love it . Love the people I've helped and always feels good when I see them smile. Positive attitude , energetic and passionate about my job. Reliable and hardworking. I'm a single mother of a beautiful 15-year-old boy and I currently work as a private caregiver (some...
Ioanna can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, visiting physician
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Isabella Y.
Libertyville, IL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi!! I have worked in childcare for 4 years. I'm currently going to college for Early Childhood Education. I have worked with all ages. I adore children of all ages.
I'd describe my personality as kind-hearted, caring, and gentle!
I'm looking for a job that works with my school schedule.
I started working with kids when I...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Compassionate caregiver with over five years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and feeding, light cleaning and transportation. Passionate about improving patient well-being and independence. Proven...
Alina can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Hi. My name is Pam. I am compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 10 years of experience. I worked with assisted living facilities in Deerfield IL and private homes in North Shore area. I would describe myself respectful, caring, reliable, an honest, friendly and patient person.
I am an experienced caregiver with daily living...
Paamaajav can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, respite care, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Conchita S.
North Chicago, IL
$17-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
For the better part of 10 years, I have dedicated myself to caregiving. I have dabbled in a little of everything, in terms of care facilities. Safe to say, I have cared for a number of residents with differing conditions and levels of care: total assist, Alzheimer-Dementia, broken-this-broken-that, etc. Even with all of that, I...
Conchita can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant with 2 years experience, and a total of 3 years experience in hospital care. My caregiving experience truly began in my own home, helping my parents care for my Great Grandfather at the end of his long, beautiful life, as well as caring for my Grandmother when illness struck and took her from...
Kallie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Hi! My name is Aubrey, I am a recent high school graduate as of December 2023 and completed some courses at CLC in Grayslake to get a head start to Indiana University. I'm looking for babysitting opportunities for until I leave for college in August 2024. I want to work with kids in my future career, because I love kids, and...
Aubrey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a certified caregiver with over 10 years of caregiving experience working in various states. I treat my clients and their property with dignity, respect and in a professional manner. I possess reliable transportation and will always show up on time to the assigned shift given. I assist clients with daily living activities...
Jane can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Cat, and I have 12 Years of experience as a Nanny and house manager/ personal assistant.
I previously worked at a hospital in the mother-baby unit, and newborns are my specialty; however, I have had experience with children of all ages.
I love to travel, and have experience traveling with families.
I am a laid...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Cat has been our nanny since my little one was 10 weeks old. We've loved having Cat and most importantly, our little C. loves Cat.
Cat is creative and thinks of lots of fun things to do, that are age appropriate. Cat even researched all the local libraries and...
Katie T.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a university graduate who has long-term experience as an infant nanny/newborn care specialist, night nurse, personal assistant, and house manager.
Hannah can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is wonderful! Hire her!! We were visiting Chicago and very nervous about using a caretaker that we didn't know. Hannah put us at ease and did a fantastic job. She is reliable and communicative, and was fantastic with our 6 month old baby. She sent frequent...
Alissa C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dalila. I have been in the childcare world since the age of 15 years old. I have a psychology degree from UIC. I have been exposed to many different roles in my years of experience, all 16 years. I have taken on roles such as house manager, nanny and at times personal assistant. I love to cook an at-home meal for the...
Dalila can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were so nervous about leaving our 2-month twins with a babysitter for the first time, but Delila immediately put us at ease. She was incredibly kind and playful with our little ones. It was clear from the start that she has a genuine love for children. She...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- [x] Morning, my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver/ companion and special needs care provider with a vast amount of experience, over 8 years of paid work experience. I do homemaking, non medical Homecare, companionship, personal assistant duties and help with personal hygiene. My first goal is my clients safety and comfort...
5.0
"Precent did an amazing job with my father before he went into a nursing home. What I appreciated most about him was that he kept me up to date with anything dealing with my father. There was an incident where he accompanied my father to the hospital
And was able...
Toni W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Good morning everyone,
I'm a schooled vet assistant as well as I have been in animal rescue for over 20 years, this is my passion. I watch your 4 legged children in my home where they get the proper care they deserve. I will send pictures as well as videos and they will not be in any danger with kennel cough as well as fights ....
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me coffee! I would recommend her to anyone!"
Trevor F.
Aloha K.
Mount Prospect, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Presently Working As Certified Nursing Assistant At Rainbow Hospice Palliative Care. I Have Been A Caregiver For Almost 8 Years To A Disabled Lady. I Am Compassionate Person.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past seven years, I have managed the care of Dorothy L. and her husband. Mr. L. passed away in March of 2010. Mrs. L.'s condition for the past 25 years is one of a spinal injury leaving her bedridden. I perform all her daily needs, care for the house and manage the hospice services.
Aloha can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Aloha is extremely caring and dedicated. She went above and beyond to ensure that our quadraplegic mother not only had terrific personal and domestic care, but a good friend. She is also incredibly dependable. I highly recommend Aloha."
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have experience with dementia patients, cancer, hospice, Hoyer lifting and transferring, tube feeding, companionship, meal preps, bathing and all daily needs.
I've been in the industry since 2016. My mission is to enhance the lives of aging adults and their families by providing :
1. PERSONAL CARE which involves direct...
Lilian can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I had Lily to care for my mother. She was compassionate and took care of her so well until she passed. She also took care of my mother in law until she went into memory care. I can highly recommend Lily for elder care."
Care member
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Great Lakes, IL
Catherine L.
5.0
I highly recommend Cat as a caregiver. She was wonderful with our one-month-old. She is extremely knowledgeable, detail oriented, and passionate about her work. She was also great about checking in with me to see how I was feeling as a mom. I really appreciated that.
- Meg D.
Hannah P.
5.0
Hannah is wonderful! Hire her!! We were visiting Chicago and very nervous about using a caretaker that we didn't know. Hannah put us at ease and did a fantastic job. She is reliable and communicative, and was fantastic with our 6 month old baby. She sent frequent updates and pictures and baby was...
- Alissa C.
Dalila P.
5.0
The kids loved her right away! They started playing games immediately and she was engaged with them from the very beginning.
- Scotti O.
Precent M.
5.0
Precent did an amazing job with my father before he went into a nursing home. What I appreciated most about him was that he kept me up to date with anything dealing with my father. There was an incident where he accompanied my father to the hospital
And was able to stay with him
As long as he...
- Toni W.
Suzanne D.
5.0
WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me coffee! I would recommend her to anyone!
- Trevor F.
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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.