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60 personal assistants are listed in Harwood Heights, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 10 years
Personal assistants in Harwood Heights, IL
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Highly compassionate and experienced caregiver with 13+ years of experience providing personalized care to seniors and young adults with disabilities. Proven ability to build strong rapport with clients and families, providing physical and emotional support while maintaining their dignity and independence. Skilled in assisting...
Alma can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Alma is wonderful. She is kind, gentle, and understanding. my grandmother is in her 90s and as her condition declined, Alma went right along with the changes and recommended ways to help make things easier for us and my Gramma. She helped cover numerous times when...
Susanne D.
Hello, My name is Larysa I am looking for a part/full time position to do light housework, laundry, running errands, help with shopping, meal preparation, and other miscellaneous tasks.
Thank you for your time, looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Larysa N.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Ive been a caregiver for 20years. I m 44 years old and I'm from the Philippines and very good of the things I do. I love taking care of seniors. I do light housekeeping, laundry giving showers assist with everything depend of the condition of the persons needs. I can drive to doctors appointment and grocery shopping. I'm trust...
Meryknol can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Maria S.
Harwood Heights, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
compassionate caregiver for 20yrs. of experience
working in assisted living facilities, nursing home, home environment Passionate about elder care, skilled at managing schedule assisting with daily living activities including medication administration meal preparation & personal care. keeping clients as active as possible....
Maria can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have spent 10 years of working experience as caregiver to seniors. I am a certified nursing assistant with a car, so I can drive my client to doctor appointments, social activities, shopping and groceries also I can prepare meal of any, form suitable or according to diet she needs. I'm a very organized person, loving and...
Majuna can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Hello! My name Maggie. I have been working with children for 8+ years. I have an Associates in Early Childhood education. I have been working with children ages birth- teenagers for 8 years. I started off working as a daycare assistant and then became a preschool teacher for 5 years. Currently I am working as a Spanish teacher...
Magdalena can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have 3 kids. Does a great job with the ages and multitasking. My youngest is almost 4 and she's known her since she was born. "
Maria R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I would love to be part of your journey called life. Love to contribute my experience in life and ultimately make the fast passed environment more pleasant and happy place to live for all of us. Love healthy cooking, fruit and veggies juicing in a specific combination to relief different health condition. Worked in a cooking...
Boriana can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, refrigerator cleaning
5.0
"Boriana is very professional, reliable, hard working, and follows instructions well. She is a good cook and kept our kitchen clean after cooking. A very lovely person!"
Kristine S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Natalia, I'm from Chile and I'm 31 years old. In 2014 I moved to Argentina to study Advertising at Palermo University. Then in 2019 I moved to the US to perfect my English and study some courses in Marketing at Northwestern University - Kellog. I am a very active person, I like outdoor activities (hiking, biking,...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have the children, aged 5, 3, and 1. Natalia did a great job caring for all of them, even managing to console our three year old who decided when we were headed out the door to have a mini-meltdown. The kids gave her a good review, too! We liked her so much...
Maryellen M.
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: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is absolutely FANTASTIC! As first time parents we were able to leave her with our one month old and felt absolutely confident our baby was in great hands. She is super reliable, always showing up ahead of schedule and updating throughout her visits. She is...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello I am a vetted dog walker, I own three cats previously owned two dogs one of which I took through obedience training years ago and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make sure things are done just as you like while you're away. I also am a part-time store manager and caregiver/personal assistant, basically a trusted...
Jonie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Jonie is a very devoted caregiver who genuinely cares about the well-being of her clients. She has a strong work ethic and is always reliable. She even tended my garden for weeks on end last year while I was away due to a family emergency.
Any human, pet or plant...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Over the years I have been a store manager, personal assistant, babysitter, caregiver there is no job too big or too small I enjoy earning an honest living serving others with excellence.
5.0
"Jonie is a very devoted caregiver who genuinely cares about the well-being of her clients. She sees the whole person and makes an effort to encourage their interests.
She has a strong work ethic and is very reliable.
Jonie even tended my garden for weeks on end...
Care member
Martha O.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Experienced and responsible caregiver with 15+ years of experience proving the best care for the best clients/patients. I have worn many hats as the caregiver, companion, personal assistant, CNA and even babysitter! I provide well-rounded care and treat my clients with the utmost respect as I lead with kindness and patience. My...
Martha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, respite care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I am a RN. Martha took care of my Dad while he was still at home. When he moved to assisted living, my Dad asked Martha to continue as his caregiver. Martha is extremely competent, detail oriented, and most importantly kind and compassionate. In addition to...
Care member
Jonie M.
Wood Dale, IL
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver, Personal Assistant, Babysitter, Dog Walker, Aquarium/plant Sitter.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I often babysit my now 4-year-old and 6-year-old nephews, as well as my husband's sister's 5 children ages 6-13, I have many years of experience as an assistant/caregiver to elderly suffering from memory loss, also I have managed retail stores over the past 15 years. I come with a clean criminal and DMV record, college Bachelor...
Jonie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Great care given to our son while we went out for the night. Appreciate the ability to work with us in a last minute scenario!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I needed last minute child care for a wedding I was attending. I had a good feeling about Dalila and I was right! I was a bit nervous since I was traveling from out of the country by myself with my 1.5 year old, but Dalila agreed to an initial video call to ease my...
Laura B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My experience ranges from infants to school aged children. I am open to being in a number of positions including nanny, house manager, and personal assistant. In addition to having held these positions I was also a live-in nanny for 3 years. I enjoy being in a role where I wear multiple hats and do everything I can to help a...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"THE BEST nanny we've ever had! My son LOVES her and she follows my direction perfectly. She was flexible with the hours I needed and always showed up on time. I'd have her back in a heartbeat."
Claire L.
5.0
(1)
I am happy, cheerful, hard working person with good sense of humor. RN from Europe, working here as nursing assistant for 20 years. I have my own transportation, don't smoke, drink, drugs. I am mother of 2 children , love my family and still love my job. Also I have experience with taking care of stoma. Whole stoma change 2...
Malgorzata can also help with: Transportation, personal care, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Malgorzata has been working at the hospital for many years. She takes care of patients with dedication. She is very liked by all the patients for her good attitude and willingness to help with patients' discomfort and pain."
Anna P.
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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Aloha took care of my family member for eight years. She was dependable, trust-worthy and treated our family member as if they were her own family, with compassion and respect. We will always be grateful for her, her assistance and the companionship she offered our...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced CNA for over 9 years. Very experienced with Dementia. I have managed a non-medical home care agency which I have recently decided to branch out on my own and build my own clientele. I am a compassionate person looking to help individuals remain in the comforts of their homes for as long as possible.
Sherelle can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia, home modification
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Joanna S.
Chicago, IL
$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
High End - House Manager/family Assistant/executive Housekeeper, Family Assistant Available.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 14 years of House management
, family assistant experience. I've worked in high end homes/estates as house manager; family assistant, nanny, personal stylist, executive housekeeper and chef.
I was in-charge of general up keep and cleanliness of large estate residences between 4, 000 sq. ft. - 28, 000 sq. ft. I did weekly...
Joanna can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"I recently had a bad experience with a care.com cleaner and am VERY cautious. Joanna made sure I was ok with her work during and when done. I took a white dust cloth to find dirt after she left. The cloth is still bright white. I'll call her again!"
Gwynne B.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Harwood Heights, IL
Alma S.
5.0
I hired Alma for post-operative home care. She’s absolutely fantastic- helped me get around, sorted all my pills for the entire week, checked my vitals, etc. She was very easy to communicate with via text and I really enjoyed her company when I was finally awake. Alma made me feel safe and cared...
- Marcy B.
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.
Boriana D.
5.0
Boriana is very professional, reliable, hard working, and follows instructions well. She is a good cook and kept our kitchen clean after cooking. A very lovely person!
- Kristine S.
Natalia C.
5.0
We have the children, aged 5, 3, and 1. Natalia did a great job caring for all of them, even managing to console our three year old who decided when we were headed out the door to have a mini-meltdown. The kids gave her a good review, too! We liked her so much we've already had her come back to...
- Maryellen M.
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.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Harwood Heights
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Harwood Heights, IL?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Harwood Heights, IL on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $25.00 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 Harwood Heights?
Care.com has 6 personal assistants in Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights 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 Harwood Heights?
Most personal assistants in Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.
Ratings for Harwood Heights, IL personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Personal Assistants in Harwood Heights, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.