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I am a fun, creative, outgoing person. I work hard, love to be clean and to clean as well as furthering my cooking skills. I am looking to work with children, and adults with special needs while I'm currently working part time at a company that provides assisted living. I am comfortable with pets, I have my own cats and a large...
Kayla can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Martina V.
Vernon Hills, IL
$19-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a certified CNA, I worked in the ICU in Lake Forest during COVID-19. My grandparents needed assistance and I know how important is to find a caring person for the elderly.
Martina can also help with: Transportation, companionship, errands, personal care, meal prep
Skills:
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: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Anastasia C.
Prospect Heights, IL
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Have 8 Years Work Experience As A Caregiver And Iam A Certified Nursing Assistant.
I consistently provide compassionate care, taking the time to listen to clients needs and concerns, Iam calm, and pay attention to detail.
I'd describe my personality as calm, trustworthy and honest
I like caring for seniors because I loved caring for my grandmother and people that can not take care of themselves. I just...
Anastasia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
Skills:
CNA
Irena D.
Wilmette, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate caregiver with 20+ experience of assisting people, young with special needs including dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson, and other. I've worked for private residents as a live-in, come-and-go, and at assisted living homes as a CNA and Activity Assistant.
I have the training and skills you are looking for (DSP...
Irena can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
I am a fun, creative, outgoing person. I work hard, love to be clean and to clean as well as furthering my cooking skills. I am looking to work with children, and adults with special needs while I'm currently working part time at a company that provides assisted living. I am comfortable with pets, I have my own cats and a large...
Katie W.
Lincolnshire, IL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Reliable, Punctual, Fun, Adventure-loving Nanny Seeks New Family To Work With.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, spontaneous & outgoing
I like working with kids because every minute of every day is new & exciting so there's never a dull moment and I love not knowing what lies ahead.
I'm also looking for a job where my talents are appreciated and where I'm not treated like "the help" but am seen as...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Personal care, dementia, visiting physician, home modification
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
John C.
Lake Forest, IL
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as reliable, patient and caring
I like caring for seniors because I'm good at it. I've been doing it for a long time already.
I'm looking for a job that I can use my skills of helping elderly people
I started caring for seniors when I worked as a CNA at the hospice facility 11 years ago in...
John can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Ama G.
Northbrook, IL
$14-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Ama from Northbrook, IL.
I have 10 years of experience as a Caregiver. My duties include assisting the physically challenged individual with activities of daily living. My responsibilities include shopping, running errands, cleaning, hospital visits, cooking amongst others, and for my personal qualities I would like to say I am...
Ama can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
My responsibilities were to assist with meal prep, administration of medication, personal hygiene, keeping in touch with nurses and maintaining their home. My goals is to make them appreciated, happy and comfortable with me.
Susie can also help with: Home modification, visiting physician, personal care, dementia
Yanjmaa S.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a non-smoking, positive, educated (college degree) and energetic lady in my 50s. I can assist with house light cleaning, meal preparation and other errands if needed. I am a good listener and a great companion to care and lead good conversations on various topics. I have provided home care to several families and have...
Yanjmaa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Yulia O.
Glencoe, IL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am passionate about helping children grow and develop. I believe every child has the potential to shine. With two years of experience in babysitting, I genuinely love working with kids, spending quality time with them, and taking a personalized approach to each child. I am calm, patient, and creative, always ready to engage...
Amanda H.
Glenview, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi prospective parents!
My name is Amanda and I am a 43-year-old living in Glenview looking to baby-sit and/or nanny for the 24/25 school year. I have over 25 years of child care experience, both professionally and personally, and love kids. My last job was as a teacher's assistant/paraprofessional in a third through fifth grade...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Sofia F.
Northbrook, IL
$22-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm always ready to help out and help with anything that comes my way. I would say that I have a patient and calm personality, making me easy to approach. As well, I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred method to discuss their child's day or any issues that may arise. I love to be around kids and...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Kristina R.
Arlington Heights, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there!
I am an organized, creative, patient, and energetic person that loves working with children and being apart of their growth! While wanting to continue in childcare, I enrolled for classes during High School for two years. I worked with preschoolers and learned of the responsibilities as a Lead Teacher. After...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hager B.
Morton Grove, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Hager. I'm a detailed and organized person. My background is office management and babysitting on the side. I have worked for a family in the past assisting with odd jobs. Ex: Grocery shopping, meal-prepaping, booking flights, help with moving/re-organizing home's, holiday shopping/parties, laundry, house work &...
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Heather and I am a 48-year-old mom of 3 kids ages 24, 22 & 19 I have a BA in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in reading. I taught Pre-school and Kindergarten years ago but then stopped to raise my family. I currently (and for the past 7 years) have been a teaching assistant at a local elementary school in...
Heather can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heather is truly fantastic and we were sad when our schedule changed and we couldn't keep her. Our boys loved being with Heather and look forward to more weekend/ date nights where she can be with them. "
Megan D.
Alejandra A.
Wheeling, IL
< $10/hr • 9 yrs exp
I' m caring, compassion, and responsible person. I being working in the medical field for more than 32 years, as a Certified nurse assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse with bachelor degree in nursing. I looking to care for you love one as a caregiver.
Looking to assist a family with their loved one who has some form of dementia. They still have so much life in them, let's celebrate their life story! I have worked closely with families and their loved ones for over 25 years. As a director of a memory care assisted living, and my own personal journey with loved ones and this...
Carol can also help with: Personal care, dementia, specialized care, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Highland Park
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Highland Park, IL?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Highland Park, IL on Care.com as of November, 2024 is $20.50 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 Highland Park?
Care.com has 4 personal assistants in Highland 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 Highland 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 Highland Park?
Most personal assistants in Highland 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 Highland Park. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.