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60 personal assistants are listed in Highwood, IL
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 8 years
Personal assistants in Highwood, IL
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Transportation, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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...
Care member
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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 was one of two caregivers we had for my 94 year old father. I highly recommend him for he was very trustworthy, concerned, and respectful. My dads needs significantly increased from the time we hired Precent and he just did what he needed to do. Extremely...
Ellen P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant in Northfield seeking a position caring for children. I have provided childcare for all ages with an emphasis on infants. I love working with young children and keeping them safe and entertained. I am a mature, responsible, and loving person with over 10 years of experience caring for young...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth was a wonderful nanny. Our first experience with a nanny and I was initially very nervous to leave my child with someone else. But Elizabeth immediately put me to ease with her obviously sincere demeanor and interactions with my daughter (15 months). She...
Bazigha K.
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia & 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
Edgar L.
Northbrook, IL
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
With A Strong Record Of Health Care Service And Client Satisfaction.
5.0
(3)
Hi my name is ED, I'm a dedicated Caregiver with a strong record of health care service and client satisfaction for 23 years. I consider myself compassionate, hardworking, trustworthy and dependable. I can easily adapt and handling a variety of client issues and problems with kindness and professionalism.
I'm looking for a job...
Edgar can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Edgar is an excellent caregiver. He is very compassionate , respectful , punctual and honest. He took care of my mother for 2 years. Edgar, being there with my mom gave a peace of mind. it was so comforting know that there are people like Edgar who care so...
Care member
Sonia L.
Northbrook, IL
$26-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny With Professional References Available In Northbrook And Glenview Area Full Time
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Sonia and I have 20 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I have previously received an education at Sam land Institute of...
Sonia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sonia is incredibly warm and so calm with children. Our four year old who can be hard to win over immediately gravitated to Sonia. We think she would make a wonderful full time nanny for any family."
Kristin M.
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: Meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning, dementia
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.
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.
5.0
(6)
My name is Marilou. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant.
With over 12 years of experience in caregiving, my comprehensive expertise allow me to complete patient care with the greatest success. I am confident that my contribution would be valuable asset. I have considerable experience with Dementia, Parkinson's and in all areas...
Marilou can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"She's a hard working, caring, honest, reliable and always know what's the best care that her clients need. She's taking care of them like a family. And I assure you that every family wouldn't regret to have her."
Jennelle A.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a student, work part-time as a personal assistant, and volunteer with an organization that assists in resettling refugees in the Chicago land area. I enjoy keeping busy and helping people out in any way that I can.
I have a fairly flexible schedule, and this gives me the opportunity to help you tackle your...
I'm a friendly and honest person, who is looking for a part time job. My skills can be described as good communication, empathy, flexibility, observation. I have 16 years of experience in senior care, where 8 years in Reliable Home Care. I annually passed following training: Influenza training, Dementia training, Anti-Harassment...
Larysa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
I am a very clean and organized person. I love to shop and great at learning new things I am a people person and very easy to get along with Errands available.
I'm a very active energetic person I have a medical assistant degree that I finished 4 years ago. Over the years I gained a lot of experience as a caregiver with elderly. Would love to help out with your special someone.
My name is Ioanna and I'm 43 years old, I have 15 years of experience in customer service and 7 years in private home care. Reliable, trustworthy, friendly and hardworking person with great multi-tasking skills. Positive attitude, energetic and treating people the way I would like to be treated.
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: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Anna K.
Glenview, IL
$44/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a housekeeper for almost 20 years. I've had many clients over the years that are very proud to have me work for them and serve as great references. I am proud to say that I not only do housekeeping chores but also run errands and serve you as a personal assistant. If you need anything, groceries, laundry,...
Anna can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
Marian M.
Libertyville, IL
$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), DSP (Direct Patient Professional), PCT ( Patient Care Technician)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For over 10 years, I have provided care for seniors and people with disabilities, including hospital, hospice, memory care, and rehabilitation. I have experience in skilled nursing, and HomeCare as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and DSP certified (direct support professional)
I have provided direct patient point of care,...
Marian can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, home modification, mobility assistance, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Highwood, IL
Lauren G.
5.0
Lauren is extremely trustworthy and hugehearted. Her every decision is based upon what is in your Family's best interests. She has an incredibly strong moral Compass, is extremely hard working, dependable and a fun and positive person to be around. She made our lives so much better in more ways...
- Andrea F.
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
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.
Elizabeth D.
5.0
Elizabeth was a wonderful nanny. Our first experience with a nanny and I was initially very nervous to leave my child with someone else. But Elizabeth immediately put me to ease with her obviously sincere demeanor and interactions with my daughter (15 months). She listened intently to my directions...
- Bazigha K.
Heather S.
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.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Highwood
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Highwood, IL?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Highwood, IL on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $28.33 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 Highwood?
Care.com has 3 personal assistants in Highwood, 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 Highwood 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 Highwood?
Most personal assistants in Highwood, 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 Highwood. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.
Ratings for Highwood, IL personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Personal Assistants in Highwood, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.