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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: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship & 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.
Nancy L.
Waukegan, IL
$14-19/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: Light cleaning, transportation, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nancy was very patient and kind. She was extremely clean and neat. She also communicated well. I would highly recommend."
Tonya D.
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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
(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: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, 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.
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
(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
(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: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Marylou has been the caregiver of my sorority sister Carolyn B. for 10+ years and her sister Mary. She took care of both of them at the same time. She was the administrator of their trust, the accountant, and a great caregiver. She treated them as if they were her...
Rachel R.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
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
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, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & 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
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
I plan on attending Physician Assistant school in the future and have been working as a personal assistant to adults with physical disabilities for the past 2. 5 years. Specifically, I have worked with one individual with Cerebral palsy and two individuals with Spinal muscular atrophy.
I find this job to be incredibly...
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 walking, pet transportation, dog training, pet sitting
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.
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: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CNA
Hello everyone. I'm polish caregiver and certified CNA with 12 years of experience. I been talking care of a patient with Ileostomy bag, Parkinson's, Alzheimer, dementia's, cancer, mobility issues. I`m a trustworthy, punctual person with a positive energy have a lot of patience. I am well qualified to do the following: Assisting...
Beata can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Hello! My name is Maria, and I am 63 years old. I am a kind and hardworking person with a lot of life experience. I have a wonderful family, including my husband, daughter, and two grandchildren.
I was born and raised in Ukraine, where I worked as an engineer-technologist and owned a small clothing store. Five years ago, I...
Mariia can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, transportation, companionship, meal prep
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.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Lake Forest, IL
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.
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.
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.
Agnes P.
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 appointments, and driving/shopping...
- Mitchell K.
Priscilla D.
5.0
Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom.
- Darleena W.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Lake Forest
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Lake Forest, IL?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Lake Forest, IL on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $30.00 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 Lake Forest?
Care.com has 1 personal assistants in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest?
Most personal assistants in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.