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Mary D.

Part Time/Full Time Companion Or Caregiver

Oak Lawn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
Hi, my name is Mary. I have 5 years experience as a senior caregiver/companion. I have a great deal of patience, a positive attitude, and a caring heart. My background, personality and temperament enable me to care for your loved one as if they were my own. I'm experienced in Alzheimer's/Dementia care, Parkinson's Disease,...

Joanne H. says "Mary was wonderful with our mother. She cared for her for 11/2 years. She was kind, patient, and took excellent care of our mother. She communicated with...

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Tonee N.

Experienced CNA & Nursing Student/Compassionate In-Home Care

Oak Lawn, IL

from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience providing compassionate, dependable care in senior living facilities, private in-home settings, and one-on-one care. I am committed to supporting clients with dignity, respect, and patience while ensuring their comfort and safety. My hands-on experience...
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Joscelyn J.

Oak Lawn, IL

from
$23/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with hands-on experience providing compassionate care in both residential and home healthcare settings. My work as a Resident Assistant gave me a strong foundation in assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring...
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Kelly F.

Oak Lawn, IL

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
respite care
Making a difference in people's lives is my calling. With five years of experience, I bring a patient, compassionate, and friendly approach to senior care. I'm passionate about supporting well-being and independence, drawing from positive experiences in previous roles. I adapt to changing routines, handle confusion with care,...
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Joscelyn J.

Oak Lawn, IL

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
oven cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a strong background in home healthcare, where maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment is a critical part of patient care. Over the years, I've provided hands-on support to clients with various medical needs, and that's included everything from disinfecting living spaces...
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Brittany K.

Oak Lawn, IL

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$29/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
As a caregiver with over a decade of experience, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. I have a knack for creating a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and friendly nature, allows me to connect with children on a personal...
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Shiana T.

Oak Lawn, IL

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
Nurturing children's curiosity and development is my passion. I strive to make a positive impact on their lives while offering families dependable care. My two years of personal babysitting experience along with experience in the classroom as a future teacher caring for children aged 0-13 has taught me the importance of patience...
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Jamie-lee T.

Hi My Name Is Jamie And I'm 22 Years Old And I'm Looking For Babysitting Jobs In The Area.

Oak Lawn, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I like working with kids because I like teaching them and watching them learn and grow. I also think you can learn a lot from children I'm looking for a job that works well with my current schedule. Something part time and sort of regular I started working with kids when I volunteered at a daycare in 2020. After that was I...
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Wintana Z.

Happy Sitter

Oak Lawn, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm a very friendly, positive, and creative person who comes from a very big family. And I'm a college student, studying pharmacy. I have been babysitting my cousin since I was 14. And I have over a year of experience outside my family. I love the time that I spend with kids. I will assist them if they have questions about...
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Krystal O.

Oak Lawn, IL

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$20/hr
Dementia
errands
meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Being a caregiver has been an incredibly rewarding journey for me. I took on the responsibility of offering compassionate care and support to individuals who required assistance with their daily routines. My tasks ranged from helping with personal hygiene and preparing nutritious meals to administering medications and...
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Danuta D.

House Hold And Personal Assistant

Palos Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
I have great experience working with Kids after having four kids of my own. I babysat children even before having my kids. My oldest are now in their twenties and don't require as much care as they used to. I'm currently working part time at school district and have constant contact with children. Now I'm looking for a family...

Care Member says "Donna has worked for us for over 4 years and we absolutely love her. She is honest, hard working, reliable and truly loves our kids and they love her...

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Toccara R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a 39-year-old, Former Pro athlete with 20 years of child care experience, along side college coaching! I enjoy childcare and community care as a true testimony of my life of service. I have done it all: newborns; Twins, multiples, boys, girls, teenagers, special needs and behavior disorders. I have also traveled and...

Dinesh J. says "We had the pleasure of interviewing Toccara as a potential nanny for our two children. She was responsive, punctual and delightful. Our daughter took an...

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Elissa N.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
personal care
errands
+ 1 more
I've been a CNA for 23years, 9 years in a nursing home, 14 years doing home care. I've cared for my aunt, grandfather, and grandmother in their last days and cared for my mother through her fight with breast cancer. October of 2016 was her last day of chemo, that following December my son became paralyzed, I'm currently caring...

Melissa W. says "Elissa is compassionate, patient & experienced with people with dementia. "

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Grazyna A.

Senior Assistant

Berwyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
transportation
I was a main caregiver for my late Mother for more than 10 years. I was a caregiver for a lovely Lady with Alzheimer's disease for last 6 years. She recently moved to a nursing home. I was responsible for all her needs like administering medicine, filling up medicine boxes, doing grocery shopping, preparing meals, helping with...

Ed D. says "Grace is the best caregiver anyone can ask for. She took care of our mom, who has Alzheimer's, for over 7 years. She is dependable, kind, considerate,...

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Maria R.

Chicago, IL

4.6(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Maria, I'm 25 years old, and I'm very interested in your job posting. I have over seven years of experience as a nanny and have also worked as a teacher assistant. I'm deeply passionate about working with children and am currently seeking a full-time, long-term position with a family I can grow...

Adanari O. says "Maria was the best nanny for my children she was very dependable trusted her completely with my two boys !!"

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Virginija S.

Vaccinated Caregiver With Experience In Childrens Care And Senior Care

Willowbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Dedicated caregiver with 23 years of experience providing exceptional care to children, elders, and patients with disabilities. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. Previously worked in the Rehabilitation center in Europe with children and adults as a physical therapist....

Care Member says "Virginija is a very compassion , dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care , daily activities, management ,...

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Daiva P.

Palos Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
personal care
hospice services
+ 1 more
My name is Daiva . I was born in Lithuania where worked as a nurse . I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with 20 years of experience working in home health care services. Committed to improving overall person wellbeing and health through professional care and energetic engagement. Looking to take care your loved ones so...

Care Member says "Daiva was caring for my father for almost 2 years. She is very hands on and built a strong relationship with my father, as well as with us. I would not...

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Rhonda C.

Loving Nanny

Chicago, IL

4.8(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hey there, wonderful parents! I'm excited to introduce myself and share a bit about my journey as a babysitter/nanny. For the past 21 years, I've had the incredible opportunity to work with kids of all ages, and it truly brings me so much joy! I'm a friendly, patient, and creative person who loves to have fun and embark on...

Colleen O. says "Rhonda cares for my 4 month old son since I returned to work from my maternity leave. She is prompt and dependable and I can tell she really cares for...

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Diane N.

Berwyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
personal care
I love caring for people. I have a great personality and I'm very sociable. I have cared for many people and have developed wonderful relationships with them. I would love to have an opportunity to care and assist you.

Lisa G. says "Diane worked with my mom for around 3 months following her lung cancer surgery. Diane was really helpful with cooking, cleaning, & most of all providing...

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Mikayla E.

Personal Assistant Sitter

Dolton, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I love children and can fulfill all obligations expected of me due to my proactive nature.
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Oak Lawn, IL

Personal Assistants in Oak Lawn, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Mary D.

Mary was wonderful with our mother. She cared for her for 11/2 years. She was kind, patient, and took excellent care of our mother. She...

- Joanne H.

Danuta D.

Donna has worked for us for over 4 years and we absolutely love her. She is honest, hard working, reliable and truly loves our kids and they...

- Care member

Toccara R.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Toccara as a potential nanny for our two children. She was responsive, punctual and delightful. Our...

- Dinesh J.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Oak Lawn

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Oak Lawn, IL on Care.com as of December, 2025 is $21.50 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 10 personal assistants in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn 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.

Most personal assistants in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.

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