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Personal chefs in Elgin, IL
Regina E.
Elgin, IL
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Friendly Personal Assistant, Tutor, Chef, Babysitter And Anything Else You Need
Highly organized, versatile, communicative, patient, and creative individual seeks to assist your family!
Kotoko M.
Schaumburg, IL
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Have Experience In Childcare, House Management And Worked As A Sous Chef For Many Years.
4.8
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
At a young age, I started taking care of children. I have facilitated meaningful milestones in the early development stages of childhood. It is endearing to be a part of a family where we can teach them, watch them grow, and observe the growth of every individual child. Furthermore, I tutored high school students in math and...
Kotoko can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Kotoko was terrific! My family and I were in town for a wedding. Kotoko watched our toddler in our hotel room during the reception. She arrived early, gave us time to relay information, and communicated well and warmly up to and during the session. She gave my...
Care member
Kotoko M.
Schaumburg, IL
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of seniors with dementia, stroke victims and with mental disabilities. I have worked as a sous chef and have knowledge of healthy meal planning.
Kotoko can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, transportation
5.0
"Kotoko is a great communicator. She is honest, intelligent, and dependable. She was punctual and completed the job to perfection. I highly recommend her."
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Mary D.
Roselle, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Being a mom of three for over 30 years, anything to do with kids comes natural to me. From going to the park, to arts and crafts (my personal favorite!) and story time. Home cooked meals is what my three kids grew up with-- we have many memories of them being my sous-chefs! Busy schedules are nothing new to me, from ballet class...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with General Room Cleaning, Cleaning office buildings and deep cleaning services, I am a licensed caterer I can offer Meal Prep service as well or private chef cooking service. I offer errands running for clients as well.
Melanie can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, general room cleaning, vacuuming and/or mopping
Korin C.
Dundee, IL
$44/hr • 10 yrs exp
Born and raised from community with references of homes I currently clean! I am a dedicated and reliable housekeeper with a passion for maintaining a clean and organized living space.
I am also experienced in running errands. Whether it's grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning.
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Korin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Mimi S.
Mount Prospect, IL
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mimi. I currently attend UIC and am in my last semester of Teaching of History to become a high school teacher. I have worked on and off babysitting, lifeguarded for 2 years, and worked as a chef instructor for elementary aged kids.
Mimi can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So about 10 weeks. She was great! Always on time or early. Very good communication on status. There were a few discipline issues...
Dorothy I.
4.9
(19)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Starla. I'm a Mom, mentor, teacher, Chef, and so much more. I begin caring for children at a very young age. I've worked with babies, toddlers, elementary ages kids, teenagers, I also have experience working with special needs kids. I provided childcare from home and nannied for several families. I'm fun, loving,...
Starla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms. Starla is wonderful! So good with the kids of all ages! She has been helping me and my family for 7 years! We love her!"
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I have 8 years of experience (I'm a mom). I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Whitney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Andy B.
Island Lake, IL
$10-15/hr
Happy to help with errands to the pharmacy, grocery store or dry cleaners. Also happy to provide local round-trip rides to doctors' appointments, Post Office, etc...
Experience in hospitality,and as a Chef.
Recently graduated with a masters in dietetics. Planning to move in April so looking for odd jobs until then. I am well organized, caring, and personable. I am great with kids and animals with over 2 years of experience. I am a great cook with experience dealing with allergies or other intolerances and enjoy keeping things clean...
Devin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Isabella D.
Batavia, IL
$14-19/hr
Dedicated caregiver with extensive personal experience caring for elderly relatives, including individuals with dementia, Parkinson's, and cancer. Compassionate and attentive, drawing on a background in childcare as a nanny and daycare provider. As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), skilled in working with diverse clients...
Isabella can also help with: Dementia, errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation & more
I am a very understanding and compassionate person who spoils my clients. I have raised a son with ADHD and epilepsy. I currently have a client who has OCD, high anxiety, and undiagnosed ADHD. I am helping her develop life skills with aging parents.
I am a professional chef, and I am able to handle meal preparation along with...
Rachel L.
Glen Ellyn, IL
< $10/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a 21-year-old nursing student from Naperville Illinois currently working as a certified nurses assistant, I really love the work I do and genuinely love the people I care for. I have one year of professional cna experience. I am also quite the chef and knowledgeable about nutrition if meal prep were to be needed I would be...
I assisted in starting a private cleaning company in 2013 that specializes in getting houses, apartments and condos move-in ready. Since then, I have become a caretaker for my parents, as well as taking care of my child. This includes, but is not limited to daily cleaning, laundry, window cleaning, watering plants, meal...
Whitney can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 27 and graduated with a Bachelors from Illinois State University. I have been babysitting children since the age of 15, starting with newborns, up to teenagers. I worked at the park district with the extended school program, helping the kids with their homework, reading, crafts, and activities. I assisted teachers in the...
Neena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to take care of my grandparents. The life lessons they taught me, and our family were priceless. I am the eldest of six children and have one daughter and two beautiful granddaughters.
I understand that juggling the daily responsibilities of life can be a challenge,...
Sherry can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Andy B.
Island Lake, IL
$12-17/hr • 8 yrs exp
Did you like or are you at least familiar with the "Magic School Bus" children's series? If you are then you must know my background and methodologies are similar.
My professional background and methodologies are rooted in "creative play" and the idea that learning and general care can be both instructional and a fun...
Andy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent personal chef reviews in Elgin, IL
Kotoko M.
4.0
Kotoko was terrific! My family and I were in town for a wedding. Kotoko watched our toddler in our hotel room during the reception. She arrived early, gave us time to relay information, and communicated well and warmly up to and during the session. She gave my husband and I the peace of mind to...
- Care member
Kotoko M.
5.0
Kotoko is a great communicator. She is honest, intelligent, and dependable. She was punctual and completed the job to perfection. I highly recommend her.
- Margaret H.
Mimi S.
5.0
We hired Mimi to care for our 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son through the day, every day, for the summer school break of 2021. So about 10 weeks. She was great! Always on time or early. Very good communication on status. There were a few discipline issues with the kids and she handled them...
- Dorothy I.
Starla B.
5.0
Starla watched my adult son with special needs while I hosted my daughters graduation party. He really liked her and she did a great job with him. I would hire her again to help with my son.
- Care member