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Personal chefs in Riverside, IL

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Abigail O.


Riverside, IL

$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Live In, Full Time, Part Time

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A delightful journey of wonderful children in all sorts of settings and ages... public school K-12, after school, summer school art, pre school, nanny, swim coach, and youth yoga. From new borns to high schoolers, I see wonder in all stages of life. Other joys and experiences... yoga guide, personal chef, home...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Carolynn T.


Lyons, IL

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Compassionate Artist

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a dedicated caregiver for 9 years providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my clients. I have experience with clients with Alzheimer's/dementia. My services include light daily cleaning, medication reminders, assistance with toileting, bathing, walking, running errands, wound care and accompanying clients to...
Carolynn can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Carolynn is dependable bright and caring. She is an excellent companion who quickly earns her clients trust."

Bill M.

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Joanna S.


Chicago, IL

$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

High End - House Manager/family Assistant/executive Housekeeper, Family Assistant Available.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 14 years of House management , family assistant experience. I've worked in high end homes/estates as house manager; family assistant, nanny, personal stylist, executive housekeeper and chef. I was in-charge of general up keep and cleanliness of large estate residences between 4, 000 sq. ft. - 28, 000 sq. ft. I did weekly...
Joanna can also help with: Basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting & more
5.0
"I recently had a bad experience with a care.com cleaner and am VERY cautious. Joanna made sure I was ok with her work during and when done. I took a white dust cloth to find dirt after she left. The cloth is still bright white. I'll call her again!"

Gwynne B.

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Xiomara Z.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a retired mother of two children one boy and one girl, now they're professional adults. I worked as a cook, teacher for children at private school during 20 years. I have cared children with age between 1-14 years old. As teacher and mother I have the knowledge how to care, give discipline and love at the same time like I...
Xiomara can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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Thaddeus B.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hard Working, Compassion, And Reliable Former Chef That Wants To Help Your Family Succeed!

My name is Thaddeus and I'm a 49-year-old dad of two amazing kids ages 7 and 8. I was a chef in my career for 29 years and held positions at many amazing restaurants and properties. I have a very strong work ethic, I'm very clean and organized, and goal driven. I am well versed in household tasks, you name it I can pretty much...
Thaddeus can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Brynn S.


Chicago, IL

$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

I'm an experienced childcare provider who is passionate about helping families thrive. I have provided babysitting services through high school, college and now as I start my own business providing meal prep. I've cared for children of all ages and have experience with multiple children and one-on-one care. I have an educational...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Eve M.


Chicago, IL

$18-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a project manager by day who is a nanny on the side and wanting to contribute my skills to helping a family. I have nannied for a few different families over the years. For one family, I helped with their 8-month-old daughter until she was 3 and recently babysat her (she's now 7 years old) so I am comfortable with...
Eve can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I tutored children to help fill my volunteer work requirements when I was in high school and often ran study groups for people in my grade when I was in school. I am generally very good at teaching, and will likely work well with special needs children, as I have experience with them. I have never worked as a paid tutor before,...
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Annalee M.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher, Artist And Chef

Hi, my name is Lee. I am a Certified Childcare Professional with 6 years of experience working with children of all ages. I currently work as a Daycare Teacher for a class of 15 kids, ages 1-4. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with...
Annalee can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Agatha B.


Chicago, IL

$23-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Sitter (Disney Princess Expert)

I am 32 years old with a 8-year-old daughter. I am CPR certified and I own a car. By profession, I am a Chef but am in search of a calmer, less stressful, professional atmosphere. My experience with sitting children has been expansive as I have been nannying since I was 16. I absolutely adore children; planning activities, arts...
Agatha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Mujesira R. I am from Montenegro, which is in Europe. I am a very honest and trustworthy person, who loves people and pets. I myself have 3 kids. I am very very clean and organized, I am also a chef, for 8 years, I worked in an Italian restaurant in Germany. For the last 5 years, I was a caregiver at Mills Park...
Mujesira can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Mujedira has cleaned my house on many occasions, and has also looked after it for a week when I was away. She watched my cats, fed them, took in the mail, and did other chores. She also cleaned my house from top to bottom. She is very honest, trustworthy, and an...

henrietta A.

Chanel E.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Chef And Child Caretaker!

Heyy I'm Chanel! I've worked in childcare for 10 years in multiple roles from summer camp counselor to part time nanny! I loveee all things food related and find a lot of joy in cooking for others. I am always looking for ways to learn and grow with the families I work with.
Chanel can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Mujesira R.


Oak Brook, IL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Mujesira R and I am from Oak Brook .,. I'm very trustful and friendly person very hard worker who love people bad and kids I myself have three children,.,. I'm a chef I was working in Germany for eight years in one Italian restaurant ,.,. For the last five years I was working in Mills Park Tower in Oak Park as a...
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Mimi S.


Mount Prospect, IL

$18/hr • 3 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, 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.

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Kotoko M.


Schaumburg, IL

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

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, light cleaning, transportation, errands, dementia
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.

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Starla B.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider-Nanny

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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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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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.

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

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Joan W.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr

House Cleaning and Meal Preparation.

I actually enjoy getting a household clean and tidy. I went to chef school in Ireland, so I like to cook and bake.
Joan can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning
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Carmen Q.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Community Concierge

Personal chef, stylist, personal shopper, house manager, care-giver, dog-walker, house-sitter, child care, yoga instructor
Carmen can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
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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, meal prep, craft assistance

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Recent personal chef reviews in Riverside, IL

Carolynn T.

5.0

We hired Carolynn to take care of my aunt for full days. She cooked delicious meals and took her shopping and to doctor appointments. She is personable and extremely caring. While working she spent as much time as my aunt desired by her side, just keeping her company.

- Care member

Joanna S.

5.0

I recently had a bad experience with a care.com cleaner and am VERY cautious. Joanna made sure I was ok with her work during and when done. I took a white dust cloth to find dirt after she left. The cloth is still bright white. I'll call her again!

- Gwynne B.

Mujesira R.

5.0

Mujedira has cleaned my house on many occasions, and has also looked after it for a week when I was away. She watched my cats, fed them, took in the mail, and did other chores. She also cleaned my house from top to bottom. She is very honest, trustworthy, and an excellent house cleaner and house...

- henrietta A.

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.

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.

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