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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(4)
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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Carolynn is very dedicated and always goes above and beyond what is required of her. She is extremely kind and she also finds creative ways to inspire her clients. What a special caregiver!"
Charlette W.
5.0
(4)
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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Last summer, Eve worked as a part time nanny for my then 8 month old baby daughter. Eve was an outstanding nanny. She was punctual, organized, energetic, responsible, and friendly. When I came home, my daughter was always happy, fed, rested, and clean. Eve played...
Jane L.
Joanna S.
Chicago, IL
$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
High End - House Manager/family Assistant/executive Housekeeper, Family Assistant Available.
5.0
(9)
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: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Good help is not hard to find if you hire Joanna and her awesome team. Not only is she a wonderful and lovely person with a good heart she is a very knowledgeable, professional, hardworking and focused person with an extremely strong work ethic. It is an absolute...
Linda K.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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
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,...
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Mujesira R.
Oak Brook, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom 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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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...
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, 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.
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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, 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.
4.0
(1)
Hello!
I am an experienced babysitter and now that I am older I am able to do cooking and cleaning as well. I can do laundry, clean bathrooms, bedrooms, re-organize playrooms, etc.
I love cooking healthier meals and I have more experience making chicken and vegetarian meals. Some dishes I have made recently include turkey...
Madeline can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, basement cleaning & more
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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
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: Meal prep, carpooling
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
Lauren M.
Chicago, IL
$20-100/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Do you need childcare this winter when your kids are off school or you need to get some errands done? I can help! I can take care of multiple children at once with ease. My approach to interpersonal conflicts between children/siblings is careful, thoughtful, and always with understanding. I can create games, art projects, and...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is a truly gifted caregiver. She has been watching my two grade school aged boys three days a week during the pandemic (January - June 2021). I couldn't be happier with the care, support, skills, and fun she has given them. She is clearly very smart and has...
Julia R.
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: General room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
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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
Eve M.
5.0
Confident leaving Eve with my children.
- Patty D.
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.