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Jenifer D.

Animal Caregiver /Home Sitter/ Errands And Light Housework

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jenifer. I've been employed with a major airline, traveling both domestic and international travel for the past 15 years with a legacy carrier. Sadly however, recently furloughed for a bit due to Covid. My heart has always been with animals. Due to my career in travel, and living alone, haven't been able to...

Darius M. says "Jen was great and took great care of my dog Jax. He really took a liking to her! Total professional through & through, would definitely recommend her to...

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Grace B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Bathroom cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
Hi I'm Grace! I mainly do childcare but I'm looking for something to do on the side. I'm super hands on and enjoy cleaning! I'm looking for more of a assistant type position where I can help run errands or do general cleaning around the house. Just a helping hand. I'm great at organizing!

Care Member says "Grace has cared for my two boys (10 and 7 years old) several times. She engages them in fun art activities and plays games with them. They think she’s...

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Ruby K.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I've worked as a daycare supervisor, overnight sitter and nanny for multiple families in the last 4 years. Happy to help with school work and running errands as well! I take the safety of myself and the families I care for extremely seriously and very comfortable around pets. I can be flexible with hours and needs- would love to...

Tim P. says "Ruby was our families first nanny and we couldn't have felt more lucky to have found her. She was dependable, on-time, super helpful with the...

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Malai C.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hey there! My name is Malai. I have several years of nanny experience with children of all ages from newborns to tweens. I love doing arts and crafts, cooking and coming up with activities. I am part time in school online which gives me flexibility! I can assist with day to day needs such as meal prep, dinner, snack, etc....

Brittany B. says "Malai was very kind and very professional. She was the first person to sit with my baby and I am so happy and grateful to her! If I write too good of a...

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Alexis T.

Full Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
respite care
personal care
I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...

Dan K. says "Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops...

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Lucia Q.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Organization
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Lucia: I have experience in cleaning, houses, condos, studios, offices. I am a responsible, honest and discreet person. I have the ability to meet the requirements you like , in the care and cleaning of your home. I have a very positive attitude to carry out tasks with great quality and detail. Cleaning tasks I can...

Erin L. says "Lucia is great! She cleans our apartment very well and always asked if there's anything she can do more. She's very kind and easy to work with. Don't...

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Quintisa T.

Home-care Provider

Chicago, IL

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
My name is Quintisa I've been doing care-giving/CNA for some years. I've worked with seniors and people with disabilities, all my clients have fallen to love me, and I've done the same, I love helping others and making them feel comfortable with me in their home, I'm very nice. I cook, clean, run errands, do laundry, medication...

Tanisha S. says "She is great with people from all age groups kindhearted and gentle with people"

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Abagayle K.

Experienced And Loving Caretaker

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...

Beth B. says "My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire...

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Christina N.

Personal Assistant/Child Care/Professional Organizer

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years. I have an immense amount of experience working for people as their personal assistant, including two CEOs. I can cook, clean, run errands, schedule, organize, tutor and more! I am a recent graduate from the University of Warsaw with a Masters and previously a Bachelor of...

Care Member says "Teenie is sweet and considerate with my daughter as well as punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!" to teenie bailed...

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Marti R.

Artistic, Dependable, Fun!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Marti. I'm a caring, fun, and creative person who loves helping families by making life a little easier. I have a degree in Environmental Science and have also taken a course in Early Childhood Development, focusing on health, nutrition, and safety. I'm CPR certified and trained in SIDS and SBS. I'm a Chicago native...

Care Member says "Marti was an asset for my grandmother. She provided kind companionship and helped her around the house and with food prep. She loved baking with her,...

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Tiaira Y.

Child Care Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Tiaira, I am a compassionate and dedicated nanny with extensive experience with multiple forms of childcare with children from newborns to preteens including experience with multiples. My forms of childcare includes housecleaning, meal preparation, multiples, running errands, scheduling and planning, and...

Anando N. says "Tiaira has been our full-time nanny since our daughter was 4 months old. Right away, she adapted to our daily routine and put our daughter onto a...

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Natalie A.

Full-Time/Part Time Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm a dedicated professional nanny with 6 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. Currently, I'm working with a wonderful family, but I'm available for extra hours on Fridays. I am known for my patience, creativity, and ability to connect with children on a personal level. I strive to create a fun and...

Leora M. says "Natalie came to work as a nanny with our family of 3 boys ages 6, 3, and 10 months during the COVID19 pandemic. She worked as a tutor for my kindergartener...

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Lily T.

Fun, Responsible Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Lily. I am a 26-year-old recent Grinnell College graduate from Glencoe, IL. In school I studied anthropology and French major. I love working with children and I am thinking about becoming a teacher in the future. I have 5 younger siblings, the youngest one being 7 years old, so I have experience with children and...

Mike N. says "Lily is responsible, punctual and prompt in communicating. She takes initiatives, is willing to learn and follows directions with ease. Our twins are so...

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Kristelle C.

Senior Care And Assisted Living For 7 Years

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
provided comfort and companionship towards my clients. Very attentive, patient, compassionate and professional in responding towards clients needs with a caring attitude on treating them with dignity and respect. Previously work with Patients with following conditions: Alzheimers Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...

Care Member says "Kristelle is a great caregiver—kind, reliable, and dedicated. If you're looking for someone who is responsible, patient and genuinely loves what she...

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Justine A.

Male Caregiver 10 Year Experience

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
dementia
home modification
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Justin, and I have over a decade of experience in senior care, specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) with 6 years of experience in nursing facilities and 7+ years as a dedicated home caregiver. I'm skilled in various forms of patient transfers, including...

Care Member says "Justin was a caregiver for my mother for over a year. He was extremely reliable, knowledgeable with all ADLs, and cared about my mothers welfare. I...

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Alexandra R.

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Alexandra I have taken care of kids from New Borns up to Pre Teens, some of my favorite activities I like doing with kids are; Arts and crafts, I love reading to them, helping them with their homework, depending on the age of the child I enjoy baking with them, I love taking the kids to the park, and having...

Sarah T. says "We had Alexandra watch our girls for two days. Our 3 year old can be pretty shy with new people but she loved playing with Alexandra and got on so well...

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Yesenia M.

Babysitter With Open Availability

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
If you are in need of a fun loving, punctual caretaker, I will be a great match. I am an energetic and active individual, so keeping up with children is not a problem. I have had experience with children of all ages. I am available for light housekeeping, as well as, running small errands. I look forward to hearing from you!

Jennifer C. says "My son loved her right away! Caring and responsible. We will hire her for date night in the future."

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Tiara F.

Senior Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey my name is Tiara , I've been in the healthcare field for 15 years. I am a licensed CNA and I have CPR/BLS certification as well. I've encountered with a wide range of clients with different healthcare conditions. Care provided for Alzheimer, dementia, stroke, quadriplegic, cancer and hospice patients. Also, assisting with...

Care Member says "She is honest and showed up on time for the most part! "

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Deirdre O.

Deirdre

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Deirdre! I graduated from nursing school in 2021, working as a labor and delivery nurse the last 3 years. My primary work is as an RN, but I I love working with children and have been babysitting since I was about 12. I have previous experience working at a variety of summer camps for children and I am currently the...

Eileen S. says "Deirdre is a complete joy to have around, she minded our 4 yo daughter for 5 months. They had so many adventures and fun times together which Deirdre led....

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Mira I.

Qualified And Dependable Nanny/ House Manager! *16 YEARS EXPERIANCE*

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
16 years experience
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 16+ years of nanny/ house managing experience for families with children from infancy to teenage years! I do everything from grocery shopping and meal prepping to caring for up to 5 children at a time and running all their errands while maintaining a meticulously clean home! I have also spent my life raising my own...

Care Member says "Mira was great to our family! She was exactly the help we needed. Super dependable, responsible, and nurturing to my 4 children. She picked up extra...

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  • 235 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.26/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 4.8

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL

Errand Runners in Chicago, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 49 reviews of the 235 listed errand runners

Jenifer D.

Jen was great and took great care of my dog Jax. He really took a liking to her! Total professional through & through, would definitely...

- Darius M.

Grace B.

Grace has cared for my two boys (10 and 7 years old) several times. She engages them in fun art activities and plays games with them. They...

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Ruby K.

Ruby was our families first nanny and we couldn't have felt more lucky to have found her. She was dependable, on-time, super helpful with...

- Tim P.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Chicago

Hiring an errand runner in Chicago, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $20.26 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each provider has, how often you will need the person to run errands for you and the types of tasks you need them to take care of.

Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Chicago, IL. There are currently 235 errand runners in Chicago. If you'd like to increase the number of candidates, you can expand the area of your search around the city. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and the specific errand services they provide. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Chicago who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.

Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Chicago. A few examples would be taking your laundry to the dry cleaning, shopping for groceries, helping you pack for a move, organizing your storage, driving your kids to and from activities around Chicago, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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