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Mark K.

Reliable Help With Errands Injury Care & Home Support

Elgin, IL

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$18/hr
Hi I'm here to make your life easier by offering dependable support for everyday needs whether you're recovering from an injury and needing helping hand or just need someone to assist with errands, I'm happy to help. My services include injury Care with Home health house sitting like clean up and packing or unpacking during a...
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Ana P.

Housekeeping/Errands

Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
I am a positive, very responsible, and helpful person. All this years I was at my home taking care of my own kids and my home. Right now, they are at school, and I am looking a part time job in order to get some extra money. I liked to do shores because for me it is important have order in our house I am ready to start working...
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Alahnie B.

Elgin, IL

from
$15/hr
Errands
light cleaning
If anyone is looking for a caregiver to help out in the household with light housekeeping and bathing/grooming, grocery shopping or running errands, I have lots of free time on my hand and I would love to help, I'm BLS/CPR certified and I have my Certified nursing assistant certification.
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Chloe D.

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a college nursing student. I have seven years of experience babysitting for three different families. Children under my care were between the ages of 3-9. In addition to babysitting after school and on weekends, I also have experience with summer nannying. I understand the importance of keeping children busy and entertained....
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Jennifer L.

Life's Is What You Make Of It :))

Elgin, IL

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as passionate, caring , strong I like caring for seniors because I was raised by grandparents and I want to give back to other by caring for them I want to change people life's I'm looking for a job that companionship , help showers , meal preparation, getting ready in the morning, running's...
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Anna D.

19+ Years Experienced Caregiver

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Anna and I have been a care giver for over 19 years. I am fluent in English however I am originally from Poland. Over the years I have worked with patients that had muscular dystrophy, alzheimer, parkinsons, hospice, diabetes, dementia, muscular sclerosis and autism. I have experience working with a feeding...

Lisa M. says "Anna has been absolutely wonderful to my mom. She is kind and compassionate and gentle. She listens to my mom's needs and adjusts as needed. She is a hard...

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Francy C.

Full Or Part-time Senior Care Giver Available

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am trained and experienced working with senior citizens. My training and experience involves seniors and other clients with dementia, Parkinson's, clients with partial mobility as well as hospice care. I have experience assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, medical tasks, cleaning, transporting to appointments, and...

Nicole B. says "Francy was such a godsend to our family in caring for my Grandmother. She has such compassion, patience and love. Anyone who has Francy as a caregiver is...

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Samia A.

Caregiver

Hanover Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
visiting physician
I am a compassionate caregiver with 11 years of experience assisting with activities of daily living, range of motion, Personal Hygiene, Prepare meals, light housekeeping, check Blood pressure, running errands, doctor appointment, and companionship. I am patient, empathetic and caring. I take my job seriously therefore I am...

Susan M. says "Samia is the best. She works hard, is very transparent, tells it like it is, and is so great with mom. My mom is mostly deaf, and can dish it out, but...

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Harriet K.

Senior Care

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Harriet , I'm a 47yr old married woman, a mother of three, and grandmother of two! I have over 12years of experience working with the elderly and other individuals with different life challenges such; Alzheimer's, sundowns, developmentally challenged, Parkinson's and those that need assisted living services. As...

Tiffany H. says "Harriet is compassionate, patient, competent, and loves what she does and it shows. I fully trust her with my loved one and know they are given top...

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Julie H.

Carpentersville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Julie and I am 31 years old. I have been a nanny/house manager for over 10 years. I have helped my families tidy up after a busy day, run errands for them sucha as grocery shopping/dry cleaners, or help with a project such as decorating for a holiday or cleaning up after a birthday party. I absolutely love...

Aleya S. says "Just hired her and she showed up on time and gets the work done! Intend to keep hiring her on a weekly bases. Thank you Julie!"

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Martina B.

Great Housekeeping

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Martina. I've been mostly working as a nanny but I help with housekeeping as well. I can clean, help with laundry and run some errands.
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Gretchen V.

Saint Charles, IL

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
I'm an experienced Senior & Disability Caregiver. I help with preparing meals, laundry, running errands, Dr. appointments & companionship. I am experienced with bathing, feeding, toileting & administering medications. I managed a five-person caregiving team for two years, including schedule & medication management. I'm trained...

Erica K. says "Gretchen is wonderful at taking charge and getting organized and situated. I felt at ease when she was care taking for my mother. I relied on her expertise...

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Elizabeth E.

Housekeeping/Errand Service

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
oven cleaning
+ 1 more
Are you looking for someone dependable, detail- oriented, and takes pride in their work?? I have 20+ years of experience in the cleaning field. I offer full service cleaning, which includes scrubbing and sanitizing bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, kitchen, floors, cleaning woodwork and blinds as well as so much more! Hours of...

Kristine C. says "Where do I begin? Elizabeth doesn't clean she performs miracles. I can say with complete honesty that my house has NEVER been cleaner than it is right...

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Kelly F.

Part-Time Assistant Errand Runner/Pet Caregiver

Saint Charles, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in the retail field for 9 years before working in corporate America for 25 years. I have run errands, walked dogs, and watched houses for family members and friends. I work remote full-time and it is helpful for pet sitting.
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Paige B.

Errand Runner At Your Service

Roselle, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
If you need someone to run some errands around town for you, i'm your girl! As someone who sometimes looks for reasons to get out of the house this job is perfect for me! I am open to running errands anywhere from the pharmacy to the grocery store to the pet store!
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Korin C.

Exceptional Local Errand Runner!!!

Dundee, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a professional errand runner dedicated to helping individuals and families manage their busy lives. With my organizational skills and attention to detail, I can efficiently handle all your errands and tasks, allowing you to focus on what matters most. I have extensive experience in running various errands, including...
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Sarah W.

Errand Runner, Cleaning, Organizing And Other Misc Tasks

Schaumburg, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! Are you looking for an extra set of hands to help you out? Do you need someone who is efficient, high-energy and organized? Look no further, I am here to help. I work full-time as an elementary school teacher during the school year, so I am looking for summer employment only. I would, however, be open to helping out...
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Margarita G.

Schaumburg, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have a lot of experience in many things . Love to shop and run errands for people , I enjoy helping and getting things done . I have a lot of experience in my previous jobs running errands for different things .
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Atzi G.

Babysitter

Algonquin, IL

from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Happy to help out more in the summer, but would love to be able to take care of your kids if you ever need a day off! Willing to run errands, take kids to places, laundry, clean, and food prep. CPR and First Aid Certified. I speak English and Spanish. Currently a college student.
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Catherine A.

Hanover Park, IL

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$20/hr
Could help run errands and pick up kids from school. Drop off kids to school. Fold laundry or put way laundry.
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Elgin, IL

Errand Runners in Elgin, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Anna D.

Anna has been absolutely wonderful to my mom. She is kind and compassionate and gentle. She listens to my mom's needs and adjusts as needed....

- Lisa M.

Francy C.

Francy was such a godsend to our family in caring for my Grandmother. She has such compassion, patience and love. Anyone who has Francy as a...

- Nicole B.

Samia A.

Samia is the best. She works hard, is very transparent, tells it like it is, and is so great with mom. My mom is mostly deaf, and can dish...

- Susan M.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Elgin

Hiring an errand runner in Elgin, IL on Care.com will cost an average of $18.00 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 Elgin, IL. There are currently 5 errand runners in Elgin. 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 Elgin 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 Elgin. 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 Elgin, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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