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420 caregivers are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Chicago, IL
5.0
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I'm available to assist, passionate about being a caregiver and love what I do!
I have over 15 years experience working in hospitals, assisted living and private home settings. Certified specialist in caring for seniors with health conditions, dementia and Alzheimer's care.
Listening, patience, communication and...
Kelly can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Was on time, reliable and easy to work with. "
Cassandra J.
4.9
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Provide routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, and applying topical medications to the elderly convalescents, or person with disabilities at the clients home or in a care facility. Monitor and report changes in health status. Perform incontinent care, feed, bathe, dress, groom, prepared...
Barbara can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Barbara did an excellent job caring for my father overnight in rehab setting. She was absolutely reliable and always came early. She gave excellent attention to my father. She cleaned him up as necessary and turned him on a schedule (every 2 hours). She was...
Laura B.
4.9
(11)
Hello, My name is Putheavy. I am a caregiver. I am available every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.
Am to 4:00 p.m. If you need help please send me a text. Thank you for your support my service.
5.0
"Putheavy is a great caregiver based on my experience working with for many years. She is a great mum of a daughter who lives under her custody and care. She is a responsible mum who always treat her kid so well. She trains her kid living in routine and gives her...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
CNA female carring and patient, very attentive with a lot of experience with all kind of. medical conditions. exellent comand of English. Reliable car and high work ethics . nonsmoker and nondrinker.
Anna can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Very trustworthy, reliable, punctual. Well qualified and very caring.
I highly recommend her and would hire her again."
Dennis R.
Kathy M.
Chicago, IL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA With 8 Years In Hospice & 13 Years As A Private Caregiver
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA who has 14 years experience, 8 of those years I worked in hospice. I am CPR and Dementia certified as well. I'm available for overnight shifts, five days a week including weekends.
I love what I do because there is such a great need. So many seniors do not get the proper care they deserve. If I can make a difference,...
Kathy can also help with: Hospice services, visiting physician, companionship, dementia, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"My brothers and I interviewed Kathy, We just brought our mother home after being in rehab due to a stroke. The interview went great. Kathy was knowledgeable, caring and friendly. We liked Kathy and were going hire her, but before we could our mother had a massive...
Sally W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with elderly people for over 20 years ranging from a luxury care facility to a memory care unit to in home private care.
I was with my last client for nine years in which I was responsible for all aspects of her day to day life. I was also responsible for hiring and overseeing two care givers which were part of...
Sophia can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"For eight years, I observed and at times helped Sophia as she cared for an elderly parent, who was descending into dementia, of a dear, longtime friend. Sophia displayed unstinting commitment, often working to the point of exhaustion and sacrificing her own...
Adrian M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience caring for seniors has been tremendously life-time changing experience. I always have a thought in mind that this is their (seniors) time for them to reap from what they have sown during their years of hard work. I take a great pride in caring for seniors because they are very comforting and dependable. I have...
Emmanuel can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Emmanuel worked for my father as fill in over a 4 day weekend and since as daily fill in. We found him very pleasant and willing to do anything to help. He is strong and was able to lift/assist my father when necessary. He seems trustworthy and was on time with...
Carrie B.
Sheila H.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver/Companion/Personal Assistant/Housekeeping
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am the right person to take care of your loved one because I am a kind and compassionate individual with extreme patience. I care and want to help individuals who cannot help themselves. I feel that I am the right person for the job because I would treat your loved one like they were my own. I love being around the elderly...
Sheila can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Sheila is a treasure. She is dependable, which is rare nowadays. People talk so positive over the phone, and never show up or never respond to further texts. Sheila is warm and caring, very personable and is nice company too, whether chatting or watching movies....
Kiki K.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a independent caregiver with many years of experience. I have flexible hours live-in or come and go, with loving care. During the years I have had different cases. I have been working with dementia, stroke, diabetes, cancer, tube feeding and much more. I treat people with respect. I'm professional with caregiver training...
Barbara can also help with: Home modification, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I was a little reluctant to use a service that hadn't been
recommended but decided to give Care.com a try and am I glad I
did. I created a list of potential candidates and Barbara was at
the top of the list. I called and we hit it off, she started the...
James C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Izabel. I have over 15 years of experience. Top references.
I am looking for a full or part-time job as a caregiver/companion. I provide light housecleaning, cooking, preparing meals, feeding, dressing, bathing, managing medications, doctor appointments, making groceries , walks, physical therapy, and much more ....
Izabela can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Iza took care of my Aunt for three years. Not only did she care for her and took her to appointments, she also took her on outings and came up with activities to engage her mind. She is a true treasure."
James M.
3.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
* CNA- Certified Nursing Assistance, Physical Rehabilitation Aide, CPR * 16 Years of experience including private duty, nursing home, hospice: DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S, feeding tube, suffer stroke, oxygen, diabetics, heart failure, cancer, Hoyer lift, etc. *Languages: English, Polish, Russian. * I like working with...
Barbara can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara to spend several hours a week with my mom who suffered from dementia. As my mom's dementia worsened, Barbar took on more and...
Katherine B.
5.0
(1)
Just over a year ago, I decided to take a live-in job taking care of an older person and I really liked it. They have a lot to offer and I am willing to take on any challenge as a caregiver. I am hoping to be employed by a family in order to demonstrate my skills and experience as a care provider and provide my client with...
Salma can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, home modification, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"We were very impressed with Salma. She was punctual to the interview, in spite of having traveled over an hour and a half on public transportation to get here. That alone clued us in on her dependability and determination to work hard. She was also extremely...
Elizabeth H.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very compassionate and experienced CNA/Caregiver with over 10 years of experience. My motto is that "Everyone should be treated with dignity and love no matter their race and age". I am a tender loving, gentle, kind and sincere person who always puts the client first, their care and well being is my priority. I am also a...
Jo-marie can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
4.0
"Jo was a great caregiver for my mother during my mother's final months. She was kind, compassionate, highly competent, and my mom liked her, which speaks very well of Jo. My mom was a tough customer and usually didn't like caregivers, but Jo successfully got...
Emily L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Justin. I have over a decade of experience in senior care specializing in cases such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant. I have 6 years of experience working in nursing facilities as a CNA, as well as 6 years and counting as a home caregiver. I am proficient in transferring...
Justine can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
4.0
"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 never worried when Justin was taking care of my mother, because I knew she was in good hands. He would always text me...
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been providing care for seniors for over 5+years from Chicago to Northwest Indiana. My passion for taking care of the elderly comes from the love and compassion my grandparents showed me. I have a variety of skills and knowledge when it comes to taking care of families and their love ones. I look forward to meeting...
Lacey can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
I enjoy helping to improve the quality of life of seniors. I like to cook and pride myself in providing healthy and balanced meals. I enjoy talking about seniors' backgrounds and families. If you need to organize or tidy your home, I am very good at finding storage solutions. I can handle correspondance and bills and take notes...
Valerie can also help with: Respite care, companionship, transportation, errands, meal prep
5.0
"I hired Val to perform errands & odd jobs & also to assist with my care. She did grocery shopping & returned clothing to department stores, wrapped presents for me during the holidays, and helped me organize papers & household items. She prepared meals for me &...
Linda B.
Jessica S.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Passionate Full-time Caregiver Available Open Available For Personal Care,companionship,housekeepin
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My past experience includes but not limited to, caring for seniors that have Alzheimer's, loss of mobility and one's that need companions. I love what I do because I love people, I love being around people and I always learn life lessons from my elders no matter what condition they're in. I'm gentle and compassionate about what...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I feel compelled to write this review even though we ended up not hiring Jessica. Our previous family caregiver was able to fill our current need for a caregiver. But, I was in the process of hiring Jessica because she was so wonderful during the phone interview...
Mary W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Alexis can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"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 off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"
Dan K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My experience has been providing companionship to seniors, cooking for them, cleaning, doing their laundry, taking them to the doctor's appointments and anywhere they need to go. I take care of them as if they are my own family. Seniors deserve that and much more.
My experience includes being companions to the elderly and/or...
Jurate can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"I had a mistake review of J on here before that was meant for another caregiver. J is very kind and calm and has a very calming energy. Our schedule was changing a lot so I couldn't give J a normal schedule. If you have a parent who needs a kind and gentle...
Kathy D.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA with 16 years of experience, I'm looking for a job on Saturdays and Sundays .
Please read my reviews from my clients and their families.
My experience of people, I care for people with dementia and Alzheimer's. I enjoy keeping my clients active .
Walks , play games that they may enjoy , bake and most of all is...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"My brother and I hired Marissa as a full-time caregiver for our mother back in October of 2020. We had many stipulations and criteria as our mother has lots of needs and Marissa was able to meet just about all of them. I would say Marissa's best quality is her...
Sonja S.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Chicago, IL
Kelly M.
5.0
Our family is so fortunate to have connected with Kelly. She is an excellent caregiver that is currently working with us Fridays - Sundays. Kelly’s skills and knowledge with dementia has been vital in helping to care for my father. Kelly is experienced and has a calm and reassuring presence....
- Katherine D.
Barbara R.
5.0
Barbara did an excellent job caring for my father overnight in rehab setting. She was absolutely reliable and always came early. She gave excellent attention to my father. She cleaned him up as necessary and turned him on a schedule (every 2 hours). She was attentive and kind to him. He (and...
- Laura B.
Putheavy B.
5.0
She has a good heart. And always trying to help others.
- Care member
Anna K.
5.0
Anna was a great caregiver and helping hand for my elderly mother. She was very supportive when we needed her most.
- Bob M.
Kathy M.
5.0
Both my mother and I spoke with Kathy about caring for my dad. While a family emergency prevented her from starting, I was so comforted and impressed with how professional and empathetic she was. Her compassion and kindness came through her emails and phone calls and she clearly has many years of...
- Katrina P.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Chicago, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Chicago, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Chicago, IL will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Chicago.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Chicago, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Chicago, IL on Care.com as of December, 2024 is $20.66 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Chicago, IL?
There are currently 420 caregivers in Chicago, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Chicago, IL or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Chicago before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Chicago, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Chicago, IL on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
Ratings for Chicago, IL caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Caregivers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 178 reviews of the 420 listed caregivers.