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Agnieszka G.

I can take care of seniors.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
errands
dementia
transportation
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello beautiful families. I used to be a nurse and worked in the hospital for 6 years before I moved to US. I have been working here for different families more than 20 years . I have experience with dementia and a lot of different medical conditions that older people have. I am familiar with medication , insuline...

Care Member says "Agnes was great to work with and took amazing care of our dad. Very patient and sweet. She’s very knowledgeable with geriatric care."

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Larissa D.

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Arlington Heights, IL

4.8(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
companionship
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...

Ed A. says "Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!"

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Roumiana P.

Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced caregiver, who has worked with people with diabetes, cancer, dementia, and hospice care. I have a CNA certificate. I am available to work full-time or part-time, overnight and days. I am a flexible, patient, and caring person. I love helping people in any way that I can. I offer personal care, companionship,...

Jackie S. says "Roumi helped my mother care for my father for approximately four months. He required a lot of assistance with feeding, changing, medications, and...

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Petronella M.

Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
companionship
transportation
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My Name is petronella, am a 45 year certified nursing assistant. I have been a CNA a little over 20 years and I love what I do . I do it with passion . I have both nursing home experience and private home health care. Am dependable, am punctual , great judgment and great references from families that I have worked for I've the...

Melinda B. says "Petronella was the answer to my prayers and exactly who I needed to take care of my husband, who has Alzheimer's. I was impressed with her from my first...

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Lisa V.

I Love What I Do And Who I Do It For.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
companionship
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi! I've been a CNA/Caregiver for 20+ years. I'm compassionate, friendly, reliable and efficient . I currently have open availability. I have worked with many clients with an extensive range of care levels. Let me know if you have any questions or would like to chat.

Care Member says "Lisa has been invaluable as my caregiver for The past month. She has been kind, considerate, On top of all my caregiving needs. She is extremely...

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Barbara M.

Caregiver/Companion

Chicago, IL

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
home modification
dementia
respite care
live-in home care
+ 1 more
* 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...

Katherine B. says "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...

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Michelle V.

Experienced Trustworthy Caregiver With A BSN Degree

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
companionship
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am compassionate, trustworthy and hardworking caregiver with many years experience caring for the elderly. I am fully vaccinated and nonsmoker. I also have experience working as a CNA. I care for my clients as though they are my own grandparents. I respect them and give them the best care possible. I can do light housekeeping...

Eileen M. says "Wow! I could not have asked for a more wonderful, caring, thoughtful caregiver as Michelle. Her love towards my mother kept her alive and vibrant....

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Saruultugs G.

I'm Looking For Full Time Job

Northbrook, IL

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
Hello, I'm professional, compassionate and trustworthy caregiver. I finished successfully "Annual Caregiver Training" in 2010, since that I've worked for 6 years as a caregiver and my clients and their family 100% satisfied my work. I have a good experience for patients with with Hospice, Stroke, Diabetic, Alzheimer, Dementia,...
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Urszula P.

Harwood Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I was born in Poland as the eldest of six siblings, which taught me empathy and the importance of caring for others. I completed my college education in Poland and then moved to Chicago to continue my studies. I worked with children and seniors, helping them have better lives. As a caregiver, I assisted with ADLs, including...

Care Member says "I feel it necessary to share my families ongoing positive experiences with Urszula."

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Ruta Z.

Night Time Shift Caregiver/Companion

Palatine, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Visiting nurse
home modification
dementia
visiting physician
respite care
+ 1 more
I am a very caring, responsible, and organized person and have had 25 more years of experience. I like what I do because I love to help seniors and see them happy. I am interested in night time shifts.
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Lavinia B.

LPN

Wheeling, IL

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
companionship
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..

Care Member says "Lavinia cared for both of my parents for six years. She is a total professional. Lavinia has great nursing skills, attends to her clients with an upbeat...

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Elzbieta K.

A Part-time Position As A Caregiver Or Housekeeper

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
companionship
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
As a Patient Care Technician , my responsibilities encompass a wide range of duties, from providing patients with assistance in activities of daily living, such as eating and bathing, to collaborating with physicians and nurses on clinical procedures. This includes aiding patients with tasks they cannot perform independently,...

Jacqueline M. says "Ela is an patient care technician. She cares for her patients like they are her family. She is caring, compassionate, and respectful of individual...

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Oleksandr R.

Experienced Senior Care Nursing Assistant

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
CNA/caregiver trained in basic and advanced senior care with lots of in-home and hospital experience. Experience with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, live-in care, post-surgical and pet care. Dependable, punctual, and professional!

Care Member says "Alex is an Incredible care giver, very hardworking and a great problem solver! Alex is knowledgeable and patient and has helped our family tremendously...

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Alexander T.

Awesome Caregiver

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
companionship
live-in home care
home modification
+ 1 more
I have experience with Alzheimer, dementia, hospice, stroke patients, transfers, bathing, lifting.. Etc

Care Member says "Alex was a great caregiver for our mother. His time with us was brief but we really enjoyed having him while we did. He ended up getting a job that had...

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Michael R.

Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Transport Errands/doctors, Days Mon-Fri.

Arlington Heights, IL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
companionship
personal care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
If you're looking for someone to care for your loved one who has experience with care giving, and also possesses integrity, compassion, and attention to detail, please call me. I have experience providing companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation, as well as assistance with physical and occupational...

Laragene W. says "Michael is just the best! Calm, patient, kind, and careful. He was always mindful of everyone in the family and took such special care of my Dad with...

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Elena Z.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
errands
dementia
transportation
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have worked as a caregiver for 13 years in several families. Since June 2011 I have cared of a woman 86 years old with Alzheimers. I have excellent references from the family where I worked. I took care of another senior woman after stroke. I have experience with dementia clients too. I have been able to establish a warm and...

Sofia G. says "April 26, 2024 To whom it may concern, I am writing this letter as a recommendation for Elena Z. Elena has been as employee of mine since January 2021....

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Russel V.

Professional Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
dementia
personal care
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and Trustworthy person. For 26 years, I have provided professional caregiving, meal preparation, personal care, light housekeeping and transportation services to my wonderful clients , some of whose families have become lifelong friends. My former clients or their surviving families can provide detailed...

Care Member says "It must run in the family. Russel’s lovely mother took care of my dad full time for 8 months and my very particular father couldn’t have been more...

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Alma S.

Home Health Aide Available

Harwood Heights, IL

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
home modification
+ 1 more
Highly compassionate and experienced caregiver with 13+ years of experience providing personalized care to seniors and young adults with disabilities. Proven ability to build strong rapport with clients and families, providing physical and emotional support while maintaining their dignity and independence. Skilled in assisting...

Marcy B. says "I hired Alma for post-operative home care. She’s absolutely fantastic- helped me get around, sorted all my pills for the entire week, checked my vitals,...

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Kathy M.

CNA With 8 Years In Hospice & 13 Years As A Private Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
companionship
personal care
hospice services
I am a CNA who has 18 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,...

Katrina P. says "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...

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Ma Grace A.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Personal care
dementia
respite care
I worked as a CNA/Caregiver for almost 8years. I used to worked in facilities like Assistive Living, Senior/retirement building, Home Health, and some agencies.

Gwynneth V. says "Grace is an outstanding caregiver. She is experienced, hardworking, and sweet. We were so lucky to have her to take care of our mother, who is...

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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.35/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated caregivers is 4.7

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Caregivers in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Agnieszka G.

Agnes was great to work with and took amazing care of our dad. Very patient and sweet. She’s very knowledgeable with geriatric care.

- Care member

Larissa D.

Larissa cared for my disabled brother with kindness, compassion, and expertise. I would highly recommend her!

- Ed A.

Roumiana P.

Roumi helped my mother care for my father for approximately four months. He required a lot of assistance with feeding, changing,...

- Jackie S.

FAQs for finding caregivers in Des Plaines, IL

Most private senior caregiver services in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com as of January, 2026 is $23.35 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.

There are currently 37 caregivers in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines before making a hiring decision.

Yes, caregivers near you in Des Plaines, 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.

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