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60 caregivers are listed in Elgin, IL
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Elgin, IL
5.0
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Samia can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Highly recommend! Wonderful caregiver. Sweet and soft disposition. Confident and competent. Experienced. Works with my neighbor."
Alison S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am also a CNA. As a caregiver working from last 17 yrs. Love taking care of elder people. I did took care of a dementia patient and also a ALS patient. I do have a car. Very friendly . People love being around me.
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I am delighted to share my experience with Rajvir, a caregiver who has truly been a blessing to our family. Her compassionate nature, professionalism, and dedication to her work have made such an impression on our lives. She goes above and beyond to ensure the...
Jasleen T.
4.5
(1)
Cooking meals
Personal care, dressing, bathing & bathroom visit.
Medicine administration and caring.
Linda can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
4.0
"Linda is reliable, honest and punctual. She’s friendly, crafty and fun to speak to. We watched Andrew Zimmern /Delucious Destinations & Bizarre Eats. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Harriet can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"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 quality care and are treated with the highest regard for their well-being. "
Tiffany H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over five years experience with Seniors from cancer patients to patients with Altimizers. I can do overnight shifts but am open to other shifts to.
Tracy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
5.0
"Tracy was very dependable -- She showed up 10 minutes early for our trip to the hospital. She stayed in the waiting area while I had my procedure done and drove me home. I would recommend Tracy 100%"
Laura L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Nina, I am a nursing graduate in the Philippines and have experience taking care of seniors. I am highly capable and dependable professional with good values, compassionate heart and had a lot of extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly service/senior care which are personal hygiene care, meal...
Nina can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Our family is very happy we hired Nina. She is very professional."
Diane E.
5.0
(3)
I am a certified nursing assistant. I had 10 years of experience with elderly people with different cases. I am very compassionate, thrust worthy and honest to my clients. I can drive and have my own car.
Marilyn can also help with: Respite care, home modification, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Marilyn is a very gentle, soft-spoken and caring person. We loved how wonderful she was to our parents. She was punctual, reliable and a hard worker. she was very detailed oriented and extremely competent. We miss her! "
Virginia P.
5.0
(1)
Kind and caring polish caregiver who knows how to listen. I am a 43-year-old Christian, energetic female with good sense of humor and positive outlook on life.
I have a clean driving record and brand new reliable car with good insurance.
I love animals and I can even walk your dog if you have one. I am a big cat lover and I...
Joanna can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Belinda S.
Streamwood, IL
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care/aide Assistant,available For Care giving Companionship, part Time Or Full Time
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
-20+years of experience of Care Giving
*patient care/senior care/companion care/home care/medical &non medical
-Certified Nursing Assistant and studied Gerontology (Study of aging)
-dependable, patient, friendly, and compassionate.
-Stroke, Alzheimer's, Dementia , Memory Care, ALS, Parkinson's, Diabetes experienced.
-meal...
Belinda can also help with: Respite care, visiting physician, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
4.0
"I hired Belinda on a Tuesday to start on Friday. The next day, our regular weekday caregiver could not come, and Belinda changed her plans to accommodate starting that day instead. She stepped in at the last minute and figured out everything without a problem. It...
Dawn W.
Margaret O.
Bloomingdale, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I'm Margaret single mom of a 18-year-old boy
I'm in healthcare over 20 years in total
Started off at St Francis in Evanston as a Unit Secretary for almost 10 years and then I decided to work for NorthShore University Health System as A Patient Support Associate for 10 years, then I decided I wanted to help people hands on, so...
Margaret can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for 10 plus years with seniors. I have always had a special place in my heart for them. I am kind, caring, compassionate and patient. I am also honest, trustworthy, reliable and capable. I have worked in facilities and in home. I prefer in home for the one on one. I have been trained in medication administration,...
Wendy can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Wendy was an amazing caregiver for my father during his final months of life. We knew right away she was a perfect fit, given her compassion and professionalism. While she was unfortunately only available for 1 hour a few days a week, she still made it work so...
Jackie S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Holly. I have been caring for others for as long as I can remember. I began caring for my grandma when she was no longer able to do so and that is when I realized caring for seniors is what I truly love to do. I officially started caring for seniors with a local agency over 10 years ago. I truly love helping...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Very warm, caring individual. Took excellent care of my family member. Felt at total ease when she was there assisting. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. Provides outstanding care. Compassionate and understanding of your needs."
Kelly M.
Gretchen V.
Saint Charles, IL
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Gretchen can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, home modification, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"She is a truly caring person, we feel like she is part of the family now. She is trustworthy and that is important when inviting someone into your home. I can't find words to express how grateful we are for her kindness and caring service."
Valeri P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am trained and experienced in caregiving essentials such as:
Dementia Communications Strategies
Anxiety Reduction
Social Interaction
Cognitive Support
Warm Companionship
Games and Activities
Meals and Feeding Support
Dressing Assistance
Wheelchair Transfer
Personal Hygiene
You can call and text at anytime
Thank...
Stacey can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"very reliable, kind and experienced. The best!"
John G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Providing care for the elder is my passion. Understanding their feelings and needs is my goal. I have been in the business for more than a decade now and still prefer do this job because it gives me fulfillment.
Edith can also help with: Personal care, companionship, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Edith was amazing in helping me with my elderly Mom with dementia."
Care member
Interested in care giving to Senior individual. I am 66 years old retired stay at home mother of three adult children who are professionals and no longer living at home in the city of Chicago.
Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
Daniela M.
Carpentersville, IL
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Extremely capable and compassionate Caregiver with experience in child, elderly and disabled care giving. Hard-working and honest individual who is able to take initiative .
Daniela can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Certified Nurse Assistant with current CPR and first aid training; with experience in caring for adults and children of all ages. Assisting senior care facilities and home care. I am reliable, energetic, and patient.
Experience:
Caring for clients in their homes, duties included: cooking, minor cleaning, laundry, and companion...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
I have more than 10 years caregiver experience with elderly patients with all kind illnesses. I'm looking for come in go caregiver and companion. I also able to do light housekeeping, grocery, remind medications, pick up medication from pharmacy, make appointments and drive to doctor's office. I have references from hired...
Tuya can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, respite care, meal prep, transportation & more
Neringa B.
Schaumburg, IL
$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am strong, tall and knowledgeable caregiver. In my 25 years of experience I think I've seen it all. I provide good care, because I care and love my job.
I do have good references from people I worked for. I have a good sense of humor, know how to talk to elderly, and take good pride in what I do. I love dogs and cats and...
Neringa can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
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Recent caregiver reviews in Elgin, IL
Samia A.
5.0
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 Samia can handle it. She is very confident and has a lot of experience. My mom says she is such a great caregiver! Samia also helps me out a lot,...
- Susan M.
Rajvir K.
5.0
Rajvir is the definition of empathetic, compassionate, caring and solution based. She has such a strong work ethic, amazing bed side manners and compassion when speaking to clients and family members. Rajvir is the type of care professional I wish all families and clients could experience. Rajvir...
- Harman R.
Linda L.
4.0
Linda is reliable, honest and punctual. She’s friendly, crafty and fun to speak to. We watched Andrew Zimmern /Delucious Destinations & Bizarre Eats.
- Care member
Harriet K.
5.0
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 quality care and are treated with the highest regard for their well-being.
- Tiffany H.
Tracy H.
5.0
Tracy was very dependable -- She showed up 10 minutes early for our trip to the hospital. She stayed in the waiting area while I had my procedure done and drove me home. I would recommend Tracy 100%
- Laura L.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Elgin, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Elgin, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Elgin, 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 Elgin.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Elgin, IL in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Elgin, IL on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $22.43 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 Elgin, IL?
There are currently 23 caregivers in Elgin, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Elgin, 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 Elgin before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Elgin, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Elgin, 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.