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60 caregivers are listed in Elgin, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in Elgin, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Harriet , I'm a 46yr old female, I have experience in CNA and DSP for over 10yrs. I have acquired experience in caregiving over the years working in nursing homes, assisted living, group homes and private individual homes.
I gained expertise in areas such
Lead CNA
supervise other CNAs, ensuring high-quality care...
Harriet can also help with: Errands, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & 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
(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: Personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification & 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: Companionship, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
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: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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: Visiting physician, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Love Belinda! She takes great care of my mom and when my Dad recently came home under hospice care, she was there for us and really helped in caring for him."
Kieu S.
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: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"For the last three years, Wendy has cared for my mother who's in her mid-70s and has advanced Parkinson's, as well as for my father who had leukemia and has since passed away. We loved Wendy and the excellent care she gave and would've loved to keep her on forever,...
Martina S.
Gretchen V.
Saint Charles, IL
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an experienced Senior Caregiver. I help seniors and their families by preparing meals, doing laundry, running errands, picking up prescriptions, taking them to Dr. appointments, doing light house work, and providing companionship.
I am experienced with bathing, feeding, toileting, administering medications and...
Gretchen can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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
(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: Dementia, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"My mom loves Holly. Holly comes a couple day and my mom looks very forward to her coming all week long. She is so great talking to her, and this is a challenge as my mom is a tough one who can be very moody and disagreeable. Holly always has such a great kind,...
Susan M.
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, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"very reliable, kind and experienced. The best!"
John G.
Ikenna E.
Bloomingdale, IL
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there,
My name is Ikenna, but you can call me IK for short.
I have a BS and MS degrees in Biochemistry, and currently in medical school, but on leave of absence at the moment so as to sort out my finances before continuing.
My care giving experience started way back when I was in high school. I gave care to my...
Ikenna can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Ikenna has helped care for my husband, who has a complex and chronic illness, for the past 10 months. We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have found Ikenna, who is miles above most caregivers in the breadth of medical knowledge he possesses as a med school...
Gail M.
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: Companionship, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Edith has a good group of caregivers, they are experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate. We needed care for our mother and she was able to help us at a very short notice."
Neena A.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
I'd describe my personality as caring/empathetic.
I like caring for seniors because I like to be helpful.
I'm looking for a job that keeps me busy, gives me extra income, and allows me to help people.
I started caring for seniors when I lost my husband to cancer.
In my spare time, I like to read, work on puzzles, and...
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep & more
Hello my name is Meghan I have over 18 years of diverse caregiving experience which include; skilled nursing homes, rehabilitation/restorative units, hospice care and live in caregiving. I also have experience with clients with multiple sclerosis. I started my journey with private care in 2019 and haven't looked back. I...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Im also a certified dialysis technician, I was a cook at a senior assissted living facility.
I have experience in caring for clients/ patients with dementia, alzheimer's disease, and hospice care.
Regin can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Rheane G.
Hoffman Estates, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Been a caregiver for 7 years and have lots of experience. I owned my own car I can do full time or part-time any shift.
Rheane can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, meal prep & more
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Recent caregiver reviews in Elgin, IL
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.
Marilyn V.
5.0
Marilyn is a highly competent caregiver. She is very sensitive to not only the needs of her client but also their family members. Marilyn is enthusiastic, positive, and always thinks of her clients needs first and foremost. Her skills are endless and treating her clients with the upmost respect,...
- Debra B.
Belinda S.
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 was a smooth transition. Although we...
- Dawn W.
Wendy B.
5.0
Our family was fortunate enough to have had Wendy care for our mom for six years. When Wendy started to care for our mom she was in the earlier stages of dementia. Wendy was committed to our family and cared for our mom until she passed away. Wendy’s care for the physical needs of our mom was...
- Care member
Gretchen V.
5.0
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 and knowledge and I would hire her again. She is trustworthy and someone you can count on.
- Erica K.
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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 January, 2025 is $21.81 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 21 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.