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Hi, My Name is Stephanie. I am a Compassionate and sympathetic woman who understand the need of a child/elder. I myself has experience taking care of my loving grandparents. I know that being a caregiver is not just a job but it takes passion to perfom the duties and to be able to give patience when a situation arises.
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
An Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with CPR and First Aid Certification with over 10years experience. My work availability is (7days) Full time Over-Night schedule. Organized and collaborative team player and strong clinical and interpersonal skills. proficient in caring for geriatric patients to improve overall health...
Ronke can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Nancy L.
Waukegan, IL
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi I have over 30 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, at this present I work as a personal caregiver. I provide essential services such as groceries, prescription pick up, meal preparation, rides to and from Dr. appointments and light housekeeping. I'm very friendly with great people skills.
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, transportation, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nancy was very patient and kind. She was extremely clean and neat. She also communicated well. I would highly recommend."
Tonya D.
Ella M.
Waukegan, IL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a sensitive, compassionate and experienced caregiver seeking a new role with your family to provide a high level of care and love to your loved one.
CPR Certified and able to provide optimal care and assist with housekeeping services and assist patient with meals preparation, appointments and errands, bathing, brushing or...
Ella can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
5.0
"I couldn’t ask for anyone more wonderful to care for a loved one than Ella. She is gentle, loving, followed requests for schedule, punctual, and kind. I always knew my husband was in the most wonderful hands possible. If needed, I would hire Ella again in an...
Sue G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a care-giving job. I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant with close to 25 years of experience caring for elderly individuals. I have good English. I'm very dependable and trustworthy. If you are looking for a peace of mind when it comes to a care for your loved one I'm the one to call for help.
Marta can also help with: Companionship, home modification, errands, personal care, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Marta is a very warm and caring woman, she really knows what is needed to take good care of the elderly person. She is proactive. She makes sure that all doctor visits are taken care of and she points out if anything additional is necessary to provide good care....
Jo D.
Laura L.
Gurnee, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of the elderly for 20 yrs on and off (dementia care) I try to make things as easy as possible on both patient and family with upbeatness (even in bad times). I enjoy talking with them and trying to give them a calm and enjoyable quality of life. I also have training in diabetic care and the use of a hoyer...
Laura can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Laura was my mothers caregiver for over 3 years and was a trusted partner in supporting our family as my mother’s care needs expanded. She was a caring, loving and reliable person that I would recommend to care for your loved ones as well. Nothing but amazing...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very caring, patient, dependable & compassionate caregiver. Enjoy helping others which is why I find this career especially rewarding. Dedicated to enhance the life of my care mentally and physically & hope to make their life more meaningful, spending quality time trying to share their interests & finding out their...
Patricia can also help with: Companionship, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She was an absolute delight! Very attentive for the night we hired her. it was for my wedding and she even dressed up! I didn't ask her to , wasn't going to be offended by scrubs or jeans but she was well dressed and was exactly what we needed to make the day go...
Brooke Y.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience as a caregiver. I worked one on one for last 7 years, my last client I worked with for 2 years the one before I've been with for 5 years they both had dementia. Before that I worked as a CNA at assisted living facilities, I recently completed a medical assistant certification. I'm a very...
Agnes can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Agnieszka is simply the best. She cared for my grandmother during her last few years. My grandmother suffered from dementia and Alzheimer's. Agnes provided personal care in the house, and also helped my grandfather with daily things around the house, driving to...
Mitchell K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a caregiver for more than 30 years and love it. I have done almost every possible case ad looking forward to doing even more.
I have worked with clients with dementia, Parkinson, MS, mental health issues, spinal cord issues, blindness and so many others.
I believe in caring for the whole person. Ones personal...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Jennifer is a terrific caregiver and I would highly recommend her. She took care of our elderly mother, who had advanced dementia, and made a tremendous positive difference in her life. Thanks to Jennifer, our mom went from just sitting and watching TV, and...
Dawn M.
Yamilet A.
Waukegan, IL
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
As dedicated caregiver to elderly residents of assisted living and memory care communities, I also excel at planning creative activities customized to resident needs.
Yamilet can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is the most caring and honest person for the job.She isn't scared to keep you informed and doesn't try to hide anything . She asked questions when need and always wants to make the situation better.my grandfather and grandmother adored her. She bring a unique...
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
Thank you for viewing my profile, I am a 14 year Certified Aid and Private Caregiver I also have 8 years experience working as a Therapy aid. I carry my CPR & First Aid license. I am experienced with many geriatric settings such as, Parkinson, Respite Alzheimer & Dementia ALS. As a caregiver I will work with families to...
Mayolita can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Maye was extremely professional very friendly extremely knowledgeable in her field I was very impressed by her credentials in the way that she dealt with on a personal level meeting with my mother and being able to make a connection that such a short notice that...
John R.
Anna C.
Gurnee, IL
$15-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Anna, and originally I am from Poland (Warsaw). To consider myself a mature, compassionate, nurturing, accountable, and trustworthy person. I am 67 years old, very energy, good cooker, speak English and Polish. I have over 25 years of experience working with children and older people like a caregiver.
I would...
Anna can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, home modification
5.0
"Anna is an amazing person, and she is very compassionate. She made my Mother who was on Hospice feel like she was family. I was truly amazed by her kindness, and ability to keep asking if we needed her to do anything specific when she was working for my wife and I...
Ray P.
Linda L.
Grayslake, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Live-In Or Come And Go, Full Or Part-Time Senior Caregiver
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently available. I'm looking for a full-time live-in or come and go caregiver position. I've been taking care of a woman for the last year and a half until she passed away on hospice in the privacy of her own home. I was a live-in caregiver for 4 years to one of her relatives until he passed away at home. I've taken care...
Linda can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Linda was very professional in her communication and we had good conversations. She was interested not only in learning about the position, but in learning about my mom. She had a very positive attitude and caring manner."
Georgeann B.
4.9
(14)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jolanta. I am CNA and CPR trained. Former nursing student, caring, responsible and compassionate about my work and clients. I have over 15 years of experience with patients with dementia, cancer, managing and administering medication, assisting with bathing, mobility issues, feeding and etc. Would love to offer as...
Jolanta can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Definitely recommended !! Jolanta was hired as a CNA to help out with my mothers daily needs when We couldn't be there ourselves. It was a relief to know that she was in good hands, assured she would get her medications and would be safely active while Jolanta...
Cheryl C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am well-verse in healthcare. Had hospital experience at Presence Resurrection Hospital at a Med-Surg Telemetry Unit for over 4yrs General Medicine Unit at Advocate Lutheran for over 2years and worked at a Rehab and Nursing facility as well as private caregiving for many years. Had taken care of different cases such...
Janine Marie Elizabeth can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Janine was a such a help to my father as he was recovering from a health setback. She is friendly, professional, and kind. She will be an asset to your loved one."
Ashley A.
Aide M.
Gurnee, IL
$44/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I like working with seniors because they have a lot of knowledge in life and they always teach us life lessons.
I'm looking for a job that can give me the opportunity to deliver my experience in seniors care.
I started working with seniors when I came from my country. Mexico when I was 16 years old.
In my spare time,...
Aide can also help with: Companionship, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Aide is a true professional! She has been helping keep our home clean for the past two months and it has never looked better. Her attention to detail and timeliness is top notch. She great with our two dogs and always has a smile. "
Care member
I worked in senior caregiving for about a year! I provide companionship and caring for those I worked with. I make sure they have their needs and medications met at all times.
Karina can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
I am currently working as a Housekeeper to a private house for the past 10years. Aside from being a housekeeper I also do Bookkeeping on their family business and do the caregiver at the same time on my Employers Mom for the past 4years who have dementia and can't stand by her own. She just died May 2019. I also do part time and...
Edith can also help with: Personal care, respite care, home modification, dementia
My name is Heather I work as a caregiver for 25 years I love what I do that's why I always go the extra miles for my clients
I'd describe my personality as honest hardworking dedicated person
The good you do will pay back later every one grow old you will never know what will happen to you so I try my very best to make sure...
Heather can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Isis R.
Waukegan, IL
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Isis I Am A CNA, Also I Being A Home Health Aide For About 4 Years I Love My Job.
Hello my name is Isis and I am an experienced caregiver over 6 years also I am a certified nurse assistant since 2020, I am very friendly & caring person I love to help others , my happiness is to make a difference on others life , I can assist from companionship to total care assistance etc. If you have any questions feel free...
Isis can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
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Recent caregiver reviews in Great Lakes, IL
Nancy L.
5.0
Nancy was very patient and kind. She was extremely clean and neat. She also communicated well. I would highly recommend.
- Tonya D.
Ella M.
5.0
I couldn’t ask for anyone more wonderful to care for a loved one than Ella. She is gentle, loving, followed requests for schedule, punctual, and kind. I always knew my husband was in the most wonderful hands possible. If needed, I would hire Ella again in an instant.
- Sue G.
Marta D.
5.0
Marta is a very warm and caring woman, she really knows what is needed to take good care of the elderly person. She is proactive. She makes sure that all doctor visits are taken care of and she points out if anything additional is necessary to provide good care. She uses humour to bring an extra...
- Jo D.
Laura L.
5.0
Laura was my mothers caregiver for over 3 years and was a trusted partner in supporting our family as my mother’s care needs expanded. She was a caring, loving and reliable person that I would recommend to care for your loved ones as well. Nothing but amazing things to say about Laura.
- Care member
Patricia M.
5.0
She was an absolute delight! Very attentive for the night we hired her. it was for my wedding and she even dressed up! I didn't ask her to , wasn't going to be offended by scrubs or jeans but she was well dressed and was exactly what we needed to make the day go smooth. I would feel comfortable...
- Brooke Y.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Great Lakes, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Great Lakes, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Great Lakes, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Great Lakes, IL on Care.com as of December, 2024 is $15.00 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 Great Lakes, IL?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Great Lakes, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Great Lakes, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Great Lakes, 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.