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I have been in the Air Force for 25 years as a Medic/EMT and have worked in family health, intensive care unit, emergency room, and women's health. Senior caregiver
Melissa can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Ma Grace A.
Wheeling, IL
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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.
Ma Grace can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
""Extraordinary " doesn't fully describe this wonderful woman. She made my mother's final years not just safe, dignified, and pleasant-she made life fun for her! They laughed and sang! As my mom became more fragile, she made suggestions the doctor didn't think of....
carol B.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified science teacher (background checked). I completed one and a half years as a nursing student so far. I have worked as a CNA as well. I was with an agency many years ago. I have a deep respect for the elderly having watched my mother care for my grandmother in our home for two years. I cannot recall how many times...
Jennifer can also help with: Transportation, personal care, errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I truly enjoyed getting to know Jennifer during the interview process. She is kind, compassionate and has a wonderful personality. We were on track to hire her when my family member's needs changed, but I believe she would make a wonderful companion and caregiver."
Cynthia L.
5.0
(1)
naturally I am loving, caring and compassionate a all these coupled with my years of experience in serving and caring for various patients and needs including but not limited to cancer, dementia and Alzheimer s. Am extremely capable of caring with extensive experience in elderly care giving. Hard working, honest excellent...
Symon can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- [x] Morning, my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver/ companion and special needs care provider with a vast amount of experience, over 8 years of paid work experience. I do homemaking, non medical Homecare, companionship, personal assistant duties and help with personal hygiene. My first goal is my clients safety and comfort...
5.0
"Precent was one of two caregivers we had for my 94 year old father. I highly recommend him for he was very trustworthy, concerned, and respectful. My dads needs significantly increased from the time we hired Precent and he just did what he needed to do. Extremely...
Ellen P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated, accomplished, bilingual Certified Nursing Assistant with over 23 years of senior care experience. I have provided direct care in both clinical and private home settings. I am well versed and experienced in Dementia care, Parkinson's disease care, Alzheimer's , MS, ALS, medication management, HIPAA regulations,...
Tania can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Tania is an amazing CNA with a lot of older adult care experience. Her experience includes nursing home care as well as home care. I have included that it is OK to contact me directly for a detailed reference."
Genoveva H.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a 20-year experience of helping families to take care of their loved ones. I have warm and friendly personality. I like to help others, a good listener. I take commitments seriously, reliable and hard-working. My scope of help goes from social interaction as a companion to helping with activities of daily living which...
Larissa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care, respite care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Larissa is the "A" Team- reliable, knowledgeable, attentive, considerate, trustworthy, kind. Her focus on my father's quality of life was exceptional. Prior caregivers would leave my Dad in front of the TV all day. Larissa made sure Dad had a balance of activities...
Jaculin M.
Edgar L.
Northbrook, IL
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
With A Strong Record Of Health Care Service And Client Satisfaction.
5.0
(3)
Hi my name is ED, I'm a dedicated Caregiver with a strong record of health care service and client satisfaction for 23 years. I consider myself compassionate, hardworking, trustworthy and dependable. I can easily adapt and handling a variety of client issues and problems with kindness and professionalism.
I'm looking for a job...
Edgar can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Edgar was a personal care giver to one of our resident, he is very good, very professional in how he does his job, he follows regulation and keep an open mind with changes in regulations. He give his best care to his clients. An excellent worker."
Care member
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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, 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.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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..
Lavinia can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Wound Care
4.0
"Lavinia was very caring with my Mom & she would fill me in with matters regarding her care. She would still be working with my parents if we hadn't decided to bring my parents to Florida where we live
I would be happy to talk to anyone who would like more...
Jan B.
Laimute B.
Lake Forest, IL
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Are you looking for a quality elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 19+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have...
Laimute can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her."
Irene K.
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: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, 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
(6)
My name is Marilou. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant.
With over 12 years of experience in caregiving, my comprehensive expertise allow me to complete patient care with the greatest success. I am confident that my contribution would be valuable asset. I have considerable experience with Dementia, Parkinson's and in all areas...
Marilou can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, home modification, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Marilou is a true gem. She is kind, warm and patient with my parents. And they miss her on the days she is off, her positivity and pleasant manner is on point. She is hardworking, detail oriented, trust worthy and on time. She looks out for the best interest of...
Care member
I can drive, preparing meals to the client, giving medication, bathing the client, giving exercise and doing light chores in the house. I have experience for almost 22 years in a caregiver. And you can call my previous client for my reference. I'm honest and hardworking, I can give tender love and care to my client.
Mary L can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Aneta Z.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as compassionate , patient and honest
I like caring for seniors because I believe every individual deserves to live with dignity and respect, regardless of their age and health condition. My approach to caregiving is holistic, focusing not just on physical needs, but also emotional, social...
Aneta can also help with: Transportation, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
I've been a caregiver since 2008. My experiences are Alzheimer's, dementia, hospice, Parkinson's, muscular degeneration, have certificate of training as a caregiver have references etc.
Roland can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation.
I can provide references
Oyunjargal can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience in caring for those who need assistance as I began as a CNA nurse. Working in the hospital setting made me realize that I wanted a more intimate way of helping people and that is when I turned to caregiving. It's such an important part of caregiving to let those you take care of know that you care...
Sandy can also help with: Respite care, personal care, home modification, visiting nurse, hospice services, visiting physician & more
Nami A.
Glenview, IL
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi this is Nami,
Im Compassionate caregiver with 5 years of experience working in assisted living facilities, Retirement home and houses too. Passionate about elder care, skilled at managing schedules and keeping clients as active as possible. Culturally sensitive with the ability to provide both physical and emotional support...
Nami can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a provider with a lots of experience taking care elderly client with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Stroke, Tracheotomy, tube feeding, Diabetic and hospice care. I do know how to use stand hoyer lift. I do have educational background in Physical therapy. Personal care assistant skilled in tending to elderly, disabled and...
Rhonalyn can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification & more
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Recent caregiver reviews in Highwood, IL
Ma Grace A.
5.0
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 bedridden with Alzheimer's, while another caregiver was on maternity leave.
We're sorry to see her go, but we know that someone this good will continue to...
- Gwynneth V.
Jennifer M.
5.0
I truly enjoyed getting to know Jennifer during the interview process. She is kind, compassionate and has a wonderful personality. We were on track to hire her when my family member's needs changed, but I believe she would make a wonderful companion and caregiver.
- Cynthia L.
Precent M.
5.0
Precent did an amazing job with my father before he went into a nursing home. What I appreciated most about him was that he kept me up to date with anything dealing with my father. There was an incident where he accompanied my father to the hospital
And was able to stay with him
As long as he...
- Toni W.
Tania I.
5.0
Tania is an amazing CNA with a lot of older adult care experience. Her experience includes nursing home care as well as home care. I have included that it is OK to contact me directly for a detailed reference.
- Genoveva H.
Larissa S.
5.0
Larissa,
Thank you for taking great care of my mom. Anyone would be grateful for your gentle care , patience, punctuality, and activities provided for health ! We will
Miss you and wish you all the best.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Highwood, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Highwood, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Highwood, 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 Highwood.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Highwood, IL in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Highwood, IL on Care.com as of February, 2025 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 Highwood, IL?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Highwood, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Highwood, 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 Highwood before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Highwood, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Highwood, 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.