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60 caregivers are listed in Oak Lawn, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Oak Lawn, IL
Daiva P.
Palos Hills, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Daiva. I'm dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a medical background and 19 years of experience working in patients care, both facilities and home environment. Committed to improving overall patient wellbeing and health through professional care and energetic engagement.
I'm organized and thrust worthy person...
Daiva can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Daiva is a wonderful, kind, patient caregiver who provided excellent care to my father in law. She worked hard to make him laugh, be active, be comfortable and provide the best quality of life. We have a large family and Daiva was comfortable with our frequent...
Sandra B.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 9-month-old babygirl and I've been working with a fantastic client base and I am looking to take on an additional part time client in a caregiving, house manager or personal assistant capacity. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a special education...
Jasmyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, specialized care, personal care, companionship, errands & more
3.8
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Laura, I am 48 years old with over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. For the first 20 years of my career I started working for Hospitals such as Rush & Adventist Hospital to then venturing on to using my skills for Senior Care and Companionship for the past 10 years. Throughout my years of experience...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Laura M is the best caregiver!! I am very grateful for her service she very sweet and kind and comforting caregiver! I recommend her to anyone. she is best of best "
Care member
Dawn L.
Bridgeview, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in nursing homes as a caregiver and worked for family and few of my own seniors I have taken care of. I've been a housekeeper for years. Great companion. Love helping seniors with their daily needs. I see that I have a bad review from one of my clients. just so everyone knows I gave her a two week notice because...
Dawn can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Dawn took care of my mom for 3 years while she had dementia and was blind. Dawn was always very nice and patient with my mom. Helped take care of her daily needs till the end. I was very blessed to have had Dawn's help. She was great!"
Sandra L.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been in the social service/healthcare profession for over 20 years. Having the opportunity to work in both these fields has truly made me a more compassionate, caring and patient individual. I give 110% to my clients and their families in every way that I possibly can. I also believe that like all relationship's...
Katrina can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She took great care of my father who had mobility issues and was a diabetic while we looked into a long-term care facility. She's caring, prompt and a very detailed oriented person with a heart of gold."
Calvin R.
4.9
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Provide routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, and applying topical medications to the elderly convalescents, or person with disabilities at the clients home or in a care facility. Monitor and report changes in health status. Perform incontinent care, feed, bathe, dress, groom, prepared...
Barbara can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Barbara is a very patient, kind hard working caregiver. I have worked side by side with her doing patient care and she has always provided excellent care to patient and families. "
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am internally fulfilled when assisting sick and or elderly in all needs and providing care and companionship. Some of the services I have provided are: Companionship, preparing meals and assisting with activities of daily living. Help with routine household/maid duties, monitor medical conditions of patient on a daily basis...
Mary can also help with: Personal care, errands, transportation, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"She is a very sweet and detail oriented person."
Renata M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My experience has been providing companionship to seniors, cooking for them, cleaning, doing their laundry, taking them to the doctor's appointments and anywhere they need to go. I take care of them as if they are my own family. Seniors deserve that and much more.
My experience includes being companions to the elderly and/or...
Jurate can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Very kind and personable. Knows how to care for someone as if it was her own family. "
Barbara Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a main caregiver for my late Mother for more than 10 years. I was a caregiver for a lovely Lady with Alzheimer's disease for last 6 years. She recently moved to a nursing home. I was responsible for all her needs like administering medicine, filling up medicine boxes, doing grocery shopping, preparing meals, helping with...
Grazyna can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
5.0
"Grace is the best caregiver anyone can ask for. She took care of our mom, who has Alzheimer's, for over 7 years. She is dependable, kind, considerate, understanding, helpful, caring, attentive, compassionate and very devoted to her work. We were extremely lucky...
Ed D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have helped my father take care of my mother whom has passed with diabetes, kidney disease and heart issues for 5 years. I was trained in Home chemo dialysis so my mother did not have to go get dialysis and it was less stress on her body. I also took care of my 80 heart old Aunt who has passed with dementia and C. O. P. D. for...
Karina can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, home modification, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Karina was wonderful. She was so comforting to my mom in law and treated her with such respect and compassion. Always on time and keeps lines of communication open with me with updates on care and appointments. She is an exceptional caregiver."
Carol F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated & compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head in emergencies. Specialization in looking after elderly and physically disabled. Most experienced with dementia and Alzheimer's. I will be obtaining my CPR recertification this month.
For a snapshot personal bio- I am a wife & mother of three humans, four...
Ciara can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Ciara has been working with us for nearly 2 years. She is one of the most empathetic hard working caregivers I have ever met. She is reliable, trustworthy, compassionate and competent. Ciara brought her prior experience and her willingness to learn new tasks in...
Dennis B.
5.0
(1)
I enjoy helping to improve the quality of life of seniors. I like to cook and pride myself in providing healthy and balanced meals. I enjoy talking about seniors' backgrounds and families. If you need to organize or tidy your home, I am very good at finding storage solutions. I can handle correspondance and bills and take notes...
Valerie can also help with: Transportation, errands, companionship, meal prep, respite care
5.0
"I hired Val to perform errands & odd jobs & also to assist with my care. She did grocery shopping & returned clothing to department stores, wrapped presents for me during the holidays, and helped me organize papers & household items. She prepared meals for me &...
Linda B.
Lilia R.
Crestwood, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Responsible Nursing Assistant Who's Always On Time.
5.0
(3)
I'm a hard working woman with almost 40 years of experience in the medical field. Retired from Christ hospital after 16 years as a nursing assistant, and have been care giving part time since then. I will always treat your family member like my own. I am very easy going, flexible, friendly, reliable, and very passionate about my...
Lilia can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Lilia is a wonderful caregiver. She took such great care of my mom for her last few months. Lilia is kind, caring, gentle, friendly, sweet, reliable, lovely lady. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a caregiver for a loved one. Our family was so lucky to...
Susan P.
Claudia W.
Lyons, IL
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a patient loving caring compassionate caregiver. Who gives the best care to each and every client. My way of thinking is that if you put yourself in that persons place for even just a few minutes you will better understand what kind of care they need. All caregivers should try to make it easier on other family members also.
Claudia can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, light cleaning, respite care, dementia
Angela W.
Chicago, IL
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
I worked at Jackson park hospital as a first a psych tech and then as a mental health specialist and I was the caregiver for my mother who had terminal cancer. I am retired and have the time, patience and care to give.
Angela can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning
I got my Home Care Aide certification in 2018 and started working as a caregiver in Washington State at my sister's care home. I used to handle 4 patients at a time. I already experienced handling patients with dementia, parkinsons, hospice patient with cancer, diabetes, etc. I took my CNA class in 2021 and passed the...
Jocelyn can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
I love being caregiver I used to do it for my grandma and I just love doing it so much I love being around senior citizens
Quanette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I'm passionate about caregiving because I was my dad's sole caregiver until he passed away. Being his caregiver taught me a lot of things, and I truly believe it made me a better person. I did everything for him, he was like my child. I cooked, cleaned, did his laundry, helped with his meds. I did this for about 4 years.
Antonietta can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance
Hi, I am great, dependable, favorited, senior caregiver who provides physical, emotional, and logistical support to elderly clients who are unable to perform daily activities. I help clients adjust to the challenges of aging and live safely and comfortably.
Charlee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia
Wanting to continue to help elders, someone who is compassionate and friendly as well! I hope to be of service.
Taiz can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
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Recent caregiver reviews in Oak Lawn, IL
Daiva P.
5.0
Daiva is a wonderful, kind, patient caregiver who provided excellent care to my father in law. She worked hard to make him laugh, be active, be comfortable and provide the best quality of life. We have a large family and Daiva was comfortable with our frequent visits. She was especially creative...
- Sandra B.
Laura M.
5.0
We hired Laura M. to take care of my 96 year old mother overnight at the Rehab Center back in January 2023. We then moved my mother back home with the help of Laura, who continued to take care of my mother overnight. My mother is 96, Spanish speaking, has dementia, and deals with chronic pain from a...
- Care member
Dawn L.
5.0
She was very professional. Always on time. Went above and beyond on numerous occasions.
- Care member
Katrina W.
5.0
She took great care of my father who had mobility issues and was a diabetic while we looked into a long-term care facility. She's caring, prompt and a very detailed oriented person with a heart of gold.
- Calvin R.
Barbara R.
5.0
Barbara did an excellent job caring for my father overnight in rehab setting. She was absolutely reliable and always came early. She gave excellent attention to my father. She cleaned him up as necessary and turned him on a schedule (every 2 hours). She was attentive and kind to him. He (and...
- Laura B.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Oak Lawn, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Oak Lawn, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Oak Lawn, IL in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Oak Lawn, IL on Care.com as of February, 2025 is $19.44 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 Oak Lawn, IL?
There are currently 16 caregivers in Oak Lawn, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Oak Lawn, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Oak Lawn, 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.
Ratings for Oak Lawn, IL caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Oak Lawn, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.