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60 caregivers are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 3 years
Caregivers in Oak Park, IL
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA with 16 years of experience, I'm looking for a job on Saturdays and Sundays .
Please read my reviews from my clients and their families.
My experience of people, I care for people with dementia and Alzheimer's. I enjoy keeping my clients active .
Walks , play games that they may enjoy , bake and most of all is...
Marissa can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"God sent us an angel in Marissa! Finding help for my husband's parents was a grueling, stressful experience. Then we found Marissa. She walked in with a smile as large as life, walked right up to my in-laws and engaged them in conversation with respect and dignity....
Jane R.
Annie V.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Aide. Available For Full-time Job. Come And Go
4.3
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified CNA who's been working in this field for more than 20 years. I enjoy being a caregiver because I love to take care of people, especially the elderly. I'm compassionate, empathetic, and determined. I have experience working with patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke, Paralyzed, Diabetes, COPD,...
Annie can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, home modification, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
3.0
"Her work ethics are great. She's kind and motivated but just not reliable. "
Patty F.
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: Respite care, transportation, companionship, errands, meal prep
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.
Jill R.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Thank you in advance for the opportunity to assist you in this most important time in your loved ones life. My name is Jill and I'm 60 years old. I spent a majority of my life being a nanny, a mom and a grandma. I've taken care of elderly and babies. My most recent job was caring for an 88-year-old gentleman with minor dementia...
Jill can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia
5.0
"Jill cared for my father like he was her own. She took the time to get to know him, his likes and dislikes and catered to his every need. Jill engaged him when it wasn't easy to do so a greatly increased the quality of his life. She was flexible and able to...
Alicia B.
3.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
* CNA- Certified Nursing Assistance, Physical Rehabilitation Aide, CPR * 16 Years of experience including private duty, nursing home, hospice: DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S, feeding tube, suffer stroke, oxygen, diabetics, heart failure, cancer, Hoyer lift, etc. *Languages: English, Polish, Russian. * I like working with...
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
3.0
"We are looking for an every other Weekend Care Giver (my friend Linda who needs the Care Giver and myself) and Barbara responded to my AD. I spoke with her on 2/1/18 and phoned her again 2/2/18 to set up an interview however she said her family does not want her...
Bonnie F.
5.0
(1)
I have an extensive (more than 10 years of experience) working as a caregiver in Chicagoland area.
I have worked with elderly population with various health conditions such as CHF, COPD, Parkinson's disease, MS, Parkinson's disease, Stroke survivors and many others.
I also hold a masters degree of Physical Therapy from...
Brigita can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a dedicated caregiver for 9 years providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my clients. I have experience with clients with Alzheimer's/dementia. My services include light daily cleaning, medication reminders, assistance with toileting, bathing, walking, running errands, wound care and accompanying clients to...
Carolynn can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Carolynn is very dedicated and always goes above and beyond what is required of her. She is extremely kind and she also finds creative ways to inspire her clients. What a special caregiver!"
Charlette W.
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, errands, transportation
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.
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: Home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Laura, was absolutely amazing in the care of my late mother. In the months leading to her passing, Laura treated her with such compassion, kindness and dignity. She was punctual in all aspects arriving on time, handling medication, log ins, sticking to bathing and...
Camiliana V.
Rosario V.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Individual Person Whose Compassionate , Reliable , Caring .
5.0
(1)
I have had 17 years experience in providing basic care to individuals. I am confident in my ability to provide the utmost level care to my patients. My work experience is always focused on direct patient care service which was both rewarding and valuable. My skills is capable of companion care, feeding, bathing, get vital sign,...
Rosario can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is always had a pleasant disposition and a smile , even at 2 o' clock in the morning. If i should need the services of a caregiver again , I would hire only her.
Highly recommend. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
As a care coordinator for over 18 years, I integrate wellbeing practices for seniors, children and pets as well as traditional care giving tasks. These holistic practices include reiki, gentle yoga and pilates, guided breathing meditations, art sessions, and mediations during and after treatments in home or hospital locations....
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, personal care, light cleaning
5.0
"Cindy is more than qualified to be a caregiver. She helped my 94 year old mother, who has dementia, with every need she had. Cindy is an expert at keeping people engaged. Cindy came 3 days a week and fed my mother breakfast and lunch, showered her, fixed her hair,...
Holly S.
Edgardo M.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced and compassionate male caregiver with over 10 years of dedicated service in providing exceptional care to elderly and disabled individuals. Skilled in assisting with daily activities, medication management, and fostering a supportive and nurturing environment. Seeking a position where I can utilize my extensive...
Edgardo can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Kamila D.
Chicago, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time/ Part Time Caregiver-Personal Assistant / Night Shift-overnight
I am an extremely capable and compassionate individual with extensive experience in elderly care-giving. I am hardworking, honest, able to take initiative and go beyond the expectations of an employer. My qualifications include: - warm, loving, and caring attitude. I am able to handle emergency and unforeseen situations. I own a...
Kamila can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Hi I am Jomar. I am currently living in Niles. I am an experienced caregiver for almost 4 years. I work part time in Memory care and also in home service. I have experience dealing with client that has Dementia and Alzheimer. I do companionship and give them the care they needed. I am compassionate and I love my job.
Skills:
Home Health Aide
My experience caring for seniors was amazing. I'm passionate about it because I know that I can make a difference with their lives. They value and appreciate my time and what I do for them. I also learn a lot from their experiences in life. Some of the ailments I encountered were the seniors have dementia and bedridden. I always...
Rumel can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Experienced caregiver with a proven track record spanning 8 years. I am responsible, energetic, caring and patient. I have cared for my own grandparents as well friends' relatives through caregiving agencies. Fluent both English and speaking Spanish, I provide comprehensive caregiving services to ensure exceptional care for your...
Krisitan can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep
I am a current college student with senior and special needs care giving experience. I worked for two years as a caregiver to a patient with LBD. I aided him in medication management, toileting, eating, and physical activities. I read aloud to him, and provided daily companionship. I am passionate about the work I did because we...
Dina can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, live-in home care
Jasmin D.
Hillside, IL
$17-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Available For Part Time Care-giving, Companionship And Meal Prep
I used to care for my great grandfather in the summers while we would visit him in Mexico. I would help with the simple tasks of walking around, taking his medicines, and feeding his animals. He loved to take walks around his ranch so I would help him walk through the fields or walk the horse or donkey that he rode. Over the...
Jasmin can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, personal care, errands, companionship & more
All I do is caregiving to old and young. My experience is excellent. And I like what I do I derive joy and happiness in it this made me want to share my experiences with my client and everyone.
Can't wait to work with you.
Thanks
Shekina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I have been a caregiver for 8 years now my client whom I took care for more than 3 years just passed the November. Im very patient and caring. I hope I will be a good fit for the help you need.
Maria can also help with: Errands, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
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Recent caregiver reviews in Oak Park, IL
Marissa M.
5.0
Marissa has been caring for my father (who has Alzheimer’s) for two years. She is kind, patient and reliable, and her presence is truly comforting. My Dad views her as his close friend, a testament to Marissa’s warm personality, and she brings joy and support to his life every day.
- Care member
Annie V.
5.0
Annie was an overnight caregiver for my mother for the last five months of her life. She's dependable, skilled, compassionate and kind. If you get the chance to hire her - DO!
- Nancy C.
Valerie C.
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 & cleaned up afterward, helped me...
- Linda B.
Jill R.
5.0
Jill cared for my father like he was her own. She took the time to get to know him, his likes and dislikes and catered to his every need. Jill engaged him when it wasn't easy to do so a greatly increased the quality of his life. She was flexible and able to adapt to our schedules as needed. She...
- Alicia B.
Barbara M.
5.0
Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara to spend several hours a week with my mom who suffered from dementia. As my mom's dementia worsened, Barbar took on more and more time until eventually she was...
- Katherine B.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Oak Park, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Oak Park, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Oak Park, 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 Park.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Oak Park, IL in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Oak Park, IL on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $21.25 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 Park, IL?
There are currently 4 caregivers in Oak Park, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Oak Park, 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 Park before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Oak Park, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Oak Park, 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.