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Have experience cooking, cleaning and carrying for others. Can help with shopping/errands and medications reminder. Meals preparation.
Patient, kind, trustworthy and respectful.
Love to read, responsible driver.
Mom of 2 teens and dog Ruby.
Have references as nanny
Katarina can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Being a caregiver is so amazing. I'm extremely capable and compassionate with extensive experience in elderly care-giving.
Hard-working, honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer.
Enthusiastic to get a caregiver position at a private household utilizing care-giving skills to...
Sherie can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Sherie has worked for our family helping with the care of our 81 yr old father, a recent widow suffering from Dementia. She is very dependable, caring and patient. She has treated our Dad like her own family and has gone above and beyond to care for him since the...
Brooks W.
5.0
(1)
Fun and experienced caregiver can help with med reminders, companionship, laundry, cleaning, errands, daily exercise, bathing, eating, dressing, 2-3 hr in the morning or afternoon.
Rasa can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Rasa is such a wonderful & caring person. She took good care of my Mother who has Parkinson's' Disease. Rasa organized my Mothers' medications and made sure that she took all of her pills. Rasa would get my Mom out of the house and take her for walks around the...
Jennifer U.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am compassionate, trustworthy and hardworking caregiver with many years experience caring for the elderly. I am fully vaccinated and nonsmoker. I also have experience working as a CNA. I care for my clients as though they are my own grandparents. I respect them and give them the best care possible. I can do light housekeeping...
Michelle can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Wow! I could not have asked for a more wonderful, caring, thoughtful caregiver as Michelle. Her love towards my mother kept her alive and vibrant. Michelle always went above and beyond any of my brothers and sisters could imagine in her care for Patricia. She...
Eileen M.
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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Verica Z.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Non medical caregiver with 15 years of experience.
Services provided:
-Senior companionship
-Light housekeeping
-Meal preparation
-Grocery shopping
-Personal care
-ADL
-Transportation to medical appointments
- Medication reminders
Verica can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Vera is very friendly and extremely caring. She comforted my mother and provided expert care to my father. We felt like she was a member of our family in a matter of hours. "
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a full-time position as a senior caregiver. I have previously worked with elderly people with disabilities such as; Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson and Diabetes for over 10 years. I'm very patient and I'm looking forward to working with you! Please feel free to contact me.
Zhaklin can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(14)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with Alzheimer, dementia, hospice, stroke patients, transfers, bathing, lifting.. Etc
Alexander can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Alex was a fantastic addition to my father’s care team. He was organized, empathetic, hard working, and eager to support and make a difference in providing my father with quality care for the remainder of the time that my father has left. My father was diagnosed...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 10 years experience as a caregiver. I enjoy listening to older people, I am a very patient person and I am always happy to work at my clients pace, following their lead. I can assist with hygiene, cleaning, toileting, eating, cooking, shopping. I have great references. please get in touch if you think I could...
Teddy can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"It’s my pleasure to recommend Teddy. I have known her for 6years as she cared for my father and mother in their home.Any family would be lucky to have Teddy caring for their loved one."
Teddy I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 yrs. experience working with older adults in the medical field and in a care giving capacity; I'm currently earning my masters degree in nursing, part time. I pride myself on quality interaction and enjoy bringing a smile to people's faces. I was a public school music teacher for 15 years and also owned my own cleaning...
Allegra can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Allegra has been a God send.. She gets things done efficiently and is a joy to be around. She's helpful and caring and I highly recommend her as a caregiver."
Denise K.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Izabel. I have over 15 years of experience. Top references.
I am looking for a full or part-time job as a caregiver/companion. I provide light housecleaning, cooking, preparing meals, feeding, dressing, bathing, managing medications, doctor appointments, making groceries , walks, physical therapy, and much more ....
Izabela can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator, and very experienced and understanding in issues related to eldercare. She has all the qualities we were looking...
Care member
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: Companionship, errands, meal prep, respite care, transportation
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.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a independent caregiver with many years of experience. I have flexible hours live-in or come and go, with loving care. During the years I have had different cases. I have been working with dementia, stroke, diabetes, cancer, tube feeding and much more. I treat people with respect. I'm professional with caregiver training...
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I was a little reluctant to use a service that hadn't been
recommended but decided to give Care.com a try and am I glad I
did. I created a list of potential candidates and Barbara was at
the top of the list. I called and we hit it off, she started the...
James C.
Sheila C.
Melrose Park, IL
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am CNA and Patient Care Tech, and well-experienced Personal Caregiver
I have facilities such as Hospital, Rehab, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homework experience.
Please contact me. I'm available to start working anytime.
Thank you...
Sheila can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sheila is a very dedicated woman when it comes to her work,she treats her client as her family,very dependable,well experienced and knowledgeable in every aspect of her job."
Garry C.
Felmielyn Niña K.
Westchester, IL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Compassionate caregiver, who has experience working on assisted living for 1 year. Taking care of the senior is my line of job it's just like taking care of my grandmother or grandfather. Patience, love, and understanding for them
Felmielyn Niña can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Nina is a very kind, compassionate Caregiver. She is smart, neat, and organized: and has taken good care of me. I highly recommend hiring Nina. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been working with seniors for the past 10 year, duties and responsibilities include bathing, companionship, light house keeping, meal preparations, outing with the clients. PERSONAL OBJECTIVE I have a strong commitment to serving the needs of individuals with special needs, especially adults and people with developmental...
Bisola can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Reliable, responsible, compassionate.
I have skills and knowledge, I am compassionate.
To do the best job I can in a given sitution.
I have started 20 years ago.
I have a lot of interests and hobbies. I am never get bored.
In any contact with people I respect others and myself.
My skills include : dependable,...
Natalija can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Very fine first rate caregiver. Focused on patient needs and solves problems. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, Dear!
I finished Nursing School of Medical Science University, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. I was worked Hospital , like as Registered Nurse.
My Nursing Diploma doesn't allowed to work RN in USA, so I have been working as like CNA, caregiver for 19 years in Chicago area.
I'm professional, compassionate and trustworthy.
I have a...
Odonchimeg can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We highly recommend Olga! She has helped so much caring for my 81 year old handicapped father. She takes such good care of him and I am so relieved to have found such a compassionate, loving and trusting care taker:)"
Care member
4.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very compassionate and experienced CNA/Caregiver with over 10 years of experience. My motto is that "Everyone should be treated with dignity and love no matter their race and age". I am a tender loving, gentle, kind and sincere person who always puts the client first, their care and well being is my priority. I am also a...
Jo-marie can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I will recommend Jo Marie, she is fantastic hard working."
Rose T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
When our loved one's life is transitioning to their "care years"--a time in our life when we need combination of support services so we can live as independently as possible--we appreciate them for bringing us into this world and walking with us every step of the way, even when it is hard. And, it is now our time to return the...
Gerard can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Even though I found somebody else, he was willing to be the back-up should things go awry. He was engaging during our phone call. Most likely to hire in the future."
Annie S.
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Recent caregiver reviews in River Forest, IL
Sherie A.
5.0
Sherie has worked for our family helping with the care of our 81 yr old father, a recent widow suffering from Dementia. She is very dependable, caring and patient. She has treated our Dad like her own family and has gone above and beyond to care for him since the loss of our Mom. I would highly...
- Brooks W.
Rasa D.
5.0
Rasa is such a wonderful & caring person. She took good care of my Mother who has Parkinson's' Disease. Rasa organized my Mothers' medications and made sure that she took all of her pills. Rasa would get my Mom out of the house and take her for walks around the neighborhood. Rasa has a lot of...
- Jennifer U.
Michelle V.
5.0
Wow! I could not have asked for a more wonderful, caring, thoughtful caregiver as Michelle. Her love towards my mother kept her alive and vibrant. Michelle always went above and beyond any of my brothers and sisters could imagine in her care for Patricia. She was there holding her hand until she...
- Eileen M.
Verica Z.
5.0
Vera is wonderful! She is very intelligent, conscientious, kind and caring. I felt she truely cared about my family, and would do everything I asked and more. She takes initiative and is open to all feedback/requests. Anyone who hires Vera will be lucky! I give her the highest recommendation...
- Care member
Alexander T.
5.0
Alex was a great caregiver for our mother. His time with us was brief but we really enjoyed having him while we did. He ended up getting a job that had more desirable hours as he was strictly Saturday and Sunday with us and we couldn't blame him. However, when he left, he was so sweet and even found...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in River Forest, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in River Forest, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in River Forest, 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 River Forest.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in River Forest, IL in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in River Forest, IL on Care.com as of April, 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 River Forest, IL?
There are currently 1 caregivers in River Forest, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from River Forest, 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 River Forest before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in River Forest, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in River Forest, 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.