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60 caregivers are listed in Waukegan, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Waukegan, IL
Yamilet A.
Waukegan, IL
$25-30/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: Mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Ms. Yamilet as a capable and professional person in the care of our family member, since in recent days we needed a person with her profile and she has been a great help for the health of my grandmother."
Yael C.
Nancy L.
Waukegan, IL
$15-19/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: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, dementia, errands, hospice services & 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: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia & 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.
I have 2 years as a caregiver I assist seniors with lighthouse cleaning, meal preparing, bath and companionship.
Irene can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning
I have worked as a caregiver from 2002. I can provide references under request. I have experience as a CNA caregiver for elderly and disabled children. During my career I was a babysitter and nanny for a new born children also.
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
I am 24 years old. I've been working as a caregiver for a little under a year now . I work for housekeeping services located in Grayslake. I am currently taking care of an older couple on weekends only. I am looking for a few more extra hours!
Belinda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
I have experience working with seniors and people with chronic illness. I took care of my husband who had a chronic heart condition as well as my mother who has been battling cancer for the last four years. I often help her with light housework and cooking, and I accompany her to doctor's appointments and help her run any...
Tammy can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Tashae T.
Waukegan, IL
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver: CPR Certified With Medical Expertise
I'm a friendly and dedicated caregiver with 10 years of experience in providing exceptional care to clients of all ages. I am CPR certified and skilled in medical assistance. My approach is compassionate and personalized, ensuring each client's needs are met with professionalism and care. Let's connect to discuss how I can...
Tashae can also help with: Errands, dementia, home modification, meal prep
Hi, my name is Robin. I am a 58-year-old white female who loves seniors. I have experience with hoyer lift, sara lift, stroke, dementia, Parkinson's, and paralyzed clients.
I have worked in ER, heart floor, nursing home, and currently in home care.
My main focus is to ensure independence, comfort, and keeping the client pain...
Robin can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, home modification & more
Kassandra R.
Waukegan, IL
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am an experienced Caregiver I also done pct I am great with everyone I have worked in with dementia and hospice and some icu units I am open to any shift during the week and some weekends
Kassandra can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
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
Susan M.
Waukegan, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with 27 years experience in hospital, home health, and skilled care facilities. Picking part time job as a caregiver
Skills:
CNA
Mayra G.
Waukegan, IL
$18-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have extensive experience as a caregiver, I'm very compassionate, I have experience in wound care, feeding, personal help, assistant walking, helping with errands
Mayra can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Hi there, my name is Rosalba, but you can call me Rosie.
I bring extensive experience in both caregiving and housekeeping. With 6 years as a caregiver, I find joy in providing companionship and personal care. I'm more than happy to assist with light housekeeping, errands/shopping, laundry, meal prep, bathing/showers (including...
Rosalba can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Kellyn M.
Waukegan, IL
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Kellyn . I worked with IHSS, a government program for the care of the elderly. I have two certificates from the Caregiver Training University for senior care. I have experience in caring for the elderly
Kellyn can also help with: Transportation, respite care, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Elizabeth O.
Waukegan, IL
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Elizabeth I am 19 years old. I'm currently enrolled in college, but I am able to work around my schedule to accommodate yours. I have some experience in caregiving for the elderly in which consisted of daily tasks and as well as companionship. I am open to any tasks that is needed to provide the best care that...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
Skills:
CNA
God fearing patience caring
Hardworking patience honest and God fearing
I like caring for seniors because there are important and there are the one give us life
I'm looking for a job that helps me learn things and give them there relaxing life
I started caring for seniors when I was a young I do that with my grandpa and...
James can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care
Sonia R.
Waukegan, IL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
They will not lack attention and care and I will treat them very well I am a super patient and punctual person and very responsive and very organized if they give themselves the opportunity to meet me they will not regret it I have my own car I have the vaccines plus the booster
Sonia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
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Recent caregiver reviews in Waukegan, IL
Yamilet A.
5.0
I highly recommend Ms. Yamilet as a capable and professional person in the care of our family member, since in recent days we needed a person with her profile and she has been a great help for the health of my grandmother.
- Yael C.
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.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Waukegan, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Waukegan, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Waukegan, IL in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Waukegan, IL on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $20.00 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 Waukegan, IL?
There are currently 25 caregivers in Waukegan, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Waukegan, 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 Waukegan before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Waukegan, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Waukegan, 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.