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Find companion care in Des Plaines, IL that you’ll love

60 companion care are listed in Des Plaines, IL

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby companion care is 7 years

Companion care in Des Plaines, IL

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Maryam M.


Des Plaines, IL

$24-35/hr7 yrs exp

Home Senior Care

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Greetings! With a heart for seniors and a dedication to fostering a thriving and comfortable living environment, I am here to provide compassionate home senior care. My goal is to ensure a dignified and enriching experience, promoting well-being and companionship while respecting individual needs and preferences.
Maryam can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep & more

Roumiana P.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced caregiver, who has worked with people with diabetes, cancer, dementia, and hospice care. I have a CNA certificate. I am available to work full-time or part-time, overnight and days. I am a flexible, patient, and caring person. I love helping people in any way that I can. I offer personal care, companionship,...
Roumiana can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Roumi helped my mother care for my father for approximately four months. He required a lot of assistance with feeding, changing, medications, and transportation to and from appointments. He eventually was essentially bedridden, but Roumi was incredible at getting...

Jackie S.

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Demberel B.


Arlington Heights, IL

$35-36/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Girl

I am a positive and energetic mother of 3 adult children. I have 1 year of experience. I can help with light house cleaning, cooking, Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. Good listener and a great companion.
Demberel can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
5.0
"She was a very compassionate and kind caregiver. Also she made sure my Mom looked impeccable daily. People would always compliment her attire, hair and makeup. Debbie also was extremely organized and helped with shopping and appointment. Any family would be...

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Margarita E.


Morton Grove, IL

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Margarita (Maga) I'm a caregiver and companionship woman with extensive experience and compassion for elders I have worked in home health care field for over 25 years. I have worked 16 years as a patient care technician and a unit secretary in the intensive care unit, I'm also a Register nurse in my country, I'm a...
5.0
"Margarita is an exceptional, caring, kind, knowledgeable and responsible care taker! I have used her to care for my children and elderly aunt. "

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Michael R.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Transport Errands/doctors, Days Mon-Fri.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

If you're looking for someone to care for your loved one who has experience with care giving, and also possesses integrity, compassion, and attention to detail, please call me. I have experience providing companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation, as well as assistance with physical and occupational...
Michael can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Michael has been the best caregiver for our Dad. He has been available whenever asked. He takes him shopping at least weekly. He found our Dad a dentist when he had a dental emergency. He took him there for both of his appointments. He took him to the ER and...

Chris C.

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Precent M.


Prospect Heights, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experience and Passion

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.

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Verica Z.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

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: Dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Vera is a very sweet and kind lady, very conscientious. Took excellent and loving care of my mom for over a year who's 91 years old. We really appreciated her and would hire again!"

Rudolf M.

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Larissa S.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion/caregiver Full Time/part Time

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: Companionship, respite care, meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Larissa was amazing! She cared for my husband with respect, dignity, and compassion. I cannot say enough good things about her. She made my husband's last year and a half of life better as she was a caregiver and a friend to him. I could go to work with peace of...

Carol M.

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Izabela W.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Companion Caregiver

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: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Iza took care of my Aunt for three years. Not only did she care for her and took her to appointments, she also took her on outings and came up with activities to engage her mind. She is a true treasure."

James M.

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Alfredo R.


Skokie, IL

$25-32/hr4 yrs exp

I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...
Alfredo can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Alfredo proved to be a very professional and pleasant care for my mother, especially given that it was her last days with us. My family and I were very satisfied with Alfredo's performance. Although he was, in my opinion, over qualified for the position, he...

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Ruta Z.


Palatine, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Night Time Shift Caregiver/Companion

I am a very caring, responsible, and organized person and have had 25 more years of experience. I like what I do because I love to help seniors and see them happy. I am interested in night time shifts.
Ruta can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia, home modification, visiting nurse, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Agnieszka G.


Mount Prospect, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I can take care of seniors.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello beautiful families. I used to be a nurse and worked in the hospital for 6 years before I moved to US. I have been working here for different families more than 20 years . I am looking for a companion, caregiver, or house manager position and help with everything that is needed in the household:shopping, errands, driving,...
Agnieszka can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, errands, meal prep, respite care & more
5.0
"Agnes was great to work with and took amazing care of our dad. Very patient and sweet. She’s very knowledgeable with geriatric care."

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Barbara M.


Chicago, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

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: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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.

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Ellen R.


Arlington Heights, IL

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Thoughtful Caregiver With Helping Hands & Heart

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ellen and I'm a mother of 4 with all of my children in full day school this year. I'm looking to lend my skills to another family with an elderly relative/s who need some assistance in day to day activities, companionship, etc. I am passionate about the senior population and have worked in a dementia unit in a...
Ellen can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning
5.0
"Ellen was a caring, professional caregiver that took great interest in her job and the well-being of our mom. She followed up with an update after each senior visit to let us know how things went and if there were any concerns. We highly recommend Ellen for your...

Cathy M.

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Honey Jane P.


Skokie, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Loving And Caring - Provides Comfort And Safety To Clients Round The Clock.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Driven and compassionate Caregiver with 10+ years proven track record in elderly and disabled caregiving in their private homes, nursing homes, Assisted Living. I am Hardworking and honest, known to provide companionship to the elderly while performing light housekeeping tasks and running errands.
Honey Jane can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Jane is an amazing Care-provider! She was willing to do whatever-it-takes to give the care needed for our elderly father. As the needs increased she communicated with our family and always helped with the solution for the next step. She is kind and loving yet...

Randy R.

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Godfrida H.


Itasca, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome Experienced Caregiver

My name is is Godfrida and I have been working as a senior caregiver for 24=years. I have taken care of people with challenges in their lives, ranging from Alzheimer's cancer, Parkinson's, stroke's, diabetes, Amputee's, paralysis, dementia or just companionship and much more. I do light house keeping, laundry, bringing in the...
Godfrida can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, meal prep, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She is very hard working and very punctual."

Luke C.

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Julie Ann O.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Companionship

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. I'm Julie been working in the health care environment for at least 12 years now. working sometimes as a part time in assisted living facility for almost 11 years as a CNA.
Julie Ann can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"She is very knowledgeable and well experienced. Very compassionate and sweet. She is truly an assets for a family that seeking for a professional health care service."

Maricris R.

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Anita Z.


Bensenville, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Emphatic Companion With 20 Years Of Health Care Experience

I have 20 years of in hospital and home care experience. Experience both inpatient and outpatient as a respiratory practitioner. 20 years of personal care for senior citizens. This includes dementia care, general socializing, and hospice care. I treat all people with dignity and respect. I believe one should interact with others...
Anita can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Anita really cares about who she takes care of. She is a very caring person. She has a great background that helps with a lot of different situations. I am thankful she helped us with my mother."

Cheryl L.

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Katy B.


Evanston, IL

$15-28/hr

Commited To Providing Care And Companionship For Senior

I am a responsible, empathetic, and dedicated individual ready to provide support and care for seniors. While this is my first time working in this field, I have the skills and qualities to make daily life easier and more enjoyable. I have a reliable car and a valid driver's license, so I can assist with transportation to...
Katy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Karen N.


Franklin Park, IL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Companion Care Available Part Time Week Days

Looking for a part time position where utilizing my past experience of 8 years will be able to continue to help others. I have past care with Parkinson's Disease, Cancer, MS and other immobility challenged clients. Besides basic health and day to day, duties also included companionship and provided activities to support...
Karen can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, dementia
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Recent companion care reviews in Des Plaines, IL

Roumiana P.

5.0

Roumi helped my mother care for my father for approximately four months. He required a lot of assistance with feeding, changing, medications, and transportation to and from appointments. He eventually was essentially bedridden, but Roumi was incredible at getting him up, helping him and my mom...

- Jackie S.

Demberel B.

5.0

Demberel worked for us caring for my 98 yr old father while another caregiver was on vacation. She was new to my father and his daily routine and she picked up things very quickly. She has a very compassionate side and tried very hard to be a companion to my father picking up old photo albums and...

- Care member

Margarita E.

5.0

Margarita is an exceptional, caring, kind, knowledgeable and responsible care taker! I have used her to care for my children and elderly aunt.

- Care member

Michael R.

5.0

Michael is just the best! Calm, patient, kind, and careful. He was always mindful of everyone in the family and took such special care of my Dad with Parkinsonism, MSA. Good sense of humor and kind heart! You couldn't ask for more.

- Laragene W.

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.

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Ratings for Des Plaines, IL companion care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Companion Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed companion care.