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Find home aides in Des Plaines, IL that you’ll love

60 home aides are listed in Des Plaines, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby home aides is 9 years

Home aides in Des Plaines, IL

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Annie V.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Aide. Available For Full-time Job. Come And Go

4.3

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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: Respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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.

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Sharon G.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-26/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care Personal Assistant

I have worked with Lutheran Social Services of Il (LSSI), a division of Catholic Charities. I received a Home Aide certification . Home and Community Services. I provide assistance to my clients with personal services such as shopping, Dr. appts, light housekeeping, bill paying and general companionship.
Sharon can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Cristina G.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking An Employer For A Caregiver Position.

I worked as CNA/caregiver for 20 years with physical and mental disabilities as well as for companionship. I gain all my knowledge and experienced that aspired me more in helping the lives of needy one, not only as a profession but giving them happiness too. I have worked in the different facilities like Assisted living,...
Cristina can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Gema T.


Glenview, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid with 11 Years Experience in Senior Care Looking for Part Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA. I have 11 years of experience. I have worked in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and private duty. I have experience caring for people with, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and with many other problems.
Gema can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, respite care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Gema took care of my 93 yr-old mom (and dad too) for the last four years. She is caring, skilled, dependable, bright, intuitive, and technically adept at the physical and emotional aspects of care. She has great communication skills and practical good sense. Our...

Janet G.

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Alma S.


Harwood Heights, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Highly compassionate and experienced caregiver with 13+ years of experience providing personalized care to seniors and young adults with disabilities. Proven ability to build strong rapport with clients and families, providing physical and emotional support while maintaining their dignity and independence. Skilled in assisting...
Alma can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Alma is wonderful. She is kind, gentle, and understanding. my grandmother is in her 90s and as her condition declined, Alma went right along with the changes and recommended ways to help make things easier for us and my Gramma. She helped cover numerous times when...

Susanne D.

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Jovy J.


Skokie, IL

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

C.N.A Home Health Aide Available Full-Time Or Part- Time,

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm from the Philippines, I been a c. n. a since 2007. I have worked in the home and in facilities, I have worked with seniors with all kinds of situations. I love my job, caring for others is my passion.
Jovy can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Jovy was the main caretaker for my mother at the end of her life, she was with us until she recently passed. My mother had advanced Alzheimer's and severe mobility issues. We had other caretakers for weekends and some day shifts and she was undeniably the best. I...

Holly K.

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Lourdes M.


Skokie, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Aide

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a compassionate and trustworthy individual with extensive experience supporting seniors and individuals with health conditions, impairments, and disabilities, I take great pride in my work. I provide essential services, including light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and personal care assistance. My...
Lourdes can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Lordes (LuLu) is a passionate, empathetic, spiritual and kind caregiver. LuLu was both caregiver and friend and companion to my Father. LuLu was considered family and we are so appreciative that she was a caregiver for us in difficult times."

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Odonchimeg G.


Chicago, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full Time.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, Dear! I finished Nursing School of Medical Science University, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. I was worked Hospital #3, 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 18 years in Chicago area. I'm professional, compassionate and trustworthy. I have...
Odonchimeg can also help with: Home modification, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"While the timing didn't work our to hire Odonchimeg, I was so impressed with her warmth, kindness and professionalism."

Katrina P.

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Sherie A.


Bensenville, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Home Health Aid Available Part-Time

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: Personal care, dementia
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.

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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: Companionship, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, 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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Shannon N.


River Grove, IL

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

I am certified in CPR and first aid I am on the registry I have about 10 years experience. I currently work with patients with dementia and Alzheimer's. At this moment I am looking for a part-time position.
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Shannon is a dependable, hard worker with a great work ethic and strong caregiver skills. We're very happy with her work highly recommend her."

Charles S.

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Barbara M.


Chicago, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

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

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

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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Glenn D.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Full Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Senior Caregiver with 13 years of experience in geriatric care within homes and assisted living environments. Recognized for ability to provide emotional and physical support to clients and staff. Possess exceptional communication abilities, as well as cultural sensitivity to deal with a diverse range of people. My Job...
Glenn can also help with: Live-in home care, visiting physician, dementia, visiting nurse, hospice services, personal care & more
5.0
"Glenn is such a calm & caring person and makes not only the patient but their family members feel special. He took such great care of my Father and we can call him our friend!"

Diana J.

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Jasmen J.


Wheeling, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Very Compassionate, Sympathetic, Caring And Out Going Person, I Love Cooking And Gardening.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. I experienced working with Dementia, Cancer, Alzheimer, Depression, Parkinson, fall risk, bathing male or female any size, some with broken hips, arms legs neck. I can do companion, light house keeping and cooking. I do grocery...
Jasmen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"My mom is very physically compromised and in a skilled nursing facility. She requires extra care and Jasmen was perfect. Jasmen was very communicative with me and my mom enjoyed her company. She made sure my mom ate, helped her organize her room, put on her make...

Laurie H.

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Larissa D.


Arlington Heights, IL

$21-29/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Helpful Caregiver Availiable

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello , my name is Lara and thank you for considering me for this position! My first job was at a senior care facility (in Arlington Hts.) and I have always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to personally caring for my own mother and others in the past, I have been professionally working as a senior caregiver for...
Larissa can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

4.0
"Lara worked for my mother for about 4 months. She was dependable and worked hard to make my mother who suffers from dementia feel comfortable."

Scott K.

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Elizabeth G.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available, Come And Go, I Have A Car, Drivers License, References.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for a job to help elderly people. I love to help people and work with people. I am responsible, loving and caring women. For two years I was caring for a doctor who is 82 and his wife who is 84 but the husband passed away April 5, 2012 and his wife moved to Florida in September. My responsibilities were: running...
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Larysa H.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship,

I'm a friendly and honest person, who is looking for a part time job. My skills can be described as good communication, empathy, flexibility, observation. I have 16 years of experience in senior care, where 8 years in Reliable Home Care. I annually passed following training: Influenza training, Dementia training, Anti-Harassment...
Larysa can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
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Jennifer G.


Winnetka, IL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Home Care Aide

I am a skilled, reliable and compassionate Care Giver with 5 years experience. By nature, I am very warm, nurturing, reliable, and an assertive person. I am adaptable to change, able to meet all of the many demands needed to properly take care of my clients needs. My skills and experience include assisting with personal care,...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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Amber R.


Glenview, IL

$20-45/hr6 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me :)

I am a dedicated nurse aide with six years of experience in various caregiving roles, including pediatric care, dementia, Alzheimer's support, hospice services, and compassionate care. Throughout my career, I have focused on building meaningful connections with my patients and their families, ensuring they feel supported and...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Bozena D.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver /CPR/First Aid Certification

I have many years of experience working with seniors with different medical needs/ Dementia, Alzheimer, stroke/ who can provide high quality loving care. I have a background in social work and I 'm ready to help you with your love one.
Bozena can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more

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Recent home aide reviews in Des Plaines, IL

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.

Gema T.

5.0

Gema took care of my 93 yr-old mom (and dad too) for the last four years. She is caring, skilled, dependable, bright, intuitive, and technically adept at the physical and emotional aspects of care. She has great communication skills and practical good sense. Our family came to trust, respect and...

- Janet G.

Alma S.

5.0

I hired Alma for post-operative home care. She’s absolutely fantastic- helped me get around, sorted all my pills for the entire week, checked my vitals, etc. She was very easy to communicate with via text and I really enjoyed her company when I was finally awake. Alma made me feel safe and cared...

- Marcy B.

Jovy J.

5.0

Jovy took care of our mom, who had cancer and was such a calming, compassionate presence for not just our mom, but also for the family. She truly cares about people and was even able to say goodbye to our mom right before she passed.

- Pam Y.

Lourdes M.

5.0

Lourdes cared for my mom who suffered from a stroke and lost her speech and loss of strength on one side. Lourdes was always gentle with my mom and cared for her with such compassion and love. My mom wasn't always in a great mood but Lourdes knew how to talk to her to lift her spirits. My family and...

- Care member

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