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60 home aides are listed in Des Plaines, IL

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

The average experience for nearby home aides is 9 years

Home aides in Des Plaines, IL

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Alicja M.


Chicago, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Alicja M. From Chicago, IL.

5.0

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I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 20+ years of experience caring for patients who are bed - bound, wheelchair - bound, after stroke, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, end of life and hospice patient . I am a very good companionship person. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
Alicja can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I’m writing you today to let you know all about Alicja. She is a responsible, caring, smart, alert and always punctual CNA. I’ve had her as my caregiver for the past six months. She’s bathed me, helped me to get dressed, driven my car to appointments and food...

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Shawn M.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Looking For Part-Time Work M-F During The Day

I have been a nurses aide for three years working in a few nursing homes. I have also worked at a house which specifically caters to individuals with Alzheimer's. I have worked with many different types of people with different needs. I am passionate about my job because I enjoy helping others who are no longer able to help...
Shawn can also help with: Personal care, transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Krzysztof P.


Park Ridge, IL

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced CNA Park Ridge/Niles PT

I completed CNA training in 2004 and I worked in foour Nursing Homes on the night shift. I had good references from residents. I worked hard, because I liked to help seniors. This is my career. I am an RN from Poland with 17 years experience (most in psychiatric). Now I work in Golfview Developmental Center as a DDA...
Krzysztof can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Work Experience Job Title: CNA I have been certified as a nursing assistant since 2012 and have gained extensive experience in various healthcare settings, including skilled nursing facilities, memory care, such as those Alzheimer's care, long term care rehabilitation centers, I am certified as a restorative aide and have...
Christian Paul can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Sheria W.


Evanston, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Loving, Caring Nurse Assistant/Home Aid

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 +years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Hospice Care. I've also worked with seniors that have Cancer, MS, Alzheimer's, Diabetes, and Dementia. I'm very reliable and attentive and I'm very respectful of others and very sincere.
Sheria can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Sheria is kind and hard-working. She did so much for my father-in-law before his death, making sure that he stayed clean and comfortable. She really cares about my mother-in-law; even now that my MIL is in assisted living, she calls her to say hello. In addition,...

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Victoria H.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Home Care Aid

I have 7 years of experience in this field. I enjoy being with Seniors and spending time with them. I am professional, and caring, and would be an asset to your family's needs. I look forward to speaking with you and discussing an opportunity.
Victoria can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Victoria has great people skills, organizational skills and is very reliable."

Matt W.

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Tina S.


Chicago, IL

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

Home Health Aide, Personal Care Attendant, Available For Companionship, House Keeping, & Meal Prep.

I have 9 1/2 and a half years of experience, & a few letters of recommendations. I've had three clients, and I took excellent care of them. I did physical therapy with them, prepared meals, house keeping, laundry, did errands, I took them to doctor appointments, took great care of their medications, & organized them daily. I...
Tina can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, home modification
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Tina was a great addition to our family."

Mary P.

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Artur N.


Lincolnshire, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Past 4 1/2 years I have been working with retired priest from Glenview helping him with many daily routines, and helping him to get around as easy as possible so he can enjoy life like we are Our daily routines where Wounds care, oxygen and nebulizer, catheter change, bed wheelchair, wheelchair bed transfer, medications...
Artur can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Empathetic, caring, punctual, highly recommended"

Monika W.

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Melissa W.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Home Help Aid

I take great pride in my job because I love what I do. Caring for seniors is a great responsibility that takes time and patience. If your not a nurturing person then this is not the job for you.
Melissa can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Melissa is wonderful. She is very professional, knowledgeable, caring and kind. She was very generous with her time. Melissa cared for me for 15 months. Had I not moved to another state, I know relieve still be caring for me. I miss her! "

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Wendy B.


Barrington, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Compassionate Alzheimer's Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for 10 plus years with seniors. I have always had a special place in my heart for them. I am kind, caring, compassionate and patient. I am also honest, trustworthy, reliable and capable. I have worked in facilities and in home. I prefer in home for the one on one. I have been trained in medication administration,...
Wendy can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"For the last three years, Wendy has cared for my mother who's in her mid-70s and has advanced Parkinson's, as well as for my father who had leukemia and has since passed away. We loved Wendy and the excellent care she gave and would've loved to keep her on forever,...

Martina S.

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Margaret T.


Westmont, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid CNA Available Full-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm very caring, compassionate Certified (Nursing Assistant) with over 20yrs of experience in elderly/ Dementia Care assisting them in their homes and in Facilities. I strive to do my very best to go above & beyond in order to keep them safe, healthy and in well being . I believe in doing unto others as you would have them to do...
Margaret can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Professional, reliable, showed up as promised, and even accommodated to location change which I found out the day before, as well as unexpected overtime on the day of the job. She is friendly and has great energy. Would hire her again 10/10."

Erina M.

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Thelma S.


Palatine, IL

$23-37/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable

Hello, I am Thelma, an accomplished home healthcare aide with over (10)years of experience. I have experience taking care of patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice and others. I am dedicated and compassionate and go above and beyond to make my clients feel comfortable and loved. I am punctual and trustworthy. I do meal...
Thelma can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Thelma is a dedicated worker really good with our family member. Very punctual and dependable. Our family is very grateful to her."

Mike W.

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Belinda S.


Streamwood, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care/aide Assistant,available For Care giving Companionship, part Time Or Full Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

-20+years of experience of Care Giving *patient care/senior care/companion care/home care/medical &non medical -Certified Nursing Assistant and studied Gerontology (Study of aging) -dependable, patient, friendly, and compassionate. -Stroke, Alzheimer's, Dementia , Memory Care, ALS, Parkinson's, Diabetes experienced. -meal...
Belinda can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, visiting physician, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

4.0
"I hired Belinda on a Tuesday to start on Friday. The next day, our regular weekday caregiver could not come, and Belinda changed her plans to accommodate starting that day instead. She stepped in at the last minute and figured out everything without a problem. It...

Dawn W.

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Laimute B.


Lake Forest, IL

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Are you looking for a quality elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 19+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have...
Laimute can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her."

Irene K.

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Rajvir K.


West Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available For Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am also a CNA. As a caregiver working from last 17 yrs. Love taking care of elder people. I did took care of a dementia patient and also a ALS patient. I do have a car. Very friendly . People love being around me.
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I am delighted to share my experience with Rajvir, a caregiver who has truly been a blessing to our family. Her compassionate nature, professionalism, and dedication to her work have made such an impression on our lives. She goes above and beyond to ensure the...

Jasleen T.

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Sheree B.


Westchester, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-Time Work Available

Home Sweet Home Care - La Grange, IL August 2017 to Present Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Companionships, Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; Cleaning, Sanitation
Sheree can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Sheree is very genuine and caring. She's a pleasure to be around and dependable."

Redeemer R.

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Pershencey M.


Bloomingdale, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi! I'm a certified home care aid, who is compassionate and dedicated with 5 years of experience in providing exceptional care to the elderly. Im very patient, organized, and Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities like dressing, grooming, bathing, medication reminders, and meal preparation. I also assist...
Pershencey can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is very reliable, friendly, and a pleasure to work with."

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Anna N.


Carol Stream, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Great Caregiver Available For Come/Go Only

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Anna caregiver who lives in Carol Stream. I'm CPR/AED/First Aid certified. I have 20 years of experience working and providing the best care to elderly people. I enjoy working with senior clients in their home or assisted living helping them with daily tasks of life, being there for them when they need me, so their...
Anna can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We are incredibly grateful to have found Anna through Care.com to care for my grandmother, Susan. Anna has been an absolute blessing to our family. Her compassion, professionalism, and genuine love for what she does are evident in every interaction with my...

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Natacha P.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well as CPR. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking after elderly...
Natacha can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Natacha in not only caring, patient and understanding. She is also incredibly professional in the details. Providing help organizing and managing the care team put in place to help my sister. I highly recommend her for your loved one. "

Sara J.

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Carolynn T.


Lyons, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate Artist

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: Dementia, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"We hired Carolynn to take care of my aunt for full days. She cooked delicious meals and took her shopping and to doctor appointments. She is personable and extremely caring. While working she spent as much time as my aunt desired by her side, just keeping her...

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Recent home aide reviews in Des Plaines, IL

Alicja M.

5.0

Can't say enough about Alicja and the great care my mother received from her. Alicja is competent, very highly skilled, caring and very professional. An excellent caregiver!

- Eve M.

Sheria W.

5.0

Sheria is kind and hard-working. She did so much for my father-in-law before his death, making sure that he stayed clean and comfortable. She really cares about my mother-in-law; even now that my MIL is in assisted living, she calls her to say hello. In addition, she communicated with us - 10 hours...

- Care member

Victoria H.

5.0

Victoria has great people skills, organizational skills and is very reliable.

- Matt W.

Tina S.

5.0

Tina was a great addition to our family.

- Mary P.

Artur N.

5.0

Empathetic, caring, punctual, highly recommended

- Monika W.

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