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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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Krzysztof P.


Park Ridge, IL

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced CNA Park Ridge/Niles PT

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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, light cleaning, mobility assistance, hospice services, personal care, 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: Errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

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Sheria W.


Evanston, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Loving, Caring Nurse Assistant/Home Aid

5.0

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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, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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/hr7 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: Errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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: Dementia, home modification, visiting physician
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: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, personal care & 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: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Our family was fortunate enough to have had Wendy care for our mom for six years. When Wendy started to care for our mom she was in the earlier stages of dementia. Wendy was committed to our family and cared for our mom until she passed away. Wendy’s care for the...

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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, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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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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: Hospice services, visiting physician, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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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: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care & 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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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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, home modification & 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: Respite care, personal care, dementia
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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Anna N.


Carol Stream, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Great Caregiver Available For Come/Go Only

Hired by 11 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, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Anna N. is a special person who cares deeply about a person's health and well-being. She is kind, dependable, gentle, and fun-loving. Quite communicative and available at all times. Thank you."

Ella P.

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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, dementia, light cleaning, 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: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Carolynn is very dedicated and always goes above and beyond what is required of her. She is extremely kind and she also finds creative ways to inspire her clients. What a special caregiver!"

Charlette W.

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Rosario V.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

An Individual Person Whose Compassionate , Reliable , Caring .

I have had 17 years experience in providing basic care to individuals. I am confident in my ability to provide the utmost level care to my patients. My work experience is always focused on direct patient care service which was both rewarding and valuable. My skills is capable of companion care, feeding, bathing, get vital sign,...
Rosario can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is always had a pleasant disposition and a smile , even at 2 o' clock in the morning. If i should need the services of a caregiver again , I would hire only her. Highly recommend. "

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Genevie B.


Westmont, IL

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Provider For 16 Yrs.

I've been working as care manager for an assisted living facility for 16 yrs. my family are nurses and health care providers as well.
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Amy G.


Chicago, IL

$41/hr2 yrs exp

Care

I am an education and counseling professional with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education teamed with a Master's in School Counseling actively seeking a fulfilling part-time position in caregiving. My solid foundation in special education and counseling is complemented by hands-on experience in home health aid and profound...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands

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Recent home aide reviews in Des Plaines, IL

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.

Melissa W.

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!

- Care member

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