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60 home care are listed in Des Plaines, IL

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years

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

CNA

Home Health Aide

3.0
"Her work ethics are great. She's kind and motivated but just not reliable. "

Patty F.

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April S.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Care, Companionship

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been in the care giving job for the past 8 years and have learned to love this job simply because I feel like I am doing it for my own parents. My connection with my clients extends down to the families because they say that by so doing, they themselves were given their lives back because they are assured that their...
April can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"We hired April to care for my mom for 5 weeks. April was everything we asked for, hoped for and wished for. April went above and beyond any caregiver we had. April was very kind, loving, and patient with my mom. My mom had the best care from April. We never...

Janet M.

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Alain C.


Des Plaines, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with a wide range of experience of more than 18 years. I am very responsible, compassionate, above and beyond care for your loved one. With folly catheter and alzheimer patients experience. Looking forward to hear and work with you!
Alain can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Alain is attentive and responds to situations in a timely manner. He is giving the patient, especially the elderly, a constant care and attention. I highly recommend him as a caregiver, a CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT."

Fe Esperanza B.

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Airie S.


Des Plaines, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy CNA /Caregiver With 15 Years Of Experience Available For Companionship, Or Housekeeping.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been a caregiver for 15 yrs & I truthfully love my work. It's very rewarding, in my opinion, for I learned lots of good wisdom from clients & very sincere advice. I enjoy being with them, especially when I see & feel that they are comfortable & safe around me. I always feel good inside knowing that I give my 100% loving...
Airie can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Airie was extremely kind to my mother. Took very good care of her. They actually became friends. "

Care member

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Urszula L.


Des Plaines, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver , Part-time Job

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Urszula . I have over 12 years of experience taking care of Senior's including Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. My Seniors care services include: personal care , medication management , meal preparation , groceries shopping and light housekeeping. I have a lot of patience with the elderly and treat them with kindness...
Urszula can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"Urszula is a wonderful, kind, thoughtful, dependable, honest, and caring caregiver. She is pleasant, energetic, and very friendly. "

Joletta L.

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Franka A.


Des Plaines, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Am Looking For Personal Care

Am a CNA I love taking care of old people like accompanying them , bathing, feeding, give their medical in time , speak to them slowly and in a good tune and always making them happy. I make sure I satisfy him/her with all help the need because the need my help from us caregiver.
Franka can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Franka is very nice and compassionate. She took very good care of my aunt for one week when I was away."

Care member

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Ruthy S.


Des Plaines, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-time Work And I Will Prefer Night Shift.

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ruthy I am a certified nurses assistant and a Phlebotomist, I have 18years experienced working for elderly people and I love doing my job. I have 8 years experienced working in a nursing home and I experienced a lot of cases because I was assigned in the long term facility, people that has Dementia, Alzheimer,...
Ruthy can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"We hired Ruthy to help my father for an overnight. From the first meeting, she made my father smile. He had severe pain and anxiety and Ruthy kept him calm and helped him find comfortable positions so he could sleep. After his overnight with Ruthy, he said "I've...

Jennifer F.

Was a caregiver before then I decided to go for my CNa , Now Im a certified nurse assistant, I have experience working in LTC , Homecare , I know how to use so many transfer equipment. Helping people that what I live for .
Darline can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Sarah S.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Patient, Flexible, Caring Caregiver Available To Help!

I have over 3 years of experience helping with seniors, however, I have over 18 years of experience working with kids ages 0-18 years old. This has made me extremely patient, fun loving and creative (in more ways than 1!). I'd love to help make your loved ones day to day activities much easier and enjoyable! I love cooking,...
Sarah can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, personal care, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Lyudmila G.


Des Plaines, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A Job

I'd describe my personality as positive, energetic and responsible I'm looking for a job to provide companionship I started caring for seniors in 2003 In my spare time, I like to walk and swim. One thing you should know about me is that I have a very good experience with taking care of seniors.
Lyudmila can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, errands, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Rossitza P.


Des Plaines, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

16 Years Of Experience Live-in And Come And Go

I have 19 years experience with patients suffering from Diabetes, Alzheimer, Dementia , Parkinson's, stroke. I am patient, positive, and caring with a smile I can cook tasty meals. I work with the family to provide the best care and respect to the client as a unique human being. I am 63 years young. Good recommendations upon...
Rossitza can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
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Sandy Z.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant, Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

10 years of experience working in health care ! a hug makes a big difference!!!:) I love helping others.
Sandy can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

Patient gentle supportive and adaptive to any situations regarding senior care. Empathy is key to any experiences like these
Kimberly can also help with: Errands, companionship, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
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Dania C.


Des Plaines, IL

$30-34/hr1 yrs exp

I like helping elderly because I know how hard is it for them To care for them selfs. I am very responsible with everything, and I like to help as much as I can .
Dania can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, errands
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Serving as a companion to clients, Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc., Managing medication, Preparing meals, Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills, The ability to provide care across a variety of settings,...
Anne Loraine can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Allan D.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver Seeking To Provide High Level Of Care To Your Loved Ones.

Compassionate caregiver with 7 years of working in private, skilled nursing post-acute and assisted living facilities. Passionate about elder care. Able to provide physical and emotional support to clients.
Allan can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Vicky W.


Des Plaines, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Friendly Care Giver/Companion

I worked at an elderly Home greeting, seating and serving elderly residents. Also our neighbor had Macular Degeneration and needed help getting to the doctor, walking to the mail box, mail read to her and anything else she needed. I drove an 82yr old woman to Doctor appointments, grocery shopping, pickup medicines, and running...
Vicky can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
Skills:

CPR

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Chola C.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I am very caring, patient and kind. I am very organized and very passionate about my job. I would describe my personality as Compassionate, dedicated and very patient I like caring for seniors because seniors are just like children. They need support and care. I love caring for them because they are parents who have served us,...
Chola can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, home modification & more
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Sherry R.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Companion/Care Or Household Manager

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to take care of my grandparents. The life lessons they taught me, and our family were priceless. I am the eldest of six children and have one daughter and two beautiful granddaughters. I understand that juggling the daily responsibilities of life can be a challenge,...
Sherry can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, respite care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Recent home care 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.

April S.

5.0

We hired April to care for my mom for 5 weeks. April was everything we asked for, hoped for and wished for. April went above and beyond any caregiver we had. April was very kind, loving, and patient with my mom. My mom had the best care from April. We never had to worry about my mom because we...

- Janet M.

Alain C.

5.0

Alain is attentive and responds to situations in a timely manner. He is giving the patient, especially the elderly, a constant care and attention. I highly recommend him as a caregiver, a CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT.

- Fe Esperanza B.

Airie S.

5.0

Airie was punctual, caring, and all around very helpful. I’d absolutely hire her again.

- Care member

Urszula L.

5.0

We have been so blessed to have had Ursula care for our dear mom for these past several years. She was more than a caregiver, she was a friend and an extension of our family. She is dependable, punctual, and trustworthy. She took such good care of our mom, and that wasn't always easy. She is patient...

- Terri K.

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Home Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 60 listed home care.