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60 home care are listed in Des Plaines, IL

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

The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years

Home care in Des Plaines, IL

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Vicky W.


Des Plaines, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Friendly Care Giver/Companion

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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: Personal care, visiting physician
Skills:

CPR

I'm a License practical Nurse 10+years, work in Nursing Home and Home Health Care as Nurse. I took care of adults and senior in a passionate and loving manner.
Antonio can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, dementia
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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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: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
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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: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, meal prep & 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: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Joanne F.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

With Bachelor's' Degree, With Hospital Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Cases Handled: -Dementia, Alzheimer's - Parkinson's - Stroke Pt. , CHF - MS - Diabetic Pt - Cancer Patients - Bed Bound - Quadriplegic - Hoyer Lift - Tube Feeding, etc. - Wheelchair bound, Etc - Vision & Hearing impairment About Me: CPR training / Certified CNA Certified BLS Certified BSN Graduate Hospital/Clinical...
Joanne can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

Chimeg S.


Des Plaines, IL

$19-25/hr8 yrs exp

Compassion,Responsible Caregiver Available

I have 8 years experience . I been working with Hoyer lift, Stroke, Parkinson, Diabetic, ALS patients. I do drive and have a car.
Chimeg can also help with: Dementia, home modification, visiting physician, personal care
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Rose Ann J.


Des Plaines, IL

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Caregivers Job

I am Compassionate, Kind, Friendly, Patience, understanding, Empathetic, Professional and a Hardworking Person. I have more than 9 years experience as a carer. I enjoy listening and takingcare to older people, I am a very easy going person and I am always happy to work at my clients, I have worked with people with dementia,...
Rose Ann can also help with: Companionship, home modification, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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Geradine D.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Provider

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Over 10 years of experience. 3 yrs straight one on one cared for Alzheimer's patient. I am 49yo, reliable, honest, and easy to get along with. Have a good driving record. Great references. (Covid vaccine completed )
Geradine can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Geraldine was such a blessing in the months before my mom entered assisted living. Trustworthy and loving."

Joshua H.

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Alma S.


Harwood Heights, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available

4.2

(5)

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: Hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

Licensed Nurse

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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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: Companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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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: Meal prep, live-in home care, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
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...

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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, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, respite care & 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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Lourdes M.


Skokie, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Aide

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a very loving, caring, honest, reliable, trustworthy, faithful, and very patient person. I have many years of experience working with seniors, elderly, Clients with health conditions, impairments and disabilities . I can honestly say I love my job and I love love putting a smile on their faces . Also it is very important...
Lourdes can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lourdes is a wonderful loving person who became part of our family, She really does care and you will know that. She is very organized and very clear about what she thinks is going on and what the person she is caring for needs or wants, so that you can take...

Care member

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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: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

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.

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Charina M.


Northbrook, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am Filipina Certified Nurse Assistant whose experiences varies from hospital works, nursing home and presently doing private duty care. I had private duty clients from hospitals, nursing facility, rehab, and private residences. Services depends on the need of the clients.
Charina can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Charina is so nice, responsible and helpful. My father loved her as does our whole family. She is knowledgeable and is highly skilled. I highly recommend her!"

Elizabeth S.

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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: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

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.

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Anna J.


Elk Grove Village, IL

$23-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Anna and I am a responsible, honest and patient senior caretaker. I am a dedicated caregiver with 6 years of experience providing high-quality care to seniors. I have a strong caregiving background and skills that have made me very comfortable working around with anyone who needs any sort of assistance. For example, I...
Anna can also help with: Personal care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Anna took care of my grandmother for 2 years. Anna took great care of her and always attended to her needs. Grandma liked to have Anna around. She is very kind, very patient and hard working person. She was reliable, honest and dedicated to her job. Anna was a...

Diana G.

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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 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...

Toni W.

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Recent home care reviews in Des Plaines, IL

Geradine D.

5.0

GiGi is an amazing and caring person who did an outstanding job caring for our mother who has dementia. Anybody fortunate enough to hire her will be getting an angel.

- Mario C.

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.

Odonchimeg G.

5.0

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

- Katrina P.

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

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.

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

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Home Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 51 reviews of the 60 listed home care.