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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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Chola C.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

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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, home modification, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
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Ester P.


Des Plaines, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

My Name Is Ester. I Am 51 Years Old. 5'5" Height, 132 Lbs. Love To Cook & Clean.

I've been a caregiver since 2007. Experienced in companion, dementia, Alzheimer, semi-lifting, cooking, house cleaning, driving etc. I am a hardworking woman. I have a very good background. I'd describe my personality as caring I like caring for seniors because I love to care I'm looking for a job that pays good I started...
Ester can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, home modification, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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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, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Wound Care

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: Personal care, dementia, home modification, visiting physician
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Geradine D.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Provider

4.3

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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: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"Geraldine is hard working, trustworthy and has good common sense. She is quick to learn"

Cynthia S.

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

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

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: Errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & 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/hr3 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: Companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Demberel assisted my wife through the last year of her life. Demberel was an excellent caregiver, she was very attentive and compassionate, with a positive attitude. She is completely reliable and trustworthy."

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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: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, personal care, live-in home care, meal prep & 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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Taina L.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Caregiver

My name is Taina. Over the last 10 years I have worked in the Medical Industry in multiple area, ranging from institutional care to private homecare. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a trained CPR and AED professional. My first experience in homecare was taking care of my grandfather during his fight with cancer. This...
Taina can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, visiting physician, dementia, personal care, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Taina is a very caring, responsible person that treats her guest as family...totally recommend her....if you want your love ones to be treated with love and respect, this is rhe place you will want them to be."

Ada V.

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Lourdes M.


Skokie, IL

$25-40/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: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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...

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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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia, companionship & 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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Keron D.


Prospect Heights, IL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Tenured Caregiver Looking To Help!

Hello, Families! I am Keron, a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over 25 years of experience in providing exceptional care to the elderly. My passion for helping others and my commitment to promoting the well-being of seniors have been the driving forces behind my rewarding career. Throughout my extensive career, I...
Keron can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"My mother could be a very strongly reactive individual. With the challenges of advancing Alzheimers disease, these behaviors demonstrated themselves at times with increasingly frequency and troubling episodes of behavior (sometimes physical) that were hard to...

Care member

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Loretta S.


Skokie, IL

$19-35/hr3 yrs exp

Retired RN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a retired registered nurse. I am seeking a companion/caregiver position to care for a senior person with love and meaningful relationship. I have been enjoying this work for the last 3-4 years. My clients have preferred me because I am easy to get along with and always have their needs and desires in mind first. I have made...
Loretta can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I recommend Loretta for elder care without reservation. She provided exceptional care for my parents for over 4 months, demonstrating kindness with humor and a genuine passion for elder well-being. You can trust Loretta to deliver compassionate and dependable...

Essie E.

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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: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"One of the most fabulous caregivers we have ever met! You must hire her!. My mother was struggling with self care with both mental & physical limitations. Charina made it a point to find ways to keep my mom going from reading to & with her, to encouraging daily...

Care member

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Oleksandr R.


Prospect Heights, IL

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Nursing Assistant

CNA/caregiver trained in basic and advanced senior care with lots of in-home and hospital experience. Experience with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, live-in care, post-surgical and pet care. Dependable, punctual, and professional!
Oleksandr can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Alex is an Incredible care giver, very hardworking and a great problem solver! Alex is knowledgeable and patient and has helped our family tremendously over the last few weeks. I would recommend Alex as a trustworthy and reliable source of care for your loved ones."

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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: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I have been a registered nurse for 35 years. My family hired Jovy a year ago to care for our mother who was suffering from dementia and was no longer able to care for herself . Both personally and professionally I can not praise her enough!!! It was clear she took...

Janet H.

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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: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, personal care, 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 was one of two caregivers we had for my 94 year old father. I highly recommend him for he was very trustworthy, concerned, and respectful. My dads needs significantly increased from the time we hired Precent and he just did what he needed to do. Extremely...

Ellen P.

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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

We highly recommend Olga! She has helped so much caring for my 81 year old handicapped father. She takes such good care of him and I am so relieved to have found such a compassionate, loving and trusting care taker:)

- Care member

Demberel B.

5.0

Dembrel works for us one day a week and consistently shows exceptional care for my parents. Her strong English skills are a major asset, especially since many caregivers on this platform may not be as proficient. She has a reliable network of colleagues to substitute for her if needed and willingly...

- 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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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Home Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews of the 60 listed home care.