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60 home care are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Des Plaines, IL
4.0
(1)
I have 15 years experience. This includes experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, bedridden and wheel chair patients. In addition, I have experience with Personal Hygiene. I'm also a license Hairdresser. I speak only English and have my own car. My passion comes from being able to give back to those who have given so much to all...
Cynthia can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, home modification, dementia & more
4.0
"Interview went very well, but I think she felt more comfortable with more money. I sensed hesitation in her voice after a couple of conversations."
Lori C.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with Alzheimer, dementia, hospice, stroke patients, transfers, bathing, lifting.. Etc
Alexander can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I am a RN case manager. I have had the privilege to work with Alex with a mutual client. He is excellent with care and advocating for his patients."
Tracie B.
5.0
(1)
I can help with bathing, grooming , assistance with walking, transferring, assistance with dressing, laundry, meal preparation, medication reminders, escort to appointment, grossery shopping, some light housekeeping and etc...
Iryna can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Iryna is an exceptional caregiver! She went above and beyond to provide top-notch care for my grandmother. She is not only honest and hardworking, but also compassionate and attentive to all of my grandmother's needs. Iryna was always there to help and assist her...
Ivan T.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a 20-year experience of helping families to take care of their loved ones. I have warm and friendly personality. I like to help others, a good listener. I take commitments seriously, reliable and hard-working. My scope of help goes from social interaction as a companion to helping with activities of daily living which...
Larissa can also help with: Errands, companionship, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Larissa,
Thank you for taking great care of my mom. Anyone would be grateful for your gentle care , patience, punctuality, and activities provided for health ! We will
Miss you and wish you all the best."
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I've been a CNA/Caregiver for 20+ years.
I'm compassionate, friendly, reliable and efficient . I currently have an open schedule . I have worked with many clients with an extensive range of care levels. Let me know if you have any questions or would like to chat.
Lisa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Lisa worked with my aunt with Parkinson's until my aunt passed away. Lisa decided to read books about about PD before she even started her first shift. She engaged with my aunt with compassion and respect for her autonomy, but also gently encouraged healthy...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anna and I have been a care giver for over 19 years. I am fluent in English however I am originally from Poland. Over the years I have worked with patients that had muscular dystrophy, alzheimer, parkinsons, hospice, diabetes, dementia, muscular sclerosis and autism. I have experience working with a feeding...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Anna has been absolutely wonderful to my mom. She is kind and compassionate and gentle. She listens to my mom's needs and adjusts as needed. She is a hard worker and is open to learning new things. She is most happy when her patient is happy."
Lisa M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Being a caregiver is so amazing. I'm extremely capable and compassionate with extensive experience in elderly care-giving.
Hard-working, honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer.
Enthusiastic to get a caregiver position at a private household utilizing care-giving skills to...
Sherie can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Sherie has worked for our family helping with the care of our 81 yr old father, a recent widow suffering from Dementia. She is very dependable, caring and patient. She has treated our Dad like her own family and has gone above and beyond to care for him since the...
Brooks W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated, accomplished, bilingual Certified Nursing Assistant with over 23 years of senior care experience. I have provided direct care in both clinical and private home settings. I am well versed and experienced in Dementia care, Parkinson's disease care, Alzheimer's , MS, ALS, medication management, HIPAA regulations,...
Tania can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tania is an amazing CNA with a lot of older adult care experience. Her experience includes nursing home care as well as home care. I have included that it is OK to contact me directly for a detailed reference."
Genoveva H.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Izabel. I have over 15 years of experience. Top references.
I am looking for a full or part-time job as a caregiver/companion. I provide light housecleaning, cooking, preparing meals, feeding, dressing, bathing, managing medications, doctor appointments, making groceries , walks, physical therapy, and much more ....
Izabela can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"very compassionate with my parents"
Carol M.
Charity W.
Skokie, IL
$28/hr • 8 yrs exp
3.7
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello there!!
I have 17 years of experience in adult / senior care in nursing homes, assistant living, and home care settings. I have served elders who are coping with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, hospice, and palliative care. I also have experience in using an aspirator, G-tube/NG-tube, tracheotomy cleaning, and...
Charity can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"She has great attention to detail. She has helped me out on several occasions. I usually manage 4-6 person teams. She is great at following directions and punctuality was not an issue. She's very professional and easy to work with."
Quintin T.
Ma Grace A.
Wheeling, IL
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I worked as a CNA/Caregiver for almost 8years. I used to worked in facilities like Assistive Living, Senior/retirement building, Home Health, and some agencies.
Ma Grace can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Grace is an outstanding caregiver.
She is experienced, hardworking, and sweet.
We were so lucky to have her to take care of our mother, who is bedridden with Alzheimer's, while another caregiver was on maternity leave.
We're sorry to see her go, but we know that...
Gwynneth V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light House Keeping. I can also help with night routines and care.
Selmija can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"This is my first time using Care.com and Mia is wonderful! She contacted me right away after making the job post and scheduling was easy. She was very attentive to our needs and cleaned the house perfectly!"
Care member
4.8
(28)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
I'm very well trained. I love enjoy caring for senior. I'm sweet, kind and have a good heart. I do my job very well. I have no problem with my clients/ family's. They love what I do with taking care their love ones. I enjoy what I do. please feel free to email if you're still looking for that sweet someone! Hope to hear from you...
Tina can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, visiting physician, respite care, visiting nurse, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Even though I found somebody else, Tina offered to be the back-up should things go awry. She was engaging during our phone call. Most likely to hire in the future."
Annie S.
Ma B.
Morton Grove, IL
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Friendly And Kind, Chatty And Nice, Always Positive And Musically Inclined.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love being around with people especially the elderly. My heart melts to see them smiling and happy and I love listening to their stories because I know it's priceless! I enjoy playing the piano and singing with them. I have 10 years of experience caring for them. I'm patient, hard working, compassionate, reliable trustworthy...
Ma can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cecelia is an absolutely excellent caregiver—very smart, kind, caring, hard-working, easy to communicate with. I can’t recommend her highly enough. You could not find a better caregiver anywhere."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have a passion for elderly care. I have experience assisting clients with mobility issues, dementia, hygiene, meal prep, feeding, board games, long conversations, and keen listening, transportation and errands. I am a CNA and EMT. I'm okay with pets except for cats due to allergies.
Dorothy can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
Nicoleta R.
Rolling Meadows, IL
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
Licensed Practical Nurse Available, Night Shift, Full Time Or Part Time
5.0
(2)
Loving and compassionate nurse, with over 10 years of CNA experience. I am a very good cook and I like detailed cleaning. I love to be around older, because I believe I have always something to learn from their life wisdom. Flexible, honest, positive person and happy, with very good references, and dependable. This schedule is...
Nicoleta can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"I know Nicoleta since high school. She's a wonderful person, very conscientious and caring."
Daciana D.
Violeta O.
Chicago, IL
$14-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I'd describe my personality as caring, respectful, responsible
I like caring for seniors because l love helping them.
I'm looking for a job that is mutually beneficial.
I started caring for seniors about 3 years ago.
In my spare time, I like to read or watch videos
One thing you should know about me is that l...
Violeta can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"From beginning l didn't want to get a nanny but with my husband working all day long l was starting thinking about my options. I started to ask my friends and my girlfriend recommended the best one. I couldn't be happier with her professionalism, honest care for my...
Care member
5.0
(2)
My name is is Godfrida and I have been working as a senior caregiver for 24=years. I have taken care of people with challenges in their lives, ranging from Alzheimer's cancer, Parkinson's, stroke's, diabetes, Amputee's, paralysis, dementia or just companionship and much more. I do light house keeping, laundry, bringing in the...
Godfrida can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, companionship, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I worked with Godfrida for 3 years she was the lead care giver .She is patient ,kind and pays attention to detail she treats clients with respect and ensures that their dignity is maintained "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. I'm Julie been working in the health care environment for at least 12 years now. working sometimes as a part time in assisted living facility for almost 11 years as a CNA.
Julie Ann can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"She is very knowledgeable and well experienced. Very compassionate and sweet. She is truly an assets for a family that seeking for a professional health care service."
Maricris R.
Anita Z.
Bensenville, IL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient Emphatic Companion With 20 Years Of Health Care Experience
5.0
(3)
I have 20 years of in hospital and home care experience. Experience both inpatient and outpatient as a respiratory practitioner. 20 years of personal care for senior citizens. This includes dementia care, general socializing, and hospice care. I treat all people with dignity and respect. I believe one should interact with others...
Anita can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Anita is wonderful. Very kind and caring. Don't hesitate to hire her especially if you need companion help."
Kathy D.
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Recent home care reviews in Des Plaines, IL
Cynthia G.
4.0
Interview went very well, but I think she felt more comfortable with more money. I sensed hesitation in her voice after a couple of conversations.
- Lori C.
Alexander T.
5.0
Alex was a great caregiver for our mother. His time with us was brief but we really enjoyed having him while we did. He ended up getting a job that had more desirable hours as he was strictly Saturday and Sunday with us and we couldn't blame him. However, when he left, he was so sweet and even found...
- Care member
Iryna L.
5.0
Iryna is an exceptional caregiver! She went above and beyond to provide top-notch care for my grandmother. She is not only honest and hardworking, but also compassionate and attentive to all of my grandmother's needs. Iryna was always there to help and assist her with everything, making sure that...
- Ivan T.
Larissa S.
5.0
Larissa,
Thank you for taking great care of my mom. Anyone would be grateful for your gentle care , patience, punctuality, and activities provided for health ! We will
Miss you and wish you all the best.
- Care member
Lisa V.
5.0
Lisa is wonderful. She helped care for my 93 yo mother who is picky and my mother adores her. Lisa is kind, dependable and intuitive. She understands the needs of her clients and begins to do those things without having to be asked.
She's smart, compassionate and has easily become part of the...
- Tina R.
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FAQs for finding home care in Des Plaines, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Des Plaines, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Des Plaines, IL as of December, 2024 is $24.56 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Des Plaines, IL?
Care.com has 25 home care providers for seniors in Des Plaines, IL. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Des Plaines, IL or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Des Plaines, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Des Plaines, IL will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Des Plaines, IL that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Des Plaines, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Des Plaines, IL, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Des Plaines, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Des Plaines, IL, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.
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.