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60 home care are listed in Island Lake, IL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years

Home care in Island Lake, IL

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Liz M.


Island Lake, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant And Cooking, Feeding, Companion Ship, Cleaning Looking For Live-in Job.

5.0

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I have over 14 years experience as a caregiver. The last 3 and half years I have been taking care for 96-year-old lady in her home and next for her very seriously disease son until he passed away. So, I am looking for new job. I am very quiet, nice, honest person. My seniors treat me like part of family. I love to walk, swim,...
Liz can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Elizabeth has a very caring,loving, patient person. I call her our Earth Angel, because she came into our lives when we needed someone to take care of my grandmother, until her death. Elizabeth was wonderful to my grandmother. Elizabeth's duties for my...

Tracy K.

Hello. My name is Gretchel, and I am looking for a part time job. I am CNA, and have been working in the healthcare industry for almost 7 years. I'm experienced caregiver. I worked in the independent/assisted living, private home health, nursing home, and still continuing my education to pursue my nursing degree. I am looking...
Gretchel can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Marian B.


Island Lake, IL

$19-29/hr5 yrs exp

5 Years Of Experience........

I like working with the elderly because I like helping them to become more independent and how happy they are when they receive something from one of their love ones, I also like working with the elderly because they are always willing to talk with you about things...
Marian can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care
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Catalina A.


Wauconda, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Catalina A. I been working in a nursing home for 18 yeas as a CNA. I have experience with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's and dementia. I have references too. I can help you lovely one to prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner. I can help with a shower too, do her laundry, light housecleaning also take to the Dr if they...
Catalina can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Catalina is warm, kind and accommodating to my mother-in-law's needs...she is a pleasure to have in our home and we couldn't be happier."

Monica M.

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Dawn B.


Cary, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate skilled caregiver devoted to utilizing my 15 years experience to provide a safe, caring, comforting environment for the client which would allow the client to remain in their home . Assisting clients with activities of daily living, bathing, feeding, toileting, exercising, socializing. Light housekeeping,...
Dawn can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Dawn has a great heart and will do what the client needs with in the parameters of her capabilities. She is responsible and follows up as needed."

Randall R.

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Gana T.


Cary, IL

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

Big Heart

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Gana. Im a First aid, wound care trained, Certified caregiver. I have 15 years of experience assisting elderly with Dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer, Hospice, Stroke, COPD, Spinal stenosis, Diabetes, ALS, MS etc. I'm very reliable, patient, compassionate with strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of personal...
Gana can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Gana is is an exceptional caregiver."

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Kerry F.


Wauconda, IL

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Experienced CNA, Hospice Care & Companionship.

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I have about 15 years of caregiving experience, everything from basic companionship, to assisting those with advanced & complicated health issues, to hospice & end of life care. I'm a CNA, caregiver & a former nursing student. Through my past work experience, I've been...
Kerry can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Kerrie is a very caring individual. She provides care to her patients with compassion, empathy and respect She has great interpersonal skills , she is trustworthy and very insightful about her patients. It is a pleasure to work with her"

Karen A.

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Mayolita M.


Grayslake, IL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Aid And Companion

3.7

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, Thank you for viewing my profile, I am a 14 year Certified Aid and Private Caregiver I also have 8 years experience working as a Therapy aid. I carry my CPR & First Aid license. I am experienced with many geriatric settings such as, Parkinson, Respite Alzheimer & Dementia ALS. As a caregiver I will work with families to...
Mayolita can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Maye was extremely professional very friendly extremely knowledgeable in her field I was very impressed by her credentials in the way that she dealt with on a personal level meeting with my mother and being able to make a connection that such a short notice that...

John R.

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Lesia B.


Cary, IL

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver And Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Lesia. I have more than 10 years of experience to take care of people with different needs. I can help you with meal preparation, reminder medicine, and helping with a shower. In addition, I can provide you with the services of a therapist. I cared for people with alzheimer's, dementia, dialysis, oxygen,...
Lesia can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lesia has worked for us for the past year and a half. She has cared for my disabled wife mostly in the evenings. She has had many duties including feeding, hygiene, repositioning, dressing, bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, and many other things. She is very...

Michael F.

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Rachel S.


Algonquin, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been a Certified Nurses Aide with 12 years of experience working at multiple facilities including assisted living, skilled nursing facilities and local hospitals. I have a strong passion for serving seniors and providing families the highest quality of care for their loved ones! I would be blessed to provide our community...
Rachel can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Rachel has made a huge difference in my mother's life! She has taken care of her for the past couple months but the way my mother talks about Rachel feels like she has been apart of her life for multiple years. When talking with my mother before Rachel she had no...

Debra S.

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Catrin S.


McHenry, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Reliable Woman Providing Part Time Senior Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

40+ years of hands on experience caring for seniors. I can assist with shopping, meal preparation and feeding, bathing, daily activities, schedule and escort to doctor appointments, check vitals, medication prompting, companionship, and housekeeping. I am friendly, honest, compassionate, organized, a non-smoker and love animals.
Catrin can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Catrin is a very kind person. She is always on time and looking for new ways to help. She has exceeded out expectations."

Keith C.

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Aldona N.


McHenry, IL

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a medical nurse in a hospital in Lithuania for 16 years. As a person and professional I am very responsible and devoted in my duties. I feel a need to help and care for others. My working experience as a care giver is 23 years. I am a long time worker and my clients becomes my family. During all these years I worked...
Aldona can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is dependable, loving and a part of our family. She cared for my mom who had alzheimers. My mom passed away and she continues care for my 99 year old father. She is very trustworthy and always goes the extra mile for our family. You would be lucky to have 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, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"For the last three years, Wendy has cared for my mother who's in her mid-70s and has advanced Parkinson's, as well as for my father who had leukemia and has since passed away. We loved Wendy and the excellent care she gave and would've loved to keep her on forever,...

Martina S.

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Jami S.


McHenry, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Full Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA with over 15 years experience in home health, nursing homes, hospice and specialize in Alzheimer's care. I am a non smoker, have a new vehicle, CPR Certified and am very compassionate. I love working with people and assisting someone in their daily lives brings me joy and fulfillment. Let me know if I can help you or...
Jami can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jami took great care of my wife who has early onset Parkinson's and Dementia. She was very personable, cheerful and empathetic in her caregiving. She was also a good cook, nutrition smart and a great companion for my wife. I highly recommend her for any type of...

Bill N.

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Amy S.


Algonquin, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Uniquely experienced certified nursing assistant with superior customer service skills and direct patient/client interaction in the aviation, health care and home health industries. Intuitive and analytical, I am a highly motivated self starter with a passion for making those in my care feel that they truly matter. Employment...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I hired Amy as driver for a one day medical procedure. I couldn't have made a better choice. Thanks so much, Amy."

Peter S.

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Dawn C.


McHenry, IL

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Loving, Caring Mother Would Love to Help Out Where Needed

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always been a very giving, caring individual who enjoys helping people. I helped care for my 85-year-old grandmother after her knee and hip surgery and also when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I was a companion for my neighbor for 2 years she was 70 and had onset of dementia. I am CPR and first aid certified. I...
Dawn can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Dawn had applied for a position to be a caregiver for my mom who is in hospice. I had already hired someone, but let her know I would keep her in mind if something changed. As it turns out, my regular caregiver had to take a few days off to care for her own child....

Doug K.

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Anna B.


Algonquin, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Anna and I am 47 years old. I am Polish . I have a husband and two kids. I am responsible person . I am looking for a job for 3 days. I have experience as a babysitter and caregiver.
Anna can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, companionship & more
5.0
"I gave Anna the highest rating and the highest praise, she cared for my mom and dad for many many years, and is a very special and unique caregiver. She is thoughtful and caring, she is kind and aware of so many things going out of the house. She is aware of...

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Jennifer D.


Wauconda, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Senior Citizens Full Or Part-time.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My experience caring for others started with me caring for my grandmother. She was wheelchair bound with Dementia and Parkinson's. I took care of her in her home and as she declined I moved her into my home. She was with me for over 3 yrs and I cared for her 24/7. Duties included companionship, feeding, help with hygiene,...
Jennifer can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, home modification, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Jenn has been a huge lifesaver for our family. She is such a blessing. She has connected with my mother and takes better care of her than I could’ve imagined. Jenn is patient, kind, reliable, caring, knowledgeable, and genuine. She has truly found her calling. "

Mary H.

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Diane S.


Algonquin, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

HHA/ Home Health Assistant/

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have received my CNA/ HHA experience and continued education in hospitals, rehab, and private care in homes for several years. I have several years experience in all ADL's- assisted daily living activities. I am a compassionate, considerate, and reliable female, encouraging a positive environment for a loved ones...
Diane can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, personal care, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Diana was caring and knowledgeable. She provided 24/7 care for our Mom. She was always pleasant and punctual. Would hire her again in a heartbeat"

Sylvia S.

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Julie P.


McHenry, IL

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Friend

I have taken care of many elderly family members & family friends over the years and would like to extend that kindness to others. I am also a certified lifeguard and can assist with visits to swimming pools for exercise. I am comfortable helping with a variety of services and can also assist with pet care. A positive attitude...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands
Skills:

CPR

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Recent home care reviews in Island Lake, IL

Liz M.

5.0

Elizabeth has a very caring,loving, patient person. I call her our Earth Angel, because she came into our lives when we needed someone to take care of my grandmother, until her death. Elizabeth was wonderful to my grandmother. Elizabeth's duties for my grandmother were making sure her medications...

- Tracy K.

Catalina A.

5.0

Catalina is warm, kind and accommodating to my mother-in-law's needs...she is a pleasure to have in our home and we couldn't be happier.

- Monica M.

Dawn B.

5.0

Dawn is a caring compassionate caregiver, she went above and beyond caring for my mother who has Alzheimer's disease. Dawn has taken care of my mother for several years until my retirement. She currently cares for her when we are in need of help on a as needed basis if she is available. As my...

- Karen C.

Gana T.

5.0

Gana is is an exceptional caregiver.

- Care member

Kerry F.

5.0

Kerry truly loves her job and is committed to providing the best individual care possible. She demonstrates an extensive knowledge of Alzheimer's which she utilizes to provide kind, empathetic and attentive care for her patients. She is super considerate and flexible. We enjoyed having her in our...

- Tracey V.

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