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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
5.0
(4)
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a care-giving job. I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant with close to 25 years of experience caring for elderly individuals. I have good English. I'm very dependable and trustworthy. If you are looking for a peace of mind when it comes to a care for your loved one I'm the one to call for help.
Marta can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, personal care, home modification
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Marta is a very warm and caring woman, she really knows what is needed to take good care of the elderly person. She is proactive. She makes sure that all doctor visits are taken care of and she points out if anything additional is necessary to provide good care....
Jo D.
5.0
(1)
I am a strong polish/american senior woman who has cared for seniors for over 20 years, seeking position for 24 hour overnight care 3-5/ 24 hour shifts per week. Also available now for in home day care 5 hour minimum. My previous client of 2 years has transitioned with hospice. Interviewing for new position. I am confident in my...
Jolanta can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I would highly recommend Yolanta. She took very good care of my Dad. He suffered from Dementia & blood cancer. In the beginning my Dad didn't need much help. Medication reminders & meals prepared. She genuinely cared about my Dad. He liked her. They would have...
Lisa C.
5.0
(1)
Looking for a full time job. I am very likable person fun responsible, honest , trustworthy and compassionate in my job. Specialized care for Alzheimer' s dementia and companion. Duties include medication reminder bathing exercise cooking and light housekeeping. I have references from my previous client if you need. Thanks for...
Jasmin can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Excellent caregiver. Jasmin is consistently patient, and displays a kind, caring, compassionate attitude. She is experienced, knowledgeable,and extremely hard working. I would hire her again in a heartbeat...she is one of the best!"
Sharon W.
5.0
(3)
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: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care & more
5.0
"She is very kind and helpful and was excellent with my mom."
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: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(1)
commitment to improving the quality of life for the elderly clients while providing physical, emotional, and social support
Titilope can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We hired Titi to take care of my grandmother. she had her as a companion and help her with daily activities while we needed some break.She took care of my grandmother like she is her own grandmother. We are always kept in the loop of what is going on which ensures...
Care member
5.0
(3)
I am a certified nursing assistant. I had 10 years of experience with elderly people with different cases. I am very compassionate, thrust worthy and honest to my clients. I can drive and have my own car.
Marilyn can also help with: Respite care, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Marilyn is a highly competent caregiver. She is very sensitive to not only the needs of her client but also their family members. Marilyn is enthusiastic, positive, and always thinks of her clients needs first and foremost. Her skills are endless and treating...
Debra B.
Melissa G.
Waukegan, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Melissa. I am a jack-of-all-trades currently I work at UPS and I work for my father. I'm looking for some extra overtime doing a little bit of cleaning on the side. I currently already clean for another lady and I'm looking for an extra day to clean for someone else.
Melissa can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Melissa was amazing helping care for my dad after his surgery. She was prompt every day, did everything we needed and was wonderful with dad caring for him post surgery. "
Care member
Lesley D.
Palatine, IL
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a student pursing an Associates Degree in Nursing. I have 6 years experience with Alzheimer's, dementia, and geriatric care. I can help with medication reminders, light house work, meaningful and joyful companionship, activities of daily living, etc.
I am very compassionate and caring. I will ensure your loved one is always...
Lesley can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Lesley is vey professional & completes task and activities of daily living with a great level of proficiency and care. She is kind & compassionate and overall a dependable worker. Is great with even the most challenging individuals due to her understanding of...
Juliette G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am Marlina , I have a lot of experienced helping people with dementia and other related diseases in a home setting environment I can make. a difference in peoples life by creating life skills activities and follow their preferences I am very compassionate, patient , caring , honest, trustworthy and very flexible person. Can...
Marlina can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, companionship, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have known Mrs. Marlina for almost 10 years. She cares about her residents ad family members, and they love her for that. She is a trustworthy and dependable person."
Eloisa C.
Gabriela F.
Dundee, IL
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Gaby. I am very passionate when it comes on helping someone. People always get comfortable with me on telling me their stories/problems.
I like that. It means they trust me in every way.
I am very humble, loving and friendly person.
Love meeting new people and build a relationship.
I used to work as a...
Gabriela can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"Gaby is a great person someone you can trust, very helpful and responsible..."
Rolando E.
Kathleen K.
Spring Grove, IL
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Experienced, And Flexible Home Health Aide Available
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a compassionate, reliable, kind, and highly skilled caregiver with over 15 years of professional experience and training.
I've worked with the elderly and people of all ages and walks of life, and have extensive experience caring for people with alzheimer's, dementia, stroke, mental illness, limited mobility, and...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"I'm a 75 yr old male widower with reduced mobility due to arthritis desiring to remain in my single family home. I hired Kathleen to assist me with that goal and also help with the care of my 16 year spaniel, especially when he woke up early in the morning.
Her...
Richard G.
Mavis M.
Huntley, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a care giver for many years and I have cared for many people and I have been apart of many families. I know that one day in my life I will need someone to care for me, I would like to have someone who will care for me with respect, compassion and kindness, that I what I bring to my clients.
It also brings me great...
Mavis can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I am very pleased to recommend Mavis M as a caregiver. She has been an excellent caregiver for the past several months for my in-laws in their home. She is always patient and kind and has a very good understanding of how to manage dementia concerns, redirecting...
Care member
4.5
(1)
Cooking meals
Personal care, dressing, bathing & bathroom visit.
Medicine administration and caring.
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
4.0
"Linda is reliable, honest and punctual. She’s friendly, crafty and fun to speak to. We watched Andrew Zimmern /Delucious Destinations & Bizarre Eats. "
Care member
Ramute H.
Waukegan, IL
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have 22 years of experience providing care for older people in their home. Assisting with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. I can help with transportation services and Home Care, meal planing and preparation daily chores and offer emotional...
Ramute can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
5.0
"Rima is a very hard working, reliable, helpful, friendly, and skilled caretaker. She spent many years taking care of my grandmother while I was still living in the home. She is a wonderful cook, diligently provides what her clients need, and genuinely cares for her...
Bryan B.
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, personal care, respite care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over five years experience with Seniors from cancer patients to patients with Altimizers. I can do overnight shifts but am open to other shifts to.
Tracy can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Tracy was attentive and positive as a caregiver for our loved one, and she went above and beyond to support the family with meals and laundry. She fit right into our family. We are very grateful for her cheerful support!"
Care member
Jessica S.
Antioch, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a Certified Nurses Assistant for 12 years and it really has been amazing. With the help of family and loved ones individual's will have their own care plan designed to fit their needs to ensure the best of care. My experience ranges from Alzheimers, Dementia and Hospice . I've worked in assisted living facilties with...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"She's friendly and caring with her patients, exceptional care and professionalism all around. Very experience."
Montse D.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Nerry Rose I'm a caregiver and I'm looking for a resident that I can take care I have been a caregiver for 6 years now I'm 29 years old and I live in Schaumburg. I love to take care of people. I have experience with the hospice care, dementia, Alzheimer and companionship, I can do laundry, cleaning, cooking and...
Nerry Rose can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Nerry is a very kind caregiver. She is very dependable and gives excellent care. She is very friendly and interacts with clients really well. She provides great meals and a clean house. Nerry is very trustworthy. She worked for us for over 4 years."
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Recent home care reviews in Island Lake, IL
Precent M.
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 to stay with him
As long as he...
- Toni W.
Marta D.
5.0
Marta is a very warm and caring woman, she really knows what is needed to take good care of the elderly person. She is proactive. She makes sure that all doctor visits are taken care of and she points out if anything additional is necessary to provide good care. She uses humour to bring an extra...
- Jo D.
Jolanta P.
5.0
I would highly recommend Yolanta. She took very good care of my Dad. He suffered from Dementia & blood cancer. In the beginning my Dad didn't need much help. Medication reminders & meals prepared. She genuinely cared about my Dad. He liked her. They would have conversations about everything, She...
- Lisa C.
Jasmin L.
5.0
Excellent caregiver. Jasmin is consistently patient, and displays a kind, caring, compassionate attitude. She is experienced, knowledgeable,and extremely hard working. I would hire her again in a heartbeat...she is one of the best!
- Sharon W.
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
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FAQs for finding home care in Island Lake, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Island Lake, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Island Lake, IL as of March, 2025 is $19.00 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 Island Lake, IL?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Island Lake, 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.