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I learned a lot of skills working for 12 years in this field. Hospice care, memory care and assisted living. and my last job was taking care of 1 patient for 8 years as a caregiver.
John Fletcher can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Ma Grace A.
Wheeling, IL
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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.
Carolina S.
Waukegan, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 14 years of experience. I am confident, energetic, compassionate, caring and empathetic, a lot of patience and willing to do extra miles. Very good in housekeeping and providing meals as well. I have a lot of experience with clients with dementia, Alzheimer's, cancer, Parkinson's, bedridden and hospice care.
Carolina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I have never met a more caring individual. I felt so comfortable knowing that when I left each night my mother was in such good hands. Carol took great care of my mom and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking care."
Donna H.
5.0
(1)
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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care, meal prep & 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
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is David. I have a deep commitment to compassionate caregiving. I have 20 years of experience in the Healthcare industry, specializing in advanced care for those facing mental disabilities, palliative needs, and hospice care.
My caregiving approach is highly personalized, understanding that each patient has unique...
David can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"David was a great help to my 99 year old dad and 96 year old mom. He was kind and caring. He helped them with kindness"
Care member
5.0
(1)
My name is Margaret. I live in Lake Zurich with my husband and three children, but I am able to work anywhere in Lake County. I am an experienced caregiver and just finished working with family, and have time to help a new family. I have over 20 years of experience caregiving including two years working with my father with ALS...
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Margaret has been helping us take care of our elderly mother. She has been reliable, cheerful, and exceptionally kind and compassionate. We would recommend her without reservation."
Yun L.
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
(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 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.
5.0
(5)
I have 6 years experience working at assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and private care duties where I cared for older adults and hospice patients who suffer from dementia, paralysis, qudraplegic cancer e. t. c and needs help with daily activities like feeding, grooming, bathing, brushing and mobility. I have also...
Ifeoma can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ifeoma provided exceptional care for my father during one of the most challenging times in our family’s life. My father was living with dementia and was paralyzed, and Ifeoma’s kindness, patience, and professionalism made an incredible difference.
She approached...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"He is very efficient with his job and helps with other tasks as well. He is always prompt, dependable and cheerful."
Care member
4.0
(1)
I'm been a caregiver for over 10 years!
Im dependable honest and a caring person.
I love helping people specially with elderly.
All the best!
Rolly
Rolly can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care, meal prep & more
4.0
"We loved having Rolly on-board to help care for my Dad, who is in the mid-stages of Alzheimer's Disease. I removed one star as Rolly did find another job after just a short period of time which made it challenging for us to hire again so soon. Rolly did offer and...
Angela A.
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: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Larissa was amazing! She cared for my husband with respect, dignity, and compassion. I cannot say enough good things about her. She made my husband's last year and a half of life better as she was a caregiver and a friend to him. I could go to work with peace of...
Carol M.
5.0
(1)
naturally I am loving, caring and compassionate a all these coupled with my years of experience in serving and caring for various patients and needs including but not limited to cancer, dementia and Alzheimer s. Am extremely capable of caring with extensive experience in elderly care giving. Hard working, honest excellent...
Symon can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Jasmen J.
Wheeling, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Very Compassionate, Sympathetic, Caring And Out Going Person, I Love Cooking And Gardening.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. I experienced working with Dementia, Cancer, Alzheimer, Depression, Parkinson, fall risk, bathing male or female any size, some with broken hips, arms legs neck. I can do companion, light house keeping and cooking. I do grocery...
Jasmen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jasmen helped care for my mom for about a month following her kidney transplant. She provided assistance around the house and also ran errands as my had limited mobility during her recovery. Jasmen was extremely punctual, dependable, and followed instructions well....
Henry M.
Reyna P.
Lake Bluff, IL
$25-48/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced Licensed Nurse with 10years experience in Geriatric Nursing, Home Health Care, Hospice, and IV & Wound care certified. Trained Case Manager. I also worked as a private Nurse/Caregiver for 4+years.
I am willing to re-locate if needed.
Reyna can also help with: Dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"It was a pleasure working with Reyna. She’s very trustworthy Punctual, Hardworking and most importantly very compassionate and very Knowledgeable and kind"
Care member
4.9
(15)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jolanta. I am CNA and CPR trained. Former nursing student, caring, responsible and compassionate about my work and clients. I have over 15 years of experience with patients with dementia, cancer, managing and administering medication, assisting with bathing, mobility issues, feeding and etc. Would love to offer as...
Jolanta can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jolanta was very kind and helpful. She worked with our father who has Alzheimer's and was very patient."
Care member
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
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very caring, patient, dependable & compassionate caregiver. Spending quality time trying to share their interests & finding out their dislikes. I have kept my clients safe as a live-in for more than 15 years, providing personal care bathing, toileting, and dressing. Experience with Stroke , Alzheimer's, Dementia,...
Patricia can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Patricia is caring, patient, and thoughtful. She was a comfort to my dad on his final days. "
Care member
5.0
(7)
My name is Marilou. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant.
With over 12 years of experience in caregiving, my comprehensive expertise allow me to complete patient care with the greatest success. I am confident that my contribution would be valuable asset. I have considerable experience with Dementia, Parkinson's and in all areas...
Marilou can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"She's a hard working, caring, honest, reliable and always know what's the best care that her clients need. She's taking care of them like a family. And I assure you that every family wouldn't regret to have her."
Jennelle A.
Charina M.
Northbrook, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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, dementia, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & 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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Recent home care reviews in Lake Forest, IL
Ma Grace A.
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 someone this good will continue to...
- Gwynneth V.
Carolina S.
5.0
I have never met a more caring individual. I felt so comfortable knowing that when I left each night my mother was in such good hands. Carol took great care of my mom and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking care.
- Donna H.
Keron D.
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 predict and mollify. How fortunate was...
- Care member
David P.
5.0
David is experienced and compassionate. He has guided my husband in PT exercises and walking to improve his balance. He always has a smile and knows how to make adjustments if needed. I feel confident when my husband is in his care.
- Care member
Margaret D.
5.0
Margaret has been helping us take care of our elderly mother. She has been reliable, cheerful, and exceptionally kind and compassionate. We would recommend her without reservation.
- Yun L.
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FAQs for finding home care in Lake Forest, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Lake Forest, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Lake Forest, IL as of April, 2025 is $25.00 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 Lake Forest, IL?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Lake Forest, 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.