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I worked as CNA/caregiver for 20 years with physical and mental disabilities as well as for companionship. I gain all my knowledge and experienced that aspired me more in helping the lives of needy one, not only as a profession but giving them happiness too. I have worked in the different facilities like Assisted living,...
Cristina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
4.2
(5)
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: Hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
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.
Gema T.
Glenview, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aid with 11 Years Experience in Senior Care Looking for Part Time
5.0
(1)
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: Personal care, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, respite 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.
5.0
(3)
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: Hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"While the timing didn't work our to hire Odonchimeg, I was so impressed with her warmth, kindness and professionalism."
Katrina P.
5.0
(3)
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: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, meal prep & 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.
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
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a very loving, caring, honest, reliable, trustworthy, faithful, and very patient person. I have many years of experience working with seniors, elderly, Clients with health conditions, impairments and disabilities . I can honestly say I love my job and I love love putting a smile on their faces . Also it is very important...
Lourdes can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Lordes (LuLu) is a passionate, empathetic, spiritual and kind caregiver. LuLu was both caregiver and friend and companion to my Father. LuLu was considered family and we are so appreciative that she was a caregiver for us in difficult times."
Care member
Chonie P.
Melrose Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Home Health Aide Available Night Shift Full-Time Or Day Shift Full
I am interested to work with your loved one as a caregiver. I am CNA for 20years and well experience taking good care of elders who have dementia, Alzheimer's disease, respiratory problems, and hospice patients. I am a passionate, caring, self organized, and well trusted person. Please let me know if you need more information...
Chonie can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm very caring, compassionate Certified (Nursing Assistant) with over 20yrs of experience in elderly/ Dementia Care assisting them in their homes and in Facilities. I strive to do my very best to go above & beyond in order to keep them safe, healthy and in well being . I believe in doing unto others as you would have them to do...
Margaret can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Professional, reliable, showed up as promised, and even accommodated to location change which I found out the day before, as well as unexpected overtime on the day of the job. She is friendly and has great energy. Would hire her again 10/10."
Erina M.
Tina S.
Chicago, IL
$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Home Health Aide, Personal Care Attendant, Available For Companionship, House Keeping, & Meal Prep.
5.0
(6)
I have 9 1/2 and a half years of experience, & a few letters of recommendations. I've had three clients, and I took excellent care of them. I did physical therapy with them, prepared meals, house keeping, laundry, did errands, I took them to doctor appointments, took great care of their medications, & organized them daily. I...
Tina can also help with: Home modification, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tina was a great addition to our family."
Mary P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am also a CNA. As a caregiver working from last 17 yrs. Love taking care of elder people. I did took care of a dementia patient and also a ALS patient. I do have a car. Very friendly . People love being around me.
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Rajvir is the definition of empathetic, compassionate, caring and solution based. She has such a strong work ethic, amazing bed side manners and compassion when speaking to clients and family members. Rajvir is the type of care professional I wish all families and...
Harman R.
Sheree B.
Westchester, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full-Time Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-Time Work Available
5.0
(4)
Home Sweet Home Care - La Grange, IL
August 2017 to Present
Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Companionships, Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; Cleaning, Sanitation
Sheree can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sheree's very nice with a loving personality... She's excellent with children... Very professional... And she exceed above and beyond all expectations..."
Ashley O.
I've been working as care manager for an assisted living facility for 16 yrs. my family are nurses and health care providers as well.
I am an education and counseling professional with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education teamed with a Master's in School Counseling actively seeking a fulfilling part-time position in caregiving. My solid foundation in special education and counseling is complemented by hands-on experience in home health aid and profound...
Amy can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep
Katherine W.
Hinsdale, IL
$15-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Pre-Med University Of Notre Dame Student And Certified EMT Looking For Home Health Care Aide Job
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified EMT and have experience working on the ambulance and providing pre-hospital patient care, administering medications, and transporting patients. I have also attended to patients as a hospice volunteer and clinical intern. I am currently a student at the University of Notre Dame and am looking to provide home...
Katherine can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning
Satomi B.
Oak Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there!
Thanks for taking the time to consider me for your senior care needs!
I've worked as a CNA, a home health aide, and a childcare provider. I cared for my grandmother for several years prior to her passing. Caring for others is not for everyone, but for me, it's extremely fulfilling and just comes naturally.
I...
Satomi can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Chileshe K.
Chicago, IL
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Available For Medicine Reminders-Alzheimer's, Dementia. Companionship, Cooking And Housekeeping.
Dedicated Home Health Aide/Care Giver (5years) and Nanny (1. 5 years). Past clients
Suffered from Alzheimer's , Dementia, COPD, and Cancer.
I have a Social Work Degree and so care about people's welfare, serving the best interest of the client. Im a good companion and I care about the health of clients, I love to cook fresh...
I was a home health aide last January for a very kind couple in Minneapolis. I really loved keeping them company, chatting with them, learning about their lives and talking about mine. I am a very artistic person, and S+B seemed to enjoy seeing what I was working on. I am not particularly equipped to handle extreme medical...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Patience D.
Chicago, IL
$17-22/hr
Getting into senior caregiving for me was a life time experience. Working with a wise seniors made me realize that I have a passion for health aid . Being a caregiver has given my professional life a direction I'm studying towards LPN and I enjoy working with seniors. I have worked from assisted living facilities , Hospice...
Patience can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
I am a certified nursing assistant. I work with the elderly as a home health aide. I provide respite care in areas such as patient with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, patient with colostomy bag, cancer patient, stroke, removing and replacing catheter, wound care, dementia, and Alzheimer's. I believe that I can make a...
Pearl can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
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Recent home health aide reviews in Des Plaines, IL
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.
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.
Odonchimeg G.
5.0
While the timing didn't work our to hire Odonchimeg, I was so impressed with her warmth, kindness and professionalism.
- Katrina P.
Jovy J.
5.0
Jovy took care of our mom, who had cancer and was such a calming, compassionate presence for not just our mom, but also for the family. She truly cares about people and was even able to say goodbye to our mom right before she passed.
- Pam Y.
Sherie A.
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 loss of our Mom. I would highly...
- Brooks W.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Des Plaines, IL
What does a home health aide do near me in Des Plaines, IL?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Des Plaines, IL, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Des Plaines, IL?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Des Plaines, IL, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Des Plaines, IL?
To find home health aides near you in Des Plaines, IL, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Des Plaines, IL. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Des Plaines, IL?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $15.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Des Plaines, IL?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.