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43 home health aides are listed in Westchester, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 10 years
Home health aides in Westchester, IL
4.9
(9)
I'm 50 years old I have been in the health field working as a Caregiver for over 20 years. I take pride in my profession I enjoy working with the elderly. It gives me a sense of purpose in life. I started just helping the elderly at my Grandmother's church. I started enjoying it so much that I made health care my profession. I'm...
Lashawn can also help with: Dementia, home modification, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"I met LaShawn during the time my mother had her heart surgery. I hired her for private duty. She is the greatest. My mother and family loved her. She was always on time and went up and beyond her duties. "
Obie H.
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: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, respite care & 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 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.
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: Dementia, companionship, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Lourdes cared for my mom who suffered from a stroke and lost her speech and loss of strength on one side. Lourdes was always gentle with my mom and cared for her with such compassion and love. My mom wasn't always in a great mood but Lourdes knew how to talk to her...
Care member
I have over 17 years experience in this field. I enjoy helping people. The last client I've had was taking care of by me until she passed away. I am a caring person
Santana can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I worked as a CNA at the University of Hospital on the telemetry floor. I provided full care to my patients including, monitoring vitals, bathing, range of motion exercises, assisting with feeding, walking and using bathroom facilities. I left my job to care for my father who was a diabetic, double amputee, and needed 24 hour...
Skills:
CNA
Nyani C.
Aurora, IL
$23-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full-Time But NEEDS Flexibility For School
Hello my name is Nyani & I have been certified as a nursing assistant for 8 years. I am skilled in many settings such as skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, rehab, companion, etc. I know that it can be very frustrating for those who may not be able to do things that they were once able to do on their own, as well as a...
Nyani can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, personal care, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Mutiat B.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship And Home Health Aide, Meal Preparation Etc.
I have taken care of many patients with different kind if ailments successfully. I have done companionship cases with many seniors, helping them with their daily activities. I have taken care of a senior who was blind , keeping her company and helping her with her daily activities until she passed away comfortably one morning...
Mutiat can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Kamila K.
Orland Park, IL
$14-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am 42 years old. I worked many years taking care of kids and older people. I am hardworking and expertise in helping anyone regardless of age. I am very passionate. I did housekeeping, food prepping, assistance with medication, grocery shopping, and driving my patients to medical facilities. I also was a home health aid. I am...
Kamila can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
I'd describe my personality as kind, empathetic, and funny.
I like caring for seniors because I enjoy listening to &helping them live their best life possible at this stage of life.
I'm looking for a job as a respite caregiver who fills in when your regular caregiver needs time off but will consider permanent.
I started...
Colleen can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & more
I am a certified nurse assistant /home health aid, personal care attendant with 15 years experience. I can help with transportation services, and bathing, dressing, general companion care, medication reminder, meal preparation, errands, grooming, incontinence care etc.
Victoria can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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...
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: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 14 years of experience as a Home Healthcare Provider and Client Manager, I specialize in compassionate, high-quality care for individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, and Parkinson's. I create personalized care plans that prioritize dignity, comfort, and safety while providing expert support for...
Lynda can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, home modification, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
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: Dementia, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Judith, and I have over 5 years of care giving experience. I am First Aid and CPR certified and I am a Certified Nurse Assistant! I have worked at a foster care facility for over 3 years and worked for one family professionally, long term.
I am very passionate about caring for people and I also have over 3...
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
As a Licensed CNA for 7 years I have a deep overwhelming sense of duty to those in need. My passion is providing outstanding care for elders, children and those with disabilities. My journey began working for the Department of Human Services as a Personal Care Aide in home health. From there I went on to work with people with...
Sennia can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a home health aid for over 10 years. I'm very reliable, caring, I enjoy working with seniors, and value my time spent with them. I have experience with Alzheimer and dementia . Also I have certified of CNA & CPR/ first Aid.
Fatima can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Fatima served as a caregiver for one of my family members until his passing. Fatima was caring, knowledgeable, considerate, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy,
She made a special effort to understand our family’s needs and preferences, and then went above...
Care member
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Recent home health aide reviews in Westchester, IL
Lashawn G.
5.0
Lashawn is very professional and prompt. She was very flexible for our family needs. She was truly a pleasure in our time of need. Will use her in the future.
- Crystal 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.
Rajvir K.
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 clients could experience. Rajvir...
- Harman R.
Lourdes M.
5.0
Lourdes cared for my mom who suffered from a stroke and lost her speech and loss of strength on one side. Lourdes was always gentle with my mom and cared for her with such compassion and love. My mom wasn't always in a great mood but Lourdes knew how to talk to her to lift her spirits. My family and...
- Care member
Fatima B.
5.0
Fatima served as a caregiver for one of my family members until his passing. Fatima was caring, knowledgeable, considerate, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy,
She made a special effort to understand our family’s needs and preferences, and then went above and beyond to meet them.
We...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Westchester, IL
What does a home health aide do near me in Westchester, IL?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Westchester, 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 Westchester, IL?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Westchester, 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 Westchester, IL?
To find home health aides near you in Westchester, IL, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Westchester, 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 Westchester, IL?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Westchester, 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 Westchester, 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.