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Find hospice care in Des Plaines, IL that you’ll love

60 hospice care are listed in Des Plaines, IL

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby hospice care is 10 years

Hospice care in Des Plaines, IL

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Airie S.


Des Plaines, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy CNA /Caregiver With 15 Years Of Experience Available For Companionship, Or Housekeeping.

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been a caregiver for 15 yrs & I truthfully love my work. It's very rewarding, in my opinion, for I learned lots of good wisdom from clients & very sincere advice. I enjoy being with them, especially when I see & feel that they are comfortable & safe around me. I always feel good inside knowing that I give my 100% loving...
Airie can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Airie is wonderful! She is an excellent, knowledgeable, high energy, positive, communicative, and dependable care giver, who has helped take care of my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's. Her references I spoke with glowed about Airie -- Julie K., RN said...

Julia B.

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Sheri L.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Experienced personal CNA offering 20+ years of experience in providing compassionate and reliable care to elderly and disabled clients. Able to provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting. Capable of providing direct personal care to terminally ill patients in their homes...
Sheri can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Annie V.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Aide. Available For Full-time Job. Come And Go

4.3

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified CNA who's been working in this field for more than 20 years. I enjoy being a caregiver because I love to take care of people, especially the elderly. I'm compassionate, empathetic, and determined. I have experience working with patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke, Paralyzed, Diabetes, COPD,...
Annie can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

4.0
"Annie took good care of my Mom and Dad. Both have dementia and different needs. She did a good job with understanding their needs and how to put into action her care plan for them. She has warmth and a kind smile which goes far when you are dealing with...

Dina K.

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Ernestina G.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Reliable And Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm reliable, dependable, dedicated caregiver and I have more than 10 years of experienced I worked in a nursing home and the past few years I work as a private duty caregiver. I do have experience with dementia, alzheimer, flushing drain bag, colostomy bag, wound care, hospice, parkinson and companionship. I can drive to...
Ernestina can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lalaine V.


Des Plaines, IL

$14-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Lalaine, A Mother Of 3 With A Very Positive Disposition. I've Been A CG For 17 Yrs

I'd describe my personality as cheerful with positive outlook, hardworking and dedicated. I like caring for seniors because my grandparents raised me. I am not where I am without them. With that said caring for the elderly has been my passion. I started caring for seniors since 2007. One thing you should know about me is I am...
Lalaine can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep
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April S.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Care, Companionship

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been in the care giving job for the past 8 years and have learned to love this job simply because I feel like I am doing it for my own parents. My connection with my clients extends down to the families because they say that by so doing, they themselves were given their lives back because they are assured that their...
April can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"April took care of my dad and she was always there for us. She is very dependable and always made sure our dad was in good hands. She worked hard even on Holidays! She was like family to us. Thankful for her service! Highly recommended!"

Jennilyn Z.

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Rose Ann J.


Des Plaines, IL

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Caregivers Job

I am Compassionate, Kind, Friendly, Patience, understanding, Empathetic, Professional and a Hardworking Person. I have more than 9 years experience as a carer. I enjoy listening and takingcare to older people, I am a very easy going person and I am always happy to work at my clients, I have worked with people with dementia,...
Rose Ann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, home modification, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Kathy M.


Chicago, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

CNA With 8 Years In Hospice & 13 Years As A Private Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA who has 18 years experience, 8 of those years I worked in hospice. I am CPR and Dementia certified as well. I'm available for overnight shifts, five days a week including weekends. I love what I do because there is such a great need. So many seniors do not get the proper care they deserve. If I can make a difference,...
Kathy can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia, companionship
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Both my mother and I spoke with Kathy about caring for my dad. While a family emergency prevented her from starting, I was so comforted and impressed with how professional and empathetic she was. Her compassion and kindness came through her emails and phone calls...

Katrina P.

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Roumiana P.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced caregiver, who has worked with people with diabetes, cancer, dementia, and hospice care. I have a CNA certificate. I am available to work full-time or part-time, overnight and days. I am a flexible, patient, and caring person. I love helping people in any way that I can. I offer personal care, companionship,...
Roumiana can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Roumi helped my mother care for my father for approximately four months. He required a lot of assistance with feeding, changing, medications, and transportation to and from appointments. He eventually was essentially bedridden, but Roumi was incredible at getting...

Jackie S.

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Alexander T.


Niles, IL

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with Alzheimer, dementia, hospice, stroke patients, transfers, bathing, lifting.. Etc
Alexander can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Alex was a great caregiver for our mother. His time with us was brief but we really enjoyed having him while we did. He ended up getting a job that had more desirable hours as he was strictly Saturday and Sunday with us and we couldn't blame him. However, when he...

Care member

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Tania I.


Wilmette, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated, accomplished, bilingual Certified Nursing Assistant with over 23 years of senior care experience. I have provided direct care in both clinical and private home settings. I am well versed and experienced in Dementia care, Parkinson's disease care, Alzheimer's , MS, ALS, medication management, HIPAA regulations,...
Tania can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Tania is an amazing CNA with a lot of older adult care experience. Her experience includes nursing home care as well as home care. I have included that it is OK to contact me directly for a detailed reference."

Genoveva H.

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Cynthia G.


Elk Grove Village, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Or Nanny

I have 15 years experience. This includes experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, bedridden and wheel chair patients. In addition, I have experience with Personal Hygiene. I'm also a license Hairdresser. I speak only English and have my own car. My passion comes from being able to give back to those who have given so much to all...
Cynthia can also help with: Errands, hospice services, mobility assistance, home modification, companionship, dementia & more
4.0
"Interview went very well, but I think she felt more comfortable with more money. I sensed hesitation in her voice after a couple of conversations."

Lori C.

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Anna D.


Schaumburg, IL

$27-28/hr10 yrs exp

19+ Years Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Anna and I have been a care giver for over 19 years. I am fluent in English however I am originally from Poland. Over the years I have worked with patients that had muscular dystrophy, alzheimer, parkinsons, hospice, diabetes, dementia, muscular sclerosis and autism. I have experience working with a feeding...
Anna can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Anna has been absolutely wonderful to my mom. She is kind and compassionate and gentle. She listens to my mom's needs and adjusts as needed. She is a hard worker and is open to learning new things. She is most happy when her patient is happy."

Lisa M.

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Charity W.


Skokie, IL

$28/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello there!! I have 17 years of experience in adult / senior care in nursing homes, assistant living, and home care settings. I have served elders who are coping with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, hospice, and palliative care. I also have experience in using an aspirator, G-tube/NG-tube, tracheotomy cleaning, and...
Charity can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"She has great attention to detail. She has helped me out on several occasions. I usually manage 4-6 person teams. She is great at following directions and punctuality was not an issue. She's very professional and easy to work with."

Quintin T.

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Barbara M.


Chicago, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

* CNA- Certified Nursing Assistance, Physical Rehabilitation Aide, CPR * 16 Years of experience including private duty, nursing home, hospice: DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S, feeding tube, suffer stroke, oxygen, diabetics, heart failure, cancer, Hoyer lift, etc. *Languages: English, Polish, Russian. * I like working with...
Barbara can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, home modification, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara to spend several hours a week with my mom who suffered from dementia. As my mom's dementia worsened, Barbar took on more and...

Katherine B.

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Violeta O.


Chicago, IL

$14-25/hr3 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring, respectful, responsible I like caring for seniors because l love helping them. I'm looking for a job that is mutually beneficial. I started caring for seniors about 3 years ago. In my spare time, I like to read or watch videos One thing you should know about me is that l...
Violeta can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Wound Care

5.0
"From beginning l didn't want to get a nanny but with my husband working all day long l was starting thinking about my options. I started to ask my friends and my girlfriend recommended the best one. I couldn't be happier with her professionalism, honest care for my...

Care member

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Anita Z.


Bensenville, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Emphatic Companion With 20 Years Of Health Care Experience

I have 20 years of in hospital and home care experience. Experience both inpatient and outpatient as a respiratory practitioner. 20 years of personal care for senior citizens. This includes dementia care, general socializing, and hospice care. I treat all people with dignity and respect. I believe one should interact with others...
Anita can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Anita really cares about who she takes care of. She is a very caring person. She has a great background that helps with a lot of different situations. I am thankful she helped us with my mother."

Cheryl L.

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Katherine A.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Kind & Creative Caregiver!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a loving mom, daughter, artist, gardener, death doula and caregiver! I am an experienced care worker and death doula (a caring end of life support), who has worked intimately with both elders and adults with disabilities. I also cared for my mom for 2+ years and worked with young people in the field of art education...
Katherine can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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MARIA M.


Winnetka, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider In Northshore Suburbs

I have been a guiding light in homecare and hospice care for over 25 years, helping individuals and their families navigate complexities of aging and end-of-life with dignity and grace. I like a more intimate way of helping people and that is why I turned to in-home care giving. I am a warm, compassionate and caring person. My...
MARIA can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Diane L.


Chicago, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Diane & I have been a caregiver for 10+ years now. Love what I do, find it very rewarding & treat the my clients with dignity & respect. Have reference upon request, have been with several family from start to end of life & will always treat them like I would treat my own family. Have worked with agencies, just not...
Diane can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more

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Recent hospice care reviews in Des Plaines, IL

Airie S.

5.0

Airie was punctual, caring, and all around very helpful. I’d absolutely hire her again.

- Care member

Annie V.

5.0

Annie was an overnight caregiver for my mother for the last five months of her life. She's dependable, skilled, compassionate and kind. If you get the chance to hire her - DO!

- Nancy C.

April S.

5.0

We hired April to care for my mom for 5 weeks. April was everything we asked for, hoped for and wished for. April went above and beyond any caregiver we had. April was very kind, loving, and patient with my mom. My mom had the best care from April. We never had to worry about my mom because we...

- Janet M.

Kathy M.

5.0

Both my mother and I spoke with Kathy about caring for my dad. While a family emergency prevented her from starting, I was so comforted and impressed with how professional and empathetic she was. Her compassion and kindness came through her emails and phone calls and she clearly has many years of...

- Katrina P.

Roumiana P.

5.0

Roumi helped my mother care for my father for approximately four months. He required a lot of assistance with feeding, changing, medications, and transportation to and from appointments. He eventually was essentially bedridden, but Roumi was incredible at getting him up, helping him and my mom...

- Jackie S.

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