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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 $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby hospice care is 10 years

Hospice care in Des Plaines, IL

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April S.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Care, Companionship

4.3

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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, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"April took care of my mother-in-law for 4 years, 24/7. She was incredibly caring and conscientious, and became like a family member. I can't say enough about her dedication to making sure my mother-in-law lived her final years to the fullest, and was safe and well...

Mary T.

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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.

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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Airie was extremely kind to my mother. Took very good care of her. They actually became friends. "

Care member

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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

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: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

3.0
"Her work ethics are great. She's kind and motivated but just not reliable. "

Patty F.

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Lalaine V.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-25/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: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia
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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: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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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, home modification, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Katherine A.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"There are not enough words to express how wonderful Katherine is and how grateful I am to have found her. My mother needed help when her eyesight got worse, so I hired Katherine to help with things like ordering groceries, signing checks, help with bills, making...

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Lilian C.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$15-29/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care Is A Calling And Needs Passionate People

I have experience with dementia patients, cancer, hospice, Hoyer lifting and transferring, tube feeding, companionship, meal preps, bathing and all daily needs. I've been in the industry since 2016. My mission is to enhance the lives of aging adults and their families by providing : 1. PERSONAL CARE which involves direct...
Lilian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I had Lily to care for my mother. She was compassionate and took care of her so well until she passed. She also took care of my mother in law until she went into memory care. I can highly recommend Lily for elder care."

Care member

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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: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia, companionship
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kathy helped my mother care for my father during his final weeks of life. Her prior experience working in hospice was extremely valuable as he was home under hospice care during this time. She traveled a good distance to assist them, and was more than willing to...

Jackie S.

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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: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & 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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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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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: Mobility assistance, hospice services, home modification, errands, dementia, companionship & 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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

$10/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 9 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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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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Aloha K.


Mount Prospect, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Presently Working As Certified Nursing Assistant At Rainbow Hospice Palliative Care. I Have Been A Caregiver For Almost 8 Years To A Disabled Lady. I Am Compassionate Person.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past seven years, I have managed the care of Dorothy L. and her husband. Mr. L. passed away in March of 2010. Mrs. L.'s condition for the past 25 years is one of a spinal injury leaving her bedridden. I perform all her daily needs, care for the house and manage the hospice services.
Aloha can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Aloha took care of my family member for eight years. She was dependable, trust-worthy and treated our family member as if they were her own family, with compassion and respect. We will always be grateful for her, her assistance and the companionship she offered our...

Care member

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Jasmen J.


Wheeling, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Very Compassionate, Sympathetic, Caring And Out Going Person, I Love Cooking And Gardening.

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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & 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.

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Jessica B.


Skokie, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Organized Prompt Efficient

I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I'm a certified medical assistant , patient care tech, and certified nursing assistant . I have extra experience in Hospice, Post surgical, ER, ICU, Med-Surg and Oncology to name a few. I prefer one on one care so that Im able to give my...
Jessica can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She is responsible and very empathetic."

Estelle E.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Anita is wonderful. Very kind and caring. Don't hesitate to hire her especially if you need companion help."

Kathy D.

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MARIA M.


Winnetka, IL

$23-35/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider In Northshore Suburbs

I have been a guiding light in home care 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...
Skills:

CPR

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Recent hospice care reviews in Des Plaines, IL

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.

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.

Katherine A.

5.0

There are not enough words to express how wonderful Katherine is and how grateful I am to have found her. My mother needed help when her eyesight got worse, so I hired Katherine to help with things like ordering groceries, signing checks, help with bills, making appointments and driving her when...

- Care member

Lilian C.

5.0

I had Lily to care for my mother. She was compassionate and took care of her so well until she passed. She also took care of my mother in law until she went into memory care. I can highly recommend Lily for elder care.

- Care member

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Ratings for Des Plaines, IL hospice care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Hospice Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed hospice care.