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Find hospice care in Lake Forest, IL that you’ll love

60 hospice care are listed in Lake Forest, IL

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby hospice care is 7 years

Hospice care in Lake Forest, IL

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Jessica S.


Antioch, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

3.7

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a Certified Nurses Assistant for 12 years and it really has been amazing. With the help of family and loved ones individual's will have their own care plan designed to fit their needs to ensure the best of care. My experience ranges from Alzheimers, Dementia and Hospice . I've worked in assisted living facilties with...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"She's friendly and caring with her patients, exceptional care and professionalism all around. Very experience."

Montse D.

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Jolanta P.


Palatine, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver 20 Years Exp.

I am a strong polish/american senior woman who has cared for seniors for over 20 years, seeking position for 24 hour overnight care 3-5/ 24 hour shifts per week. Also available now for in home day care 5 hour minimum. My previous client of 2 years has transitioned with hospice. Interviewing for new position. I am confident in my...
Jolanta can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I would highly recommend Yolanta. She took very good care of my Dad. He suffered from Dementia & blood cancer. In the beginning my Dad didn't need much help. Medication reminders & meals prepared. She genuinely cared about my Dad. He liked her. They would have...

Lisa 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: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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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Thelma S.


Palatine, IL

$23-37/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable

Hello, I am Thelma, an accomplished home healthcare aide with over (10)years of experience. I have experience taking care of patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice and others. I am dedicated and compassionate and go above and beyond to make my clients feel comfortable and loved. I am punctual and trustworthy. I do meal...
Thelma can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Thelma is a dedicated worker really good with our family member. Very punctual and dependable. Our family is very grateful to her."

Mike W.

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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Homecare And Childcare Expert With Over 20 Years Of Family Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an educated Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois, with domestic & international travel flexibility to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Homecare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded skill...
Donyel can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Donyel cares for our daughter like she is her own. She teacher her so much (alphabet, sign language, dancing, how to express frustration) helped with rules, and brought so much joy to the house. She’s the best."

Care member

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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: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services & 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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Nerry Rose B.


Schaumburg, IL

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver

Hello, my name is Nerry Rose I'm a caregiver and I'm looking for a resident that I can take care I have been a caregiver for 6 years now I'm 29 years old and I live in Schaumburg. I love to take care of people. I have experience with the hospice care, dementia, Alzheimer and companionship, I can do laundry, cleaning, cooking and...
Nerry Rose can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
5.0
"Nerry is a very kind caregiver. She is very dependable and gives excellent care. She is very friendly and interacts with clients really well. She provides great meals and a clean house. Nerry is very trustworthy. She worked for us for over 4 years."

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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: Companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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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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: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, home modification, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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

Patty F.

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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: Dementia, live-in home care, personal 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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Jennifer D.


Wauconda, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Senior Citizens Full Or Part-time.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My experience caring for others started with me caring for my grandmother. She was wheelchair bound with Dementia and Parkinson's. I took care of her in her home and as she declined I moved her into my home. She was with me for over 3 yrs and I cared for her 24/7. Duties included companionship, feeding, help with hygiene,...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, home modification, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Professional. Reliable. Knowledgeable. Highly recommend - Jen provided great care for my husband with Young Onset Dementia. "

Care member

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Emilianne D.


Fox River Grove, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Caregiver For Your Loved One

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional caregiver for seniors since 2001. I also have extensive experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Hospice and caring for high fall risk. I enjoy the company of seniors very much and my goal is to always make sure that they feel safe and comfortable. I can run errands, take them to any appointments they...
Emilianne can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Emilie helped care for my elderly mother as a fill-in caregiver for a few days. She's was helpful, kept my mother safe, dependable. "

Jena A.

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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: Companionship, personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
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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Reda V.


Fox River Grove, IL

$22-27/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver In A Need Of A Job

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 20 years of experience as a caregiver. I have nursing degree and worked in the hospital in Lithuania. I take care of seniors with cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, cancer, and with individuals recovering from surgery and/or hospice care. I can help with all daily tasks...
Reda can also help with: Companionship, personal care, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"My mother has dementia. Reda was very compassionate and kind to her. She understood my mother's behavior and was very patient. She was firm when she needed to be but very caring and supportive. She respected our desire to keep Mom as active as possible and did...

Frank U.

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Gana T.


Cary, IL

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

Big Heart

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Gana. Im a First aid, wound care trained, Certified caregiver. I have 15 years of experience assisting elderly with Dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer, Hospice, Stroke, COPD, Spinal stenosis, Diabetes, ALS, MS etc. I'm very reliable, patient, compassionate with strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of personal...
Gana can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Gana is a dedicated and hard working woman who is passionate to help others. Not only she can assist the elderly with their daily activities but also she is able to ensure that they are genuinely cared and treated with respect."

Hula U.

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Lesia B.


Cary, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver And Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Lesia. I have more than 12 years of experience to take care of people with different needs. I can help you with meal preparation, reminder medicine, and helping with a shower. In addition, I can provide you with the services of a therapist. I cared for people with alzheimer's, dementia, dialysis, oxygen,...
Lesia can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
"Lesia has worked for us for the past year and a half. She has cared for my disabled wife mostly in the evenings. She has had many duties including feeding, hygiene, repositioning, dressing, bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, and many other things. She is very...

Michael F.

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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: Companionship, mobility assistance, home modification, dementia, hospice services, errands & 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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Sheria W.


Evanston, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Loving, Caring Nurse Assistant/Home Aid

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience in home health care and am a certified nursing assistant. I specialize in providing hospice care and have worked extensively with seniors facing various medical conditions, including cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and dementia. My clients value my reliability and...
Sheria can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services & more
5.0
"Sheria is kind and hard-working. She did so much for my father-in-law before his death, making sure that he stayed clean and comfortable. She really cares about my mother-in-law; even now that my MIL is in assisted living, she calls her to say hello. In addition,...

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

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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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Arlene T.


Winthrop Harbor, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking A Caregiving Position For Seniors

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I joined Care, in February 2023. The drop down on "Years Of Paid Experience" will only allow me to put 10+ years when actually; I have spent over 25 years of my life caring for seniors and a total of 30 years as a caregiver. I am a certified CNA. My experience includes (but not limited to) hospice care, giving insulin to my...
Arlene can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I’m writing on behalf of my grandmother and our family. I would like to express our deepest thanks for the abundant kindness, care, and concern you gave to myself, especially my grandmother. You provided dependable, thoughtful and loving care that I so appreciate...

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Recent hospice care reviews in Lake Forest, IL

Jessica S.

5.0

Jessica had been taking care of my Mother, who had Dementia and lung cancer for the past 4 years. My Mom recently passed away. From day one, Jessica was the best you could ask for in a caregiver. Punctual, (usually early!), skilled, knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, and would initiate and offer...

- Gail M.

Jolanta P.

5.0

I would highly recommend Yolanta. She took very good care of my Dad. He suffered from Dementia & blood cancer. In the beginning my Dad didn't need much help. Medication reminders & meals prepared. She genuinely cared about my Dad. He liked her. They would have conversations about everything, She...

- Lisa C.

Anna D.

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.

Thelma S.

5.0

Thelma is a dedicated worker really good with our family member. Very punctual and dependable. Our family is very grateful to her.

- Mike W.

Donyel H.

4.0

Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her.

- Care member

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