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60 live in caregivers are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby live in caregivers is 6 years
Live in caregivers in Des Plaines, IL
Sylvester N.
Des Plaines, IL
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Patience. People who need care often take longer to complete simple tasks.
Compassion. Empathy and understanding are absolutely necessary.
Humor.
Being Present.
Detail Oriented.
Able to Accept Help.
Sylvester can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
I have had more than 10 years of work experiences as a caregiver for multiple families in the past.
I have taken cared of different kinds of people ranging from sick patients of cancer, dementia but mostly giving care to seniors 75 years old and over are my expertise
I'm happy to say that I did my job well, because I always...
Crispina can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for dementia, stroke, COPD, Parkinson, low vision, hard of hearing patients. Loving to help people and their families, trying to make the difference.
Malgorzata can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Greetings! With a heart for seniors and a dedication to fostering a thriving and comfortable living environment, I am here to provide compassionate home senior care. My goal is to ensure a dignified and enriching experience, promoting well-being and companionship while respecting individual needs and preferences.
Maryam can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
(2)
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, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, 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.
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: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Licensed Nurse
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)
I am a positive and energetic mother of 3 adult children. I have 1 year of experience. I can help with light house cleaning, cooking, Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. Good listener and a great companion.
Demberel can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Demberel worked for us caring for my 98 yr old father while another caregiver was on vacation. She was new to my father and his daily routine and she picked up things very quickly. She has a very compassionate side and tried very hard to be a companion to my father...
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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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal 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
(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: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
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...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Professional caregiver available for come and go or live in work, Over 30 years of care-giving experience. I would very much like to help you care for your loved one. You can write me to talk more about your needs.
Vickie can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"June 17, 2024
To whom it may concern,
I’m writing you today to let you know all about Vickie H. She is responsible, caring, smart, alert and always interested in your well being. I’ve used her as my caregiver for more than a year. She’s bathed me, helped me to...
Catherine K.
Denys B.
Park Ridge, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
> my name is Denys. I'm interesting in
> that position. I worked before with Alzheimer's,
> Parkinson's, feeding tube, oxygen, catheterized, used leg
> bags, diabetes, also I got experience caring for patients
> with strokes, home bound, wheel chair, bed-ridden(hoyer
> lift), those using walker and with personal needs etc....
Denys can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Denys is very punctual and is a good person. I look forward to working with him."
Arun G.
5.0
(1)
commitment to improving the quality of life for the elderly clients while providing physical, emotional, and social support
Titilope can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We hired Titi to take care of my grandmother. she had her as a companion and help her with daily activities while we needed some break.She took care of my grandmother like she is her own grandmother. We are always kept in the loop of what is going on which ensures...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hello everyone. I'm polish caregivers with 14 years of experience and a big heart. I been talking care of a patient with Ileostomy bag, Parkinson's, Alzheimer, ALS, dementia's, cancer, mobility issues, MS, etc.
I m certified CNA, Nutritionist, Patient care technician, EKG and phlebotomist technician. My places of work ranges...
Klaudia can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Klaudia is a wonderful caregiver with a medical knowledge and huge heart. Very professional and hardworking. She took care of my mom to the end of her life. Me and my family are very grateful. Melissa M"
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Petronella M.
Elk Grove Village, IL
$25-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My Name is petronella, am a 45 year certified nursing assistant. I have been a CNA a little over 20 years and I love what I do . I do it with passion .
I have both nursing home experience and private home health care. Am dependable, am punctual , great judgment and great references from families that I have worked for I've the...
Petronella can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, transportation & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Petronella was the answer to my prayers and exactly who I needed to take care of my husband, who has Alzheimer's. I was impressed with her from my first interview and she did not fail. He was in a really diminished state after a 4 week hospitalization. She spent...
Melinda B.
5.0
(14)
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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Alex was a fantastic addition to my father’s care team. He was organized, empathetic, hard working, and eager to support and make a difference in providing my father with quality care for the remainder of the time that my father has left. My father was diagnosed...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I can help with bathing, grooming , assistance with walking, transferring, assistance with dressing, laundry, meal preparation, medication reminders, escort to appointment, grossery shopping, some light housekeeping and etc...
Iryna can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Iryna is an exceptional caregiver! She went above and beyond to provide top-notch care for my grandmother. She is not only honest and hardworking, but also compassionate and attentive to all of my grandmother's needs. Iryna was always there to help and assist her...
Ivan T.
5.0
(1)
I have been doing care giving for over 20 years. I am also a certified nursing assistant, medical assistant and Registered Nurse. I am very passionate about my work. I love building good relationships and connecting with my clients/patients. I make sure they get the excellent care and the love they need.
Maureen can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Hard worker, quite person and dedicated to family"
Mercedita P.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a full-time position as a senior caregiver. I have previously worked with elderly people with disabilities such as; Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson and Diabetes for over 10 years. I'm very patient and I'm looking forward to working with you! Please feel free to contact me.
Zhaklin can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Cynthia D.
Elk Grove Village, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Specializing In At Home Care For Seniors Specifically Tailored To Your Needs
5.0
(1)
I have many years of experience caring for seniors in their homes, including caring for multiple members of the same family over a period of years. This includes medication administration and assistance with activities of daily living (such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding, housekeeping). I try to keep the client...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Cinthia took care of both my father in the 1990s and my mother until recently. She was always caring and dependable and she treated both of them with the utmost respect and decency. I have never known anyone who seems more dedicated to caring for the elderly. My...
John M.
Alfredo R.
Skokie, IL
$25-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears.
I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...
Alfredo can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Alfredo proved to be a very professional and pleasant care for my mother, especially given that it was her last days with us. My family and I were very satisfied with Alfredo's performance. Although he was, in my opinion, over qualified for the position, he...
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Recent live in caregiver reviews in Des Plaines, IL
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.
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.
Demberel B.
5.0
Demberel worked for us caring for my 98 yr old father while another caregiver was on vacation. She was new to my father and his daily routine and she picked up things very quickly. She has a very compassionate side and tried very hard to be a companion to my father picking up old photo albums and...
- Care member
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.
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...
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FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Des Plaines, IL
How much do I pay a live-in caregiver near me in Des Plaines, IL?
The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Des Plaines, IL is $22.08 per hour. It’s worth noting that this is just an average, and the cost of a live-in caregiver can vary based on their qualifications, their years of experience, and the unique type of care your loved one requires.
How can I find a live-in caregiver near me in Des Plaines, IL?
To start your search for a live-in caregiver near you on Care.com, sort caregiver profiles by distance from Des Plaines, IL or zip code. If you want to increase the amount of available options, you can expand your search radius. Then you can compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate.
How can I safely hire a live-in caregiver near me in Des Plaines, IL?
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What types of live-in care services are available near me in Des Plaines, IL?
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live-in caregiver services. All clients have different needs and all caregivers feel comfortable offering specific services. Generally though, you can expect a live-in caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, tasks that are difficult for the senior to manage, and transportation. It’s important to interview a few different candidates, when hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Des Plaines, IL to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on and how their service offerings line up with your needs.
What questions should I ask when interviewing a live-in caregiver near me in Des Plaines, IL?
When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in Des Plaines, IL, you’ll want to be ready with a list of interview questions you can ask them. You’ll want to start by asking them to tell you more about their work experience and qualifications. Then you can ask them what types of responsibilities they can take on. Don’t be afraid to tell them what you need, the point of an interview is to find out if they’re a good fit for your family.
Ratings for Des Plaines, IL live in caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.1 / 5
Live In Caregivers in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers.