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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 November 2024

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

$30/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: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, 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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Margarita M.


Des Plaines, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi I Am A Certified Nursing Assistant

Hi I have 19 years of experience working with patients with Ortho, Diabetics, Parkinson's disease, Post Surgery, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Palliative and Hospice. I really enjoy working with patients that need help. Taking care of people has always been natural to me.
Margarita can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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Ernestina G.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Reliable And Experienced Caregiver

1.0

(1)

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

Home Health Aide

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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: Personal care, hospice services, home modification, respite care, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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.

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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: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning
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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: Live-in home care, personal 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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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: Home modification, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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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 14 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: Visiting physician, personal care, companionship, dementia, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"My brothers and I interviewed Kathy, We just brought our mother home after being in rehab due to a stroke. The interview went great. Kathy was knowledgeable, caring and friendly. We liked Kathy and were going hire her, but before we could our mother had a massive...

Sally W.

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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: Hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning & 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, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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: Dementia, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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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Ronnie G.


Deerfield, IL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi I'm Ronnie, I've worked in all type of environments from Home care to facility care also Hospice care. I am very flexible and so are my hours, I'd describe my personality as cunning, personable, and caring! I love caring for seniors because I've learn so much from them. They have the best advice in life! There's more...
Ronnie can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Ronnie is an even tempered, patient, clean, and considerate caregiver. He has a gentle way with his patients."

Kay 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: Home modification, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

3.0
"We are looking for an every other Weekend Care Giver (my friend Linda who needs the Care Giver and myself) and Barbara responded to my AD. I spoke with her on 2/1/18 and phoned her again 2/2/18 to set up an interview however she said her family does not want her...

Bonnie F.

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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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Violeta has a pleasant demeanor that is balanced perfectly by her sense of dedication to her job. She is very patient, sweet and knowledgeable caregiver who has been offer my mother the very best in care."

Care member

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Jasmen J.


Wheeling, IL

$25-35/hr5 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 5 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 light house keeping and cooking. I do grocery shopping and pick...
Jasmen can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, 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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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: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

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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MARIA M.


Winnetka, IL

$23-40/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, errands, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & 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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