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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 March 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, dementia, live-in home care
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: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, 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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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, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, 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

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

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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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: Companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Katherine has been a great help. She is reliable, flexible and is proactive. For example, we had a rollator delivered to us. She saw that I did not get around to assembling it and assembled it for my mom. There are many other instances where she anticipated what...

Care member

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

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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

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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: Home modification, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services & 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: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Wound Care

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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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: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, home modification, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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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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: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Aloha has helped my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's. Aloha is a blessing! She jumps right in and is experienced, medically knowledgeable, personable, and energetic!"

Julia B.

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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 10 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: Dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Jasmen is very dependable, smart and knowledgeable about caring for seniors. She has great confidence and expert training on all the proper techniques to assist our loved one during care. Her communication is excellent; she has a deep wisdom and can relate to...

Lyn H.

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

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

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

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

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

$23-35/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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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, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more

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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

Katherine is caring and thoughtful. My mom really likes and respects her and that is what matters to me the most.

- 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.