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393 caregivers are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Chicago, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My experience has been providing companionship to seniors, cooking for them, cleaning, doing their laundry, taking them to the doctor's appointments and anywhere they need to go. I take care of them as if they are my own family. Seniors deserve that and much more.
My experience includes being companions to the elderly and/or...
Jurate can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
5.0
"I had a mistake review of J on here before that was meant for another caregiver. J is very kind and calm and has a very calming energy. Our schedule was changing a lot so I couldn't give J a normal schedule. If you have a parent who needs a kind and gentle...
Kathy D.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA with 16 years of experience, I'm looking for a job on Saturdays and Sundays .
Please read my reviews from my clients and their families.
My experience of people, I care for people with dementia and Alzheimer's. I enjoy keeping my clients active .
Walks , play games that they may enjoy , bake and most of all is...
Marissa can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"God sent us an angel in Marissa! Finding help for my husband's parents was a grueling, stressful experience. Then we found Marissa. She walked in with a smile as large as life, walked right up to my in-laws and engaged them in conversation with respect and dignity....
Jane R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently am an Outreach Coordinator in a retirement home/adult day care program where I have worked for over 15 years. I have experience with caring for people with Alzheimer's and dementia. I do have a C. N. A certificate, Certified Dementia Practitioner and CPR license and I'm experienced in bath assistance, feeding,...
Danielle can also help with: Home modification, dementia, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Danielle is an exceptional worker. She was patient, courteous, kind and listens to the needs of her customer's needs. She was well liked by myself and dad when caring for him."
Sheila B.
5.0
(1)
As a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with over 11 years of experience, I have honed my skills and expertise in the field of senior care, specifically in home health and assisted living facilities since 2002. Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experience in various areas including respite care, skilled nursing...
Sandra can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sandra is the consummate professional. She is the ideal. Anyone that has the pleasure of working with Sandra will understand how special she is. She’s bright, she’s kind, and she absolutely loves what she does. She stayed at my mother’s bedside for a week straight,...
Care member
Verica Z.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Non medical caregiver with 15 years of experience.
Services provided:
-Senior companionship
-Light housekeeping
-Meal preparation
-Grocery shopping
-Personal care
-ADL
-Transportation to medical appointments
- Medication reminders
Verica can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Extremely knowledgeable and caring. Often goes above and beyond. Very personable and friendly. She continues to make the effort to help us out when we need her."
John M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Taking care of the elderly and providing them companionship, love and attention for the past 19 years has been a fulfilling advocacy for me, it does not only give me an opportunity to be able to care and provide love for a special member of your family but also it gives me a chance to be able to share my life with someone who...
Ana can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, companionship, hospice services
5.0
"Ana has been absolutely amazing!! She has helped care for my 93 year old grandmother, who has beginning stages of dementia. She is very reliable, dependable and does an amazing job! She makes sure that she is eating and drinking enough, bathed, and properly taking...
Jennifer K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Good day
Are you serving for a nurturing and caring home care assistant to comfort your love one. You and your family are special, so it takes a special kind of person to be a your home caregiver. I am a 54yr old compassionate caregiver with more than 12 years of experience engaging seniors living at home and facilities to...
Felicia can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Felicia is a very caring, thoughtful, detailed oriented and has a can do attitude! She was able to schedule various medical appointments, attend the appointments and take detailed notes for my father, who she took care of until literally his dying breath. She...
Lynn W.
Arnold A.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, honest & reliable.
I enjoy my job as a caregiver because I love helping other people. I always treat them as my own family. Respect them and give the treat that they deserve.
I'm looking for a job that need my help. So, I can apply my experienced & knowledge as a caregiver.
I...
Arnold can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Arnold looked after my husband for more than two years. He always showed up on time and was very reliable, compassionate, and trustworthy. He always treated my husband very gently and respectfully. He really cared for him like his own father. My husband's...
Sadhna S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello
Being a caregiver takes patience, and although family/friends may be there for you, when everyone needs a break where do you look? You begin with your customized description of what's needed and then you start to search. I'm going to give you a breakdown of what quality care from me, that will assist you to continue your...
Cris can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I can say she is a very good spirit dedicated family oriented eager to learn great personality beautiful friend loving person to know"
Antwon J.
Angela Merici C.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Personal Care And Housekeeping If Needed. Available Full-time
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 30 yrs old, I love taking care of elder people and looking out for them. I love what I do and been doing it for years. A CNA but have always worked as a private caregiver/companion. I do personal care, companionship, medication reminders.. general care. I also do light housekeeping if needed. I like to organize things...
Angela Merici can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Angela has been taking care of our mom who is 98 years old. She is a wonderful caring thoughtful caregiver who truly cares for her client. Angela is a gem who I would highly recommend."
Lucy M.
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: Home modification, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*Certified Home Health Aide* Experienced caregiver in assisting the elderly. Worked at a senior living community as a private caregiver. I am trained in Dementia and CPR. Part time nanny, hospitality professional with over 6 years of experience. I'm an organized person and I like to keep things clean. My hobbies are modeling,...
Rachel can also help with: Personal care, dementia, mobility assistance, live-in home care, companionship, specialized care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"This recommendation is far to long in coming as Rachel deserves much praise. Last Aug I brought my 92 year old mother to live with me. In addition to poor health, she had a level of dementia. I provided 24/7 care for her, but it was too much and we have limited...
Alan E.
Miriam M.
Chicago, IL
$20-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello I have worked 6 years in senior care . Work great with dementia and Alzheimer's clients . I am a dependable caregiver treating every client with respect And providing the best care for each client and there specific needs . Feel free to message me to further discuss my skills as a caregiver for your loved one. Preferably...
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We found Miriam after a lengthy search. Our very good fortune is that we found her. She has been helping us with caring for my mother (elderly, frail, bedridden) for the past three months, and she has been nothing short of a godsend.
Miriam is...
Rosa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Karen, 35 yrs old I graduated nursing in the Philippines, I've worked as a certified nursing assistant and part time caregiver since 2014. Helping others makes me happy. Caring is my passion. I'm flexible and loving.
Karen can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Karen has been an immense help and wonderful presence for my elderly parents. I hired her to provide aid to my father who has dementia, and my mother who has had increasing difficulty with physically supporting him. She worked with them twice a week for several...
Eugene L.
Martha O.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Experienced and responsible caregiver with 15+ years of experience proving the best care for the best clients/patients. I have worn many hats as the caregiver, companion, personal assistant, CNA and even babysitter! I provide well-rounded care and treat my clients with the utmost respect as I lead with kindness and patience. My...
Martha can also help with: Personal care, respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I am a RN. Martha took care of my Dad while he was still at home. When he moved to assisted living, my Dad asked Martha to continue as his caregiver. Martha is extremely competent, detail oriented, and most importantly kind and compassionate. In addition to...
Care member
Mandukhai N.
Chicago, IL
$14-19/hr
College Eduated And Domestic Employee Since 2008 In Various Field As A Nanny/sitter/eldery Helper
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love to help Elderly people. I've mostly nanny and sitter experience but it is fairly similar to being a senior caregiver. I would love to work for you.
Mandukhai can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation
Natacha P.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well as CPR. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking after elderly...
Natacha can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
5.0
"Natacha in not only caring, patient and understanding. She is also incredibly professional in the details. Providing help organizing and managing the care team put in place to help my sister. I highly recommend her for your loved one. "
Sara J.
5.0
(1)
I like caring for seniors because it brings me joy to help others. My most recent work was in Elmhurst taking care of a woman with Alzheimers. My responsibilities included help with dressing, meal preparation, driving to leisure activities, physical activity, and companionship. I was sad that she could no longer be at home and...
Katherine can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Katherine (Katie) worked for us as a caregiver for my mother from about February 2022
to June 2023.
Katherine was huge help to our family in a time of need. My mother was diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s and it became clear to us that she needed more help as she was...
Care member
Danuta W.
Chicago, IL
$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, I have been a senior caregiver for over 17 years. I have many years of experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's.. Needs of clients like med care, doctors appointment, household help, pet care etc. I treat my clients with dignity and respect they deserve while helping them maintain their independence. Thank you
Danuta can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Donna was the best caregiver and we were lucky to have her"
Tom R.
Danielle J.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Danielle ( Dani). I've been a private caregiver for over 30 years. I've worked mainly with Alzheimer's and Dementia clients. I've also worked with clients with Parkinson, strokes, MS, hospice care, bedridden or just as a companion. I have great references. I've stayed with my clients until their passing or move to...
Danielle can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Danielle is flexible, friendly, understanding and in the short time she has been employed by my family has been a gift. We are very lucky to have found her."
Michelle D.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Chicago, IL
Jurate C.
5.0
I had a mistake review of J on here before that was meant for another caregiver. J is very kind and calm and has a very calming energy. Our schedule was changing a lot so I couldn't give J a normal schedule. If you have a parent who needs a kind and gentle companion definitely hire J. Tell her...
- Kathy D.
Marissa M.
5.0
God sent us an angel in Marissa! Finding help for my husband's parents was a grueling, stressful experience. Then we found Marissa. She walked in with a smile as large as life, walked right up to my in-laws and engaged them in conversation with respect and dignity. She was genuinely interested in...
- Jane R.
Danielle S.
5.0
Danielle is all of the above and more. I met Danielle when I had to put my husband into a day care center. At that time Danielle was manager and worked with not only my husband, but several other people during the course of the day. Danielle's style was over and above caring for each individual. It...
- Elita G.
Sandra O.
5.0
Sandra is the consummate professional. She is the ideal. Anyone that has the pleasure of working with Sandra will understand how special she is. She’s bright, she’s kind, and she absolutely loves what she does. She stayed at my mother’s bedside for a week straight, 24 hours a day, until Mom passed...
- Care member
Verica Z.
5.0
Vera is very friendly and extremely caring. She comforted my mother and provided expert care to my father. We felt like she was a member of our family in a matter of hours.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Chicago, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Chicago, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Chicago, IL will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Chicago.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Chicago, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Chicago, IL on Care.com as of June, 2024 is $20.64 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Chicago, IL?
There are currently 393 caregivers in Chicago, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Chicago, IL or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Chicago before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Chicago, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Chicago, IL on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
Ratings for Chicago, IL caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Caregivers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 192 reviews of the 393 listed caregivers.