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398 caregivers are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Chicago, IL
4.9
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Provide routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, and applying topical medications to the elderly convalescents, or person with disabilities at the clients home or in a care facility. Monitor and report changes in health status. Perform incontinent care, feed, bathe, dress, groom, prepared...
Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
4.0
"Barbara is a great employee , reliable and has an awesome work ethic. She does her job and is very attentive to the clients. She’s very lovable. "
Care member
4.8
(15)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi 'My Name Veronica I've been a caregiver for 20+ years. I love to work with all types of patients, and I found that I' m especially good with individuals that have dementia, and Alzheimer's. I am comfortable doing all services required to help my client's better lives. several things l especially like to do are play board...
Veronica can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Veronica is very good to my parents. She is very patient and kind to my mother, who has dementia, and my father. She messages me every time she arrives and leaves my parent's home and calls me immediately whenever something goes wrong. I would definitely...
William H.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Izabel. I have over 15 years of experience. Top references.
I am looking for a full or part-time job as a caregiver/companion. I provide light housecleaning, cooking, preparing meals, feeding, dressing, bathing, managing medications, doctor appointments, making groceries , walks, physical therapy, and much more ....
Izabela can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Iza took care of my Aunt for three years. Not only did she care for her and took her to appointments, she also took her on outings and came up with activities to engage her mind. She is a true treasure."
James M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with elderly people for over 20 years ranging from a luxury care facility to a memory care unit to in home private care.
I was with my last client for nine years in which I was responsible for all aspects of her day to day life. I was also responsible for hiring and overseeing two care givers which were part of...
Sophia can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Sophia provided outstanding interim part-time care for my 93 year old mother. Sophie is very conscientious and dependable. She is always thinking of new ideas and activities for her clients. My mother really enjoyed her support and companionship We highly...
Jon G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Kathy and I've been an RN 18 years. Besides bringing many years of nursing experience, people and leadership skills with me, I am very reliable & flexible. I have done patient/family teaching for many years. I'm 100% respectful & sensitive to my patients & families thoughts & needs. I'm a very clean person and...
5.0
"Kathy took care of my 87 year old mother while my husband and I went on vacation. She stopped in daily to provide companionship, oversee medications, provide food delivery and general well-being monitoring. I would highly recommend Kathy to anyone that has...
Michelle W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience caring for seniors has been tremendously life-time changing experience. I always have a thought in mind that this is their (seniors) time for them to reap from what they have sown during their years of hard work. I take a great pride in caring for seniors because they are very comforting and dependable. I have...
Emmanuel can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Emmanuel worked for my father as fill in over a 4 day weekend and since as daily fill in. We found him very pleasant and willing to do anything to help. He is strong and was able to lift/assist my father when necessary. He seems trustworthy and was on time with...
Carrie B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for checking out my care. com profile! You can call me Tim or Timothy. I'm currently a student and medical assistant at Northwestern University, working towards my LPN. I have clinical rotations on Mondays, but I'm available for care giving any other day of the week. I'm open to any set schedule and can be...
Timothy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, home modification, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Timothy is caring and competent. The best caregiver I could've asked for for my father with dementia."
Joshua R.
Sheila H.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver/Companion/Personal Assistant/Housekeeping
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am the right person to take care of your loved one because I am a kind and compassionate individual with extreme patience. I care and want to help individuals who cannot help themselves. I feel that I am the right person for the job because I would treat your loved one like they were my own. I love being around the elderly...
Sheila can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Sheila is a treasure. She is dependable, which is rare nowadays. People talk so positive over the phone, and never show up or never respond to further texts. Sheila is warm and caring, very personable and is nice company too, whether chatting or watching movies....
Kiki K.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a independent caregiver with many years of experience. I have flexible hours live-in or come and go, with loving care. During the years I have had different cases. I have been working with dementia, stroke, diabetes, cancer, tube feeding and much more. I treat people with respect. I'm professional with caregiver training...
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"We hired Barbara to care for my mother who has dementia. Barbara did a great job caring for my mom and keeping her company. She also helped us when my mom had to be admitted to the hospital. Barbara has a great personality and was very kind to my mom. "
Maria K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Caregiver with 11 years of experience in geriatric care within homes and assisted living environments. Recognized for ability to provide emotional and physical support to clients and staff. Possess exceptional communication abilities, as well as cultural sensitivity to deal with a diverse range of people.
My Job...
Glenn can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia, visiting nurse, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Glenn is such a calm & caring person and makes not only the patient but their family members feel special. He took such great care of my Father and we can call him our friend!"
Diana J.
5.0
(1)
I believe my most useful qualities in this role are patience and kindness. I worked primarily in home health, traveling from client to client.
Ewa can also help with: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, mobility assistance, companionship & more
5.0
"I hired Ewa to drive me to and from a medical procedure in December 2022. She was comfortable/knowledgeable in the hospital setting and knowing that she was in the waiting room during the procedure really helped calm my nerves."
Diane G.
3.3
(3)
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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
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.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Caregiver for Seniors. I am especially good at working with clients seeking companionship or dealing with dementia. I like to engage in conversation, go with clients to restaurants, museums. Have worked with 10 families. I'm upbeat, dependable, find creative ways to engage. Am certified caregiver thru Care. com, like to work 3...
Dwight can also help with: Dementia, companionship
5.0
"Dwight is a very nurturing and patient with senior. My father-in-law suffers from some dementia and was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. We hired Dwight to spend time with him and engage him in activities. Dwight helps my FIL run errands, plays games...
Venu G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
CNA female carring and patient, very attentive with a lot of experience with all kind of. medical conditions. exellent comand of English. Reliable car and high work ethics . nonsmoker and nondrinker.
Anna can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Very trustworthy, reliable, punctual. Well qualified and very caring.
I highly recommend her and would hire her again."
Dennis R.
5.0
(2)
I am able to provide company for loved ones and services that improve their living environment and make them feel more at home. I am also an experienced nanny 5+years
Shania can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Shania Has Been Our Mothers Care Giver For About 6 Months .We Have Grown To Love Her SO MUCH She Is Such A Important Part Of My Moms Care Team . Very Helpful Very Respectful And Soooo Full Of Joy ."
Care member
Jeanette A.
Chicago, IL
$41/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced , Compassionate Caregiver Looking For A Full Time Job .
5.0
(4)
Vast senior care experience, helped people with Alzheimer s, recovering from hip surgery, stroke and more often , companionship and help with upkeep of residence. I would love to work also for especial needs. And willing to travel.
5.0
"Jeanette is caring and methodical care provider. She keeps her client's needs on track and is a good observer. Jeanette insures her client's cleanliness as well as keeping clothing, bedding and dishes clean and orderly. Jeanette takes care of messy situations in a...
Marianne K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Justin. I have over a decade of experience in senior care specializing in cases such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant. I have 6 years of experience working in nursing facilities as a CNA, as well as 5 years and counting as a home caregiver. I am proficient in transferring...
Justine can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Justin was excellent. Punctual, kind, caring, gentle but very strong. He has a great deal of experience. Will definitely hire him again and you should too!"
Todd V.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been providing care for seniors for over 5+years from Chicago to Northwest Indiana. My passion for taking care of the elderly comes from the love and compassion my grandparents showed me. I have a variety of skills and knowledge when it comes to taking care of families and their love ones. I look forward to meeting...
Lacey can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Kathy M.
Chicago, IL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA With 8 Years In Hospice & 13 Years As A Private Caregiver
5.0
(3)
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: Personal care, companionship, dementia, visiting physician, hospice services, respite care & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...
Alexis can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"
Dan K.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Chicago, IL
Barbara R.
5.0
Barbara did an excellent job caring for my father overnight in rehab setting. She was absolutely reliable and always came early. She gave excellent attention to my father. She cleaned him up as necessary and turned him on a schedule (every 2 hours). She was attentive and kind to him. He (and...
- Laura B.
Veronica G.
5.0
Veronica is very good to my parents. She is very patient and kind to my mother, who has dementia, and my father. She messages me every time she arrives and leaves my parent's home and calls me immediately whenever something goes wrong. I would definitely recommend this very professional woman to...
- William H.
Izabela W.
5.0
Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator, and very experienced and understanding in issues related to eldercare. She has all the qualities we were looking for in a caregiver. She is efficient...
- Care member
Sophia K.
5.0
Sophia provided outstanding interim part-time care for my 93 year old mother. Sophie is very conscientious and dependable. She is always thinking of new ideas and activities for her clients. My mother really enjoyed her support and companionship We highly recommend Sophia for any situation...
- Jon G.
Kathleen M.
5.0
Kathy took care of my 87 year old mother while my husband and I went on vacation. She stopped in daily to provide companionship, oversee medications, provide food delivery and general well-being monitoring. I would highly recommend Kathy to anyone that has elderly parents that need support and...
- Michelle W.
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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 July, 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 398 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 196 reviews of the 398 listed caregivers.