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381 caregivers are listed in Chicago, IL

The average rate is $20/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years

Caregivers in Chicago, IL

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Veronica G.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Care Giver

4.8

(15)

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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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Reviewed by William H.

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Barbara S.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Working as a Caregiver Since 2000

4.9

(8)

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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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Reviewed by Maria K.

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Marissa M.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hands Caregiver

5.0

(7)

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I am looking to work on Sundays My story is about a 67-year-old man who only needed a housekeeper twice a week. His illness progressed with time he was diagnosed with Parkinson's and dementia, due to his illness he now needed help full time. Although care giving isn't for everybody I gave it a try . The first thing I did was...

Recent reviews:

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...

Reviewed by Jane R.

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Anna K.


Chicago, IL

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

Super Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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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.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Anna was a great caregiver and helping hand for my elderly mother. She was very supportive when we needed her most.

Reviewed by Bob M.

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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

5.0

(3)

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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,...

Recent reviews:

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...

Reviewed by Katrina P.

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Sophia K.


Chicago, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

20+ YEARS EXP AS TOP CHICAGOLAND CAREGIVER

5.0

(4)

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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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Reviewed by Jon G.

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Emmanuel A.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Full-time/Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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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...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Carrie B.

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Timothy F.


Chicago, IL

$19/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For Employment!!

5.0

(5)

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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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Timothy is caring and competent. The best caregiver I could've asked for for my father with dementia.

Reviewed by Joshua R.

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Sheila H.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/Companion/Personal Assistant/Housekeeping

5.0

(4)

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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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Sheila provided excellent care for my mother and her dedication deserves recognition. Her professionalism, compassion, and friendliness were truly remarkable. Sheila ensured my mom felt respected, cared for,...

Reviewed by Azadeh T.

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Isabella C.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr

Available For Childcare/Caregiving

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Isabella and I am a recent graduate from The University of Kansas with a degree in business marketing. I have a passion for taking care of kids and helping people. I started babysitting for my neighbors and nieces when I was 12! Throughout grade school, high school, and college I was a part of the peer mentor...
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Glenn D.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Full Time

5.0

(2)

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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...

Recent reviews:

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!

Reviewed by Diana J.

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Verlisa B.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver, Nurse, Nanny, Housekeeper, Personal Administrative Assistant.

4.0

(4)

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As a Caregiver and Nurse, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and attentive care for your loved one. I have over 10 years of experience in providing Care for Dementia, Dialysis, Cancer Patients and More. I enjoy providing companionship , meal preparation, bathing-wound care, medication reminders and transportation to...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Verlisa b. Provided transportation for our father to his weekly dialysis appointments. Ms. B maintains keys to our home and She drives our automobile. She is very trust worthy and our father is very happy with...

Reviewed by Care member

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Izabela W.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Companion Caregiver

5.0

(8)

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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 ....

Recent reviews:

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...

Reviewed by Care member

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Barbara M.


Chicago, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

3.3

(3)

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* 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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara to spend several hours a week with my mom who suffered from dementia....

Reviewed by Katherine B.

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Ewa C.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Diligent Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I believe my most useful qualities in this role are patience and kindness. I worked primarily in home health, traveling from client to client.

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Diane G.

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Dwight O.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver For Seniors For Companionship/Dementia

5.0

(9)

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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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Dwight is a highly intelligent, kind, compassionate person who brings curiosity, empathy, and integrity to his care giving work with older adults. An excellent communicator, Dwight's updates about our loved...

Reviewed by Anna F.

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Jeanette A.


Chicago, IL

$41/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced , Compassionate Caregiver Looking For A Full Time Job .

5.0

(4)

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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.

Recent reviews:

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...

Reviewed by Marianne K.

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China J.


Chicago, IL

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate And Patient Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Very Companionable, Patient, and Clingy , I like to care for my clients as if I'm caring for one of my own Loved Ones , trained In pretty much everything a CNA Needs to know Catheters, dementia , dialysis, bio polar, handicap, cleaning , meal preparation, bathing , doctor's appointments, hair / nail appointments, therapy,...

Recent review:

5.0
China is one of the sweetest people who you will encounter in this field. She is compassionate about her clients and is a dependable co-worker. While working with China, I never hesitated to ask for help when I...

Reviewed by Dinata H.

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Justine A.


Chicago, IL

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Male Caregiver 10 Year Experience

5.0

(1)

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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...

Recent reviews:

4.0
Justin was a caregiver for my mother for over a year. He was extremely reliable, knowledgeable with all ADLs, and cared about my mothers welfare. I never worried when Justin was taking care of my mother,...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lacey D.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

4.0

(1)

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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...
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Jessica S.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Full-time Caregiver Available Open Available For Personal Care,companionship,housekeepin

5.0

(1)

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My past experience includes but not limited to, caring for seniors that have Alzheimer's, loss of mobility and one's that need companions. I love what I do because I love people, I love being around people and I always learn life lessons from my elders no matter what condition they're in. I'm gentle and compassionate about what...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Jessica has been a wonderful addition to David's life! She makes sure his home is clean and well organized, she has truly been an improvement to his home life. We are so thankful she is able to help us.

Reviewed by Inis C.

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Alexis T.


Chicago, IL

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Dan K.

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Jurate C.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Caregiver Available.

5.0

(2)

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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...

Recent reviews:

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....

Reviewed by Kathy D.

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Danielle S.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(6)

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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,...

Recent reviews:

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...

Reviewed by Elita G.

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Sandra O.


Chicago, IL

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available To Work

5.0

(1)

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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...

Recent review:

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....

Reviewed by Care member

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Verica Z.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(6)

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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

Recent reviews:

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.

Reviewed by Care member

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Melissa R.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I've been working as a caregiver for 7 years I'm very caring very patient I love my job. always on time I'll go out of my way to do anything to help.

Recent review:

5.0
She is very caring and attentive to her clients needs.

Reviewed by Evelyn L.

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Arnold A.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Reviewed by Sadhna S.

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Cris M.


Chicago, IL

$41/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver Available

5.0

(1)

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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...

Recent review:

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

Reviewed by Antwon J.

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Angela Merici C.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Personal Care And Housekeeping If Needed. Available Full-time

5.0

(3)

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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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Angela, is caring and capable. She is reliable, compassionate and trustworthy and I consider myself fortunate to have her as a caregiver for my parents!!!

Reviewed by Care member

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Recent caregiver reviews in Chicago, IL

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.

Barbara S.

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.

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.

Anna K.

5.0

Anna was a great caregiver and helping hand for my elderly mother. She was very supportive when we needed her most.

- Bob 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.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Caregivers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 178 reviews of the 381 listed caregivers.