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Melissa L.

Air Force Medic/EMT

Highwood, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
I have been in the Air Force for 25 years as a Medic/EMT and have worked in family health, intensive care unit, emergency room, and women's health. Senior caregiver
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Alpha W.

Caregiver

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
respite care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Alpha. I am a Caregiver. I have experience doing in home care and I have worked in nursing care facilities. I have experience with Dementia/Alzheimer's. My CNA license is presently active. I am a responsible, patient and caring adult that you will be happy with the day you choose me.

Rory L. says "Ms W was always on time, and dependable. She ALWAYS maintained the dignity of the people she was caring for. She was always professional and kind. She had...

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Ma Grace A.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Respite care
personal care
dementia
I worked as a CNA/Caregiver for almost 8years. I used to worked in facilities like Assistive Living, Senior/retirement building, Home Health, and some agencies.

Gwynneth V. says "Grace is an outstanding caregiver. She is experienced, hardworking, and sweet. We were so lucky to have her to take care of our mother, who is...

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Rayan K.

Personal Caregiver

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
In my role as a caregiver, I have dedicated over seven years to providing compassionate and empathetic patient care. My commitment to this field has allowed me to develop strong interpersonal skills, fostering meaningful connections with patients and their families. I take pride in my ability to offer physical and emotional...

Care Member says "Extremely professional and friendly. Always willing to go the extra mile. "

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Jennifer M.

Part-Time Caregiver

Wheeling, IL

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
I am a certified science teacher (background checked). I completed one and a half years as a nursing student so far. I have worked as a CNA as well. I was with an agency many years ago. I have a deep respect for the elderly having watched my mother care for my grandmother in our home for two years. I cannot recall how many times...

Cynthia L. says "I truly enjoyed getting to know Jennifer during the interview process. She is kind, compassionate and has a wonderful personality. We were on track to...

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Oleksandr R.

Experienced Senior Care Nursing Assistant

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
CNA/caregiver trained in basic and advanced senior care with lots of in-home and hospital experience. Experience with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, live-in care, post-surgical and pet care. Dependable, punctual, and professional!

Care Member says "Alex is an Incredible care giver, very hardworking and a great problem solver! Alex is knowledgeable and patient and has helped our family tremendously...

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Jasmen J.

I Am Very Compassionate, Sympathetic, Caring And Out Going Person, I Love Cooking And Gardening.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
I have 15 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...

Laurie H. says "My mom is very physically compromised and in a skilled nursing facility. She requires extra care and Jasmen was perfect. Jasmen was very communicative...

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Larissa S.

Companion/caregiver Full Time/part Time

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
personal care
companionship
+ 1 more
I have a 20-year experience of helping families to take care of their loved ones. I have warm and friendly personality. I like to help others, a good listener. I take commitments seriously, reliable and hard-working. My scope of help goes from social interaction as a companion to helping with activities of daily living which...

Care Member says "Larissa, Thank you for taking great care of my mom. Anyone would be grateful for your gentle care , patience, punctuality, and activities provided for...

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Edgar L.

With A Strong Record Of Health Care Service And Client Satisfaction.

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi my name is ED, I'm a dedicated Caregiver with a strong record of health care service and client satisfaction for 23 years. I consider myself compassionate, hardworking, trustworthy and dependable. I can easily adapt and handling a variety of client issues and problems with kindness and professionalism. I'm looking for a job...

Milena R. says "Edgar is a kind, warm and patient with my husband. His positivity and pleasant manner is on point. He is hardworking and trustworthy and always on time....

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Juliana R.

Part Time or Full Time

Wilmette, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
My name is Juliana, I have been a caregiver for over 9 years. Especially Skills with Dementia , Alzheimer, Hoyer Lift, light housekeeping, Companionship, and Memory loss and many more. I am Reliable , dependable and honest. I am a caregiver because I enjoy helping others especially the elders. I will not be only a caregiver, I...

Care Member says "Juliana has been wonderful assisting my Mom who is 91. She is very kind and respectful. We highly recommend Juliana to help with a family member in...

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Lavinia B.

LPN

Wheeling, IL

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..

Care Member says "Lavinia cared for both of my parents for six years. She is a total professional. Lavinia has great nursing skills, attends to her clients with an upbeat...

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Rolly B.

Full-Time Caregiver

Northbrook, IL

4.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
I'm been a caregiver for over 10 years! Im dependable honest and a caring person. I love helping people specially with elderly. All the best! Rolly

Angela A. says "We loved having Rolly on-board to help care for my Dad, who is in the mid-stages of Alzheimer's Disease. I removed one star as Rolly did find another job...

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Agnes P.

Caregiver

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
personal care
dementia
I have over 10 years of experience as a caregiver. I worked one on one for last 7 years, my last client I worked with for 2 years the one before I've been with for 5 years they both had dementia. Before that I worked as a CNA at assisted living facilities, I recently completed a medical assistant certification. I'm a very...

Mitchell K. says "Agnieszka is simply the best. She cared for my grandmother during her last few years. My grandmother suffered from dementia and Alzheimer's. Agnes...

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David P.

Flexible, Experienced

Vernon Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is David. I have a deep commitment to compassionate caregiving. I have 20 years of experience in the Healthcare industry, specializing in advanced care for those facing mental disabilities, palliative needs, and hospice care. My caregiving approach is highly personalized, understanding that each patient has unique...

Care Member says "David is experienced and compassionate. He has guided my husband in PT exercises and walking to improve his balance. He always has a smile and knows how...

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Laimute B.

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Home modification
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! Are you looking for elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 20+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time, or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have excellent North Shore...

Irene K. says "Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on,...

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Keron D.

Tenured Caregiver Looking To Help!

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, Families! I am Keron, a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over 25 years of experience in providing exceptional care to the elderly. My passion for helping others and my commitment to promoting the well-being of seniors have been the driving forces behind my rewarding career. Throughout my extensive career, I...

Care Member says "My mother could be a very strongly reactive individual. With the challenges of advancing Alzheimers disease, these behaviors demonstrated themselves at...

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Jolanta S.

Experienced Caregiver

Vernon Hills, IL

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
My name is Jolanta. I am CNA and CPR trained. Former nursing student, caring, responsible and compassionate about my work and clients. I have over 15 years of experience with patients with dementia, cancer, managing and administering medication, assisting with bathing, mobility issues, feeding and etc. Would love to offer as...

Care Member says "Jolanta is a dependable and trustworthy care giver! She took care of my grandmother with her medications and physical therapy. I highly recommend her as...

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Patricia M.

Care Giver / Companion Seeking Live-In Position

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
I am a very caring, patient, dependable & compassionate caregiver. Spending quality time trying to share their interests & finding out their dislikes. I have kept my clients safe as a live-in for more than 15 years, providing personal care bathing, toileting, and dressing. Experience with Stroke , Alzheimer's, Dementia,...

Care Member says "Pat was great help for my dad when he came home with Hospice care. She was kind a gentle. She did everything we asked her to do . She was calm and...

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Reyna P.

Lake Bluff, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
Experienced Licensed Nurse with 10years experience in Geriatric Nursing, Home Health Care, Hospice, and IV & Wound care certified. Trained Case Manager. I also worked as a private Nurse/Caregiver for 4+years. I am willing to re-locate if needed.

Care Member says "Reyna was truly our angel on earth. She cared for our parents through end stage dementia for our Dad and early-stage dementia and health complications...

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Marilou P.

Full Time Care for Elderly

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
home modification
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
My name is Marilou. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. With over 12 years of experience in caregiving, my comprehensive expertise allow me to complete patient care with the greatest success. I am confident that my contribution would be valuable asset. I have considerable experience with Dementia, Parkinson's and in all areas...

Care Member says "Marilou is a true gem. She is kind, warm and patient with my parents. And they miss her on the days she is off, her positivity and pleasant manner is...

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  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL

Caregivers in Highwood, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Alpha W.

Ms W was always on time, and dependable. She ALWAYS maintained the dignity of the people she was caring for. She was always professional and...

- Rory L.

Ma Grace A.

Grace is an outstanding caregiver. She is experienced, hardworking, and sweet. We were so lucky to have her to take care of our mother,...

- Gwynneth V.

Rayan K.

Extremely professional and friendly. Always willing to go the extra mile.

- Care member

FAQs for finding caregivers in Highwood, IL

Most private senior caregiver services in Highwood, 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 Highwood.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Highwood, IL on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $15.00 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.

There are currently 1 caregivers in Highwood, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Highwood, 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 Highwood before making a hiring decision.

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