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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
Light cleaning
home modification
live-in home care
errands
meal prep
+ 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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Matilde V.

22 Year Experienced Caregiver

Lake Forest, IL

from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
errands
transportation
+ 1 more
With over two decades of dedicated caregiving experience with elderly people, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise. I mostly have worked in the lake forest area, were I have build my reputation. I've considered caregiving to be my calling in life.
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Rayan K.

Personal Caregiver

Lake Forest, IL

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
mobility assistance
+ 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...
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Gina V.

Passionate Caregiver

Lake Forest, IL

from
$40/hr
6 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Provides high quality and excellent service and support to patients. Respond quickly and efficiently to the needs and request. Have a strong skills in patient relations and discovering patient needs and effective verbal and written communication skills, sufficient to defuse intense situations, negotiate resolutions and enlist...
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Anca A.

I Am A Very Loving, Caring, Thoughtful Caregiver!

Lake Forest, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years experience with elderly in home care as well as nursing homes! I worked with hospice and elderly with dementia/Alzheimer's! I have experienced using the equipments around the house needed to care for the patient! I am a very good listener and I have a lot of compassion as well as patient with them ,...
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Amy L.

Middle Aged Mom Would Enjoy Helping The Elderly With Simple Chores,

Lake Forest, IL

from
$25/hr
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
As a mom/stepmom to 5, I have had plenty of experience caregiving! I also helped manage both of my parents' care before they passed, and when I was unable because of physical distance, I deeply appreciated the woman we found to fill in the gaps! I know how much it means to have good, reliable, energized help to take care of a...
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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
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
+ 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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Oleksandr R.

Experienced Senior Care Nursing Assistant

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
+ 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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Reina O.

Caregiver/Companion

Mundelein, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Visiting physician
personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
Hi, I am a stay at home mom looking for part-time hours near Mundelein. I am looking for a position that can work with my schedule and fits yours. I enjoy working with seniors and love to hear their stories. It reminds me of my own grandparents! Over the years I have met several loveable seniors that I keep close to my heart....
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Alpha W.

Caregiver

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
errands
transportation
+ 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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Agnieszka K.

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
errands
personal care
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Agnes, along with 32 years of experience in child and elderly care I strive to make every day better than the one previous. I was a caregiver with over six years experience working with a family in Deerfield with Parkinson's disease, as well as low oxygen levels. I would assist the husband and wife in daily...

Alexandra S. says "Agnieszka was a joy to have in our home. We hired her as a nanny when our son with was just 3 months old, as my maternity leave ended. Her constant...

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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
Personal care
meal prep
respite care
light cleaning
transportation
+ 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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Saruultugs G.

I'm Looking For Full Time Job

Northbrook, IL

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
Hello, I'm professional, compassionate and trustworthy caregiver. I finished successfully "Annual Caregiver Training" in 2010, since that I've worked for 6 years as a caregiver and my clients and their family 100% satisfied my work. I have a good experience for patients with with Hospice, Stroke, Diabetic, Alzheimer, Dementia,...
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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 4 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
+ 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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Edgar L.

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

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
+ 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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Margaret D.

Great Company As Well As Cooking And Cleaning

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My name is Margaret. I live in Lake Zurich with my husband and three children, but I am able to work anywhere in Lake County. I am an experienced caregiver and just finished working with family, and have time to help a new family. I have over 20 years of experience caregiving including two years working with my father with ALS...

Yun L. says "Margaret has been helping us take care of our elderly mother. She has been reliable, cheerful, and exceptionally kind and compassionate. We would recommend...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
errands
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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Deidre M.

I Am A Experienced Caregiver Of 25 Years With Varifyable Recommendations

Waukegan, IL

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
home modification
respite care
+ 1 more
I have worked with seniors with physician and mental dissibalities I have Hoyer lift experience, hospice, dementa , alhimerys, bed redden patients , feeding tubes , colistfy bag, cebryal paisley , MS
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Yamilet A.

Waukegan, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
dementia
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
As dedicated caregiver to elderly residents of assisted living and memory care communities, I also excel at planning creative activities customized to resident needs.

Yael C. says "I highly recommend Ms. Yamilet as a capable and professional person in the care of our family member, since in recent days we needed a person with her...

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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated caregivers is 5.0

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL

Caregivers in Lake Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Laimute B.

Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant...

- Irene K.

Lavinia B.

Lavinia cared for both of my parents for six years. She is a total professional. Lavinia has great nursing skills, attends to her clients...

- Care member

Oleksandr R.

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

- Care member

FAQs for finding caregivers in Lake Forest, IL

Most private senior caregiver services in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Lake Forest, IL on Care.com as of November, 2025 is $25.00 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 6 caregivers in Lake Forest, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest before making a hiring decision.

Yes, caregivers near you in Lake Forest, 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.

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