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60 caregivers are listed in Lake Forest, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Lake Forest, IL
5.0
(4)
Dedicated, service focused professional, healthcare and nursing assistant
Highly motivated and reliable worker with the ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills.
Backed by a solid work history , reputation and commitment to help others.
Background includes experience caring for terminally ill patients.
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, personal care, transportation & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Very professional. Always puts patient's needs first. Anticipates needs. Cooperative and friendly. Well organized. Values structure. "
James M.
5.0
(1)
naturally I am loving, caring and compassionate a all these coupled with my years of experience in serving and caring for various patients and needs including but not limited to cancer, dementia and Alzheimer s. Am extremely capable of caring with extensive experience in elderly care giving. Hard working, honest excellent...
Symon can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(2)
A soft hearted caregiver for 24 years who served several clients with congestive heart failure , COPD, stroke , dementia , parkinson s disease, enlarged prostate and hospice patients. I drive with my own car, do grocery shopping, light housekeeping, cooking, feeding and laundry. Have excellent references if required.
I have...
Maria Elouisa can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Maria Elouisa (Mary Lou) is an angel. I had been caring for my mother alone for a week, when a relative assisted in hiring Mary Lou. With Mary Lou’s kindness and expertise, my mother, although dying, improved under her care. Mary Lou also became my caregiver as...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Larissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, personal care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Larissa is the "A" Team- reliable, knowledgeable, attentive, considerate, trustworthy, kind. Her focus on my father's quality of life was exceptional. Prior caregivers would leave my Dad in front of the TV all day. Larissa made sure Dad had a balance of activities...
Jaculin M.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Jennifer can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, personal care, respite care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"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 hire her when my family member's needs changed, but I believe she would make a wonderful companion and caregiver."
Cynthia L.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Jolanta can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jolanta was very kind and helpful. She worked with our father who has Alzheimer's and was very patient."
Care member
Yamilet A.
Waukegan, IL
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
As dedicated caregiver to elderly residents of assisted living and memory care communities, I also excel at planning creative activities customized to resident needs.
Yamilet can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"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 profile and she has been a great help for the health of my grandmother."
Yael C.
Jasmen J.
Wheeling, IL
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Very Compassionate, Sympathetic, Caring And Out Going Person, I Love Cooking And Gardening.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 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 light house keeping and cooking. I do grocery shopping and pick...
Jasmen can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jasmen helped care for my mom for about a month following her kidney transplant. She provided assistance around the house and also ran errands as my had limited mobility during her recovery. Jasmen was extremely punctual, dependable, and followed instructions well....
Henry M.
I have worked as a caregiver from 2002. I can provide references under request. I have experience as a CNA caregiver for elderly and disabled children. During my career I was a babysitter and nanny for a new born children also.
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Maria Elizabeth S.
Wheeling, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a Filipino and a naturalized US citizen.
A Certified Nursing Assistant and been taking care of elderly for 15 years. A caregiver that is so proud of my knowledge and ethics, a caregiver that provides safest care to elderly and a caregiver that is dedicated, compassionate, reliable, patient, honest and trustworthy.
Maria Elizabeth can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
I am 48 years old caregiver with big expirience . I am professional, warm-hearted, easy-going, responsible , reliable person. I like to care about others and make them happy.
Maryana can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
My responsibilities were to assist with meal prep, administration of medication, personal hygiene, keeping in touch with nurses and maintaining their home. My goals is to make them appreciated, happy and comfortable with me.
Susie can also help with: Home modification, visiting physician, dementia, personal care
My name is Erika and I am a part-time caregiver. I used to work in a nursing home and enjoyed spending time with the residents. I have been a babysitter for over six years. I love taking care of people and making sure they're happy. My great grandmother is 92 and I spend most of my summers taking care of her. I learned a lot...
Erika can also help with: Live-in home care, visiting physician
I have been a caregiver for 27 years. Have had clients with Parkinson's disease, dementia, feeding tube, colostomy bag, tracheostomy. I also handle hospice clients until the end of their life. I worked in a doctor's office so I know how to take vital signs and give injections to patients.
My duties include: shower, hygiene,...
Maria Luisa can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Daisy C.
Wheeling, IL
$14-19/hr
I have worked in a nursing home for 13 years! I have provided food accordingly to all residents different type of diets. I am ready to care and be a companion after watching and being around nursing home setting for over a decade! Senior caregiver
Daisy can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning
Hello, my name is David. As a college graduate I have been in the Home Healthcare field for the last 20 years. I am a skilled Caregiver (with experience in Mental regression and disability, Palliative and Hospice care) Not only do I give excellent basic care I can also help the patient with other supportive care such as...
David can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"David was a great help to my 99 year old dad and 96 year old mom. He was kind and caring. He helped them with kindness"
Care member
I can drive, preparing meals to the client, giving medication, bathing the client, giving exercise and doing light chores in the house. I have experience for almost 22 years in a caregiver. And you can call my previous client for my reference. I'm honest and hardworking, I can give tender love and care to my client.
Mary L can also help with: Dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Katerina. I am CNA certified. I provide help with activities of daily living: bathing and grooming - shampooing hair, finger and toenail care, brushing teething, and shower assistance, toileting. Monitor Medication. Assist with Basic Needs. Prepare Meals. Housekeeping. Transfer. Transport. Dementia/alzheimer...
Ekaterina can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Memory M.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a compassionate, hard working and patient caregiver. My duties in the past have included helping with meal prep, laundry, and light house cleaning. Senior caregiver
Memory can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
I'm a lovely care giver provider offering overnight care specialist services during the week and weekends ! I'm providing companionship both in and out of the home, assisting with dressing, hygiene, and using the bathroom, getting recipients in and out of bed and helping them move about, and reminding recipients to take their...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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Recent caregiver reviews in Lake Forest, IL
Ana G.
5.0
This unbelievably dedicated and compassionate woman was my elderly mother's primary caregiver for over five years. My mom was in loving and caring hands with Ana every day and she adored her. Ana's attention to detail and communication skills are amazing. I would happily recommend her to anyone.
- Dave M.
Maria Elouisa L.
5.0
MarLou is an incredible caregiver. She is perpetually optimistic, skilled and is laser focused on her job and is not distracted by any dynamic surrounding her. She puts the patient and family first, often sleeping less than she should. Her empathy is not a skill that can be taught and it’s always...
- Care member
Larissa S.
5.0
Larissa,
Thank you for taking great care of my mom. Anyone would be grateful for your gentle care , patience, punctuality, and activities provided for health ! We will
Miss you and wish you all the best.
- Care member
Jennifer M.
5.0
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 hire her when my family member's needs changed, but I believe she would make a wonderful companion and caregiver.
- Cynthia L.
Jolanta S.
5.0
Jolanta was very kind and helpful. She worked with our father who has Alzheimer's and was very patient.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Lake Forest, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me 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.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Lake Forest, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Lake Forest, IL on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $19.90 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 Lake Forest, IL?
There are currently 10 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.
Are private caregivers near me in Lake Forest, IL background checked?
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.