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60 caregivers are listed in Melrose Park, IL
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Melrose Park, IL
5.0
(2)
Hi there!
My name is Brenda and I am a Certified Private Caregiver with over 5+ years of experience. I am passionate about Elderly Care and I have a range of experience including providing care for patients with Alzheimer's, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke patients, Hospice care and overall companionship.
I am well qualified to do the...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Brenda was wonderful- responsible, hard working, very capable with a sweet and endearing demeanor "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 10 years experience as a caregiver. I enjoy listening to older people, I am a very patient person and I am always happy to work at my clients pace, following their lead. I can assist with hygiene, cleaning, toileting, eating, cooking, shopping. I have great references. please get in touch if you think I could...
Teddy can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
"It’s my pleasure to recommend Teddy. I have known her for 6years as she cared for my father and mother in their home.Any family would be lucky to have Teddy caring for their loved one."
Teddy I.
1.0
(1)
I am calm and able to give patients more than just a caregiver but to give them a friend.
Good listening skills to take my time to understand what a patient is trying to say and make them feel safe. Am capable to notify when something needs to be changed to a patient's routine if they are not 100% healthy and happy....
Fezane can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Chonie P.
Melrose Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Home Health Aide Available Night Shift Full-Time Or Day Shift Full
I am interested to work with your loved one as a caregiver. I am CNA for 20years and well experience taking good care of elders who have dementia, Alzheimer's disease, respiratory problems, and hospice patients. I am a passionate, caring, self organized, and well trusted person. Please let me know if you need more information...
Chonie can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
A compassionate 20-year-old In-Home Caregiver with a full year of experience. I've worked with seniors who are a high fall risk, are paraplegic, have dementia or those who simply need companionship. My work varies which is no problem for me, I have truly come so far as a caregiver. I can assure you your needs will definitely be...
Angela can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
My grandma raised me, I love working with grandparents, I take care of them like my own, I worked in Retirement home as a caregiver for 1 year and 2 years as a Dining /dietitian supervisor.
Catherine can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Being a caregiver is so amazing. I'm extremely capable and compassionate with extensive experience in elderly care-giving.
Hard-working, honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer.
Enthusiastic to get a caregiver position at a private household utilizing care-giving skills to...
Sherie can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Sherie has worked for our family helping with the care of our 81 yr old father, a recent widow suffering from Dementia. She is very dependable, caring and patient. She has treated our Dad like her own family and has gone above and beyond to care for him since the...
Brooks W.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Esmerelda I am a dedicated caregiver that takes pride in her job and cares for my residents as if they were my own loved one I know it's hard to trust someone with doing perfect care for your loved one but I assure you I would do my very best in giving my all best quality care to your loved one and build a...
Esmeralda can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Esme is an amazing CNA. You won’t find better care. She is reliable, kind, capable, thoughtful, trustworthy, conscious and took wonderful care of my mom. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love to care for others, compassionate, able to help, honest, reliable and trustworthy. I have passion for what I do, and like to treat people with respect and compassion. Well orientated and reliable.
Sandalid can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, Dear!
I finished Nursing School of Medical Science University, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. I was worked Hospital #3, like as Registered Nurse.
My Nursing Diploma doesn't allowed to work RN in USA, so I have been working as like CNA, caregiver for 18 years in Chicago area.
I'm professional, compassionate and trustworthy.
I have...
Odonchimeg can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
5.0
"While the timing didn't work our to hire Odonchimeg, I was so impressed with her warmth, kindness and professionalism."
Katrina P.
Ludi T.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Ludi T 53 yrs old. I am responsible, compassionate & honest person. I have 22yrs experience as a caregiver mostly Dementia/Alzheimer's patients, strokes, Parkinson, tube feeding, oxygen, catheter, suctioning, cancer patients, hoyer lift from bed to chair & chair to bed, hospice. My duties; meals prep, med prep, med...
Ludi can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, dementia
5.0
"She's a good worker and good lady too..We worked together with Dementia Pt."
Lailani A.
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"very compassionate with my parents"
Carol M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate caregiver/companion with great experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and some household tasks. I am extremely patient, reliable and easy to work with. I am also skilled at managing schedules and make sure to keep my clients as active as possible. On a...
Larysa can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Larysa is amazing. She has been caring for my mother for quite some time now and we truly appreciate how great she is. She is very patient and understanding with with my mother who is 95 years old. She is attentive to detail and always willing to go the extra...
Angela S.
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: Hospice services, live-in home care, visiting physician, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Glenn is the best caretaker one can have.
Loving caring, dedicated and always concerned.
He worked for us for 21/2 years. Was with us till my husband till he passed away.
I have had many replacements when Glenn took his short vacation, not one could be compared...
Sarah M.
Brian C.
Lombard, IL
$17-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced, Compassionate Caregiver Looking To Provide TLC For Your Loved One
5.0
(1)
My name is Brian and I am a seasoned caregiver from Lombard. For the past 1 year & 3 months, I cared for Silvio, an 86-year-old wheel-chair bound senior with many health issues. I took care of grocery shopping, cooking, medication management, showering, and changing colostomy bag. I worked 50 hours a week, and never missed a...
Brian can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"I have know Brian for 8 years. My name is Amber P and I am a hospice music therapist and had the honor of caring for Brian's father under our care (family has given me permission to share this). Brian's father was at a facility and Brian then brought his father...
Amber P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started as a caregiver way back 2013 I also got myself enrolled to school taking a nursing assistant and now I have a certification. 10yrs of being on this field gives me satisfactions knowing that I helped people who in needs. If you think I am the one you looking for I would love to be interview by phone or in person first...
Vanezsa can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Vanesza was a great help caring for my father in law while my wife was away. She was dependable, caring, had high attention for hygiene and had great conversations with him to keep him engaged! I highly recommend her!"
Jennifer C.
4.9
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle and I have over 10 years experience as a CNA/caregiver. I enjoy working with seniors and helping those in need. I'm available for short visits (minimum 2 hours max 4 hours).
I offer the following services:
Transportation to/from doctor appointments
Physical Therapy (regular exercise)
Assistance with...
Michelle can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Michelle was a wonderful weekend caregiver for my sister who was in hospice care following a stroke. Care included bathing, feeding, wound care, hoyer lift, Broda wheelchair, etc.
She was extremely reliable, very professional and trustworthy. I highly...
Carissa H.
5.0
(4)
I have more than 20 years of experience as a caregiver and more than 6 years as a hemodialysis technician.
I have a long experience with people suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's.
I enjoy preparing delicious food for lunch or dinner.
Like to surprise people with a variety of delicious breakfasts, lunches, or...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, personal care, errands, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Mary is a wonderful caregiver. She was with us for over 2 years, taking care of my husband. She became like one of the family. She was very dependable and was extremely knowledgeable on all facets of caregiving.
Her sunny disposition brightened our day.
We...
Judy P.
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
5.0
"Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I like caring for seniors because it brings me joy to help others. My most recent work was in Elmhurst taking care of a woman with Alzheimers. My responsibilities included help with dressing, meal preparation, driving to leisure activities, physical activity, and companionship. I was sad that she could no longer be at home and...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Katherine (Katie) worked for us as a caregiver for my mother from about February 2022
to June 2023.
Katherine was huge help to our family in a time of need. My mother was diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s and it became clear to us that she needed more help as she was...
Care member
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Recent caregiver reviews in Melrose Park, IL
Brenda A.
5.0
Brenda is such a sweet and responsible caregiver, she took care of my elderly mom with Alzheimer’s for 3 years and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to have done so. She is great at her job and you can always count on her to show up on time and be there for your loved ones.
- Care member
Teddy I.
5.0
It’s my pleasure to recommend Teddy. I have known her for 6years as she cared for my father and mother in their home.Any family would be lucky to have Teddy caring for their loved one.
- Teddy I.
Sherie A.
5.0
Sherie has worked for our family helping with the care of our 81 yr old father, a recent widow suffering from Dementia. She is very dependable, caring and patient. She has treated our Dad like her own family and has gone above and beyond to care for him since the loss of our Mom. I would highly...
- Brooks W.
Esmeralda P.
5.0
Esme is an amazing CNA. You won’t find better care. She is reliable, kind, capable, thoughtful, trustworthy, conscious and took wonderful care of my mom.
- Care member
Odonchimeg G.
5.0
While the timing didn't work our to hire Odonchimeg, I was so impressed with her warmth, kindness and professionalism.
- Katrina P.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Melrose Park, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Melrose Park, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Melrose Park, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Melrose Park, IL on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $21.67 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 Melrose Park, IL?
There are currently 6 caregivers in Melrose Park, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Melrose Park, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Melrose Park, 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.