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60 caregivers are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 4 years
Caregivers in Oak Park, IL
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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...
Dwight can also help with: Dementia, companionship
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 one's day helps put our minds at ease. Dwight is an...
Anna F.
4.1
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Laura, I am 48 years old with over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. For the first 20 years of my career I started working for Hospitals such as Rush & Adventist Hospital to then venturing on to using my skills for Senior Care and Companionship for the past 10 years. Throughout my years of experience...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Laura, was absolutely amazing in the care of my late mother. In the months leading to her passing, Laura treated her with such compassion, kindness and dignity. She was punctual in all aspects arriving on time, handling medication, log ins, sticking to bathing and...
Camiliana V.
Jill R.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Thank you in advance for the opportunity to assist you in this most important time in your loved ones life. My name is Jill and I'm 60 years old. I spent a majority of my life being a nanny, a mom and a grandma. I've taken care of elderly and babies. My most recent job was caring for an 88-year-old gentleman with minor dementia...
Jill can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia
5.0
"Jill cared for my father like he was her own. She took the time to get to know him, his likes and dislikes and catered to his every need. Jill engaged him when it wasn't easy to do so a greatly increased the quality of his life. She was flexible and able to...
Alicia B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*Certified Home Health Aide* Experienced caregiver in assisting the elderly. Worked at a senior living community as a private caregiver. I am trained in Dementia and CPR. Part time nanny, hospitality professional with over 6 years of experience. I'm an organized person and I like to keep things clean. My hobbies are modeling,...
Rachel can also help with: Specialized care, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"This recommendation is far to long in coming as Rachel deserves much praise. Last Aug I brought my 92 year old mother to live with me. In addition to poor health, she had a level of dementia. I provided 24/7 care for her, but it was too much and we have limited...
Alan E.
Patrice A.
Harwood Heights, IL
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Highly Recommended Caregiver With An Active RN License
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I have 7+ years of experience caring for seniors. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management, as well personal care such as bathing and dressing. I have experience with gait belts, Hoyer lifts, G-tubes, colostomies, urinary catheters, wound care, and much more! I am willing to do light housekeeping...
Patrice can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I hired Patrice to care for 2 of my family members. She did such an exceptional job with my aunt, I just had to hire her for my grandmother a few years later. Patrice is knowledgeable, trustworthy, kind, caring, willing to learn, very dependable, and a great...
Shawna S.
5.0
(1)
I believe my most useful qualities in this role are patience and kindness. I worked primarily in home health, traveling from client to client.
Ewa can also help with: Live-in home care, mobility assistance, hospice services, dementia, companionship, home modification & more
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 helped calm my nerves."
Diane G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Empathy, patience, kindness and respect are what makes me a great caregiver. I have been caring for seniors for 7 years, 20-30 hours per week. Caring for my own father when he became sick made me realize that caring for others brings me joy. I make and drive to Dr.'s appointments, beauty parlors, mass on weekday mornings, visits...
Carolynn can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Carolynn is dependable bright and caring. She is an excellent companion who quickly earns her clients trust."
Bill M.
Martha O.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Experienced and responsible caregiver with 15+ years of experience proving the best care for the best clients/patients. I have worn many hats as the caregiver, companion, personal assistant, CNA and even babysitter! I provide well-rounded care and treat my clients with the utmost respect as I lead with kindness and patience. My...
Martha can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Martha is great. I couldn’t have chosen anyone better to take care of my father. It’s not easy finding a compassionate caring person to trust and I’m glad we found her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Justine can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Justin was excellent. Punctual, kind, caring, gentle but very strong. He has a great deal of experience. Will definitely hire him again and you should too!"
Todd V.
Danuta W.
Chicago, IL
$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, I have been a senior caregiver for over 17 years. I have many years of experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's.. Needs of clients like med care, doctors appointment, household help, pet care etc. I treat my clients with dignity and respect they deserve while helping them maintain their independence. Thank you
Danuta can also help with: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Donna was the best caregiver and we were lucky to have her"
Tom R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Reliable, responsible, compassionate.
I have skills and knowledge, I am compassionate.
To do the best job I can in a given sitution.
I have started 20 years ago.
I have a lot of interests and hobbies. I am never get bored.
In any contact with people I respect others and myself.
My skills include : dependable,...
Natalija can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Natalija is a truly an outstanding and loving caregiver. She is professional, experienced, dedicated, responsible, trustworthy, dependable and loyal. Mine and my wife’s lives were greatly improved because Natalija was there for us. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Urszula, and I grew up in Poland as the oldest of six siblings. As a young person, I had many opportunities to take care of members of my large family. Those early experiences taught me how to be a responsible and empathetic person. I am a caring individual who loves working with people and helping them live happier...
Urszula can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Urszula was an amazing help in caring for wife with dementia. Highly recommended."
Care member
Danielle J.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Danielle ( Dani). I've been a private caregiver for over 30 years. I've worked mainly with Alzheimer's and Dementia clients. I've also worked with clients with Parkinson, strokes, MS, hospice care, bedridden or just as a companion. I have great references. I've stayed with my clients until their passing or move to...
Danielle can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She is friendly, caring, honest and dependable. Danielle manages medication disbursement, driving for errands, every day living help to dress, shower, get ready for bed and prepare meals."
Gia M.
5.0
(3)
I am a mother of four adult children, and proud grandmother of 5. I have a wide array of experience working with children and adults of all ages. I have had animals of all kinds throughout the years, but I am particularly fond of dogs and personally owned a Yorkshire-Terrier, a Chow-Chow (he made it almost 19 years!), 2...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jennifer is a great person for all of your needs. She has been very beneficial to me and my family. Would hire again if needed."
Janay C.
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: Live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, home modification
4.0
"Ludi was a great caregiver for a few weeks - she is safe, honest, clean and very organized. Unfortunately she wasn't very dependable for the type of care that we needed."
Terri K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of the elderly for the past 18 years and been blessed to serve and care for them. I am experienced in dementia, Alzheimer's, quadriplegic and more. I am a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in the state of IL, and I have an easy-going demeanor and positive attitude. I always look for other ways or...
Rico can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Rico helped our family when my 78-year-old husband, who has mild Alzheimer's, broke his ankle and had mobility issues. Rico is compassionate, kind, patient, and competent. He is instinctual about the needs of someone who gets confused but also has the necessary...
Monica B.
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: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
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.
Natacha P.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well as CPR. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking after elderly...
Natacha can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Natasha saved us as our frail dad was suddenly discharged from the hospital when he had no family available. At the last minute, in a blizzard, during the holidays - ! she did exactly what we needed- and we will continue to hire her. She is punctual,...
Karla B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Timothy can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Timothy is caring and competent. The best caregiver I could've asked for for my father with dementia."
Joshua R.
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: Visiting physician, personal care
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Recent caregiver reviews in Oak Park, IL
Dwight O.
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 one's day helps put our minds at ease. Dwight is an excellent creative problem solver, and it...
- Anna F.
Laura M.
5.0
We hired Laura M. to take care of my 96 year old mother overnight at the Rehab Center back in January 2023. We then moved my mother back home with the help of Laura, who continued to take care of my mother overnight. My mother is 96, Spanish speaking, has dementia, and deals with chronic pain from a...
- Care member
Jill R.
5.0
Jill cared for my father like he was her own. She took the time to get to know him, his likes and dislikes and catered to his every need. Jill engaged him when it wasn't easy to do so a greatly increased the quality of his life. She was flexible and able to adapt to our schedules as needed. She...
- Alicia B.
Rachel I.
5.0
Words cannot accurately express the gratitude our family has for the help and care Rachel provided for our 79 year old mom. Rachel truly became part of the family due to the quality of care and the compassion she showed Mom. Mom was at the beginning stages of Alzheimer's when Rachel started...
- Lisa S.
Patrice A.
5.0
I hired Patrice to care for 2 of my family members. She did such an exceptional job with my aunt, I just had to hire her for my grandmother a few years later. Patrice is knowledgeable, trustworthy, kind, caring, willing to learn, very dependable, and a great person. My aunt and grandmother were...
- Shawna S.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Oak Park, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Oak Park, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Oak 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 Oak Park.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Oak Park, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Oak Park, IL on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $18.57 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 Oak Park, IL?
There are currently 7 caregivers in Oak Park, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Oak 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 Oak Park before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Oak Park, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Oak 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.