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Lorna B.

River Forest, IL

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Respite care
light cleaning
hospice services
Experienced caregiver. Over two years experience . companionship, active adult care. Dogs ok . No cats. Love taking clients for walks, gym etc. Also open to traveling with senior for companionship
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Dwight O.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Dementia
companionship
Caregiver for Seniors. Good with clients for companionship or dementia. Two-hour minimum shift. I like to engage in conversation, go with clients on outings. I live near uptown and work clients within 5 mi of me as I do not drive. Have worked with 10 families. I'm upbeat, dependable, find creative ways to engage. Am certified...

Anna F. says "Dwight is a highly intelligent, kind, compassionate person who brings curiosity, empathy, and integrity to his care giving work with older adults. An...

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Allegra D.

Experienced Caregiver And Housekeeper

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have 10 yrs. experience working with older adults in the medical field and in a care giving capacity; I'm currently earning my masters degree in nursing, part time. I pride myself on quality interaction and enjoy bringing a smile to people's faces. I was a public school music teacher for 15 years and also owned my own cleaning...

Denise K. says "Allegra has been a God send.. She gets things done efficiently and is a joy to be around. She's helpful and caring and I highly recommend her as a...

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Olusola O.

Olu From Chicago Illinois

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
I am a dedicated private caregiver with 10 years of experience working with seniors. I am reliable, patient, and creative, and I take great pride in providing excellent care. My passion for helping seniors drives me to ensure their well-being and comfort, and I have worked with a variety of clients throughout my career.
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Emie M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
Hi, good day! I am EMIE, a Filipino caregiver who's passionate, loving, honest, and 9 years counting this year experienced. Being a caregiver my own philosophy, you are mature mentally and emotionally knowing your clients needs most the best care and understanding. My expertise are; Dementia, Alzheimer, Diabetic, Parkinson,...

Patty L. says "Emie took care of my parents for 5 years. She is not just a caregiver but she is part of our family. She is knowledgeable, nurturing and so kind. We would...

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Branndi C.

Caregiver/Companion

Hillside, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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...

Care Member says "Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."

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Barbara M.

Caregiver/Companion

Chicago, IL

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
home modification
dementia
+ 1 more
* CNA- Certified Nursing Assistance, Physical Rehabilitation Aide, CPR * 16 Years of experience including private duty, nursing home, hospice: DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S, feeding tube, suffer stroke, oxygen, diabetics, heart failure, cancer, Hoyer lift, etc. *Languages: English, Polish, Russian. * I like working with...

Katherine B. says "Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara to spend...

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Cynthia S.

Care Coordinator With Creative Engagement

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
As a care coordinator for over 18 years, I integrate wellbeing practices for seniors, children and pets as well as traditional care giving tasks. These holistic practices include reiki, gentle yoga and pilates, guided breathing meditations, art sessions, and mediations during and after treatments in home or hospital locations....

Kathleen R. says "The whole family looked forward to the days Cindy would come. She was reliable, thoughtful, patient, hard working and a good communicator. Her good...

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Verica Z.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Non medical caregiver with 15 years of experience. Services provided: -Senior companionship -Light housekeeping -Meal preparation -Grocery shopping -Personal care -ADL -Transportation to medical appointments - Medication reminders

Care Member says "Vera is wonderful! She is very intelligent, conscientious, kind and caring. I felt she truely cared about my family, and would do everything I asked...

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Brigita V.

Senior Caregiver

Brookfield, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
specialized care
mobility assistance
dementia
companionship
I have over 10 years of experience working as a caregiver in the Chicagoland area. I have worked with the elderly population who have various health conditions, such as CHF, COPD, Parkinson's disease, MS, and stroke. I hold a Master's degree in Physical Therapy from Lithuania and am a certified and insured personal trainer...
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Natacha P.

Chicago, IL

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Natacha has been taking care of my aging nonagenarian relative, who has an array of behavioral issues, for past 18 months. She is among the very few...

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Filipina C.

Filipina Fun-loving Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I'm a blessed mother of 3 wonderful grown-up kids. I am positive, energetic & fun - loving caregiver. I have 10 + years of experience with different cases like patients dealing with dementia, Parkinson's, cancer, hip injury, stroke & merely being a companion. I am passionate in my job of helping people especially the elderly...

Care Member says "Faye worked in my cousin's home as a live-in caregiver for his mother, my aunt. She was responsible for her daily personal needs and administered her...

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Maricel T.

Chicago, IL

3.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I Am a Filipina caregiver and I have a very good heart for my patients and very responsible towards my work. I've been working this kind of job for over 15 years to a different clients and I have a lot of references so that you could ask about me from my previous jobs . I am very compassionate, good companion and I used to take...

Amanda E. says "It is my pleasure to introduce Maricel! Maricel cared for my 95 year old mother for seven months from Aug 2017 to Feb 2018 her passing. During that time...

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Jessica S.

Passionate Full-time Caregiver Available Open Available For Personal Care,companionship,housekeepin

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
My past experience includes but not limited to, caring for seniors that have Alzheimer's, loss of mobility and one's that need companions. I love what I do because I love people, I love being around people and I always learn life lessons from my elders no matter what condition they're in. I'm gentle and compassionate about what...

Inis C. says "Jessica has been a wonderful addition to David's life! She makes sure his home is clean and well organized, she has truly been an improvement to his home...

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Taina L.

Home Health Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
respite care
hospice services
home modification
dementia
+ 1 more
My name is Taina. Over the last 10 years I have worked in the Medical Industry in multiple area, ranging from institutional care to private homecare. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a trained CPR and AED professional. My first experience in homecare was taking care of my grandfather during his fight with cancer. This...

Lou T. says "Tiana is everything one could want in a caregiver. She is a trained, experienced, professional who loves her job. She is a responsible, reliable, smart,...

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Lily M.

Part-Time Worker Available To Help With Care Giving, Pet Sitting, Or Tutoring

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
companionship
I recently moved to Chicago to be closer to friends and am eager to start work in my new community. My background includes teaching at the high school and college level, so tutoring comes easily for me. But I am also a caregiver - for both humans and fur babies. Growing up in a large family (my father had 12 siblings), over...

Care Member says "Lily is a kind, thoughtful and intelligent caregiver. She has been an excellent companion for my cognitively challenged spouse. Always willing to...

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Sophia K.

20+ YEARS EXP AS TOP CHICAGOLAND CAREGIVER

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have worked with elderly people for over 20 years ranging from a luxury care facility to a memory care unit to in home private care. I was with my last client for nine years in which I was responsible for all aspects of her day to day life. I was also responsible for hiring and overseeing two care givers which were part of...

Jon G. says "Sophia provided outstanding interim part-time care for my 93 year old mother. Sophie is very conscientious and dependable. She is always thinking of new...

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Maria C.

I'm A Serious And Responsible Person, Experienced Caregiver , Trustworthy Person.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
I worked previously for someone for 4 years. At the beginning as a caregiver during the day and after a while live in. She passed away because of old age. I'm avalabile from 1 p.m. till 7 a.m. next morning Monday-Friday.

Silvia A. says "In beginning of 2018 my father had his 4th stroke and that's when he started needing help around the house. That's when I started looking for someone but...

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Annie V.

Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Aide. Available For Full-time Job. Come And Go

Des Plaines, IL

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
home modification
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a certified CNA who's been working in this field for more than 20 years. I enjoy being a caregiver because I love to take care of people, especially the elderly. I'm compassionate, empathetic, and determined. I have experience working with patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke, Paralyzed, Diabetes, COPD,...

Nancy C. says "Annie was an overnight caregiver for my mother for the last five months of her life. She's dependable, skilled, compassionate and kind. If you get the...

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Teddy I.

Caregiver

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
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 I. says "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...

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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

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

Dwight O.

Dwight is a highly intelligent, kind, compassionate person who brings curiosity, empathy, and integrity to his care giving work with older...

- Anna F.

Allegra D.

Allegra has been a God send.. She gets things done efficiently and is a joy to be around. She's helpful and caring and I highly recommend...

- Denise K.

Emie M.

Emie took care of my parents for 5 years. She is not just a caregiver but she is part of our family. She is knowledgeable, nurturing and so...

- Patty L.

FAQs for finding caregivers in River Forest, IL

Most private senior caregiver services in River 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 River Forest.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in River Forest, IL on Care.com as of November, 2025 is $20.00 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 River Forest, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from River 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 River Forest before making a hiring decision.

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