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60 caregivers are listed in Wauconda, IL
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Wauconda, IL
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My experience caring for others started with me caring for my grandmother. She was wheelchair bound with Dementia and Parkinson's. I took care of her in her home and as she declined I moved her into my home. She was with me for over 5 yrs and I cared for her 24/7. Duties included companionship, feeding, help with hygiene,...
Jennifer can also help with: Mobility assistance, hospice services, home modification, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer was an amazing care giver for my mother Mary Lee for the last 4 years! My mom had Alzheimer's disease. She as bed bound for about 6 months after a broken hip at a nursing home. Then in a wheelchair for the remainder of her life. Jen did everything with...
Kerri M.
I have experience in caring for seniors and find joy in helping others. I am understanding, calm, patient, caring, loving, gentle, and kind. Reliability and communication are important to me (I find it helpful to write a log of care given while I'm with your loved one so you have the small details to look over if needed). I look...
Kristi can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Linda P.
Wauconda, IL
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Linda a Senior Companion caregiver, over 9, years of exp. , Non Smoker, LOVE animals, I'm very organized, clean , can help in cooking , feeding, bathing, dressing, laundry, shopping, Doctor appointment. Medicine reminder, I have cared for clients with MS , Alzheimer's , Dementia, helped in many levels of care, I'm there...
Linda can also help with: Dementia, home modification, visiting physician, personal care
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love taking care of the elderly.
Taking care of them gives me so much fulfillment.
I am a very responsible & thoughtful caregiver.
I'm a registered nurse from the Philippines, I have worked as a private caregiver for 9 years in the Chicago area.
I am very committed, dedicated, compassionate, and passionate. I take my task...
Marybeth can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Marybeth has a community of helpers to fill the gap when she cannot be there. She puts in overtime from her heart and is gentle in spirit, kind and friendly. She has the true heart of a Servant and has been a great asset to our family and my parents care."
Dianna S.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 15+ years experience as elderly caregiver. Assisting clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appt., walks etc). Helping clients take prescribed medication. Assisting clients with personal care and hygiene. Maintains a clean, safe and orderly environment for the client.
Carina can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Carina took care of my mother through an extremely difficult time while my mom was recovering from a bad fall and experiencing severe anxiety, as well as after her recovery. She was always kind, patient, and cheerful, and was able to develop a trust with my mom...
Dawn M.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am very interested in a Caregiver position. My strong caregiving background coupled with several professional experiences uniquely qualifies me for this job. Along with my First Aid and CPR Certifications, and 10 years of extensive experience in caregiving, I am confident in my ability to become a key member of your team.
My...
Roslynn can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Roslynn W. has been caring for my mom for over 3 years before her passing. She was a awesome caregiver, honest and reliable. My mom was very happy with the hands-on care she provided. I would definitely hire her again."
Kenny K.
Linda L.
Grayslake, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Live-In Or Come And Go, Full Or Part-Time Senior Caregiver
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently not available. I'm looking for a full-time live-in or come and go caregiver position. I'm vaccinated. I worked for a well-known agency until the gentleman I was taking care of hired me to be his personal caregiver. I was his live-in companion for 4 years, a woman with Parkinson's for 3 years, a woman wheelchair...
Linda can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Linda was very professional in her communication and we had good conversations. She was interested not only in learning about the position, but in learning about my mom. She had a very positive attitude and caring manner."
Georgeann B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm here to provide quality care with attention to detail. I have 2+ years of experience in caregiving in an assisted living/ Dementia facility as well as in-home care. I'm here to help with daily tasks and provide companionship.
Iris can also help with: Dementia, transportation, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Iris has been such a blessing for our family. She is caring for Dad who has advanced dementia. She is kind, patient, engaging, and an overall great caregiver. Even when he's not interested in walking or keeping a bit more active, she's able to get him moving....
Laura W.
Wendy B.
Barrington, IL
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Compassionate Alzheimer's Caregiver Available
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for 10 plus years with seniors. I have always had a special place in my heart for them. I am kind, caring, compassionate and patient. I am also honest, trustworthy, reliable and capable. I have worked in facilities and in home. I prefer in home for the one on one. I have been trained in medication administration,...
Wendy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Wendy was an amazing caregiver for my father during his final months of life. We knew right away she was a perfect fit, given her compassion and professionalism. While she was unfortunately only available for 1 hour a few days a week, she still made it work so...
Jackie S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I've been a caregiver for many years. I've cared for seniors, the hurt, and children. I've helped/cared for people with all different types of illnesses and ailments, long-term as well as short term.
I'm a great cook and baker. I enjoy visiting, hearing stories of lives lived. My driving record is stellar.
I truly...
Melissa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"We absolutely loved Melissa. She was kind, caring, and kept the family in the loop in regards to my mother's care. She motivated her to stay active and got her to start caring about her own health. She was excellent with assisting in food prep and cooking with...
Teresa C.
Loreta S.
Round Lake, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Keep Your Loved One Safe With A Single Caregiver In My Home
4.7
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 30+ years of experience helping seniors in there golden age achieve the best life he/she can enjoy- emotionally, physically, nutritionally and mentally. Staying physically active is important part of our life's
Your seniors/ loved deserves privacy, compassion, dignity, companionship and understanding there needs with...
Loreta can also help with: Dementia, companionship, home modification, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Loreta helped take care of my elderly father who has Parkinson’s and dementia. She is extremely dependable and caring. During her time with us she became a part of the family and we enjoyed having her in our home. In addition to helping my father physically, she...
Georgia S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families,
Thank you for reading my bio, my name is Carime, and I am a Certified Nurse Assistant. I have been in the medical field for over 15+ years. My passion is being a home health private caregiver. I have worked in facilities such as Nursing/Assisted homes, Doctor offices, Private homes, and Hospitals (in Labor and...
Carime can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Carime is absolutely wonderful with my 89 year old Father who has dimentia. She’s very patient and attentive. Takes extremely good care of him."
Care member
5.0
(4)
I have been a caregiver for a number years to children and seniors. I worked for a family of 3 for 15 years and then provided 6 years of care for a senior 92 years of age. I am looking to work with another family now and would preferably like to care for a senior but am willing to care for children as well. I possess qualities...
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
5.0
"Barbara is like family, very caring and trustworthy. I would recommend her to anyone"
John K.
Juli A.
Barrington, IL
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I"m Juli, a caring "58 year-young" healthy, strong women. I'm seeking new position with a kind individual/family that can utilize my positive personality and 15 +years of full time Senior Care exp.. My present position of 14 months will be ending at the end of March due to daughter retiring and assuming position as...
Juli can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Juli has been a very big help with my mother after her back surgery. She is attentive, caring, and has been very helpful throughout the time we hired her. Our in-home PT person even mentioned that Juli is one of the best caregivers she has witnessed. She keeps...
William L.
Liz M.
Island Lake, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant And Cooking, Feeding, Companion Ship, Cleaning Looking For Live-in Job.
5.0
(2)
I have over 14 years experience as a caregiver. The last 3 and half years I have been taking care for 96-year-old lady in her home and next for her very seriously disease son until he passed away. So, I am looking for new job. I am very quiet, nice, honest person. My seniors treat me like part of family. I love to walk, swim,...
Liz can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Elizabeth has a very caring,loving, patient person. I call her our Earth Angel, because she came into our lives when we needed someone to take care of my grandmother, until her death. Elizabeth was wonderful to my grandmother.
Elizabeth's duties for my...
Tracy K.
Patty-jo R.
Round Lake, IL
$22-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hoyer lift , end of life care, dementia, over 40 yrs of care giving , tought CPR, phlebotomy , very reliable
Patty-jo can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Patty Jo has been a caretaker for my husband for over 2 years. We have found her to be an exceptional, caring, professional caretaker. My husband is a quadriplegic and requires a lot of care. She has been outstanding tending to his many needs. I highly recommend...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Compassionate caregiver with over 15 years experience providing exceptional service in the Barrington Hills, Lake, Cook county area. Resume & letters of recommendation available upon request via email.
Planning and shopping for meals
Cooking
Light cleaning
Doctors appointment and errands
Laundry and ironing
Gardening
And many...
Vickie can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, personal care, errands, light cleaning
5.0
"I am so very appreciative of Vickie and she is like a daughter to me!! She has helped me even evenings and weekends when I was sick or had to go to the hospital or when my family wasn’t available. She is an excellent cook and cleaner, and helps me with my...
Care member
Emilianne D.
Fox River Grove, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly Experienced Caregiver For Your Loved One
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 plus years experience as a professional caregiver for seniors. I also have extensive experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Hospice and caring for high fall risk. I enjoy the company of seniors very much and my goal is to always make sure that they feel safe and comfortable. I can run errands, take them to any...
Emilianne can also help with: Respite care, personal care, visiting physician, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Emilianne transported me to and from the hospital when I had an outpatient procedure done, and I could not drive myself home. Emilianne was punctual, and she is a very careful driver. I highly recommend Emilianne, and I would hire her again."
Laura L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lesia. I have 10 years of experience with great recommendations. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I am a positive, smiling and energetic mother, wife and friend. I am a very reliable and creative person. I love people and I'm happy to help. I take care of the elderly with different needs....
Lesia can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, home modification, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lesia has worked for us for the past year and a half. She has cared for my disabled wife mostly in the evenings. She has had many duties including feeding, hygiene, repositioning, dressing, bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, and many other things. She is very...
Michael F.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
Thank you for viewing my profile, I am a 14 year Certified Aid and Private Caregiver I also have 8 years experience working as a Therapy aid. I carry my CPR & First Aid license. I am experienced with many geriatric settings such as, Parkinson, Respite Alzheimer & Dementia ALS. As a caregiver I will work with families to...
Mayolita can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maye was extremely professional very friendly extremely knowledgeable in her field I was very impressed by her credentials in the way that she dealt with on a personal level meeting with my mother and being able to make a connection that such a short notice that...
John R.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Wauconda, IL
Jennifer D.
5.0
Jennifer was an amazing care giver for my mother Mary Lee for the last 4 years! My mom had Alzheimer's disease. She as bed bound for about 6 months after a broken hip at a nursing home. Then in a wheelchair for the remainder of her life. Jen did everything with her. Outside time, art work, game...
- Kerri M.
Marybeth S.
5.0
Having Marybeth care for my dad with Alzheimer's was such a blessing. My dad was combative at times, and it did not scare her off...instead she showed my dad more caring and compassion and she really calmed him down. She has an incredible network of qualified people to fill in if we needed help for...
- Nancy B.
Carina D.
5.0
Carina took care of my mother through an extremely difficult time while my mom was recovering from a bad fall and experiencing severe anxiety, as well as after her recovery. She was always kind, patient, and cheerful, and was able to develop a trust with my mom even before the anxiety was reduced....
- Dawn M.
Roslynn W.
5.0
Roslynn has gone above and beyond several times when caring for my mother. She is intelligent and a wonderful companion to Mom. I know that Mom will always be safe in her care. (The cats like her, too!)
- Rebecca C.
Linda L.
5.0
Linda was very professional in her communication and we had good conversations. She was interested not only in learning about the position, but in learning about my mom. She had a very positive attitude and caring manner.
- Georgeann B.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Wauconda, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Wauconda, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Wauconda, 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 Wauconda.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Wauconda, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Wauconda, IL on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $16.00 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.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Wauconda, IL?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Wauconda, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Wauconda, 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 Wauconda before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Wauconda, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Wauconda, 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.