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60 caregivers are listed in Waukegan, IL
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Waukegan, IL
Yamilet A.
Waukegan, IL
< $10/hr • 2 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: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Recent reviews:
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.
Nancy L.
Waukegan, IL
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi I have over 30 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, at this present I work as a personal caregiver. I provide essential services such as groceries, prescription pick up, meal preparation, rides to and from Dr. appointments and light housekeeping. I'm very friendly with great people skills.
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, transportation, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Recent review:
5.0
Nancy was very patient and kind. She was extremely clean and neat. She also communicated well. I would highly recommend.
Tonya D.
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: Hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Recent reviews:
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...
Care member
I worked in senior caregiving for about a year! I provide companionship and caring for those I worked with. I make sure they have their needs and medications met at all times.
Karina can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I'm a Philippine Registered Nurse with 6 yrs of hospital experience and have worked in a nursing home in New Nork handling 30 patients per shift. Also worked as a private duty nurse for clients Illinois for 2 years.
Cared for clients w/ complicated cases & terminal illnesses: Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Diabetes,...
Joanne can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
I have some experience with senior care, I enjoy being a company to someone who maybe does not have company and needs help during the day with things they cannot accomplish by themselves.
Miriam can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Brittney M.
Waukegan, IL
$14-21/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello there family!
My name is Brittney . I am an experienced caregiver with more 8 years of service under my belt. I am experienced with hospice care, dementia care, companionship, personal assistance, hoyer lift, and medication reminders. My goal is to take care of my clients. Making sure they are safe is my #1 priority,...
Brittney can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, dementia, meal prep
I am currently working as a Housekeeper to a private house for the past 10years. Aside from being a housekeeper I also do Bookkeeping on their family business and do the caregiver at the same time on my Employers Mom for the past 4years who have dementia and can't stand by her own. She just died May 2019. I also do part time and...
Edith can also help with: Respite care, home modification, personal care, dementia
This is just a small bio of my professional experience in the working field as a dementia and Alzheimer caregiver, although my personal experience dates back to when I was just an 8-year-old child who used to help out an elderly neighbor who suffered from dementia, and epileptic seizures. She taught me to crochet, and in return...
Jacqueline can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I don't have experience but of course I can help you with Senior Care, yes give me a chance. Thanks , I'm available
Luz can also help with: Transportation
Sonia R.
Waukegan, IL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
They will not lack attention and care and I will treat them very well I am a super patient and punctual person and very responsive and very organized if they give themselves the opportunity to meet me they will not regret it I have my own car I have the vaccines plus the booster
Sonia can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Isis R.
Waukegan, IL
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Isis I Am A CNA, Also I Being A Home Health Aide For About 4 Years I Love My Job.
Hello my name is Isis and I am an experienced caregiver over 6 years also I am a certified nurse assistant since 2020, I am very friendly & caring person I love to help others , my happiness is to make a difference on others life , I can assist from companionship to total care assistance etc. If you have any questions feel free...
Isis can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
I have 2 years as a caregiver I assist seniors with lighthouse cleaning, meal preparing, bath and companionship.
Irene can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning
I have more than 6years experience as a caregiver. I enjoy caring and listening to the elderly, I am a very patient person and am always happy to work at my clients pace, following their lead.
Jerry can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, transportation, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I am a very positive person with an outgoing personality. Even thought I have no past job experience other than my clinical from getting certified. I believe seniors deserve respect and care like anyone else.
Rebecca can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
I'd describe my personality as noble, adaptable and empathetic
I like caring for seniors because I believe everyone should be treated with respect and kindness. It is important for me to show them empathy and support on the journey they are facing.
I'm looking for a job that gives me the opportunity to help those that need...
Araceli can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Karen, I'm a certified nursing assistant, caregiver, home maker and I provide top notch quality care with any of my clients that I provide service too; I'm punctual, I believe in longevity and I'm also very flexible. I currently work at hospital as a CNA/ unit secretary so I take on many roles on a day to day...
Karen can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Wound Care
Recent review:
5.0
Such a nice lady, that handles all the duties with ease and so considerate of my 90 year old dad!! So happy with her service !!
Mark B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am very confident that I will provide the best care, dignity, respect, safety, comfort, and companionship always. Experienced dependable loving caregivers available to work for full time or part time employment, live in or come and go. Reliable with 11 years of experience in Dementia, Alzheimer's, COPD, Parkinson's, Crohn's,...
Verica can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Recent review:
5.0
Vera is awesome! She takes great care and consideration in the needs of my mom. She also manages the day-to-day of the home as well and is fully trusted with that responsibility.
Justin D.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have joined care. com as of February 2023.
The drop down on "Years Of Paid Experience" will only allow me to put 10+ years when actually;
I have spent over 25 years of my life caring for seniors and a total of 30 years as a caregiver. I am a certified CNA. My experience includes (but not limited to) hospice care, I've given...
Arlene can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Recent reviews:
5.0
Arlene always goes above and beyond! Very patience and Very clean and tidy, very compassionate with my mother,I would hire her back in a minute, but she is to far away!
Helena G.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Waukegan, IL
Yamilet A.
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.
Nancy L.
5.0
Nancy was very patient and kind. She was extremely clean and neat. She also communicated well. I would highly recommend.
- Tonya D.
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
Karen C.
5.0
Such a nice lady, that handles all the duties with ease and so considerate of my 90 year old dad!! So happy with her service !!
- Mark B.
Verica K.
5.0
Vera is awesome! She takes great care and consideration in the needs of my mom. She also manages the day-to-day of the home as well and is fully trusted with that responsibility.
- Justin D.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Waukegan, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Waukegan, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Waukegan, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Waukegan, IL on Care.com as of April, 2024 is $18.56 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 Waukegan, IL?
There are currently 17 caregivers in Waukegan, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Waukegan, 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 Waukegan before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Waukegan, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Waukegan, 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.
Ratings for Waukegan, IL caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Waukegan, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.