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60 caregivers are listed in Wheaton, IL
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 4 years
Caregivers in Wheaton, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assisted Living / Dementia Care Unit Manager now entrepreneur. I recently started my own Dementia Care Education business and I work caregiver jobs to supplement income.
Early to mid-dementia care is my specialty, (but not a requirement). Able to drive clients to hair appt., grandchild's concert/game, be a "friend" to a...
Ellen can also help with: Respite care, visiting nurse, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
5.0
"Ellen has cared for my disabled parents in my home for respite care. Ellen is very thoughtful, cheerful, creative and fun, making her care giving time something my parents look forward to. She is also very dependable, tidy, thorough and flexible. We appreciate her...
Anne P.
I have had some experience caregiving for seniors in their home setting. I have lots of experience with children of all ages including special needs children and feel this would be an easy transition for me. I am a kind, nurturing person with people of all ages.
Robin can also help with: Personal care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Working in Home Health and Hospice , rehabilitation center. Have a excellent reference. Have a experience with ALS, MS, Parkinson's , Dementia patience.
Nataliya can also help with: Home modification, visiting physician, dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Guadalupe M.
Wheaton, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Patient And Caring Experienced Working In Variety Of Health Care Facilities.
Experienced caregiver and Lpn working in nursing home/homecare. Experienced working with dementia patients as well as physically challenged patients. Compassionate and supportive over 10 years experience.
Guadalupe can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Hi!
I currently worked as a companion caregiver in a memory facility assisting a male senior with dementia. I learned a great deal of experience in caring for adults with Alzheimer's. I also worked as a home caregiver assisting a senior couple with mobility issues, meal prep and companionship. My duties also included laundry,...
Bernadette can also help with: Visiting physician, companionship
I am a certified nursing assistant. I prefer to work on one on one basis. Because of the pandemic I did not apply for full time work but I was working part time, I was a reliever giving care for an elderly person from time to time when needed. I'm a little bit small so I prefer for No lifting. I am very caring and fun and...
Shyra can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship
Skills:
CNA
Hi there, my name is Emily! I have a background in education and special needs. I am currently looking to finish off my degree and make a difference in the lives of others!
I have a passion for helping others that is unmatched, and I am always caring, respectful, and responsible. I am fun and organized. I pay close attention to...
Emily can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, dementia
5.0
(1)
Kind and caring polish caregiver who knows how to listen. I am a 43-year-old Christian, energetic female with good sense of humor and positive outlook on life.
I have a clean driving record and brand new reliable car with good insurance.
I love animals and I can even walk your dog if you have one. I am a big cat lover and I...
Joanna can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance & more
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: Respite care, companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, personal care & 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.
4.5
(1)
Cooking meals
Personal care, dressing, bathing & bathroom visit.
Medicine administration and caring.
Linda can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
4.0
"Linda is reliable, honest and punctual. She’s friendly, crafty and fun to speak to. We watched Andrew Zimmern /Delucious Destinations & Bizarre Eats. "
Care member
Mary S.
Naperville, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I am a very experienced compassionate, patient and caring caregiver. I am professional and understand why it's very important to treat older people with care, dignity as they go through changes in life. My preferred setting is caring for one person at a...
Mary can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Mary is an experienced senior caregiver who is extremely kind, caring, thoughtful, and dependable. She has a very calm demeanor. We are blessed to have hired Mary. You will be pleased too."
Ann F.
Zeferina M.
Hanover Park, IL
$17-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
I have been working as a caregiver for around 6 years now. I can help with things that need to be done around the house. For example, laundry, cooking, cleaning and more. I'm willing to learn new things. I speak English and Spanish. I can also go shopping for food or anything that is needed.
Zeferina can also help with: Companionship, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience as a companion @ caregiver. (Seniors with needs of daily activities help, dementia, hospice ). I am also a CNA certified. I have my own car and a clean driving record. I am reliable, respectful person, I like helping and bringing peace & joy to seniors; running errands, driving to appointments &...
Grazyna can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Really appreciate how Grazyna was always dependable, willing to cover if needed, punctual and dealt well with agency staff and protocols as she helped us during a difficult time with Mom in a facility providing overnight assistance. Grazyna was a pleasure to watch...
Karen B.
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: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & 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.
Maria D.
Carol Stream, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started working as a caregiver since 2011 in home health agencies, I worked as CNA in United Medical Center in Washington DC for 4 years. I have always been passionate about taking care of the elderly. With my extensive background in the Healthcare field, I am able to provide quality care to my patients and treat them as my...
Maria can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"She's experienced from a hospital nursing assistant to a private caregiver. She has a good sense of humor, diligent, punctual, patient, good listener and empathetic with her clients which are necessary qualities in caring for the elderly."
Josephine B.
Margaret O.
Bloomingdale, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I'm Margaret single mom of a 18-year-old boy
I'm in healthcare over 20 years in total
Started off at St Francis in Evanston as a Unit Secretary for almost 10 years and then I decided to work for NorthShore University Health System as A Patient Support Associate for 10 years, then I decided I wanted to help people hands on, so...
Margaret can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, Caring, Loving, Humble, Calm and happy positive, Empathetic. Furthermore, able to provide Physical, Emotional and psychological support to my clients. PT assist, with meal preparation, medication management, by mouth, diet exercise and give insulin, sugar monitor, Assist with bed...
Tahira can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She listens well and has a genuine heart! Always going above and beyond.
Beautiful personality!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My family and I have recently moved back into the area after being out of state for the past 18 years. We are excited to be back and with the move, I have started a new chapter in senior care.
I have been a stay at home mom for over 18 years and I am now using those skills to help care for others. I am a positive,...
5.0
"Jennifer chaperoned me to my surgery and was punctual, professional and everything went smoothly. Judging from my interactions, I would trust Jennifer for all care related needs."
Nicholas F.
5.0
(3)
I was always passionate about being a nurse since I was little. I graduated with the Nurse diploma and after I went further and pursued Bachelors in Biology in Ukraine. I have over 12 years of experience working in a hospital as a nurse in Ukraine. I am Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and Certified Phlebotomy...
Myroslava can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Myroslava is a responsible hard working individual who is honest, trustworthy and dependable. She has a pleasant, positive and grateful attitude. She speaks multiple languages fluently including English, Ukrainian, Russian and Polish. I had the opportunity to work...
John C.
5.0
(1)
Been working in this caregiving field for a couple of years , with family , now with private duty and an senior living facility, I enjoy what I do , meet a lot of great people
Veronica can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Take charge personality - wonderful and dependable, reliable!"
Ilyse S.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Wheaton, IL
Ellen M.
5.0
Ellen has cared for my disabled parents in my home for respite care. Ellen is very thoughtful, cheerful, creative and fun, making her care giving time something my parents look forward to. She is also very dependable, tidy, thorough and flexible. We appreciate her knowledge of seniors and dementia....
- Anne P.
Maria M.
5.0
Maria has been a fabulous addition to my moms care team. She and my mom hit it off right away. Maria is caring, friendly and trustworthy. I’m thrilled we found her!
- Care member
Linda L.
4.0
Linda is reliable, honest and punctual. She’s friendly, crafty and fun to speak to. We watched Andrew Zimmern /Delucious Destinations & Bizarre Eats.
- Care member
Mary S.
5.0
Mary has been caring for my mom for over 3 months now. She is a wonderful caregiver and hands down my favorite one! In addition to her gentle, patient nature and soothing voice, Mary learns what works best for each particular client and then adapts her style to fit what they need. She has come up...
- Constance F.
Grazyna Z.
5.0
I had the pleasure of having Grazyna care for my mother-in-law. She only worked for us for a few months while we arranged nursing home placement but during that time she took excellent care of our loved one. She was punctual, pleasant and very dedicated to meeting all of our loved ones needs....
- Ruth B.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Wheaton, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Wheaton, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Wheaton, 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 Wheaton.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Wheaton, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Wheaton, IL on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $21.43 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 Wheaton, IL?
There are currently 7 caregivers in Wheaton, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Wheaton, 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 Wheaton before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Wheaton, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Wheaton, 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.