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60 caregivers are listed in Wheeling, IL
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in Wheeling, IL
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a 20-year experience of helping families to take care of their loved ones. I have warm and friendly personality. I like to help others, a good listener. I take commitments seriously, reliable and hard-working. My scope of help goes from social interaction as a companion to helping with activities of daily living which...
Larissa can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, companionship, meal prep, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Larissa,
Thank you for taking great care of my mom. Anyone would be grateful for your gentle care , patience, punctuality, and activities provided for health ! We will
Miss you and wish you all the best."
Care member
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified science teacher (background checked). I completed one and a half years as a nursing student so far. I have worked as a CNA as well. I was with an agency many years ago. I have a deep respect for the elderly having watched my mother care for my grandmother in our home for two years. I cannot recall how many times...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, respite care, errands, transportation, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I truly enjoyed getting to know Jennifer during the interview process. She is kind, compassionate and has a wonderful personality. We were on track to hire her when my family member's needs changed, but I believe she would make a wonderful companion and caregiver."
Cynthia L.
Ma Grace A.
Wheeling, IL
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I worked as a CNA/Caregiver for almost 8years. I used to worked in facilities like Assistive Living, Senior/retirement building, Home Health, and some agencies.
Ma Grace can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
""Extraordinary " doesn't fully describe this wonderful woman. She made my mother's final years not just safe, dignified, and pleasant-she made life fun for her! They laughed and sang! As my mom became more fragile, she made suggestions the doctor didn't think of....
carol B.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and special need patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and keep patients as active is possible..
Lavinia can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Licensed Nurse
5.0
" Lavinia is a treasure. She cared for my wife until she passed of Parkinson's and dementia on Memorial Day. My wife loved Lavinia. She cared for my wife for nearly two years and became "family."
Lavinia was always positive and a self starter. Always a delight...
Kendon B.
Jasmen J.
Wheeling, IL
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Very Compassionate, Sympathetic, Caring And Out Going Person, I Love Cooking And Gardening.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. I experienced working with Dementia, Cancer, Alzheimer, Depression, Parkinson, fall risk, bathing male or female any size, some with broken hips, arms legs neck. I can do light house keeping and cooking. I do grocery shopping and pick...
Jasmen can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jasmen helped care for my mom for about a month following her kidney transplant. She provided assistance around the house and also ran errands as my had limited mobility during her recovery. Jasmen was extremely punctual, dependable, and followed instructions well....
Henry M.
I can drive, preparing meals to the client, giving medication, bathing the client, giving exercise and doing light chores in the house. I have experience for almost 22 years in a caregiver. And you can call my previous client for my reference. I'm honest and hardworking, I can give tender love and care to my client.
Mary L can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
As a caregiver I think it is important to treating my clients with dignity and respect. being kind and gentle with them. my goal is to always alleviate any embarrassment they may feel now that they need assistance and are no longer able to do much for themselves. In my opinion open communication and patience are the biggest...
London can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
I've been a caregiver since 2008. My experiences are Alzheimer's, dementia, hospice, Parkinson's, muscular degeneration, have certificate of training as a caregiver have references etc.
Roland can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
I'm a Professional Caregiver with 7 years of experience in assisting with daily living activities like dressing, grooming, bathing, and meal preparation. A strong history of delivering compassionate and empathetic care to elderly clients
Akouvi can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands & more
I am at 25-year-old female that has worked with several different people over the last 5 years. I am reliable and responsible, and always on time.
One of my first caregiving jobs was working for a lady who had MS so severe that she could not move, and I had to be her arms for her. I cooked and cleaned and organized around the...
Amanda can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Hi there,
I have one year experience, and compassionate caregiver with a heart for serving seniors. I am dedicated to providing the highest level of care and support to help seniors live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. With a focus on safety, comfort, and dignity, I am committed to building strong relationships with...
Bianca can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
I am kind, hardworking and a good communicator, patient, a good listener and enjoy working closely with others - especially older people..
Jackelyn can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
My name is Erika and I am a part-time caregiver. I used to work in a nursing home and enjoyed spending time with the residents. I have been a babysitter for over six years. I love taking care of people and making sure they're happy. My great grandmother is 92 and I spend most of my summers taking care of her. I learned a lot...
Erika can also help with: Live-in home care, visiting physician
I have been a caregiver for 27 years. Have had clients with Parkinson's disease, dementia, feeding tube, colostomy bag, tracheostomy. I also handle hospice clients until the end of their life. I worked in a doctor's office so I know how to take vital signs and give injections to patients.
My duties include: shower, hygiene,...
Maria Luisa can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
My responsibilities were to assist with meal prep, administration of medication, personal hygiene, keeping in touch with nurses and maintaining their home. My goals is to make them appreciated, happy and comfortable with me.
Susie can also help with: Personal care, home modification, visiting physician, dementia
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
52-year-old caregiver highly experienced with all types of medical issues & caregiving of people with complex healthcare needs. I am Polish & speak English very well. I have experience with dementia, feeding tubes, advanced wound care, power chairs, tracheostomies, ventilators, diabetes. I am also very good with post-op care,...
Ewa can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Katerina. I am CNA certified. I provide help with activities of daily living: bathing and grooming - shampooing hair, finger and toenail care, brushing teething, and shower assistance, toileting. Monitor Medication. Assist with Basic Needs. Prepare Meals. Housekeeping. Transfer. Transport. Dementia/alzheimer...
Ekaterina can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I worked in the nursing home for a year. I am a very compassionate, helpful and empathetic person. I have had experience in caring of seniors in different settings - home, hospitals, assisted living, and nursing home. Also experienced with retirement living for their health care needs like Dementia, Parkinson's, heart and its...
Thet can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I'm a lovely care giver provider offering overnight care specialist services during the week and weekends ! I'm providing companionship both in and out of the home, assisting with dressing, hygiene, and using the bathroom, getting recipients in and out of bed and helping them move about, and reminding recipients to take their...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hi! Thank you for viewing my profile! My name is Kary and I've been a CNA for 3 years now. I have also been a private caregiver for a family for about 2 years. I am currently studying nursing at Harper College. I am very passionate for senior care and i'm looking for a part time job. Thank you for giving me a chace!
Karyme can also help with: Dementia, transportation, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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Recent caregiver reviews in Wheeling, IL
Larissa S.
5.0
Larissa,
Thank you for taking great care of my mom. Anyone would be grateful for your gentle care , patience, punctuality, and activities provided for health ! We will
Miss you and wish you all the best.
- Care member
Jennifer M.
5.0
I truly enjoyed getting to know Jennifer during the interview process. She is kind, compassionate and has a wonderful personality. We were on track to hire her when my family member's needs changed, but I believe she would make a wonderful companion and caregiver.
- Cynthia L.
Ma Grace A.
5.0
Grace is an outstanding caregiver.
She is experienced, hardworking, and sweet.
We were so lucky to have her to take care of our mother, who is bedridden with Alzheimer's, while another caregiver was on maternity leave.
We're sorry to see her go, but we know that someone this good will continue to...
- Gwynneth V.
Lavinia B.
5.0
Lavinia is a treasure. She cared for my wife until she passed of Parkinson's and dementia on Memorial Day. My wife loved Lavinia. She cared for my wife for nearly two years and became "family."
Lavinia was always positive and a self starter. Always a delight when she arrived with her smile....
- Kendon B.
Jasmen J.
5.0
My mom is very physically compromised and in a skilled nursing facility. She requires extra care and Jasmen was perfect. Jasmen was very communicative with me and my mom enjoyed her company. She made sure my mom ate, helped her organize her room, put on her make up, etc. She was the extra set of...
- Laurie H.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Wheeling, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Wheeling, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Wheeling, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Wheeling, IL on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $21.11 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 Wheeling, IL?
There are currently 28 caregivers in Wheeling, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Wheeling, 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 Wheeling before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Wheeling, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Caregivers in Wheeling, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.