Find companion care in Des Plaines, IL that you’ll love

60 companion care are listed in Des Plaines, IL

The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby companion care is 7 years

Companion care in Des Plaines, IL

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Alondra N.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have 5 years of experience working with children. Where I acquired my knowledge of working with children with disabilities such as Downs, and ADD ADHD. My recent experience involved working as a Caretaker/Companion with a 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. He is non-verbal, and partially blind. He has...
Alondra can also help with: Personal care
3.0
"Helped me for two or three weeks. Was supposed to come and help me and then" had a family crisis "so let me know that she could no longer help me ; promptly, just half a week later"

Chris B.

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Julie Ann O.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Companionship

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. I'm Julie been working in the health care environment for at least 12 years now. working sometimes as a part time in assisted living facility for almost 11 years as a CNA.
Julie Ann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
5.0
"She is very knowledgeable and well experienced. Very compassionate and sweet. She is truly an assets for a family that seeking for a professional health care service."

Maricris R.

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Michael R.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Transport Errands/doctors, Days Mon-Fri.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

If you're looking for someone to care for your loved one who has experience with care giving, and also possesses integrity, compassion, and attention to detail, please call me. I have experience providing companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation, as well as assistance with physical and occupational...
Michael can also help with: Personal care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Exceptional care for our dad. Took to appointments, helped with medication, prepared meals, helped with bathing, shopping and very engaging and comforting to our father. A great help and we would definitely hire Mike again when needed. Super coverage and a super...

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Larissa S.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion/caregiver Full Time/part Time

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: Errands, personal care, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Larissa is the "A" Team- reliable, knowledgeable, attentive, considerate, trustworthy, kind. Her focus on my father's quality of life was exceptional. Prior caregivers would leave my Dad in front of the TV all day. Larissa made sure Dad had a balance of activities...

Jaculin M.

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Ruslana K.


River Grove, IL

$39/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience helping with seniors which includes Bathing/Dressing, helping with medication and meal preparations. I love to engage and interact with my senior companions. I am kind, compassionate, funny, and caring. I am a very patient person. I love for the elderly to talk about their lives. I like caring for seniors...
Ruslana can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, transportation
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Ruslana an honest, responsible, hardworking and diligent young woman who is passionate to help others."

Oleksandra O.

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Verica Z.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

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
Verica can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Vera is very friendly and extremely caring. She comforted my mother and provided expert care to my father. We felt like she was a member of our family in a matter of hours. "

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Juliana R.


Wilmette, IL

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time or Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Juliana, I have been a caregiver for over 9 years. Especially Skills with Dementia , Alzheimer, Hoyer Lift, light housekeeping, Companionship, and Memory loss and many more. I am Reliable , dependable and honest. I am a caregiver because I enjoy helping others especially the elders. I will not be only a caregiver, I...
Juliana can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I am writing this letter on behalf of Julie R. Julie worked as a caregiver for my 84 year old mother, from January 2020 until January 2021. Julie worked the night shifts, from 8pm-8am. Unfortunately, Julie had to leave us because she had to relocate to a different...

Kim S.

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Izabela W.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Companion Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Izabel. I have over 15 years of experience. Top references. I am looking for a full or part-time job as a caregiver/companion. I provide light housecleaning, cooking, preparing meals, feeding, dressing, bathing, managing medications, doctor appointments, making groceries , walks, physical therapy, and much more ....
Izabela can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"very compassionate with my parents"

Carol M.

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Jazmin G.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$20-39/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Jazmin and I am a current CNA/Caregiver. I have worked in this field for over 10 years. I genuinely enjoy the work I do. Meeting and bonding with my clients & their families is a great feeling. Caring for someone's loved one is a great responsibility and a great privilege as well. I have experience ranging from total...
Jazmin can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Jazmin worked for my mother who needed help with getting around and making sure she was safe at home. My brother lives in town and I am out of state, she is a great problem solver, reliable and very knowledgeable! Communicated clearly and effectively. Thank you for...

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Alfredo R.


Skokie, IL

$25-32/hr4 yrs exp

I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...
Alfredo can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"Alfredo proved to be a very professional and pleasant care for my mother, especially given that it was her last days with us. My family and I were very satisfied with Alfredo's performance. Although he was, in my opinion, over qualified for the position, he...

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Demberel B.


Arlington Heights, IL

$27-36/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Girl

I am a positive and energetic mother of 3 adult children. I have 1 year of experience. I can help with light house cleaning, cooking, Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. Good listener and a great companion.
Demberel can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"She was a very compassionate and kind caregiver. Also she made sure my Mom looked impeccable daily. People would always compliment her attire, hair and makeup. Debbie also was extremely organized and helped with shopping and appointment. Any family would be...

Care member

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Bat W.


Deerfield, IL

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Companion And Care Provider.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Well experienced with wealth of knowledge and passion assisting the elderly with their activities of daily living. I cared for my mom and mother-in-law during their illnesses, which lasted for a number of years, giving me an appreciation for the needs of senior population and people with special needs. Additionally, I worked...
Bat can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, live-in home care, personal care, transportation & more
5.0
"Bat took care of my mother after hospitalization followed by six weeks of nursing home rehabilitation. She is an anomaly and complete original individual with the ability to accomplish what most in her position don't even think of, and, acts five steps ahead of...

rob B.

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Renee G.


Arlington Heights, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver And Companion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, - I am a certified Physical Therapy Aid since 2012 and able to provide daily exercise to maintain strength, balance and mobility. - I have 16 years of experience in Dementia/Alzheimer's care and am IL state certified, Bipolar disorder care, MS and Parkinson care, various lifts, shower chairs, feeding tube care, wound...
Renee can also help with: Specialized care, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Renee helped us with our father for his Parkinson/Dementia in is darkest hour..She was a life saver for her time with us. She is very caring, knowledgeable and a great professional. I would recommend her a 110%. Thank you Renee for everything you did for our...

Marco A.

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Danielle S.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently am an Outreach Coordinator in a retirement home/adult day care program where I have worked for over 15 years. I have experience with caring for people with Alzheimer's and dementia. I do have a C. N. A certificate, Certified Dementia Practitioner and CPR license and I'm experienced in bath assistance, feeding,...
Danielle can also help with: Dementia, home modification, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Danielle is an exceptional worker. She was patient, courteous, kind and listens to the needs of her customer's needs. She was well liked by myself and dad when caring for him."

Sheila B.

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Angela O.


Skokie, IL

$40/hr10 yrs exp

I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver/CNA with over 10 years of dedicated service in elderly care. Currently, I am nearing the completion of my bachelor's degree in nursing, which has deepened my understanding of medical care and enhanced my caregiving skills. Taking care of the elderly is my passion, and I find great...
Angela can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Kerry F.


Prospect Heights, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Experienced CNA, Hospice Care & Companionship.

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I have about 15 years of caregiving experience, everything from basic companionship, to assisting those with advanced & complicated health issues, to hospice & end of life care. I'm a CNA, caregiver & a former nursing student. Through my past work experience, I've been...
Kerry can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kerrie is a very caring individual. She provides care to her patients with compassion, empathy and respect She has great interpersonal skills , she is trustworthy and very insightful about her patients. It is a pleasure to work with her"

Karen A.

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Roumiana P.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced caregiver, who has worked with people with diabetes, cancer, dementia, and hospice care. I have a CNA certificate. I am available to work full-time or part-time, overnight and days. I am a flexible, patient, and caring person. I love helping people in any way that I can. I offer personal care, companionship,...
Roumiana can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Roumi helped my mother care for my father for approximately four months. He required a lot of assistance with feeding, changing, medications, and transportation to and from appointments. He eventually was essentially bedridden, but Roumi was incredible at getting...

Jackie S.

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Larysa N.


Harwood Heights, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver Available For Full And Part Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate caregiver/companion with great experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and some household tasks. I am extremely patient, reliable and easy to work with. I am also skilled at managing schedules and make sure to keep my clients as active as possible. On a...
Larysa can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Larysa is amazing. She has been caring for my mother for quite some time now and we truly appreciate how great she is. She is very patient and understanding with with my mother who is 95 years old. She is attentive to detail and always willing to go the extra...

Angela S.

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Margarita E.


Morton Grove, IL

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Margarita (Maga) I'm a caregiver and companionship woman with extensive experience and compassion for elders I have worked in home health care field for over 25 years. I have worked 16 years as a patient care technician and a unit secretary in the intensive care unit, I'm also a Register nurse in my country, I'm a...
5.0
"I have known Margarita for many years. I can tell you with confidence that Margarita has taken care of my elderly friend for many years. She’s dependable, smart, and really cares deeply about my friend and making sure she is cared for and comfortable. It’s not just...

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Honey Jane P.


Skokie, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Loving And Caring - Provides Comfort And Safety To Clients Round The Clock.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Driven and compassionate Caregiver with 10+ years proven track record in elderly and disabled caregiving in their private homes, nursing homes, Assisted Living. I am Hardworking and honest, known to provide companionship to the elderly while performing light housekeeping tasks and running errands.
Honey Jane can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Jane came into our lives at a stressful and sad time, as we were preparing for the end of my elderly uncle's life. Jane showed true compassion, not only for my Uncle, but for all the family members. She was skilled in her work and put our minds at ease knowing...

David K.

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Recent companion care reviews in Des Plaines, IL

Alondra N.

3.0

Helped me for two or three weeks. Was supposed to come and help me and then" had a family crisis "so let me know that she could no longer help me ; promptly, just half a week later

- Chris B.

Julie Ann O.

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and well experienced. Very compassionate and sweet. She is truly an assets for a family that seeking for a professional health care service.

- Maricris R.

Michael R.

5.0

Michael is just the best! Calm, patient, kind, and careful. He was always mindful of everyone in the family and took such special care of my Dad with Parkinsonism, MSA. Good sense of humor and kind heart! You couldn't ask for more.

- Laragene W.

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

Ruslana K.

5.0

Ruslana was a very responsible caregiver for my mother. My mother enjoyed her company,her excellent cooking . She is a kind,patient and thoughtful woman. There are not enough words to express her kindness and goodness nature she has shown towards my mom. I would highly recommend Ruslana to anyone...

- Mihael G.

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Ratings for Des Plaines, IL companion care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Companion Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed companion care.