Find companion care in Melrose Park, IL that you’ll love

60 companion care are listed in Melrose Park, IL

The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby companion care is 2 years

Companion care in Melrose Park, IL

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Brenda A.


Melrose Park, IL

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Brenda 3+ Years Of Caregiving Experience

Hi there! My name is Brenda and I am a Certified Private Caregiver with over 5+ years of experience. I am passionate about Elderly Care and I have a range of experience including providing care for patients with Alzheimer's, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke patients, Hospice care and overall companionship. I am well qualified to do the...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Brenda was wonderful- responsible, hard working, very capable with a sweet and endearing demeanor "

Care member

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I always had a passion for being with and entertaining seniors. I was very close to my grandparents growing up. I truly enjoy their company and give them my whole heart into our companionship.
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Angela B.


Melrose Park, IL

$17-31/hr1 yrs exp

About My Care

A compassionate 20-year-old In-Home Caregiver with a full year of experience. I've worked with seniors who are a high fall risk, are paraplegic, have dementia or those who simply need companionship. My work varies which is no problem for me, I have truly come so far as a caregiver. I can assure you your needs will definitely be...
Angela can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
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Safija K.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

CNA

I have been a home health aide for the elderly for over 13 years. Besides being a home health aide, I was a CNA at a nursing home for a number of years. I have helped provide personal care to my patients including but not limited to bathing, dressing, skin care, and preparation of meals. I make sure my patients take their...
Safija can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Safija is very friendly and dependable. She has a great personality and is flexible and opened minded with people. She makes you feel very comfortable around her and she is very understanding. I lived working with her and working for her. She was a great boss to me...

Roxanne C.

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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: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Larysa was my mother's weekend caregiver for almost four years. She was a great companion to her. She was always bright and cheery, kept my mother entertained, well fed and engaged. My mother suffered from dementia as well as diabetes and heart disease, and Larysa...

Jo Ann Z.

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Eunice A.


Lombard, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a people person very outgoing and have the welfare of others at heart. My passion is making a positive difference in people's lives and being a helper to the elderly. I enjoy being a caregiver because, I have empathy so I'm able to connect with my Clients to enable understand what they are going through. I have 10+...
Eunice can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Wound Care

5.0
"Eunice (Dasha) was hired as the overnight caregiver for my father who had dementia. While he never wanted a caregiver he was always happy to see Dasha arrive. She was gentle, soft spoken yet direct, and my dad responded to her. She provided peace of mind to my...

Pat S.

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Erika M.


Chicago, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Help You

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Your parents or grandparent or even a sick relative is someone that you wish you had time to take care of or visit more often for companionship. I understand that it is rough for you to be in many places at one time. Let me help you. I am here to offer my services as a companion for your senior loved one. Let me take your...
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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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: Errands, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Iza took care of my Aunt for three years. Not only did she care for her and took her to appointments, she also took her on outings and came up with activities to engage her mind. She is a true treasure."

James M.

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
5.0
"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."

Care member

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Michelle M.


Clarendon Hills, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver/Companion/Assistant

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

My name is Michelle and I have over 10 years experience as a CNA/caregiver. I enjoy working with seniors and helping those in need. I'm available for short visits (minimum 2 hours max 4 hours). I offer the following services: Transportation to/from doctor appointments Physical Therapy (regular exercise) Assistance with...
Michelle can also help with: Companionship, home modification, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Michelle was fantastic. She was responsive, patient, and punctual. She put me at ease about having to hire a carer to pick me up after surgery and was easy to chat with on my ride home. Would definitely hire again."

Jennifer F.

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Katherine H.


Chicago, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Companion And Great Helper

I like caring for seniors because it brings me joy to help others. My most recent work was in Elmhurst taking care of a woman with Alzheimers. My responsibilities included help with dressing, meal preparation, driving to leisure activities, physical activity, and companionship. I was sad that she could no longer be at home and...
Katherine can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Katherine (Katie) worked for us as a caregiver for my mother from about February 2022 to June 2023. Katherine was huge help to our family in a time of need. My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and it became clear to us that she needed more help as she was...

Care member

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Laura M.


Cicero, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Laura, I am 48 years old with over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. For the first 20 years of my career I started working for Hospitals such as Rush & Adventist Hospital to then venturing on to using my skills for Senior Care and Companionship for the past 10 years. Throughout my years of experience...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"We hired Laura M. to take care of my 96 year old mother overnight at the Rehab Center back in January 2023. We then moved my mother back home with the help of Laura, who continued to take care of my mother overnight. My mother is 96, Spanish speaking, has dementia,...

Care member

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Ana C.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Always Hopeful

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Taking care of the elderly and providing them companionship, love and attention for the past 19 years has been a fulfilling advocacy for me, it does not only give me an opportunity to be able to care and provide love for a special member of your family but also it gives me a chance to be able to share my life with someone who...
Ana can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Ana has been absolutely amazing!! She has helped care for my 93 year old grandmother, who has beginning stages of dementia. She is very reliable, dependable and does an amazing job! She makes sure that she is eating and drinking enough, bathed, and properly taking...

Jennifer K.

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Anita Z.


Bensenville, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Emphatic Companion With 20 Years Of Health Care Experience

I have 20 years of in hospital and home care experience. Experience both inpatient and outpatient as a respiratory practitioner. 20 years of personal care for senior citizens. This includes dementia care, general socializing, and hospice care. I treat all people with dignity and respect. I believe one should interact with others...
Anita can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Anita really cares about who she takes care of. She is a very caring person. She has a great background that helps with a lot of different situations. I am thankful she helped us with my mother."

Cheryl L.

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Ariunaa G.


Cicero, IL

$12-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Reliable And Dedicated

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of senior caregiving and would like continue serving my clients and their families in a most loving and caring way in a live-in capacity, six days/night a week. Light housekeeping and laundry are an integral part of keeping my clients' home environment as healthy as can be. My most recent duties also...
Ariunaa can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services
5.0
"Ari took care of my Mom for 5 weeks. She is very caring."

Laura F.

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Corazon N.


Westmont, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of two and have 20 years plus of experience with senior care. I have experience with Parkinson's, stroke, dementia and Alzheimer's care. I also have experience in g-tube feeding. I can help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I'm also Covid...
Corazon can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Always on time. Good conversations. Polite and always did what I asked. "

Care member

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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: Personal care, companionship, dementia, live-in home 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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Margie H.


Lombard, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Smile To Start My Day

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

20 years experienced and wealthy of reference is my guarantee to be trusted. I'm a certified nursing assistant, studied psychology on aging. Completed professional advancement for CNA's. Cares different cases: dementia, Parkinson's, MS , diabetic with CHF & COPD, patient with PICC line & tracheotomy tube, colostomy/ foley...
Margie can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Margie helped us care for our elderly mother who has dementia. She was wonderful. She is patient, dependable and respectful. Anyone will be lucky to hire her & I can absolutely recommend her."

Lisa D.

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Barbara M.


Chicago, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

* CNA- Certified Nursing Assistance, Physical Rehabilitation Aide, CPR * 16 Years of experience including private duty, nursing home, hospice: DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S, feeding tube, suffer stroke, oxygen, diabetics, heart failure, cancer, Hoyer lift, etc. *Languages: English, Polish, Russian. * I like working with...
Barbara can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara to spend several hours a week with my mom who suffered from dementia. As my mom's dementia worsened, Barbar took on more and...

Katherine B.

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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: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Vera is a very sweet and kind lady, very conscientious. Took excellent and loving care of my mom for over a year who's 91 years old. We really appreciated her and would hire again!"

Rudolf M.

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Recent companion care reviews in Melrose Park, IL

Brenda A.

5.0

Brenda is such a sweet and responsible caregiver, she took care of my elderly mom with Alzheimer’s for 3 years and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to have done so. She is great at her job and you can always count on her to show up on time and be there for your loved ones.

- Care member

Safija K.

5.0

Safija is very friendly and dependable. She has a great personality and is flexible and opened minded with people. She makes you feel very comfortable around her and she is very understanding. I lived working with her and working for her. She was a great boss to me and me few very appreciated as an...

- Roxanne C.

Larysa N.

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 mile. She is a very caring person...

- Angela S.

Eunice A.

5.0

Eunice is an amazing caregiver. She took care of my paralyzed father with such compassion and love. Even when he had Covid, she never even thought about not continuing his care. She communicates really well. Sending me daily updates on his conditions, meds needed, food and liquid intake, etc. Eunice...

- Catherine K.

Izabela W.

5.0

Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator, and very experienced and understanding in issues related to eldercare. She has all the qualities we were looking for in a caregiver. She is efficient...

- Care member

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