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Godfrida H.

Awesome Experienced Caregiver

Itasca, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
companionship
personal care
My name is is Godfrida and I have been working as a senior caregiver for 24=years. I have taken care of people with challenges in their lives, ranging from Alzheimer's cancer, Parkinson's, stroke's, diabetes, Amputee's, paralysis, dementia or just companionship and much more. I do light house keeping, laundry, bringing in the...

Care Member says "I worked with Godfrida for 3 years she was the lead care giver .She is patient ,kind and pays attention to detail she treats clients with respect and...

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Agnieszka G.

I can take care of seniors.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello beautiful families. I used to be a nurse and worked in the hospital for 6 years before I moved to US. I have been working here for different families more than 20 years . I have experience with dementia and a lot of different medical conditions that older people have. I am familiar with medication , insuline...

Care Member says "Agnes was great to work with and took amazing care of our dad. Very patient and sweet. She’s very knowledgeable with geriatric care."

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Charity W.

Skokie, IL

3.7(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Live-in home care
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello there!! I have 17 years of experience in adult / senior care in nursing homes, assistant living, and home care settings. I have served elders who are coping with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, hospice, and palliative care. I also have experience in using an aspirator, G-tube/NG-tube, tracheotomy cleaning, and...

Adetola A. says "She's caring and accommodating."

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Roumiana P.

Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
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,...

Jackie S. says "Roumi helped my mother care for my father for approximately four months. He required a lot of assistance with feeding, changing, medications, and...

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Barbara M.

Caregiver/Companion

Chicago, IL

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
hospice services
live-in home care
home modification
dementia
+ 1 more
* 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...

Katherine B. says "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...

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Izabela W.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
home modification
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Izabel. I have over 18 years of experience. Top references. Available to start a new job immediately. 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...

Care Member says "Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator,...

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Oleksandr R.

Experienced Senior Care Nursing Assistant

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Live-in home care
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
CNA/caregiver trained in basic and advanced senior care with lots of in-home and hospital experience. Experience with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, live-in care, post-surgical and pet care. Dependable, punctual, and professional!

Care Member says "Alex is an Incredible care giver, very hardworking and a great problem solver! Alex is knowledgeable and patient and has helped our family tremendously...

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Saruultugs G.

I'm Looking For Full Time Job

Northbrook, IL

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
Hello, I'm professional, compassionate and trustworthy caregiver. I finished successfully "Annual Caregiver Training" in 2010, since that I've worked for 6 years as a caregiver and my clients and their family 100% satisfied my work. I have a good experience for patients with with Hospice, Stroke, Diabetic, Alzheimer, Dementia,...
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Lilian C.

Senior Care Is A Calling And Needs Passionate People

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have experience with dementia patients, cancer, hospice, Hoyer lifting and transferring, tube feeding, companionship, meal preps, bathing and all daily needs. I've been in the industry since 2016. My mission is to enhance the lives of aging adults and their families by providing : 1. PERSONAL CARE which involves direct...

Care Member says "I had Lily to care for my mother. She was compassionate and took care of her so well until she passed. She also took care of my mother in law until...

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Alexander T.

Awesome Caregiver

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
errands
home modification
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have experience with Alzheimer, dementia, hospice, stroke patients, transfers, bathing, lifting.. Etc

Care Member says "Alex was a great caregiver for our mother. His time with us was brief but we really enjoyed having him while we did. He ended up getting a job that had...

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Juliana R.

Part Time or Full Time

Wilmette, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Juliana has been wonderful assisting my Mom who is 91. She is very kind and respectful. We highly recommend Juliana to help with a family member in...

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Illeana C.

Compassionate And Caring

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping. Personal hygiene would be encouraged and assisted if needed. Bathing and dressing, diaper changes. Experienced dealing with Alzheimer's , Diabetes, Heart problems, Dementia. I have cared for person with Ms, bedridden and used lift. Cared for a gentleman that...

Linda S. says "My family is very thankful for all the care Illiana provided to our loved one. She was an outstanding caregiver, always provided excellent care. I would...

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Suzanne N.

Senior Care/Senior Helper

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Mobility assistance
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have 7 years experience with helping people. I worked with the public for 30 years before this. I have experience with Alzheimer and Dementia. I also worked with a MS patient who is wheelchair bound. I'm happy to help with food feeding, bathe, dressing, wound care. Happy to help with shopping or helping around the house....

Terri M. says "Suzanne has been a caregiver for my husband a few days a week for more than 3 months. She is extremely caring and dependable. I appreciate her attention...

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Alma S.

Home Health Aide Available

Harwood Heights, IL

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
home modification
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Highly compassionate and experienced caregiver with 13+ years of experience providing personalized care to seniors and young adults with disabilities. Proven ability to build strong rapport with clients and families, providing physical and emotional support while maintaining their dignity and independence. Skilled in assisting...

Marcy B. says "I hired Alma for post-operative home care. She’s absolutely fantastic- helped me get around, sorted all my pills for the entire week, checked my vitals,...

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Kathy M.

CNA With 8 Years In Hospice & 13 Years As A Private Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hospice services
personal care
dementia
companionship
respite care
I am a CNA who has 18 years experience, 8 of those years I worked in hospice. I am CPR and Dementia certified as well. I'm available for overnight shifts, five days a week including weekends. I love what I do because there is such a great need. So many seniors do not get the proper care they deserve. If I can make a difference,...

Katrina P. says "Both my mother and I spoke with Kathy about caring for my dad. While a family emergency prevented her from starting, I was so comforted and impressed...

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Elena Z.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have worked as a caregiver for 13 years in several families. Since June 2011 I have cared of a woman 86 years old with Alzheimers. I have excellent references from the family where I worked. I took care of another senior woman after stroke. I have experience with dementia clients too. I have been able to establish a warm and...

Sofia G. says "April 26, 2024 To whom it may concern, I am writing this letter as a recommendation for Elena Z. Elena has been as employee of mine since January 2021....

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Anna D.

19+ Years Experienced Caregiver

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Anna and I have been a care giver for over 19 years. I am fluent in English however I am originally from Poland. Over the years I have worked with patients that had muscular dystrophy, alzheimer, parkinsons, hospice, diabetes, dementia, muscular sclerosis and autism. I have experience working with a feeding...

Lisa M. says "Anna has been absolutely wonderful to my mom. She is kind and compassionate and gentle. She listens to my mom's needs and adjusts as needed. She is a hard...

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Sherlee S.

Skokie, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Sherlee, I am a certified Home Health Aid, PCA and caregiver for nine years! I am specialize in working with bed-bound, Alzheimer's, Dementia and Parkinson's patients, I have work in a large nursing facility Called Mary-Knoll for the elderly Nuns and Priests, who needed overall care! I am presently working at...
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Gema T.

Home Health Aid with 11 Years Experience in Senior Care Looking for Part Time

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Respite care
live-in home care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I am a CNA. I have 11 years of experience. I have worked in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and private duty. I have experience caring for people with, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and with many other problems.

Janet G. says "Gema took care of my 93 yr-old mom (and dad too) for the last four years. She is caring, skilled, dependable, bright, intuitive, and technically adept at...

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Nicoleta R.

Licensed Practical Nurse Available, Night Shift, Full Time Or Part Time

Rolling Meadows, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
home modification
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Loving and compassionate nurse, with over 10 years of CNA experience. I am a very good cook and I like detailed cleaning. I love to be around older, because I believe I have always something to learn from their life wisdom. Flexible, honest, positive person and happy, with very good references, and dependable. This schedule is...

Daciana D. says "I know Nicoleta since high school. She's a wonderful person, very conscientious and caring."

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  • 60 dementia care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.89/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dementia care is 4.6

Recent dementia care reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Dementia Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care

Godfrida H.

I worked with Godfrida for 3 years she was the lead care giver .She is patient ,kind and pays attention to detail she treats clients with...

- Care member

Agnieszka G.

Agnes was great to work with and took amazing care of our dad. Very patient and sweet. She’s very knowledgeable with geriatric care.

- Care member

Charity W.

She's caring and accommodating.

- Adetola A.

FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Des Plaines, IL

Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Des Plaines, IL, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.

The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Des Plaines, IL is $22.89.

If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Des Plaines, IL to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.

Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Des Plaines, IL, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.

When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Des Plaines, IL, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.

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