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Leah P.

Des Plaines, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
home modification
live-in home care
dementia
Hi. My name is Leah, 41 years old and I am a graduate of BSBA (Management). I worked as caregiver for 10 years. I loved this job because it's like taking care of my own family. I am a hardworking lady and trustworthy. I worked for a lady for 3 and a half years. I do everything to helped her, from bathing, grooming, preparing her...
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Momka Is Available For Companionship, Housekeeping and Meal Preparation

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
As a caregiver I have extended experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients, patients with Diabetes, Heart problems, Arthritis and many more health conditions. I have a car and I am a skilled and safe driver with a clean driving record. I can provide help with ADL- personal hygiene, cooking, cleaning, shopping and more. I...

Julia B. says "Momka has helped my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's and we are very grateful for her care. Momka is knowledgeable, attentive, and RELIABLE."

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Looking For Caregivers Job

Des Plaines, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 10 years of hands-on experience providing quality care in retirement homes, nursing homes, and private home settings. Throughout my career, I have worked with a wide range of patients, including those with dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke recovery needs, and colostomy care, as...
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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
Meal prep
errands
transportation
light cleaning
respite care
+ 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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Skokie, IL

3.7(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Greetings, With 17 years of experience in adult and senior care including nursing homes, assisted living, and home care. I provide compassionate, reliable, and individualized support. I have cared for clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, and those needing hospice or palliative care. My skills include...

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

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Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 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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Caregiver/Companion

Chicago, IL

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
home modification
respite care
hospice services
personal care
+ 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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Experienced Senior Care Nursing Assistant

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 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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I'm Looking For Full Time Job

Northbrook, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/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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Senior Care Is A Calling And Needs Passionate People

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Hospice services
dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 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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Awesome Caregiver

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Home modification
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 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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Senior Care/Senior Helper

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
mobility assistance
errands
meal prep
+ 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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Senior Care Caregiver

Wilmette, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
mobility assistance
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated, accomplished, bilingual Certified Nursing Assistant with over 26 years of senior care experience. I have provided direct care in both clinical and private home settings. I am well versed and experienced in Dementia care, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's , MS, ALS, medication management, HIPAA regulations, end...

Genoveva H. says "Tania is an amazing CNA with a lot of older adult care experience. Her experience includes nursing home care as well as home care. I have included that...

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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
Personal care
dementia
hospice services
respite care
companionship
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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19+ Years Experienced Caregiver

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 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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Skokie, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
personal care
light cleaning
mobility assistance
+ 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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Night Time Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have a passion for elderly care. I have experience assisting clients with mobility issues, dementia, hygiene, meal prep, feeding, board games, long conversations, and keen listening, transportation and errands. I am a CNA and EMT. I'm okay with pets except for cats due to allergies.
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Sandy W.'s Photo

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
I have several years experience helping the elderly in terms of companionship, transportation, shopping, doctor appointments, and meal preparation. My experience includes considerable experience with dementia patients. I enjoy working with elderly people and helping them make their daily lives easier and happier.

Marie R. says "Top notch! Wonderful help to my senior mom with dementia. Always patient with her and always gets her to her appointments on time! Sandy is truly...

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Experienced Compassionate CNA

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
A soft hearted caregiver for 24 years who served several clients with congestive heart failure , COPD, stroke , dementia , parkinson s disease, enlarged prostate and hospice patients. I drive with my own car, do grocery shopping, light housekeeping, cooking, feeding and laundry. Have excellent references if required. I have...

Care Member says "MarLou is an incredible caregiver. She is perpetually optimistic, skilled and is laser focused on her job and is not distracted by any dynamic...

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I Am Very Compassionate, Sympathetic, Caring And Out Going Person, I Love Cooking And Gardening.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 15 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 companion, light house keeping and cooking. I do grocery...

Laurie H. says "My mom is very physically compromised and in a skilled nursing facility. She requires extra care and Jasmen was perfect. Jasmen was very communicative...

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  • 60 dementia care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.52/hr as of May 2026

  • 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 16 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care

Momka S.

Momka has helped my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's and we are very grateful for her care. Momka is knowledgeable, attentive, and...

- Julia B.

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.

Helpful information on dementia care in Des Plaines, IL

Dementia care in Des Plaines, IL is designed to support individuals experiencing memory loss, cognitive decline, or conditions such as Alzheimer’s. Care often includes help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication reminders, along with supervision to ensure safety. Many caregivers also provide companionship and structured routines to help reduce confusion and anxiety. You can learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia care and what support typically involves.

The average cost for dementia care in Des Plaines, IL as of May 2026 is $23.52 per hour. Rates can vary depending on the level of care needed, such as part-time support versus full-time or overnight care. More advanced care needs, including mobility assistance or behavioral support, may increase the overall cost.

To find a qualified dementia caregiver in Des Plaines, IL, families often compare providers based on experience with memory care, reviews, and availability. It’s helpful to ask about specific experience with dementia or Alzheimer’s, communication style, and how they handle behavioral changes. Exploring options like memory care services can also help you find the right level of support. Interviews and trial visits can help ensure the caregiver is a good fit.

Families in Des Plaines, IL often consider dementia care when a loved one begins to show signs of memory loss, confusion, or difficulty managing daily activities. Early support can help maintain independence and safety, while more advanced care may be needed as the condition progresses. Understanding the stages and differences in dementia can help guide this decision.

Yes, many dementia care providers in Des Plaines, IL offer in-home services. This allows individuals to remain in a familiar environment, which can help reduce stress and confusion. In-home care can be customized to provide part-time assistance, full-time support, or overnight care depending on your family’s needs. Comparing options like memory care vs. home care for dementia can help determine the best setting.

Before hiring dementia care in Des Plaines, IL, consider asking about the caregiver’s experience with memory care, training, and approach to handling behavioral changes. You may also want to discuss scheduling, safety protocols, and how updates will be communicated. Creating a structured approach with a dementia care plan can help ensure consistent and effective support.

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