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Marvin E.

CNA, Caregiver

Downers Grove, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Marvin a CNA, I've been working with elderly people since 2011. Most experienced with dementia patients, knows how to use transfer devices. Willing to work long hours any day of the week.
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Sharon G.

Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
home modification
mobility assistance
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I owned my own hair salon for 30 years and have taken care of all ages with dementia, Alzheimer's and cancer. I take care of my 94-year-old Aunt. Taking her to appointments/medications. I'd describe my personality as Joyful, kind and determined. I like caring for seniors because I find them intellectual, funny and...
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Virginija K.

Part-Time Or Full Time Caregiver Available

Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hospice services
home modification
personal care
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have worked with the elderly for over 15 years and am very passionate about what I do. I have great references, and my own transportation. I can help you with your routine by doing household chores such as cooking, dressing, cleaning, and/or running errands. My previous experience includes: taking care of elderly people with...
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Brenda J.

Caring & Understanding Companion

Downers Grove, IL

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$23/hr
Light cleaning
errands
transportation
dementia
meal prep
My experience with elderly caregiving began with my mother's early onset dementia and her need to live with me for 12 years before the need for nursing home care. Prior to that, I assisted her with all activities of daily living. After her passing, I worked in nanny positions that included extensive household management tasks...
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Stanislawa S.

Downers Grove, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Home modification
errands
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a positive difference in people's lives is my calling. With three years of experience, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and reliable care to adults and seniors. I'm skilled in respite care, transportation, personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I also have experience supporting individuals with...
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Andres R.

Smily Guy

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
personal care
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a certified nursing assistant with 14 years of experience. In rehab, dementia, and home care. With my experience as a CNA, the knowledge and skills that I provide with respect, kindness, compassion, caring with dignity to my work ethics and to my positive support. I can help with bathing, dressing, walking, transferring...

Mara M. says "Andy took care of my 94-year-old father-in-law for the last 5-6 weeks of his life. Andy was there until he took his very last breath. My husband and I...

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Corazon N.

Responsible Caregiver

Westmont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Cora is a very dependable, trustworthy, and kind person who took care of our family member with Parkinson’s for 3 years, 3 evenings a week. I would...

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Brenda A.

Brenda 3+ Years Of Caregiving Experience

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Brenda and I have been a dedicated caregiver for the past seven years. I assist with daily activities, mobility support, meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. Beyond physical care, I offer companionship and emotional support to enhance overall well-being. I have experience working...

Care Member says "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...

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Michelle M.

Professional Caregiver/Companion/Assistant

Clarendon Hills, IL

4.9(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
companionship
home modification
+ 1 more
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: Post-Op Transportation and Care Outpatient Procedure (Stay with & Transportation) Transportation...

Jenny D. says "Michelle was a joy to be around after my difficult recovery from surgery. She was neat and tidy, kind and professional, friendly and warm, and immediately...

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Renata C.

Caretaker

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My experience has primarily been that of a full time live-in senior caregiver. Most of my previous clients have been sufferers of dementia although they include paraplegic and Parkinson's patients. I have been providing excellent care for seniors over the past 8-10 years. My past experience includes (but not limited to) meal...

Teresa B. says "Renata gets right back to you with any information you require. I'm sure she will be a fantastic employee. Much appreciated!"

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Barbara Z.

Certified Caregiver

Darien, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Errands
dementia
meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Barbara, and I am a certified caregiver with many years of experience in helping people. I have a great knowledge of diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Dementia disease, cancer, seizure, oxygen, and using hoyer. I prepare fresh meals daily, assist with medication, feeding, shower/dressing, and exercises....

Jennifer K. says "Barbara worked with my mom who has dementia. They built an instant bond & my mom was completely at ease with her. She was patient, kind, and great at...

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Bernadette W.

Caregiver

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
mobility assistance
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I have worked as a caregiver for almost 3 years now and find it extremely rewarding. I love the in-home environment because it allows me to give seniors the one-on-one attention they deserve. As a caregiver, I provide companionship and compassion to those with emotional and physical needs. I learned a great deal of...

Care Member says "Bernie was the perfect person to help with my 96 year old mother. She was gentle, supportive and caring with all of mom’s needs. Whenever there was a...

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Margie H.

Smile To Start My Day

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
personal care
companionship
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Outstanding care from an outstanding caregiver! Prompt – Kind – Efficient – Lovely – Warm & Caring. When service is exceptional, it warrants praise and...

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Paula M.

36 Years Of Health Care Experience With Senior, Home, And Hospice Care

Villa Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have been in the health care field for over 45 years. I have worked with mentally challenged, in nursing homes, home care, with dementia, stroke, cancer, heart, and hospice care patient. I love to work with people. I'm also available to do lite housekeeping, errands and meal prep if needed. I am flexible, kind, dependable,...

Lisa G. says "Paula cared for my dad overnight last year after he had a severe stroke. Paula was kind & patient with my dad. Paula was also friendly with my mom & would...

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Patricia C.

Lisle, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
respite care
dementia
personal care
Hi, my name is Patricia. I used to work at Edward hospital for 15 yrs. After I got laid off last 2013 I started working as a caregiver. Since then I've handled different cases/patient. Such as Dementia and Alzheimer mostly companionship. My duties includes medication management, meal preparation, assist toileting, bathing and...

Ruth B. says "Pat has worked with my MIL for about 2 years. She has proven to be reliable, patient and trustworthy. My MIL doesn’t speak and Pat was the first stranger...

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Virginija S.

Full Time Caregiver With Over 20 Years Of Experience

Willowbrook, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
live-in home care
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I took care of an elderly woman in a nursing home when I lived in Palatine in 2001. In 2019, I was a part-time in-home caregiver for a senior couple with Alzeimer's and Dementia. My most recent job is 20 years working with a 36-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. In these jobs, I was responsible for bathing, lifting, and...

Jordan C. says "Virginija is a very compassion, dedicated person providing care with exceptional skills including personal care, daily activities, management, security...

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Margaret T.

Home Health Aid CNA Available Full-Time

Westmont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I'm very caring, compassionate Certified (Nursing Assistant) with over 20yrs of experience in elderly/ Dementia Care assisting them in their homes and in Facilities. I strive to do my very best to go above & beyond in order to keep them safe, healthy and in well being . I believe in doing unto others as you would have them to do...

Erina M. says "Professional, reliable, showed up as promised, and even accommodated to location change which I found out the day before, as well as unexpected overtime on...

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Detris M.

Dependable And Trustworthy

Westmont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
4 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I love being a caregiver providing sincere and compassionate care to seniors. My experience and my expertise in this field has allowed me to improve the quality of life for seniors, and provide families with a peace of mind knowing their loved one is being properly cared for. I can meet and exceed your expectations, provide...

Audra S. says "Detris has truly been a blessing. My mother has Alzheimer's and my father has post polio. She truly cares about my parent's, while always being...

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Paulina F.

Care Giving Job For Seniors ,since I Came From The Philippines

Carol Stream, IL

3.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
Care for dementia / alzheimer / Parkinson / Muscular dystrophy / ALS , MS /Personal care ( bathing / dressing/ grooming / personal hygiene) . College degree with medical background . Bringing clients doctor's appointments or other appointments outside home / / light housekeeping / grocery shopping/ meal preparation (cooking ) (...
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Michelle P.

Senior Care Giver , Assistent, Help With Meal Prep And Cleaning

Westchester, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have been a care giver since since 2014 I have helped clients with dementia, Parkinson, MS, Wheel chair bond and others. I am also experience with drip lines colostomy bags feeding tubes and ulcers. Meal planning and prep assist with feeding * Bathing / Dressing * Companionship * Meal Preparation * Medication Management /...

Wesley D. says "We could not have asked for someone better to care for our mother with MS. Michelle was her primary caretaker for years and always went above and beyond...

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  • 60 dementia care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.60/hr as of July 2025

Recent dementia care reviews from local parents in Downers Grove, IL

Dementia Care in Downers Grove, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care

Andres R.

Andy took care of my 94-year-old father-in-law for the last 5-6 weeks of his life. Andy was there until he took his very last breath. My...

- Mara M.

Corazon N.

Cora is a very dependable, trustworthy, and kind person who took care of our family member with Parkinson’s for 3 years, 3 evenings a week....

- Care member

Brenda A.

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...

- Care member

FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL is $18.60.

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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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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