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Debra G.

Responsible, Respectful And Friendly

Melrose Park, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Respite care
live-in home care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
I was a teacher and a Child Life Specialist (worked with hospitalized children/teens) during my career years but retired when my father needed care when diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I also had the opportunity to care for a neighbor I had known for 60+ years, during the time she had dementia. Also I worked for Visiting Angels and...
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Teddy I.

Caregiver

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
companionship
dementia
+ 1 more
I have more than 10 years experience as a caregiver. I enjoy listening to older people, I am a very patient person and I am always happy to work at my clients pace, following their lead. I can assist with hygiene, cleaning, toileting, eating, cooking, shopping. I have great references. please get in touch if you think I could...

Teddy I. says "It’s my pleasure to recommend Teddy. I have known her for 6years as she cared for my father and mother in their home.Any family would be lucky to have...

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Chonie P.

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Home Health Aide Available Night Shift Full-Time Or Day Shift Full

Melrose Park, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
home modification
meal prep
companionship
dementia
+ 1 more
I am interested to work with your loved one as a caregiver. I am CNA for 20years and well experience taking good care of elders who have dementia, Alzheimer's disease, respiratory problems, and hospice patients. I am a passionate, caring, self organized, and well trusted person. Please let me know if you need more information...
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Annie V.

Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Aide. Available For Full-time Job. Come And Go

Des Plaines, IL

4.3(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
respite care
dementia
home modification
+ 1 more
I am a certified CNA who's been working in this field for more than 20 years. I enjoy being a caregiver because I love to take care of people, especially the elderly. I'm compassionate, empathetic, and determined. I have experience working with patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke, Paralyzed, Diabetes, COPD,...

Nancy C. says "Annie was an overnight caregiver for my mother for the last five months of her life. She's dependable, skilled, compassionate and kind. If you get the...

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Godfrida H.

Awesome Experienced Caregiver

Itasca, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
companionship
dementia
live-in home 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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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
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
companionship
dementia
+ 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 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
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
companionship
dementia
+ 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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Sherelle M.

Home Care Assistant

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
dementia
home modification
hospice services
I am an experienced CNA for over 9 years. Very experienced with Dementia. I have managed a non-medical home care agency which I have recently decided to branch out on my own and build my own clientele. I am a compassionate person looking to help individuals remain in the comforts of their homes for as long as possible.
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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
Personal care
mobility assistance
respite care
companionship
dementia
+ 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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Alma S.

Home Health Aide Available

Harwood Heights, IL

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
+ 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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Gugulethu M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Gigi. I have a passion for working with people and for that reason I started working with children and senior citizens. I have a Certification in Early Childhood Development , TEFL( Teaching English as a Foreign Language). I am Certified Nurse Assistant and a Patient Care Assistant as well as CPR Certified. I have worked...
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Barbara M.

Caregiver/Companion

Chicago, IL

3.3(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
respite care
dementia
home modification
+ 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.

Caring Companion Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
+ 1 more
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 ....

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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Jill R.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
Thank you in advance for the opportunity to assist you in this most important time in your loved ones life. My name is Jill and I'm 60 years old. I spent a majority of my life being a nanny, a mom and a grandma. I've taken care of elderly and babies. My most recent job was caring for an 88-year-old gentleman with minor dementia...

Alicia B. says "Jill cared for my father like he was her own. She took the time to get to know him, his likes and dislikes and catered to his every need. Jill engaged...

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Allegra D.

Experienced Caregiver And Housekeeper

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
companionship
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 10 yrs. experience working with older adults in the medical field and in a care giving capacity; I'm currently earning my masters degree in nursing, part time. I pride myself on quality interaction and enjoy bringing a smile to people's faces. I was a public school music teacher for 15 years and also owned my own cleaning...

Denise K. says "Allegra has been a God send.. She gets things done efficiently and is a joy to be around. She's helpful and caring and I highly recommend her as a...

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Monica A.

Caregiver/CNA

Niles, IL

4.3(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
mobility assistance
companionship
dementia
+ 1 more
Finding the right Caregiver can be challenging for yourself or a loved one. I'm highly experienced working with many different areas. I'm extremely compassionate, Gentle & Kind with a very calming personality but also have a great sense of humor to help keep your loved one happy & engaged. Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (...

Care Member says "She goes above and beyond to provide excellent care. She is amazing at what she does and the most hardworking person I’ve met!"

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Filipina C.

Filipina Fun-loving Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
companionship
dementia
+ 1 more
I'm a blessed mother of 3 wonderful grown-up kids. I am positive, energetic & fun - loving caregiver. I have 10 + years of experience with different cases like patients dealing with dementia, Parkinson's, cancer, hip injury, stroke & merely being a companion. I am passionate in my job of helping people especially the elderly...

Care Member says "Faye worked in my cousin's home as a live-in caregiver for his mother, my aunt. She was responsible for her daily personal needs and administered her...

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Alexander T.

Awesome Caregiver

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
home modification
live-in home care
companionship
dementia
+ 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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Ludi T.

Chicago, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
home modification
hospice services
I'm Ludi T 53 yrs old. I am responsible, compassionate & honest person. I have 22yrs experience as a caregiver mostly Dementia/Alzheimer's patients, strokes, Parkinson, tube feeding, oxygen, catheter, suctioning, cancer patients, hoyer lift from bed to chair & chair to bed, hospice. My duties; meals prep, med prep, med...

Terri K. says "Ludi was a great caregiver for a few weeks - she is safe, honest, clean and very organized. Unfortunately she wasn't very dependable for the type of care...

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Carolynn T.

Compassionate Artist

Lyons, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
companionship
dementia
+ 1 more
I have been a dedicated caregiver for 9 years providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my clients. I have experience with clients with Alzheimer's/dementia. My services include light daily cleaning, medication reminders, assistance with toileting, bathing, walking, running errands, wound care and accompanying clients to...

Care Member says "Super kind. Super knowledgeable. Has a great sense of humor. Reliable and punctual. I’d hire her all over again!"

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  • 60 dementia care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dementia care is 5.0

Recent dementia care reviews from local parents in Melrose Park, IL

Dementia Care in Melrose Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care

Teddy I.

It’s my pleasure to recommend Teddy. I have known her for 6years as she cared for my father and mother in their home.Any family would be...

- Teddy I.

Annie V.

Annie was an overnight caregiver for my mother for the last five months of her life. She's dependable, skilled, compassionate and kind. If...

- Nancy C.

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

FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park, IL is $18.33.

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 Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park, 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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