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Find home aides in Des Plaines, IL that you’ll love

60 home aides are listed in Des Plaines, IL

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby home aides is 5 years

What others are saying about home aides in Des Plaines, IL

She is a very hard worker and super responsible. Completes all her tasks, treat her clients like family. Awesome woman

Review for Marrion G. by Olga O.

Can't say enough about Alicja and the great care my mother received from her. Alicja is competent, very highly skilled, caring and very

Review for Alicja M. by Eve M.

Sheria is kind and hard-working. She did so much for my father-in-law before his death, making sure that he stayed clean and comfortable.

Review for Sheria W. by Care member

Home aides in Des Plaines, IL

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Kelly L.


Glenview, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

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hello. My name is Kelly I am 29 years old I speak Spanish I am Colombian In this country I have one year of experience caring for two elderly adults. I have courses in first aid and transporting people in bed and wheelchair conditions. I am very responsible and stick to schedules. I love grandparents. I am willing to move...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning
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Ryou B.


Glenview, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have over 5 years experience as a caregiver for my own family, my 74-year-old aunt, live-in, where I have done everything from first aid to heavy housework to errands to personal care (bathing/dressing/medical care) to cooking! I get along well with just about anyone!
Ryou can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
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Justyna P.


Chicago, IL

$17-37/hr1 yrs exp

Care Aide

I went to Tulane University in New Orleans where I got my Bachelor in finance and Masters in Accounting. I worked in corporate accounting for several years before deciding that the stressed out environment and fatigue it came with were eating away at me. That's why I'm finally leaving corporate and doing something I love! Taking...
Justyna can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, respite care, mobility assistance
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Marrion G.


Glenview, IL

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

(7)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked at the Nursing home before and I was A Activities Aide for almost a year and 8 months. Besides that I worked as a Caregiver for my Aunt, Dad and even in a private care. We help them to engage and encourage the residents. We do some fun and Activities like memory game, Bingo, Art and craft and basic Morning exercises...
Marrion can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"You will not find a more caring and respectable care taker! Marion cared for my mother until she went into Assisted Living so she could receive pulmonary care. I highly recommend Marion and would be available to talk with anyone interested in hiring her."

Kim P.

Alicja M.


Chicago, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Alicja M. From Chicago, IL.

I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 20+ years of experience caring for patients who are bed - bound, wheelchair - bound, after stroke, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, end of life and hospice patient . I am a very good companionship person. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
Alicja can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Alicja is a kind, compassionate, intelligent, and highly skilled caregiver who has a deep fund of knowledge about life and the challenges of aging. She is physically strong and knowledgeable about the demands about caring for those losing the ability to care for...

Susan G.

Shawn M.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Looking For Part-Time Work M-F During The Day

I have been a nurses aide for three years working in a few nursing homes. I have also worked at a house which specifically caters to individuals with Alzheimer's. I have worked with many different types of people with different needs. I am passionate about my job because I enjoy helping others who are no longer able to help...
Shawn can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Krzysztof P.


Park Ridge, IL

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced CNA Park Ridge/Niles PT

I completed CNA training in 2004 and I worked in foour Nursing Homes on the night shift. I had good references from residents. I worked hard, because I liked to help seniors. This is my career. I am an RN from Poland with 17 years experience (most in psychiatric). Now I work in Golfview Developmental Center as a DDA...
Krzysztof can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance, light cleaning, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Work Experience Job Title: CNA I have been certified as a nursing assistant since 2012 and have gained extensive experience in various healthcare settings, including skilled nursing facilities, memory care, such as those Alzheimer's care, long term care rehabilitation centers, I am certified as a restorative aide and have...
Christian Paul can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Sheria W.


Evanston, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Loving, Caring Nurse Assistant/Home Aid

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience in home health care and am a certified nursing assistant. I specialize in providing hospice care and have worked extensively with seniors facing various medical conditions, including cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and dementia. My clients value my reliability and...
Sheria can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Sheria is kind and hard-working. She did so much for my father-in-law before his death, making sure that he stayed clean and comfortable. She really cares about my mother-in-law; even now that my MIL is in assisted living, she calls her to say hello. In addition,...

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Victoria H.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Home Care Aid

I have 7 years of experience in this field. I enjoy being with Seniors and spending time with them. I am professional, and caring, and would be an asset to your family's needs. I look forward to speaking with you and discussing an opportunity.
Victoria can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Victoria has great people skills, organizational skills and is very reliable."

Matt W.

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Tina S.


Chicago, IL

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

Home Health Aide, Personal Care Attendant, Available For Companionship, House Keeping, & Meal Prep.

I have 9 1/2 and a half years of experience, & a few letters of recommendations. I've had three clients, and I took excellent care of them. I did physical therapy with them, prepared meals, house keeping, laundry, did errands, I took them to doctor appointments, took great care of their medications, & organized them daily. I...
Tina can also help with: Dementia, home modification, visiting physician
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Tina was a great addition to our family."

Mary P.

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Artur N.


Lincolnshire, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Past 4 1/2 years I have been working with retired priest from Glenview helping him with many daily routines, and helping him to get around as easy as possible so he can enjoy life like we are Our daily routines where Wounds care, oxygen and nebulizer, catheter change, bed wheelchair, wheelchair bed transfer, medications...
Artur can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Artur was an amazing caregiver for my husband. Not only did he take care of his personal needs, he became a member of our family. Artur is sensitive and calm. He handles adversity with compassion and competence. I am convinced that he was one of the reasons my...

Care member

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Melissa W.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Home Help Aid

I take great pride in my job because I love what I do. Caring for seniors is a great responsibility that takes time and patience. If your not a nurturing person then this is not the job for you.
Melissa can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Melissa is wonderful. She is very professional, knowledgeable, caring and kind. She was very generous with her time. Melissa cared for me for 15 months. Had I not moved to another state, I know relieve still be caring for me. I miss her! "

Care member

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Wendy B.


Barrington, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Compassionate Alzheimer's Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for 10 plus years with seniors. I have always had a special place in my heart for them. I am kind, caring, compassionate and patient. I am also honest, trustworthy, reliable and capable. I have worked in facilities and in home. I prefer in home for the one on one. I have been trained in medication administration,...
Wendy can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Our family was fortunate enough to have had Wendy care for our mom for six years. When Wendy started to care for our mom she was in the earlier stages of dementia. Wendy was committed to our family and cared for our mom until she passed away. Wendy’s care for the...

Care member

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Margaret T.


Westmont, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid CNA Available Full-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"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 the day of the job. She is friendly and has great energy. Would hire her again 10/10."

Erina M.

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Thelma S.


Palatine, IL

$23-37/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable

Hello, I am Thelma, an accomplished home healthcare aide with over (10)years of experience. I have experience taking care of patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice and others. I am dedicated and compassionate and go above and beyond to make my clients feel comfortable and loved. I am punctual and trustworthy. I do meal...
Thelma can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Thelma is a dedicated worker really good with our family member. Very punctual and dependable. Our family is very grateful to her."

Mike W.

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Belinda S.


Streamwood, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care/aide Assistant,available For Care giving Companionship, part Time Or Full Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

-20+years of experience of Care Giving *patient care/senior care/companion care/home care/medical &non medical -Certified Nursing Assistant and studied Gerontology (Study of aging) -dependable, patient, friendly, and compassionate. -Stroke, Alzheimer's, Dementia , Memory Care, ALS, Parkinson's, Diabetes experienced. -meal...
Belinda can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, visiting physician, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Belinda cared for my Mother for several years. At the beginning she treated her with respect and care and concern for her well being. At the end she treated her with affection and care and concern and became my guide through a difficult time. She always knew...

Amy R.

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Laimute B.


Lake Forest, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Are you looking for elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 20+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time, or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have excellent North Shore...
Laimute can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her."

Irene K.

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Sheree B.


Westchester, IL

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-Time Work Available

August 2017 to Present Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Companionships, Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; Cleaning, Sanitation
Sheree can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, meal prep, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Sheree's very nice with a loving personality... She's excellent with children... Very professional... And she exceed above and beyond all expectations..."

Ashley O.

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Magan L.


Hoffman Estates, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

4.3

(6)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of medical experience. . I am responsible and trustworthy. Looking for long term job 6-8 hours a day. I charge $25-$30 an hour. Prices negotiable. I work with people who have Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. I'm licensed occupation and physical therapy aid
Magan can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Always on time and available to help! Caring & Kind Cooks healthy meals"

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