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60 home care are listed in Des Plaines, IL
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 8 years
Home care in Des Plaines, IL
Annie V.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Aide. Available For Full-time Job. Come And Go
4.3
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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,...
Annie can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, home modification, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Annie took good care of my Mom and Dad. Both have dementia and different needs. She did a good job with understanding their needs and how to put into action her care plan for them.
She has warmth and a kind smile which goes far when you are dealing with...
Dina K.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the care giving job for the past 8 years and have learned to love this job simply because I feel like I am doing it for my own parents. My connection with my clients extends down to the families because they say that by so doing, they themselves were given their lives back because they are assured that their...
April can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"We hired April to care for my mom for 5 weeks. April was everything we asked for, hoped for and wished for. April went above and beyond any caregiver we had. April was very kind, loving, and patient with my mom. My mom had the best care from April. We never...
Janet M.
Airie S.
Des Plaines, IL
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Trustworthy CNA /Caregiver With 15 Years Of Experience Available For Companionship, Or Housekeeping.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
LGBTQ friendly. I've been a caregiver for 15 yrs & I truthfully love my work. It's very rewarding, in my opinion, for I learned lots of good wisdom from clients & very sincere advice. I enjoy being with them, especially when I see & feel that they are comfortable & safe around me. I always feel good inside knowing that I give my...
Airie can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Airie is wonderful! She is an excellent, knowledgeable, high energy, positive, communicative, and dependable care giver, who has helped take care of my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's.
Her references I spoke with glowed about Airie
-- Julie K., RN said...
Julia B.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more than 15 years of caregiving experience. I am able to help with medication management, transportation, meal preparation, light housekeeping, staying physically active and much more! I am a compassionate person who will take great care of you or your loved one. I am a very understanding person, knowing that each client...
Mirka can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Mirka is an EXCELLENT caregiver. She is caring, compassionate, and very capable. She goes “the extra mile” for her clients. I had total confidence in her. We were lucky to have had her care for my mom for 7 years. I have no hesitation in recommending her. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Urszula . I have over 12 years of experience taking care of Senior's including Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. My Seniors care services include: personal care , medication management , meal preparation , groceries shopping and light housekeeping. I have a lot of patience with the elderly and treat them with kindness...
Urszula can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia
5.0
"It is with heartfelt gratitude that I provide this work experience and character reference for Urszula L.
Urszula was the sole caregiver for my mother for the past two and a half years. Sadly, my mother passed away in May 2020 at the age of 95 years. Urszula...
Loretta S.
Ruthy S.
Des Plaines, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-time Work And I Will Prefer Night Shift.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ruthy I am a certified nurses assistant and a Phlebotomist, I have 16 years experienced working for elderly people and I love doing my job. I have 5 years experienced working in a nursing home and I experienced a lot of cases because I was assigned in the long term facility, people that has Dementia, Alzheimer,...
Ruthy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"While I only had a chance to communicate with Ruthy over email and phone, I was so impressed with her warmth and professionalism. She had taken another job by the time I had gotten back to her, but she went out of her way to connect me with another caregiver. She...
Katrina P.
Alain C.
Des Plaines, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with a wide range of experience of more than 17 years. I am very responsible, compassionate, above and beyond care for your loved one. With folly catheter and alzheimer patients experience. Looking forward to hear and work with you!
Alain can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
I have over 3 years of experience helping with seniors, however, I have over 18 years of experience working with kids ages 0-18 years old. This has made me extremely patient, fun loving and creative (in more ways than 1!). I'd love to help make your loved ones day to day activities much easier and enjoyable!
I love cooking,...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing, coking , light housekeeping , companionship, etc
Jolanta can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
I am Compassionate, Kind, Friendly, Patience, understanding, Empathetic, Professional and a Hardworking Person. I have more than 9 years experience as a carer. I enjoy listening and takingcare to older people, I am a very easy going person and I am always happy to work at my clients, I have worked with people with dementia,...
Rose Ann can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, home modification, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Hello! I am a certified nursing assistant and a wedding photographer and videographer on the side at the same time. I am very well experienced when it comes to elderly care and I always make sure you are being taken care of.
Irene can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, light cleaning, respite care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
10 years of experience working in health care ! a hug makes a big difference!!!:) I love helping others.
Sandy can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Anne Loraine T.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with
Serving as a companion to clients, Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc., Managing medication, Preparing meals, Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills, The ability to provide care across a variety of settings,...
Anne Loraine can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an Asian and worked as a caregiver for almost 20 years now. I have a 3 years of college studying Bachelor of Science In Nursing. As a caregiver, I do bathing, cleaning, cooking, errands, medication reminders, doctors' appointment and whatever the patients' need.
Motto in life: "All human being are born equal no matter...
Yobi can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Hi I am Shanice!
Over the past 9 years, I've been a CNA with a focus on senior care, Alzheimer's, and hospice/palliative care. I'm skilled in patient repositioning and running errands, even driving to doctor's appointments. I'm an animal lover, so pets aren't a problem.
I pride myself on being flexible and reliable, intending...
Shanice can also help with: Mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
2.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Sandra. I have been working for senior living care for a while now. I'm a Filipina & in the Filipino culture, we have extended families. We are taught to respect highly & take care of our elders. I have graduated as a Home Economics teacher in a well-known Christian university in our country. I know how to cook & do...
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sandra is a wonderful person and very caring. Sandra helping me with my parents, she is great I couldn't do with out her."
Dorothy P.
I worked at an elderly Home greeting, seating and serving elderly residents. Also our neighbor had Macular Degeneration and needed help getting to the doctor, walking to the mail box, mail read to her and anything else she needed. I drove an 82yr old woman to Doctor appointments, grocery shopping, pickup medicines, and running...
Vicky can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Allan D.
Des Plaines, IL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver Seeking To Provide High Level Of Care To Your Loved Ones.
Compassionate caregiver with 7 years of working in private, skilled nursing post-acute and assisted living facilities. Passionate about elder care. Able to provide physical and emotional support to clients.
Allan can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to take care of my grandparents. The life lessons they taught me and our family were priceless. I am the eldest of six children and have one daughter and two beautiful granddaughters.
I understand that juggling the daily responsibilities of life can be a challenge,...
Sherry can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Antonio C.
Des Plaines, IL
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a License practical Nurse 10+years, work in Nursing Home and Home Health Care as Nurse.
I took care of adults and senior in a passionate and loving manner.
Antonio can also help with: Personal care, dementia, visiting nurse
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
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Recent home care reviews in Des Plaines, IL
Annie V.
5.0
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 chance to hire her - DO!
- Nancy C.
April S.
5.0
We hired April to care for my mom for 5 weeks. April was everything we asked for, hoped for and wished for. April went above and beyond any caregiver we had. April was very kind, loving, and patient with my mom. My mom had the best care from April. We never had to worry about my mom because we...
- Janet M.
Airie S.
5.0
Airie was punctual, caring, and all around very helpful. I’d absolutely hire her again.
- Care member
Mirka W.
5.0
Mirka is an EXCELLENT caregiver. She is caring, compassionate, and very capable. She goes “the extra mile” for her clients. I had total confidence in her. We were lucky to have had her care for my mom for 7 years. I have no hesitation in recommending her.
- Care member
Urszula L.
5.0
We have been so blessed to have had Ursula care for our dear mom for these past several years. She was more than a caregiver, she was a friend and an extension of our family. She is dependable, punctual, and trustworthy. She took such good care of our mom, and that wasn't always easy. She is patient...
- Terri K.
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FAQs for finding home care in Des Plaines, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Des Plaines, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Des Plaines, IL as of May, 2024 is $23.56 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Des Plaines, IL?
Care.com has 27 home care providers for seniors in Des Plaines, IL. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Des Plaines, IL or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Des Plaines, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Des Plaines, IL will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Des Plaines, IL that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Des Plaines, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Des Plaines, IL, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Des Plaines, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Des Plaines, IL, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.
Ratings for Des Plaines, IL home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Home Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews of the 60 listed home care.