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Roselia W.

Elgin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
personal care
companionship
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Experienced caregiver with CPR and CNA certification. Organized, patient, compassionate, friendly, dependable Honest and dedicated worker, I can help with meals do errands drive seniors to their appointments and any other things they might need help with like baths, dressing, cleaning, and laundry. I have been doing home care...

William L. says "While Roeliea was my caregiver, she was extremely dependable, competent, caring and thoughtful and a real pleasure to have as my caregiver. I...

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Rubie P.

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver

Elgin, IL

from
$27/hr
6 years experience
Hospice services
personal care
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Throughout the years, having had cancer and Alzheimer in the family, I have realized I wanted to help families in need. Therefore, when there is an initial diagnostic of Alzheimer, Cancer, Dimension, Parkinson's disease families are sometimes faced with the difficult decision about providing care for their loved one. In like...
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Joleena M.

CNA, PA, Looking For Any Part Time And Or Full Time Work

Elgin, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
hospice services
personal care
I have worked for home health care agencies and nursing home with a variety of experience. I understand the frustration and burden it can be to not be able to have the help needed.
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Deborah P.

JUST LIKE FAMILY

Elgin, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
respite care
dementia
errands
personal care
+ 1 more
I have been in the medical field in one aspect or another since 1989. I have had the privilege of assisting in delivering babies, to assisting in outpatient surgical procedures. I have cared for infants and have cared for the elderly. It is very rewarding knowing you can make a difference in someone's life. I am very caring and...
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Chuluuntsetseg B.

Elgin, IL

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
home modification
light cleaning
transportation
live-in home care
My passion for senior care stems from positive experiences supporting families. As a Registered Nurse with a college degree, I bring a compassionate and skilled approach to live-in care, transportation, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I have experience handling confusion, agitation, and behavioral changes. I'm friendly...
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Samantha Z.

Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
mobility assistance
errands
home modification
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as dedicated hardworking passionate worker. I like caring for seniors because they have a heart of gold and I love helping people. I'm looking for a job that can be flexible with me and easy going, also doing something I love. I started caring for seniors when my grandfather told me it's very...
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Nadiya T.

Caregiver, Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep.

Elgin, IL

from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
20 years experience working with elderly people. Helping them with everyday routines such as dressing, bathing, feeding, meal preparation, doctor's appointment, shopping and much more. If someone is interested, I can send the references.
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Wendy B.

Experienced Compassionate Alzheimer's Caregiver Available

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
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,...

Care Member says "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...

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Abigail A.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
Give back to the senior who helped raise us by caring for them. I am patient and very empathetic aside being hardworking. I do my best to relate individually according to their specific needs. I am a caregiver with over 3 years experience caring for seniors and I have experience caring for dementia & Alzheimer patients. I...

Jeffrey D. says "She is ver punctual, patient and kind."

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Samia A.

Caregiver

Hanover Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
hospice services
visiting physician
live-in home care
I am a compassionate caregiver with 11 years of experience assisting with activities of daily living, range of motion, Personal Hygiene, Prepare meals, light housekeeping, check Blood pressure, running errands, doctor appointment, and companionship. I am patient, empathetic and caring. I take my job seriously therefore I am...

Susan M. says "Samia is the best. She works hard, is very transparent, tells it like it is, and is so great with mom. My mom is mostly deaf, and can dish it out, but...

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Rachel S.

Algonquin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hospice services
meal prep
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a Certified Nurses Aide with 12 years of experience working at multiple facilities including assisted living, skilled nursing facilities and local hospitals. I have a strong passion for serving seniors and providing families the highest quality of care for their loved ones! I would be blessed to provide our community...

Clyde P. says "Rachel took care of my uncle full-time for over a two years. She was the most helpful, kind and compassionate caregiver you could ask for. He had a...

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Amy S.

Algonquin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Uniquely experienced certified nursing assistant with superior customer service skills and direct patient/client interaction in the aviation, health care and home health industries. Intuitive and analytical, I am a highly motivated self starter with a passion for making those in my care feel that they truly matter. Employment...

Ron M. says "Amy is outstanding at what she does. She connected with our mom who typically does not connect with most people. She guided us through a tough time while...

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Vessela D.

Elderly Care Giver

Hoffman Estates, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
meal prep
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
15+years experience like caregiver/housekeeper I'm kind, calm lady who loves chatting with people and an easygoing presence. I have great resume and can provide excellent references. To see more reviews please go to housekeeping profile.

Care Member says "Vessela has been assisting my parents since the summer. She is patient and helpful and has been a great support for them as they have encountered...

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Bernadine N.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
respite care
I love caring for the elders and keeping their company. I have been taking care of my grandmother for the last five years now. I run errands for her, do her grocery shopping, pick up her medication and clean and give her baths. I love keeping her company. I just love hearing her stories when she was younger. I learn a lot from...

Laurie H. says "Bernie was amazing and my mom loved her. The ONLY reason she no longer works for us is because my mom moved to a different facility across town. She...

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Tracy H.

Fun And Caring Caregiver

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
live-in home care
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over five years experience with Seniors from cancer patients to patients with Altimizers. I can do overnight shifts but am open to other shifts to.

Laura L. says "Tracy was very dependable -- She showed up 10 minutes early for our trip to the hospital. She stayed in the waiting area while I had my procedure done and...

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Helen H.

Highly Professional Caregiver/ Companion

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
dementia
home modification
personal care
I am a caring, compassionate, loving Christian woman that is semi-retired. I was born and raised in the United States, but I do speak, read and write German fluently. I graduated college as a Certified Medical Assistant, and subsequently became licensed. I worked at an orthopedic surgeon's office for many years. I am able to...

Bryan A. says "Helen was my mothers caregiver for many years. The last few years my mothers dementia was increasingly severe and Helen was both caring and effective in...

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Harriet K.

Senior Care

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Harriet , I'm a 47yr old married woman, a mother of three, and grandmother of two! I have over 12years of experience working with the elderly and other individuals with different life challenges such; Alzheimer's, sundowns, developmentally challenged, Parkinson's and those that need assisted living services. As...

Tiffany H. says "Harriet is compassionate, patient, competent, and loves what she does and it shows. I fully trust her with my loved one and know they are given top...

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Sherwin C.

Experienced, Honest And Compassionate Caregiver

Hoffman Estates, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
personal care
dementia
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
Vast experience in caregiving with cases like dementia, parkinson's, hoyer lifting, hospice and companionship. With clean driving record and able to drive clients to doctor's appointments and errands.

Care Member says "Sherwin has been amazing with my parents, and our overall household. My dad has severe pre frontal cortex dementia, and gets very physical and agitated...

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Kathy M.

I Have 20yrs, Plus Working With Seniors .

Schaumburg, IL

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Transportation
dementia
hospice services
personal care
I do have experience in all manner of health with elderly, Alzheimer's dementia and other health issues, also references Apon meeting.

Catie L. says "Kathy worked as a caregiver for my dad. She was always on time and was a big help with caring for him. She also sent us daily updates after her shift to...

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Gretchen V.

Saint Charles, IL

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Home modification
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
I'm an experienced Senior & Disability Caregiver. I help with preparing meals, laundry, running errands, Dr. appointments & companionship. I am experienced with bathing, feeding, toileting & administering medications. I managed a five-person caregiving team for two years, including schedule & medication management. I'm...

Erica K. says "Gretchen is wonderful at taking charge and getting organized and situated. I felt at ease when she was care taking for my mother. I relied on her expertise...

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  • 60 home care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.43/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated home care is 5.0

Recent home care reviews from local parents in Elgin, IL

Home Care in Elgin, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed home care

Roselia W.

While Roeliea was my caregiver, she was extremely dependable, competent, caring and thoughtful and a real pleasure to have as my caregiver....

- William L.

Wendy B.

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...

- Care member

Abigail A.

She is ver punctual, patient and kind.

- Jeffrey D.

FAQs for finding home care in Elgin, IL

The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Elgin, IL as of January, 2026 is $23.43 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.

Care.com has 7 home care providers for seniors in Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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.

The types of home health care services near you in Elgin, 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 Elgin, IL that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.

If you need to hire senior home care near you in Elgin, 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.

When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Elgin, 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.

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