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60 home care are listed in Elmwood Park, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 9 years
Home care in Elmwood Park, IL
5.0
(1)
My experience spans various roles within the healthcare and customer service industries. As an experienced Assistant Manager at Domino's, I have excelled in team leadership, problem-solving, and operational management. I am known for fostering collaboration, enhancing employee performance, and ensuring exceptional customer...
Brittany can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Brittany show great concern and care for me. Since she has started taking care of me, my life has become more relaxed and enjoyable. To lose the ability to care for yourself is hard to accept, Brittany reassures me everything will be ok and work out. I...
Dorothy D.
I have been a caregiver for over 15 years. I assist clients with bathing personal hygiene, incontinence care, dressing assistance, meal and feeding support, wheelchair transfer, land light housekeeping. I have experience working with elderly client's with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. I am patient, personable, and...
Marta can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Brenda. I consider myself a reserved honest, reliable and trustworthy caregiver. I love caring and helping the Elderly. My passion is reaching the goals in daily living of my clients so that they get the best care. I am certified as a Nursing Assistant. (CNA) CPR and First Aide. I also am a Certified Medical...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"She was great with my senior dad!"
Carla B.
4.8
(28)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
I'm very well trained. I love enjoy caring for senior. I'm sweet, kind and have a good heart. I do my job very well. I have no problem with my clients/ family's. They love what I do with taking care their love ones. I enjoy what I do. please feel free to email if you're still looking for that sweet someone! Hope to hear from you...
Tina can also help with: Visiting nurse, hospice services, personal care, visiting physician, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Even though I found somebody else, Tina offered to be the back-up should things go awry. She was engaging during our phone call. Most likely to hire in the future."
Annie S.
5.0
(2)
As a care coordinator for over 18 years, I integrate wellbeing practices for seniors, children and pets as well as traditional care giving tasks. These holistic practices include reiki, gentle yoga and pilates, guided breathing meditations, art sessions, and mediations during and after treatments in home or hospital locations....
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Cindy is more than qualified to be a caregiver. She helped my 94 year old mother, who has dementia, with every need she had. Cindy is an expert at keeping people engaged. Cindy came 3 days a week and fed my mother breakfast and lunch, showered her, fixed her hair,...
Holly S.
Ikenna E.
Chicago, IL
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there,
My name is Ikenna, but you can call me IK for short.
I have a BS and MS degrees in Biochemistry, and currently in medical school, but on leave of absence at the moment so as to sort out my finances before continuing.
My care giving experience started way back when I was in high school. I gave care to my...
Ikenna can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Ikenna has helped care for my husband, who has a complex and chronic illness, for the past 10 months. We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have found Ikenna, who is miles above most caregivers in the breadth of medical knowledge he possesses as a med school...
Gail M.
Arnold A.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, honest & reliable.
I enjoy my job as a caregiver because I love helping other people. I always treat them as my own family. Respect them and give the treat that they deserve.
I'm looking for a job that need my help. So, I can apply my experienced & knowledge as a caregiver.
I...
Arnold can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Arnold took care of my husband for two and a half years. My husband was hard to please but Arnold was so responsible that my husband felt so safe with him. He really takes his job seriously and handled everything for me. I couldn't have survived my husbands...
Marlene M.
Judith C.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(10)
It's my passion and I take it as a ministry I've been taking care of the old as my own Experienced care giver also with dementia and Alzheimer's. 12Years of commitment take care of all medications, all grocery and Doctors appointments hiring me you will be a blessing if need references I have all available
Judith can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"She is committed to her duties, meticulous and detail oriented. Love her compassion and the willingness to care."
David S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for checking out my care. com profile! You can call me Tim or Timothy. I'm currently a student and medical assistant at Northwestern University, working towards my LPN. I have clinical rotations on Mondays, but I'm available for care giving any other day of the week. I'm open to any set schedule and can be...
Timothy can also help with: Dementia, home modification, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"He's the most genuine, hard working person I know. He will always put others first. Highly recommend!!"
Haley S.
Mwelwa R.
Bensenville, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm a very passionate, Trustworthy, patient, respectful, loving and caring person I love my job as a care giver, I'm a good listener, love to cook, bake, reading, I like to learn, last but not the list I love to keep my surroundings clean. I have 10 years of experience taking care of the elderly/seniors.
I have my own...
Mwelwa can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, mobility assistance, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Mwelwa is a God send. She is incredibly trustworthy, patient, caring, and respectful. It can be frightening letting someone you don't know into your house but within minutes of meeting her, you can tell she has such a good heart. We always knew we could trust her...
Nicole B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm from the Philippines, I been a c. n. a since 2007. I have worked in the home and in facilities, I have worked with seniors with all kinds of situations. I love my job, caring for others is my passion.
Jovy can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"It is my pleasure to strongly recommend Jovy as a caregiver. She took care of my mother in the last year of her life when her dementia became so advanced we could no longer leave her alone.I was my mother's Health Care Power of Attorney and hired Jovy to care for...
Jewel F.
Jo-marie W.
Chicago, IL
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Professional, Compassionate, Loving, Patient, Kind, Good Listener
4.8
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for stopping by to view my profile. I have many, many years of experience caring for the sick and elderly. My approach to each patient is tailored to their needs. I am very caring, honest, trustworthy, and compassionate. I usually get along well with almost all of my clients because I am a good listener. My...
Jo-marie can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jo-Marie is a warm, loving, wonderful caregiver and a very special person. She took excellent care of my parents and their home for several years. They absolutely adored her, as did our entire family and friends. She is trustworthy, reliable, capable, efficient,...
Jane Y.
Charity W.
Skokie, IL
$28/hr • 8 yrs exp
3.7
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello there!!
I have 17 years of experience in adult / senior care in nursing homes, assistant living, and home care settings. I have served elders who are coping with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, hospice, and palliative care. I also have experience in using an aspirator, G-tube/NG-tube, tracheotomy cleaning, and...
Charity can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"She's caring and accommodating."
Adetola A.
5.0
(3)
I have been a home health aide for the elderly for over 13 years. Besides being a home health aide, I was a CNA at a nursing home for a number of years. I have helped provide personal care to my patients including but not limited to bathing, dressing, skin care, and preparation of meals. I make sure my patients take their...
Safija can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"October 9, 2017
To whom it may concern,
I know Safija over 10 years. We met through work and since than we become friends. During this time I had opportunity to closely observe Safija through our daily interactions.
Safija has not only delivered...
Mirsada K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, Dear!
I finished Nursing School of Medical Science University, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. I was worked Hospital #3, like as Registered Nurse.
My Nursing Diploma doesn't allowed to work RN in USA, so I have been working as like CNA, caregiver for 18 years in Chicago area.
I'm professional, compassionate and trustworthy.
I have...
Odonchimeg can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
5.0
"While the timing didn't work our to hire Odonchimeg, I was so impressed with her warmth, kindness and professionalism."
Katrina P.
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: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We hired Ruthy to help my father for an overnight. From the first meeting, she made my father smile. He had severe pain and anxiety and Ruthy kept him calm and helped him find comfortable positions so he could sleep. After his overnight with Ruthy, he said "I've...
Jennifer F.
5.0
(1)
I am a certified nursing assistant I have been working as a caregiver/ companionship for more than 10 years . I previously worked in some nursing homes and couple of private care jobs . I'm very compassionate, sympathetic and caring person, who goes extra miles when doing my job and I love what I do. I have taken care of...
Rhoda can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Rhoda took care of husband and was caring, responsible and always cheerful and helpful. "
Care member
Patrice A.
Harwood Heights, IL
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Highly Recommended Caregiver With An Active RN License
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I have 7+ years of experience caring for seniors. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management, as well personal care such as bathing and dressing. I have experience with gait belts, Hoyer lifts, G-tubes, colostomies, urinary catheters, wound care, and much more! I am willing to do light housekeeping...
Patrice can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I hired Patrice to care for 2 of my family members. She did such an exceptional job with my aunt, I just had to hire her for my grandmother a few years later. Patrice is knowledgeable, trustworthy, kind, caring, willing to learn, very dependable, and a great...
Shawna S.
Felmielyn Niña K.
Westchester, IL
$23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Compassionate caregiver, who has experience working on assisted living for 1 year. Taking care of the senior is my line of job it's just like taking care of my grandmother or grandfather. Patience, love, and understanding for them
Felmielyn Niña can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Nina is a very kind, compassionate Caregiver. She is smart, neat, and organized: and has taken good care of me. I highly recommend hiring Nina. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Taking care of the elderly and providing them companionship, love and attention for the past 19 years has been a fulfilling advocacy for me, it does not only give me an opportunity to be able to care and provide love for a special member of your family but also it gives me a chance to be able to share my life with someone who...
Ana can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, companionship
5.0
"Ana is an absolutely spectacular person and care giver. She cared for our mother, and is so genuine and capable and kind it amazed us! With total regard for our mothers fragile state, she treated and cared for her with love and dignity. Ana will forever be part of...
Kate S.
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Recent home care reviews in Elmwood Park, IL
Brittany K.
5.0
Brittany show great concern and care for me. Since she has started taking care of me, my life has become more relaxed and enjoyable. To lose the ability to care for yourself is hard to accept, Brittany reassures me everything will be ok and work out. I absolutely appreciate her and all she does...
- Dorothy D.
Brenda V.
5.0
She was great with my senior dad!
- Carla B.
Tina P.
5.0
Even though I found somebody else, Tina offered to be the back-up should things go awry. She was engaging during our phone call. Most likely to hire in the future.
- Annie S.
Cynthia S.
5.0
The whole family looked forward to the days Cindy would come. She was reliable, thoughtful, patient, hard working and a good communicator. Her good attitude always set the tone for day. Absolutely no complaints.
- Kathleen R.
Ikenna E.
5.0
We have been using IK for many months now for my husband's ADL and somethings related to his physical strength. He has been very good in all he does he has a lot of medical knowledge and is very compassionate. We would highly recommend his to anyone who needs a good care giver.
- Candace H.
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FAQs for finding home care in Elmwood Park, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Elmwood Park, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Elmwood Park, IL as of May, 2024 is $20.00 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 Elmwood Park, IL?
Care.com has 2 home care providers for seniors in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Elmwood Park, 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.