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60 home care are listed in Harwood Heights, IL
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Harwood Heights, IL
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: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services & 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.
Verica Z.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Non medical caregiver with 15 years of experience.
Services provided:
-Senior companionship
-Light housekeeping
-Meal preparation
-Grocery shopping
-Personal care
-ADL
-Transportation to medical appointments
- Medication reminders
Verica can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
"Vera is very friendly and extremely caring. She comforted my mother and provided expert care to my father. We felt like she was a member of our family in a matter of hours. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi, I have worked in rehab settings, hospital settings, and therapy settlings for senior care. I am comfortable providing companionship, household needs, or medical assistance.
Mollie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, respite care
5.0
"Mollie is like a ray of sunshine coming into the room. She has a ready made smile and a loving heart.
She's a great listener and has a high energy level. You know you are with someone special when you meet her.
She has love and compassion for people. And...
Joan L.
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: Errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jovy took care of our mom, who had cancer and was such a calming, compassionate presence for not just our mom, but also for the family. She truly cares about people and was even able to say goodbye to our mom right before she passed."
Pam Y.
5.0
(1)
I am a compassionate caregiver with 7 years of experience working in assisted living facilities and private homes.
Passionate about elderly care, skilled at managing schedules and keeping clients as active as possible.
Culturally sensitive with the ability to provide both physical and emotional support to clients.
Willing to...
Thandiwe can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is awesome very hard working "
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hello everyone. I'm polish caregivers with 14 years of experience and a big heart. I been talking care of a patient with Ileostomy bag, Parkinson's, Alzheimer, ALS, dementia's, cancer, mobility issues, MS, etc.
I m certified CNA, Nutritionist, Patient care technician, EKG and phlebotomist technician. My places of work ranges...
Klaudia can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Wonderful person, worker. I can easily recommend Klaudia. She is doing a fantastic job."
Mark V.
Doreen I.
Chicago, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 12 yrs experience working as a direct care provider mostly with geriatric. My duties include bathing, feeding, personal hygiene care, administer medication, meal preparation and assist activity of daily living.
Doreen can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"It is a pleasure for me to write this letter for recommendation for Doreen, who had worked as my Father's primary caregiver for more than 4 months as we were staying in Chicago. Looking after my father who had advanced Parkinson's was a difficult task but Doreen...
Ammar M.
Angela Merici C.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Personal Care And Housekeeping If Needed. Available Full-time
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 30 yrs old, I love taking care of elder people and looking out for them. I love what I do and been doing it for years. A CNA but have always worked as a private caregiver/companion. I do personal care, companionship, medication reminders.. general care. I also do light housekeeping if needed. I like to organize things...
Angela Merici can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Angela, is caring and capable. She is reliable, compassionate and trustworthy and I consider myself fortunate to have her as a caregiver for my parents!!!"
Care member
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, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She is committed to her duties, meticulous and detail oriented. Love her compassion and the willingness to care."
David S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated, accomplished, bilingual Certified Nursing Assistant with over 23 years of senior care experience. I have provided direct care in both clinical and private home settings. I am well versed and experienced in Dementia care, Parkinson's disease care, Alzheimer's , MS, ALS, medication management, HIPAA regulations,...
Tania can also help with: Mobility assistance, hospice services, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Tania is an amazing CNA with a lot of older adult care experience. Her experience includes nursing home care as well as home care. I have included that it is OK to contact me directly for a detailed reference."
Genoveva H.
Ma B.
Morton Grove, IL
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Friendly And Kind, Chatty And Nice, Always Positive And Musically Inclined.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love being around with people especially the elderly. My heart melts to see them smiling and happy and I love listening to their stories because I know it's priceless! I enjoy playing the piano and singing with them. I have 10 years of experience caring for them. I'm patient, hard working, compassionate, reliable trustworthy...
Ma can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She’s a very responsible person , honest and dependable.. very much experience caring for elderly people. "
Care member
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: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Safija is very friendly and dependable. She has a great personality and is flexible and opened minded with people. She makes you feel very comfortable around her and she is very understanding. I lived working with her and working for her. She was a great boss to me...
Roxanne C.
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, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She was great with my senior dad!"
Carla 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, home modification, personal care & more
5.0
"Our family has been working with Mirka as a house cleaner for at least 15 years. She's amazing-- always on time, always friendly and great with our kid and our pets, and she does a perfect job cleaning. Mirka is basically a member of our family now. I recommend her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience caring for seniors has been tremendously life-time changing experience. I always have a thought in mind that this is their (seniors) time for them to reap from what they have sown during their years of hard work. I take a great pride in caring for seniors because they are very comforting and dependable. I have...
Emmanuel can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Emmanuel worked for my father as fill in over a 4 day weekend and since as daily fill in. We found him very pleasant and willing to do anything to help. He is strong and was able to lift/assist my father when necessary. He seems trustworthy and was on time with...
Carrie B.
Anita Z.
Bensenville, IL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient Emphatic Companion With 20 Years Of Health Care Experience
5.0
(3)
I have 20 years of in hospital and home care experience. Experience both inpatient and outpatient as a respiratory practitioner. 20 years of personal care for senior citizens. This includes dementia care, general socializing, and hospice care. I treat all people with dignity and respect. I believe one should interact with others...
Anita can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Anita is wonderful. Very kind and caring. Don't hesitate to hire her especially if you need companion help."
Kathy D.
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: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care, visiting physician, visiting nurse & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a very loving, caring, honest, reliable, trustworthy, faithful, and very patient person. I have many years of experience working with seniors, elderly, Clients with health conditions, impairments and disabilities . I can honestly say I love my job and I love love putting a smile on their faces . Also it is very important...
Lourdes can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Lourdes is a wonderful loving person who became part of our family, She really does care and you will know that. She is very organized and very clear about what she thinks is going on and what the person she is caring for needs or wants, so that you can take...
Care member
Elzbieta C.
Elk Grove Village, IL
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Looking For A Full Time Job
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Elizabeth! I've been a caregiver for almost 20 years now and through out the years I got a lot of experience with dementia patients, Alzheimer's patients, and Parkinson Disease patients. I've worked with many different clients and I have a lot of letters of recommendations from my past clients. I have a...
Elzbieta can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia, home modification
5.0
"I hired Elzbieta to care for my mom who had late stages of dementia. From our very first meeting I knew she would be perfect and was. She was caring, patient, very clean and prepared home cooked meals. Now that my mom is no longer here I hope to remain friends...
Barbara L.
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: Home modification, errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
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...
Candace H.
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Recent home care reviews in Harwood Heights, IL
Patrice A.
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 person. My aunt and grandmother were...
- Shawna S.
Verica Z.
5.0
Vera is very friendly and extremely caring. She comforted my mother and provided expert care to my father. We felt like she was a member of our family in a matter of hours.
- Care member
Mollie B.
5.0
Mollie is like a ray of sunshine coming into the room. She has a ready made smile and a loving heart.
She's a great listener and has a high energy level. You know you are with someone special when you meet her.
She has love and compassion for people. And she is like Snow White with...
- Joan L.
Jovy J.
5.0
Jovy took care of our mom, who had cancer and was such a calming, compassionate presence for not just our mom, but also for the family. She truly cares about people and was even able to say goodbye to our mom right before she passed.
- Pam Y.
Thandiwe H.
5.0
She is awesome very hard working
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Harwood Heights, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Harwood Heights, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Harwood Heights, IL as of May, 2024 is $25.00 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 Harwood Heights, IL?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Harwood Heights, 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.