Find home care in Island Lake, IL that you’ll love

60 home care are listed in Island Lake, IL

The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years

Home care in Island Lake, IL

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Liz M.


Island Lake, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant And Cooking, Feeding, Companion Ship, Cleaning Looking For Live-in Job.

I have over 14 years experience as a caregiver. The last 3 and half years I have been taking care for 96-year-old lady in her home and next for her very seriously disease son until he passed away. So, I am looking for new job. I am very quiet, nice, honest person. My seniors treat me like part of family. I love to walk, swim,...
Liz can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Elizabeth has a very caring,loving, patient person. I call her our Earth Angel, because she came into our lives when we needed someone to take care of my grandmother, until her death. Elizabeth was wonderful to my grandmother. Elizabeth's duties for my...

Tracy K.

Hello. My name is Gretchel, and I am looking for a part time job. I am CNA, and have been working in the healthcare industry for almost 7 years. I'm experienced caregiver. I worked in the independent/assisted living, private home health, nursing home, and still continuing my education to pursue my nursing degree. I am looking...
Gretchel can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Marian B.


Island Lake, IL

$19-29/hr5 yrs exp

5 Years Of Experience........

I like working with the elderly because I like helping them to become more independent and how happy they are when they receive something from one of their love ones, I also like working with the elderly because they are always willing to talk with you about things...
Marian can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
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Amy S.


Algonquin, IL

$41/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

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...
Amy can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I hired Amy as driver for a one day medical procedure. I couldn't have made a better choice. Thanks so much, Amy."

Peter S.

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Lesia B.


Cary, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver And Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lesia. I have 10 years of experience with great recommendations. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I am a positive, smiling and energetic mother, wife and friend. I am a very reliable and creative person. I love people and I'm happy to help. I take care of the elderly with different needs....
Lesia can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lesia has worked for us for the past year and a half. She has cared for my disabled wife mostly in the evenings. She has had many duties including feeding, hygiene, repositioning, dressing, bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, and many other things. She is very...

Michael F.

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Aldona N.


McHenry, IL

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

I worked as a medical nurse in a hospital in Lithuania for 16 years. As a person and professional I am very responsible and devoted in my duties. I feel a need to help and care for others. My working experience as a care giver is 23 years. I am a long time worker and my clients becomes my family. During all these years I worked...
Aldona can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Aldona was the anchor we didn't know we needed as we began the next stage of caring for my mom with dementia, along with helping my dad who was still an active caregiver at that time and who later transitioned to needing more care. Our family had no experience with...

Care member

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Anna B.


Algonquin, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Anna and I am 45 years old. I am Polish . I have a husband and two kids. I am responsible person . I am looking for a job for part time Monday, Wednesday and Friday ( or Monday to Thursday)I have experience as caregiver and babysitter.
Anna can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Anna is kind & caring to her clients. Great experience & knowledge in caring for 1 or 2 family members. She is outgoing & personable in engaging her clients. She knows how to keep her clients safe while enjoying life to the fullest. And Anna is a good cook who is...

Joe K.

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Gana T.


Cary, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Big Heart

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Gana. Im a First aid, wound care trained, Certified caregiver. I have 15 years of experience assisting elderly with Dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer, Hospice, Stroke, COPD, Spinal stenosis, Diabetes, ALS, MS etc. I'm very reliable, patient, compassionate with strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of personal...
Gana can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Gana is a dedicated and hard working woman who is passionate to help others. Not only she can assist the elderly with their daily activities but also she is able to ensure that they are genuinely cared and treated with respect."

Hula U.

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Catalina A.


Wauconda, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Catalina A. I been working in a nursing home for 18 yeas as a CNA. I have experience with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's and dementia. I have references too. I can help you lovely one to prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner. I can help with a shower too, do her laundry, light housecleaning also take to the Dr if they...
Catalina can also help with: Companionship, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Catalina is warm, kind and accommodating to my mother-in-law's needs...she is a pleasure to have in our home and we couldn't be happier."

Monica M.

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Melissa S.


McHenry, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Dependable

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I've been a caregiver for many years. I've cared for seniors, the hurt, and children. I've helped/cared for people with all different types of illnesses and ailments, long-term as well as short term. I'm a great cook and baker. I enjoy visiting, hearing stories of lives lived. My driving record is stellar. I truly...
Melissa can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"We absolutely loved Melissa. She was kind, caring, and kept the family in the loop in regards to my mother's care. She motivated her to stay active and got her to start caring about her own health. She was excellent with assisting in food prep and cooking with...

Teresa C.

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Rachel S.


Algonquin, IL

$15-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been a Certified Nurses Aide with 8 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...
Rachel can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"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 difficult time opening up to people over the last couple of years due to his routine and/or needs. A lot of aides...

Clyde P.

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Jami S.


McHenry, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Full Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA with over 15 years experience in home health, nursing homes, hospice and specialize in Alzheimer's care. I am a non smoker, have a new vehicle, CPR Certified and am very compassionate. I love working with people and assisting someone in their daily lives brings me joy and fulfillment. Let me know if I can help you or...
Jami can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jami couldn't have done a better job helping us with our father. She was compassionate, educated, dependable, tolerant, trustworthy, and more than qualified for the job. My father started out needing basic help cooking and driving to appointments and she was with...

Gina S.

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Jennifer D.


Wauconda, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Senior Citizens Full Or Part-time.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My experience caring for others started with me caring for my grandmother. She was wheelchair bound with Dementia and Parkinson's. I took care of her in her home and as she declined I moved her into my home. She was with me for over 5 yrs and I cared for her 24/7. Duties included companionship, feeding, help with hygiene,...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, home modification & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Caring, attentive and a good demeanor with my mother living in assisted living environment. Feel blessed to have her caring for Mom. "

Deb C.

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Wendy B.


Barrington, IL

$22-25/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: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"For the last three years, Wendy has cared for my mother who's in her mid-70s and has advanced Parkinson's, as well as for my father who had leukemia and has since passed away. We loved Wendy and the excellent care she gave and would've loved to keep her on forever,...

Martina S.

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Catrin S.


McHenry, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Reliable Woman Providing Part Time Senior Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

40+ years of hands on experience caring for seniors. I can assist with shopping, meal preparation and feeding, bathing, daily activities, schedule and escort to doctor appointments, check vitals, medication prompting, companionship, and housekeeping. I am friendly, honest, compassionate, organized, a non-smoker and love animals.
Catrin can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Catrin is a very kind person. She is always on time and looking for new ways to help. She has exceeded out expectations."

Keith C.

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Dawn C.


McHenry, IL

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Loving, Caring Mother Would Love to Help Out Where Needed

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always been a very giving, caring individual who enjoys helping people. I helped care for my 85-year-old grandmother after her knee and hip surgery and also when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I was a companion for my neighbor for 2 years she was 70 and had onset of dementia. I am CPR and first aid certified. I...
Dawn can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Dawn had applied for a position to be a caregiver for my mom who is in hospice. I had already hired someone, but let her know I would keep her in mind if something changed. As it turns out, my regular caregiver had to take a few days off to care for her own child....

Doug K.

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Mayolita M.


Grayslake, IL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Aid And Companion

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, Thank you for viewing my profile, I am a 14 year Certified Aid and Private Caregiver I also have 8 years experience working as a Therapy aid. I carry my CPR & First Aid license. I am experienced with many geriatric settings such as, Parkinson, Respite Alzheimer & Dementia ALS. As a caregiver I will work with families to...
Mayolita can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CNA

5.0
"Maye was extremely professional very friendly extremely knowledgeable in her field I was very impressed by her credentials in the way that she dealt with on a personal level meeting with my mother and being able to make a connection that such a short notice that...

John R.

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Kristy V.


Algonquin, IL

$18-22/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello! I'm looking to provide help to someone in need of a caregiver. I currently have a part time job as a Certified Nursing Assistant 2x a week. Each week this schedule changes, so I am unable to have the same schedule each week, but am flexible to help outside of those days. I'd love to help someone out long term, have them...
Kristy can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Nicholas F.


McHenry, IL

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

CNA

Hello, my name is Nicholas. Currently, working at a Nursing home. I'm hard working, caring, honest, and respectful. Been working in the Medical Field just shy of a year. I love helping people who are in need. No matter what it is, I'm glad to help. I'm engaged, and have a 4-month-old daughter. She is my entire world. Family for...
Skills:

CNA

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Rebecca G.


Algonquin, IL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! Over the years I have been lucky enough to be able to care for my elderly grandmothers through the last chapters of their lives and through that found my passion! I know how expensive hiring caregivers can be and my goal is to help you find compassionate care for your loved one at a price that you can afford! .
Rebecca can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

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Recent home care reviews in Island Lake, IL

Liz M.

5.0

Elizabeth has a very caring,loving, patient person. I call her our Earth Angel, because she came into our lives when we needed someone to take care of my grandmother, until her death. Elizabeth was wonderful to my grandmother. Elizabeth's duties for my grandmother were making sure her medications...

- Tracy K.

Amy S.

5.0

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 seeing that our mom was taken care of through the last few weeks in her life.

- Ron M.

Lesia B.

5.0

Lesia has worked for us for the past year and a half. She has cared for my disabled wife mostly in the evenings. She has had many duties including feeding, hygiene, repositioning, dressing, bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, and many other things. She is very capable of transporting my wife using a...

- Michael F.

Aldona N.

5.0

She is dependable, loving and a part of our family. She cared for my mom who had alzheimers. My mom passed away and she continues care for my 99 year old father. She is very trustworthy and always goes the extra mile for our family. You would be lucky to have her!

- Care member

Anna B.

5.0

Anna worked for my parents for many years, she was like family. Her caring, kindness and thoughtfulness are beyond compare. Anna is aware of so many things: safety, emotional and physical needs of elderly, preparing nutritious and delicious meals, being in tune with household needs and even the...

- Karin R.

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