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Himelda A.

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I took care of both my parents in there last 5 years each of there life with everything from meal preparation and medicine supervising to light house keeping and doctors appointments . I also took care of my grandmother till the end of her life , I have a good reliable car and an excelente driving record , I am trust worthy and...
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Bunty M.

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
personal care
mobility assistance
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent client care. Certified Nursing Assistant with 16 years experience in all fields , Home care, Hospice care, Hospital care, Rehab care, and Trauma care.
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Annie V.

Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Aide. Available For Full-time Job. Come And Go

Des Plaines, IL

4.3(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
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,...

Nancy C. says "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...

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Lalaine V.

Hello My Name Is Lalaine, A Mother Of 3 With A Very Positive Disposition. I've Been A CG For 17 Yrs

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
I'd describe my personality as cheerful with positive outlook, hardworking and dedicated. I like caring for seniors because my grandparents raised me. I am not where I am without them. With that said caring for the elderly has been my passion. I started caring for seniors since 2007. One thing you should know about me is I am...
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April S.

Private Duty Care, Companionship

Des Plaines, IL

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
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...

Janet M. says "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...

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Aloha K.

I Am Presently Working As Certified Nursing Assistant At Rainbow Hospice Palliative Care. I Have Been A Caregiver For Almost 8 Years To A Disabled Lady. I Am Compassionate Person.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
For the past seven years, I have managed the care of Dorothy L. and her husband. Mr. L. passed away in March of 2010. Mrs. L.'s condition for the past 25 years is one of a spinal injury leaving her bedridden. I perform all her daily needs, care for the house and manage the hospice services.

Julia B. says "Aloha has helped my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's. Aloha is a blessing! She jumps right in and is experienced, medically knowledgeable, personable,...

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Lilian C.

Senior Care Is A Calling And Needs Passionate People

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have experience with dementia patients, cancer, hospice, Hoyer lifting and transferring, tube feeding, companionship, meal preps, bathing and all daily needs. I've been in the industry since 2016. My mission is to enhance the lives of aging adults and their families by providing : 1. PERSONAL CARE which involves direct...

Care Member says "I had Lily to care for my mother. She was compassionate and took care of her so well until she passed. She also took care of my mother in law until...

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Charity W.

Skokie, IL

3.7(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
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...

Adetola A. says "She's caring and accommodating."

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Roumiana P.

Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I am an experienced caregiver, who has worked with people with diabetes, cancer, dementia, and hospice care. I have a CNA certificate. I am available to work full-time or part-time, overnight and days. I am a flexible, patient, and caring person. I love helping people in any way that I can. I offer personal care, companionship,...

Jackie S. says "Roumi helped my mother care for my father for approximately four months. He required a lot of assistance with feeding, changing, medications, and...

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Barbara M.

Caregiver/Companion

Chicago, IL

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
* CNA- Certified Nursing Assistance, Physical Rehabilitation Aide, CPR * 16 Years of experience including private duty, nursing home, hospice: DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S, feeding tube, suffer stroke, oxygen, diabetics, heart failure, cancer, Hoyer lift, etc. *Languages: English, Polish, Russian. * I like working with...

Katherine B. says "Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara to spend...

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Saruultugs G.

I'm Looking For Full Time Job

Northbrook, IL

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
Hello, I'm professional, compassionate and trustworthy caregiver. I finished successfully "Annual Caregiver Training" in 2010, since that I've worked for 6 years as a caregiver and my clients and their family 100% satisfied my work. I have a good experience for patients with with Hospice, Stroke, Diabetic, Alzheimer, Dementia,...
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Urszula P.

Harwood Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I was born in Poland as the eldest of six siblings, which taught me empathy and the importance of caring for others. I completed my college education in Poland and then moved to Chicago to continue my studies. I worked with children and seniors, helping them have better lives. As a caregiver, I assisted with ADLs, including...

Care Member says "I feel it necessary to share my families ongoing positive experiences with Urszula."

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Alexander T.

Awesome Caregiver

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
home modification
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have experience with Alzheimer, dementia, hospice, stroke patients, transfers, bathing, lifting.. Etc

Care Member says "Alex was a great caregiver for our mother. His time with us was brief but we really enjoyed having him while we did. He ended up getting a job that had...

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Kathy M.

CNA With 8 Years In Hospice & 13 Years As A Private Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
companionship
I am a CNA who has 18 years experience, 8 of those years I worked in hospice. I am CPR and Dementia certified as well. I'm available for overnight shifts, five days a week including weekends. I love what I do because there is such a great need. So many seniors do not get the proper care they deserve. If I can make a difference,...

Katrina P. says "Both my mother and I spoke with Kathy about caring for my dad. While a family emergency prevented her from starting, I was so comforted and impressed...

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Anna D.

19+ Years Experienced Caregiver

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Anna and I have been a care giver for over 19 years. I am fluent in English however I am originally from Poland. Over the years I have worked with patients that had muscular dystrophy, alzheimer, parkinsons, hospice, diabetes, dementia, muscular sclerosis and autism. I have experience working with a feeding...

Lisa M. says "Anna has been absolutely wonderful to my mom. She is kind and compassionate and gentle. She listens to my mom's needs and adjusts as needed. She is a hard...

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Jessica B.

Happy Organized Prompt Efficient

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I'm a certified medical assistant , patient care tech, and certified nursing assistant . I have extra experience in Hospice, Post surgical, ER, ICU, Med-Surg and Oncology to name a few. I prefer one on one care so that Im able to give my...

Estelle E. says "She is responsible and very empathetic."

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Maria Elouisa L.

Experienced Compassionate CNA

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
A soft hearted caregiver for 24 years who served several clients with congestive heart failure , COPD, stroke , dementia , parkinson s disease, enlarged prostate and hospice patients. I drive with my own car, do grocery shopping, light housekeeping, cooking, feeding and laundry. Have excellent references if required. I have...

Care Member says "MarLou is an incredible caregiver. She is perpetually optimistic, skilled and is laser focused on her job and is not distracted by any dynamic...

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Jasmen J.

I Am Very Compassionate, Sympathetic, Caring And Out Going Person, I Love Cooking And Gardening.

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 15 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. I experienced working with Dementia, Cancer, Alzheimer, Depression, Parkinson, fall risk, bathing male or female any size, some with broken hips, arms legs neck. I can do companion, light house keeping and cooking. I do grocery...

Laurie H. says "My mom is very physically compromised and in a skilled nursing facility. She requires extra care and Jasmen was perfect. Jasmen was very communicative...

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Anita Z.

Patient Emphatic Companion With 20 Years Of Health Care Experience

Bensenville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
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...

Kathy D. says "Anita is wonderful. Very kind and caring. Don't hesitate to hire her especially if you need companion help."

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Katherine A.

Kind & Creative Caregiver!

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a loving mom, daughter, artist, gardener, death doula and caregiver! I am an experienced care worker and death doula (a caring end of life support), who has worked intimately with both elders and adults with disabilities. I also cared for my mom for 2+ years and worked with young people in the field of art education...
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  • 60 hospice care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated hospice care is 4.0

Recent hospice care reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Hospice Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed hospice care

Annie V.

Annie was an overnight caregiver for my mother for the last five months of her life. She's dependable, skilled, compassionate and kind. If...

- Nancy C.

April S.

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...

- Janet M.

Aloha K.

Aloha has helped my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's. Aloha is a blessing! She jumps right in and is experienced, medically...

- Julia B.

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