Find hospice care in Des Plaines, IL that you’ll love

60 hospice care are listed in Des Plaines, IL

The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby hospice care is 9 years

Hospice care in Des Plaines, IL

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Airie S.


Des Plaines, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy CNA /Caregiver With 15 Years Of Experience Available For Companionship, Or Housekeeping.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

LGBTQ friendly. I've been a caregiver for 15 yrs & I truthfully love my work. It's very rewarding, in my opinion, for I learned lots of good wisdom from clients & very sincere advice. I enjoy being with them, especially when I see & feel that they are comfortable & safe around me. I always feel good inside knowing that I give my...
Airie can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Airie was extremely kind to my mother. Took very good care of her. They actually became friends. "

Care member

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April S.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Care, Companionship

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

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...
April can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"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 had. April was very kind, loving, and patient with my mom. My mom had the best care from April. We never...

Janet M.

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Rose Ann J.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Caregivers Job

I am Compassionate, Kind, Friendly, Patience, understanding, Empathetic, Professional and a Hardworking Person. I have more than 9 years experience as a carer. I enjoy listening and takingcare to older people, I am a very easy going person and I am always happy to work at my clients, I have worked with people with dementia,...
Rose Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CNA

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Margarita M.


Des Plaines, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi I Am A Certified Nursing Assistant

Hi I have 19 years of experience working with patients with Ortho, Diabetics, Parkinson's disease, Post Surgery, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Palliative and Hospice. I really enjoy working with patients that need help. Taking care of people has always been natural to me.
Margarita can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Marie Antonette I.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver With RN Background

I am a Registered Nurse. Seeking for a part time job as a caregiver. I worked with different clients such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Post Surgeries, Hospice patients and as a companion. I am very outgoing, friendly and energetic who love working with people with different ages. I can give the best care to my clients. I am...
Marie Antonette can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Marie Antoinette cared for my mother in law for 3 months at the end of her life. She lived with her 24/7 Mon-Fri and arranged weekend care for her also. She is loving, trustworthy and dependable. We were blessed to have her and I don't know what we would have done...

Judy S.

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Annie V.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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,...
Annie can also help with: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

4.0
"Annie took good care of my Mom and Dad. Both have dementia and different needs. She did a good job with understanding their needs and how to put into action her care plan for them. She has warmth and a kind smile which goes far when you are dealing with...

Dina K.

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Shanice B.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

CNA

Hi I am Shanice! Over the past 9 years, I've been a CNA with a focus on senior care, Alzheimer's, and hospice/palliative care. I'm skilled in patient repositioning and running errands, even driving to doctor's appointments. I'm an animal lover, so pets aren't a problem. I pride myself on being flexible and reliable, intending...
Shanice can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Ernestina G.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Reliable And Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm reliable, dependable, dedicated caregiver and I have more than 10 years of experienced I worked in a nursing home and the past few years I work as a private duty caregiver. I do have experience with dementia, alzheimer, flushing drain bag, colostomy bag, wound care, hospice, parkinson and companionship. I can drive to...
Ernestina can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Kerry F.


Prospect Heights, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Experienced CNA, Hospice Care & Companionship.

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I have about 15 years of caregiving experience, everything from basic companionship, to assisting those with advanced & complicated health issues, to hospice & end of life care. I'm a CNA, caregiver & a former nursing student. Through my past work experience, I've been...
Kerry can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kerrie is a very caring individual. She provides care to her patients with compassion, empathy and respect She has great interpersonal skills , she is trustworthy and very insightful about her patients. It is a pleasure to work with her"

Karen A.

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Lilian C.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$15-29/hr4 yrs exp

Senior Care Is A Calling And Needs Passionate People

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...
Lilian can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"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 she went into memory care. I can highly recommend Lily for elder care."

Care member

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Tania I.


Wilmette, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Caregiver

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: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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.

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Alexsander Z.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Male Caregiver

Caregiver with 10+ years experience available for immediate work (Dementia care, Physical disabilities, ASL, Hospice, G-Tube feeding).
Alexsander can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Alex helped my father for a year when he had ALS and was a very attentive and good caregiver. My father was very fond of him and his care. "

Care member

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Anita Z.


Bensenville, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Emphatic Companion With 20 Years Of Health Care Experience

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: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Anita really cares about who she takes care of. She is a very caring person. She has a great background that helps with a lot of different situations. I am thankful she helped us with my mother."

Cheryl L.

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Jasmen J.


Wheeling, IL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

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

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 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 light house keeping and cooking. I do grocery shopping and pick...
Jasmen can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"My mom is very physically compromised and in a skilled nursing facility. She requires extra care and Jasmen was perfect. Jasmen was very communicative with me and my mom enjoyed her company. She made sure my mom ate, helped her organize her room, put on her make...

Laurie H.

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Ronnie G.


Deerfield, IL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi I'm Ronnie, I've worked in all type of environments from Home care to facility care also Hospice care. I am very flexible and so are my hours, I'd describe my personality as cunning, personable, and caring! I love caring for seniors because I've learn so much from them. They have the best advice in life! There's more...
Ronnie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Ronnie is an even tempered, patient, clean, and considerate caregiver. He has a gentle way with his patients."

Kay T.

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Kathy M.


Chicago, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA who has 14 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,...
Kathy can also help with: Respite care, companionship, personal care, dementia, hospice services, visiting physician & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kathy helped my mother care for my father during his final weeks of life. Her prior experience working in hospice was extremely valuable as he was home under hospice care during this time. She traveled a good distance to assist them, and was more than willing to...

Jackie S.

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Anna D.


Schaumburg, IL

$26/hr10 yrs exp

19+ Years Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Anna can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"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 worker and is open to learning new things. She is most happy when her patient is happy."

Lisa M.

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Barbara M.


Chicago, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

* 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...
Barbara can also help with: Home modification, dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"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 several hours a week with my mom who suffered from dementia. As my mom's dementia worsened, Barbar took on more and...

Katherine B.

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Charity W.


Skokie, IL

$28/hr8 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She's caring and accommodating."

Adetola A.

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Roumiana P.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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,...
Roumiana can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Roumi helped my mother care for my father for approximately four months. He required a lot of assistance with feeding, changing, medications, and transportation to and from appointments. He eventually was essentially bedridden, but Roumi was incredible at getting...

Jackie S.

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Recent hospice care reviews in Des Plaines, IL

Airie S.

5.0

Airie was punctual, caring, and all around very helpful. I’d absolutely hire her again.

- Care member

April S.

5.0

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 had. April was very kind, loving, and patient with my mom. My mom had the best care from April. We never had to worry about my mom because we...

- Janet M.

Marie Antonette I.

5.0

Antoinette could not have been more kind, compassionate and patient while maintaining professionalism. Her previous experience as a nurse in the Philippines proved invaluable while assisting my cousin in her final days. We highly recommend her!

- Bill B.

Annie V.

5.0

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 chance to hire her - DO!

- Nancy C.

Kerry F.

5.0

Kerry is a caregiver warrior. She is knowledgeable and loyal to her person. From Day 1 she had goals set for her person and worked hard to get them on track. She was interested in this assignment and owned the job fully. She became a trusted advisor and no task was too small or too big - she...

- Kathleen M.

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