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Mariia O.

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am a responsible and dedicated professional with a medical education and valuable experience in the healthcare field. I have worked extensively with elderly individuals, providing compassionate and attentive care. My background has equipped me with the skills needed to support seniors with dignity, patience, and...
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Gabriele K.

Des Plaines, IL

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$21/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
mobility assistance
Hi Family! I am a devoted CNA who is studying business in college, however, I got my CNA certification as a side passion of mine. I'd describe my personality as thoughtful, understanding, and upbeat. I like caring for seniors because I prioritize privacy, comfort, and safety. I got into this field because I noticed a lack of...
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Mariam S.

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
Dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
I am a caring and responsible caregiver with 6 years of experience. I have helped my clients with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and preparing meals. I also did light house cleaning and always made sure the home was clean and comfortable. I enjoy taking care of people and making them feel safe and happy.
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Malgorzata M.

Full-Time, Part-Time Caregiver Available

Des Plaines, IL

from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Caring for dementia, stroke, COPD, Parkinson, low vision, hard of hearing patients. Loving to help people and their families, trying to make the difference.
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Elizabeth O.

Des Plaines, IL

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
l am Elizabeth mother to 5 grown up kids, 2 boys and 3 boys l love to meet people and very tolerance. l am very forgiven and not judgmental. l believe in giving second chances to people because no one is perfect. l love to visit loved ones when l am chanced. l love to celebrate with people when there is need for celebration. l...
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Crispina N.

Full Time Caregiver

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
I have had more than 10 years of work experiences as a caregiver for multiple families in the past. I have taken cared of different kinds of people ranging from sick patients of cancer, dementia but mostly giving care to seniors 75 years old and over are my expertise I'm happy to say that I did my job well, because I always...

Patty F. says "Crispina was an excellent care giver. She became close to my mom and our family. She helped my mom with dressing,bathing, food prep and was a great...

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Sylvester N.

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Patience. People who need care often take longer to complete simple tasks. Compassion. Empathy and understanding are absolutely necessary. Humor. Being Present. Detail Oriented. Able to Accept Help.
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Isabel V.

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
home modification
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
One thing you should know about me is that I have been a CNA for 20 years! I currently am working as CNA for Alden Rehabilitation center.
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Godfrida H.

Awesome Experienced Caregiver

Itasca, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
meal prep
personal care
My name is is Godfrida and I have been working as a senior caregiver for 24=years. I have taken care of people with challenges in their lives, ranging from Alzheimer's cancer, Parkinson's, stroke's, diabetes, Amputee's, paralysis, dementia or just companionship and much more. I do light house keeping, laundry, bringing in the...

Care Member says "I worked with Godfrida for 3 years she was the lead care giver .She is patient ,kind and pays attention to detail she treats clients with respect and...

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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)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 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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Titilope I.

Compassionate

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
commitment to improving the quality of life for the elderly clients while providing physical, emotional, and social support

Care Member says "We hired Titi to take care of my grandmother. she had her as a companion and help her with daily activities while we needed some break.She took care of...

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Zhaklin D.

Experienced Senior Caregiver

Schiller Park, IL

4.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I'm looking for a full-time position as a senior caregiver. I have previously worked with elderly people with disabilities such as; Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson and Diabetes for over 10 years. I'm very patient and I'm looking forward to working with you! Please feel free to contact me.
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Petronella M.

Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
My Name is petronella, am a 45 year certified nursing assistant. I have been a CNA a little over 20 years and I love what I do . I do it with passion . I have both nursing home experience and private home health care. Am dependable, am punctual , great judgment and great references from families that I have worked for I've the...

Melinda B. says "Petronella was the answer to my prayers and exactly who I needed to take care of my husband, who has Alzheimer's. I was impressed with her from my first...

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Charity W.

Skokie, IL

3.7(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 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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Lourdes M.

Home Care Aide

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a compassionate and trustworthy individual with extensive experience supporting seniors and individuals with health conditions, impairments, and disabilities, I take great pride in my work. I provide essential services, including light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and personal care assistance. My...

Care Member says "Lourdes cared for my mom who suffered from a stroke and lost her speech and loss of strength on one side. Lourdes was always gentle with my mom and...

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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
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 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
Dementia
home modification
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
+ 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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Urszula P.

Harwood Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 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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Oleksandr R.

Experienced Senior Care Nursing Assistant

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
CNA/caregiver trained in basic and advanced senior care with lots of in-home and hospital experience. Experience with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, live-in care, post-surgical and pet care. Dependable, punctual, and professional!

Care Member says "Alex is an Incredible care giver, very hardworking and a great problem solver! Alex is knowledgeable and patient and has helped our family tremendously...

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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
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
light cleaning
+ 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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  • 60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.57/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 4.5

Recent live in caregiver reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Live In Caregivers in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers

Crispina N.

Crispina was an excellent care giver. She became close to my mom and our family. She helped my mom with dressing,bathing, food prep and was...

- Patty F.

Godfrida H.

I worked with Godfrida for 3 years she was the lead care giver .She is patient ,kind and pays attention to detail she treats clients with...

- Care member

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.

FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Des Plaines, IL

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Des Plaines, IL is $23.57 per hour. It’s worth noting that this is just an average, and the cost of a live-in caregiver can vary based on their qualifications, their years of experience, and the unique type of care your loved one requires.

To start your search for a live-in caregiver near you on Care.com, sort caregiver profiles by distance from Des Plaines, IL or zip code. If you want to increase the amount of available options, you can expand your search radius. Then you can compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate.

Yes, caregivers near you in Des Plaines, IL on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live-in caregiver services. All clients have different needs and all caregivers feel comfortable offering specific services. Generally though, you can expect a live-in caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, tasks that are difficult for the senior to manage, and transportation. It’s important to interview a few different candidates, when hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Des Plaines, IL to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on and how their service offerings line up with your needs.

When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in Des Plaines, IL, you’ll want to be ready with a list of interview questions you can ask them. You’ll want to start by asking them to tell you more about their work experience and qualifications. Then you can ask them what types of responsibilities they can take on. Don’t be afraid to tell them what you need, the point of an interview is to find out if they’re a good fit for your family.

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