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Viola R.

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Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Viola. I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a genuine passion for enhancing the quality of life for people in need. With 5 years of experience, I excel in providing empathetic support and personalized care. I am well equipped to handle various caregiving responsibilities. Since I have been living in...

Mat D. says "Extremely happy with everything she did for us. She genuinely cared about my mom. I would definitely hired her again, and recommend to anyone."

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Alma S.

Home Health Aide Available

Harwood Heights, IL

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Highly compassionate and experienced caregiver with 13+ years of experience providing personalized care to seniors and young adults with disabilities. Proven ability to build strong rapport with clients and families, providing physical and emotional support while maintaining their dignity and independence. Skilled in assisting...

Marcy B. says "I hired Alma for post-operative home care. She’s absolutely fantastic- helped me get around, sorted all my pills for the entire week, checked my vitals,...

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Geradine D.

Experienced Care Provider

Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
personal care
Over 10 years of experience. 3 yrs straight one on one cared for Alzheimer's patient. I am 49yo, reliable, honest, and easy to get along with. Have a good driving record. Great references. (Covid vaccine completed )

Mario C. says "GiGi is an amazing and caring person who did an outstanding job caring for our mother who has dementia. Anybody fortunate enough to hire her will be...

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Loretta S.

Retired RN

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I am a retired registered nurse. I am seeking a companion/caregiver position to care for a senior person with love and meaningful relationship. I have been enjoying this work for the last 3-4 years. My clients have preferred me because I am easy to get along with and always have their needs and desires in mind first. I have made...

Care Member says "I would highly recommend Loretta. She was a great companion for my mom, who is in the moderate stage of Alzheimer's. Loretta came to our home on a...

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Russel V.

Professional Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and Trustworthy person. For 26 years, I have provided professional caregiving, meal preparation, personal care, light housekeeping and transportation services to my wonderful clients , some of whose families have become lifelong friends. My former clients or their surviving families can provide detailed...

Care Member says "It must run in the family. Russel’s lovely mother took care of my dad full time for 8 months and my very particular father couldn’t have been more...

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Gema T.

Home Health Aid with 11 Years Experience in Senior Care Looking for Part Time

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am a CNA. I have 11 years of experience. I have worked in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and private duty. I have experience caring for people with, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and with many other problems.

Janet G. says "Gema took care of my 93 yr-old mom (and dad too) for the last four years. She is caring, skilled, dependable, bright, intuitive, and technically adept at...

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Dorothy O.

Night Time Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I have a passion for elderly care. I have experience assisting clients with mobility issues, dementia, hygiene, meal prep, feeding, board games, long conversations, and keen listening, transportation and errands. I am a CNA and EMT. I'm okay with pets except for cats due to allergies.
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Cynthia D.

Specializing In At Home Care For Seniors Specifically Tailored To Your Needs

Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I have many years of experience caring for seniors in their homes, including caring for multiple members of the same family over a period of years. This includes medication administration and assistance with activities of daily living (such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding, housekeeping). I try to keep the client...

John M. says "Cinthia took care of both my father in the 1990s and my mother until recently. She was always caring and dependable and she treated both of them with the...

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Odonchimeg G.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Hi, Dear! I finished Nursing School of Medical Science University, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. I was worked Hospital , like as Registered Nurse. My Nursing Diploma doesn't allowed to work RN in USA, so I have been working as like CNA, caregiver for 19 years in Chicago area. I'm professional, compassionate and trustworthy. I have a...

Care Member says "We highly recommend Olga! She has helped so much caring for my 81 year old handicapped father. She takes such good care of him and I am so relieved to...

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Jessika F.

CNA And Caregiver

Schiller Park, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I have a bachelors degree in health administration and I am a certified nursing assistant and I have worked part-time and full time as a Nursing assistant and caregiver with private clients. Over the past three years I have gained a lot of experience on personal care and daily activities for senior care. I enjoy having a good...
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Sandy W.

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
I have several years experience helping the elderly in terms of companionship, transportation, shopping, doctor appointments, and meal preparation. My experience includes considerable experience with dementia patients. I enjoy working with elderly people and helping them make their daily lives easier and happier.

Marie R. says "Top notch! Wonderful help to my senior mom with dementia. Always patient with her and always gets her to her appointments on time! Sandy is truly...

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Siamara D.

The Most Attentive Care Taker You Could Want!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Amira, I offer services such as senior care with 8 years of experience with multiple clients of different backgrounds, I can assure you that I go above and beyond when it comes to making sure your loved one needs are met. I'm happy to be a part of your care team and to know that I am lifting a weight off of my...

Care Member says "It was a delight to have Amira care for our father. Amira is sociable and compassionate with our father. Amira is very creative thinking of various...

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Iryna L.

I Like To Work With Elderly People.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I can help with bathing, grooming , assistance with walking, transferring, assistance with dressing, laundry, meal preparation, medication reminders, escort to appointment, grossery shopping, some light housekeeping and etc...

Ivan T. says "Iryna is an exceptional caregiver! She went above and beyond to provide top-notch care for my grandmother. She is not only honest and hardworking, but also...

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Alfredo R.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...

Care Member says "Alfredo proved to be a very professional and pleasant care for my mother, especially given that it was her last days with us. My family and I were very...

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Maria Elouisa L.

Experienced Compassionate CNA

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 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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Honey Jane P.

Warm, Loving And Caring - Provides Comfort And Safety To Clients Round The Clock.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
Driven and compassionate Caregiver with 10+ years proven track record in elderly and disabled caregiving in their private homes, nursing homes, Assisted Living. I am Hardworking and honest, known to provide companionship to the elderly while performing light housekeeping tasks and running errands.

David K. says "Jane came into our lives at a stressful and sad time, as we were preparing for the end of my elderly uncle's life. Jane showed true compassion, not only...

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Rolly B.

Full-Time Caregiver

Northbrook, IL

4.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm been a caregiver for over 10 years! Im dependable honest and a caring person. I love helping people specially with elderly. All the best! Rolly

Angela A. says "We loved having Rolly on-board to help care for my Dad, who is in the mid-stages of Alzheimer's Disease. I removed one star as Rolly did find another job...

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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
Hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 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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Diana G.

Get To Know Me!

Wheeling, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
respite care
I have been working as a caregiver and housekeeper since early 2000. I have worked with seniors for more than 16 years and have ample experience and knowledge in that field. I've worked with clients in many different situations including those with cancer, Alzheimer's and diabetes. I am able to assist with daily and medical care...
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Maryana S.

Sinor Care

Buffalo Grove, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am 48 years old caregiver with big expirience . I am professional, warm-hearted, easy-going, responsible , reliable person. I like to care about others and make them happy.
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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

Viola R.

Extremely happy with everything she did for us. She genuinely cared about my mom. I would definitely hired her again, and recommend to...

- Mat D.

Alma S.

I hired Alma for post-operative home care. She’s absolutely fantastic- helped me get around, sorted all my pills for the entire week,...

- Marcy B.

Geradine D.

GiGi is an amazing and caring person who did an outstanding job caring for our mother who has dementia. Anybody fortunate enough to hire...

- Mario C.

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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