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Lawrence T H.

Friendly Neighborhood Caregiver.

Elgin, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as calm, cool and collected. I like caring for seniors because it's a way to pay them back for showing us the way. I'm looking for a job that allows me to adjust to the schedule in my own way. I started caring for seniors when my grandfather became sick in 2018 and began hospice while helping his...
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Samantha Z.

Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
mobility assistance
errands
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as dedicated hardworking passionate worker. I like caring for seniors because they have a heart of gold and I love helping people. I'm looking for a job that can be flexible with me and easy going, also doing something I love. I started caring for seniors when my grandfather told me it's very...
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Odetta K.

Full TIme

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
respite care
dementia
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
Dedicated and compassionate patient oriented health care professional. I have over 10 years of experience in health care sector and available for interview at your earliest convenience
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Jean A.

Elgin, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I love providing home caregiving services to those that would otherwise not be able to do so. The smile on their faces is overwhelming and makes me feel I have done my job right. I have always enjoyed helping people so I know I am doing the right thing.
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Nana K.

Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am passionate about helping the elderly, being a caregiver for 3 years . I have worked with clients with Alzheimer's and done companionship. I am good with meal preparation, helping with day to day activities and keeping them company.
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Stephanie L.

Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a nurse looking to help out elderly people. I have many skills including activities of daily living, medication, g -tubes, vitals etc
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Rechelle S.

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Rechelle! I enjoy talking and taking care of people. I love to see the smiles on their faces. I am a very organized and detail-oriented. I have a very strong work ethic, as well.
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Ashley F.

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
Live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Caring for seniors is something I truly and take to heart. I have a deep love and respect for people who are older than me, and I treat every person I care for as if they were my own family. I'm known for being incredibly patient, kind, and dependable. Whether it's helping with daily test, offering companionship, or simply being...
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Wendy B.

Experienced Compassionate Alzheimer's Caregiver Available

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
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,...

Care Member says "Our family was fortunate enough to have had Wendy care for our mom for six years. When Wendy started to care for our mom she was in the earlier stages...

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Abigail A.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
Give back to the senior who helped raise us by caring for them. I am patient and very empathetic aside being hardworking. I do my best to relate individually according to their specific needs. I am a caregiver with over 3 years experience caring for seniors and I have experience caring for dementia & Alzheimer patients. I...

Jeffrey D. says "She is ver punctual, patient and kind."

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Samia A.

Caregiver

Hanover Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Visiting physician
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
I am a compassionate caregiver with 11 years of experience assisting with activities of daily living, range of motion, Personal Hygiene, Prepare meals, light housekeeping, check Blood pressure, running errands, doctor appointment, and companionship. I am patient, empathetic and caring. I take my job seriously therefore I am...

Susan M. says "Samia is the best. She works hard, is very transparent, tells it like it is, and is so great with mom. My mom is mostly deaf, and can dish it out, but...

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Gordana M.

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
dementia
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 22 years excellent experience working with seniors. I have excellent references.. . I enjoy working with seniors on a daily basis and providing them with the care that they need. I have worked as an assisted living resident assistant and Nursing home and memory care , for 10 years. I have special skills experience with...

Care Member says "Gordana was truly an answer to prayer! We needed a caregiver pretty quickly for my mom and Gordana was available, kind and responsible. She loved to...

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Sylwia P.

Hoffman Estates, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
dementia
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
My duties include but not limited to: *Companionship, *home care, *light housekeeping, *meal planning and preparation, *mobility assistance, *daily activity supervision, *inside and outside home activities, *bathing, *feeding, *dressing, *hygiene, *medication reminders and much more.

Lacey R. says "Sylwia is an absolute blessing to our family! She is a phenomenal caregiver. Sylwia is compassionate, kind, and trustworthy. She is taking care of our...

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Francy C.

Full Or Part-time Senior Care Giver Available

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I am trained and experienced working with senior citizens. My training and experience involves seniors and other clients with dementia, Parkinson's, clients with partial mobility as well as hospice care. I have experience assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, medical tasks, cleaning, transporting to appointments, and...

Nicole B. says "Francy was such a godsend to our family in caring for my Grandmother. She has such compassion, patience and love. Anyone who has Francy as a caregiver is...

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Amy S.

Algonquin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...

Ron M. says "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...

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Tracy H.

Fun And Caring Caregiver

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I have over five years experience with Seniors from cancer patients to patients with Altimizers. I can do overnight shifts but am open to other shifts to.

Laura L. says "Tracy was very dependable -- She showed up 10 minutes early for our trip to the hospital. She stayed in the waiting area while I had my procedure done and...

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Harriet K.

Senior Care

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
My name is Harriet , I'm a 47yr old married woman, a mother of three, and grandmother of two! I have over 12years of experience working with the elderly and other individuals with different life challenges such; Alzheimer's, sundowns, developmentally challenged, Parkinson's and those that need assisted living services. As...

Tiffany H. says "Harriet is compassionate, patient, competent, and loves what she does and it shows. I fully trust her with my loved one and know they are given top...

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Gabriela F.

Dundee, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
visiting physician
Hi, my name is Gaby. I am very passionate when it comes on helping someone. People always get comfortable with me on telling me their stories/problems. I like that. It means they trust me in every way. I am very humble, loving and friendly person. Love meeting new people and build a relationship. I used to work as a...

Wayne K. says "Excellent, excellent, excellent. Kind, punctual and compassionate. Gabriela made it possible for my 95 year old mother to enjoy a family event without...

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Lisa A.

Algonquin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
My name is Lisa. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years. I have worked in assisted living environments as well as home care. Over the years I have had experience with a variety of needs: stroke, Alzheimer's, dementia, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson's, companion care, etc. I can help your loved one with their personal needs...

Care Member says "Lisa is a wonderful caregiver. She is compassionate and kind. She took care of my mom for 10 months. She always tried to find ways to help my mom. I...

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Ora D.

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver

Carpentersville, IL

3.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
Hi, my name is Ora D. I live in Carpentersville. I am a RMA but work as a home caregiver. I love caring for seniors because they are very precious people. I have cared for seniors for many years now. I enjoy bringing love, joy, and hope into their lives regarding the circumstance. "Only for serious potential clients that really...

Tara B. says "Ora is a very helpful, nurturing, caring, loving professional, responsible, respectful, intelligent, dependable and spiritual person. She provides the...

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  • 60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.38/hr as of December 2025

Recent live in caregiver reviews from local parents in Elgin, IL

Live In Caregivers in Elgin, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers

Wendy B.

Our family was fortunate enough to have had Wendy care for our mom for six years. When Wendy started to care for our mom she was in the...

- Care member

Abigail A.

She is ver punctual, patient and kind.

- Jeffrey D.

Samia A.

Samia is the best. She works hard, is very transparent, tells it like it is, and is so great with mom. My mom is mostly deaf, and can dish...

- Susan M.

FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Elgin, IL

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Elgin, IL is $19.38 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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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