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Ruthy S.

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-time Work And I Will Prefer Night Shift.

Des Plaines, IL

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
live-in home care
Hi my name is Ruthy I am a certified nurses assistant and a Phlebotomist, I have 18years experienced working for elderly people and I love doing my job. I have 8 years experienced working in a nursing home and I experienced a lot of cases because I was assigned in the long term facility, people that has Dementia, Alzheimer,...

Ann L. says "While only with us for a short time, due to a change in our needs, Ruthy exceeded our expectations! She is an expert and professional caregiver with positive...

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Justyna K.

A Great Caregiver And Companion

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Polish and English speaker Hey my name is Justyna, I am reliable, patient, a problem solver and a great listener/communicator. There's nothing I can't or won't do for those I care for. Always open to learning new things and am a positive person. I have worked with a lady in a wheelchair with a neuromuscular problem. And have...
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Gail C.

Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Gail C. I have been a Caregiver for the past 10 years. I have taken care of at least 12 elderly persons during that period. I have cared for persons with dementia, alzheimers, parkinsons disease, muscular degeneration, diabetes, Als, m. s. cancer, heart conditions and stroke. Also for persons needing assistance after...
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Sylvia A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Sylvia , I'm a 4th year medical student, I have been working as a Caregiver and CNA for over 6years now. I've grown to love taking care of the elderly like they are my own relatives. I have also taken care of children and mentally disabled people. I have experience with transportation, transfer, dementia, stroke and...

Lucy H. says "I worked together with her to take care of a very difficult client. But she was so patient and well knowledgeable about what to do to calm them down."

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Ana C.

Always Hopeful

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
dementia
personal care
hospice services
Taking care of the elderly and providing them companionship, love and attention for the past 19 years has been a fulfilling advocacy for me, it does not only give me an opportunity to be able to care and provide love for a special member of your family but also it gives me a chance to be able to share my life with someone who...

Care Member says "Ana is a dependable, caring and capable caregiver who always goes the extra mile. She took great care of me after my spinal surgery, no falls under her...

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Lourdes M.

Home Care Aide

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
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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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
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
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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Alexander T.

Awesome Caregiver

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
home modification
dementia
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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Darpel C.

Westchester, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am Darpel 39 yrs of age, stands 5'11 and weighing 175 lbs. physically built ready for and or in case of patient balance, mobility & lifting assistance. I am a nursing graduate and has been doing caregiving for the past 7 years with different kinds of experience from both male to female patients with different cases. your...

Ann W. says "He was a wonderful addition to our family. He loved and cared for my father in his final months and I could not gave done it without him. But more...

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Sheria W.

Professional, Loving, Caring Nurse Assistant/Home Aid

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience in home health care and am a certified nursing assistant. I specialize in providing hospice care and have worked extensively with seniors facing various medical conditions, including cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and dementia. My clients value my reliability and...

Care Member says "Sheria is kind and hard-working. She did so much for my father-in-law before his death, making sure that he stayed clean and comfortable. She really...

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Irwin P.

24/7 Live-in Caregiver Or Full Time Come & Go

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I starting working as a caregiver over 10 years ago, when my mother got ill. At that time I was a deer in headlights. Since then, I decided to pay it forward, and ease the pain other families were going through. I've become close with the families that trusted me to care for their parents. Being able to grant people their wishes...

Care Member says "Irwin has worked for our family for almost 7 years. He first started working for our father and transitioned into taking care of our mother when our...

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Jessica S.

Passionate Full-time Caregiver Available Open Available For Personal Care,companionship,housekeepin

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My past experience includes but not limited to, caring for seniors that have Alzheimer's, loss of mobility and one's that need companions. I love what I do because I love people, I love being around people and I always learn life lessons from my elders no matter what condition they're in. I'm gentle and compassionate about what...

Inis C. says "Jessica has been a wonderful addition to David's life! She makes sure his home is clean and well organized, she has truly been an improvement to his home...

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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
Companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 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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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
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
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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Ludi T.

Chicago, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
home modification
personal care
hospice services
I'm Ludi T 53 yrs old. I am responsible, compassionate & honest person. I have 22yrs experience as a caregiver mostly Dementia/Alzheimer's patients, strokes, Parkinson, tube feeding, oxygen, catheter, suctioning, cancer patients, hoyer lift from bed to chair & chair to bed, hospice. My duties; meals prep, med prep, med...

Terri K. says "Ludi was a great caregiver for a few weeks - she is safe, honest, clean and very organized. Unfortunately she wasn't very dependable for the type of care...

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Justine A.

Male Caregiver 10 Year Experience

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
home modification
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Justin, and I have over a decade of experience in senior care, specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) with 6 years of experience in nursing facilities and 7+ years as a dedicated home caregiver. I'm skilled in various forms of patient transfers, including...

Care Member says "Justin was a caregiver for my mother for over a year. He was extremely reliable, knowledgeable with all ADLs, and cared about my mothers welfare. I...

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Maria Elouisa L.

Experienced Compassionate CNA

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 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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Olusola O.

Olu From Chicago Illinois

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
live-in home care
I am a dedicated private caregiver with 10 years of experience working with seniors. I am reliable, patient, and creative, and I take great pride in providing excellent care. My passion for helping seniors drives me to ensure their well-being and comfort, and I have worked with a variety of clients throughout my career.
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Alfredo R.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
+ 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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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
Companionship
light cleaning
home modification
dementia
hospice services
+ 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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  • 60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.60/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 2.0

Recent live in caregiver reviews from local parents in Elmwood Park, IL

Live In Caregivers in Elmwood Park, IL are rated 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers

Ruthy S.

While only with us for a short time, due to a change in our needs, Ruthy exceeded our expectations! She is an expert and professional...

- Ann L.

Sylvia A.

I worked together with her to take care of a very difficult client. But she was so patient and well knowledgeable about what to do to calm...

- Lucy H.

Ana C.

Ana is a dependable, caring and capable caregiver who always goes the extra mile. She took great care of me after my spinal surgery, no...

- Care member

FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Elmwood Park, IL

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Elmwood Park, IL is $18.60 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 Elmwood Park, 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.

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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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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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