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Caroline W.

Schererville, IN

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Caroline, but my friends call me Carole. I have upto 3 years of vast experience in senior care.. I have experience with patients dealing with different health issues such as COPD, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Patients on Oxygen, heart conditions, dementia, stroke patients and so forth. I am 28 years old, no kids. My...
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Rosevelen P.

Crown Point, IN

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$17/hr
Dementia
light cleaning
respite care
meal prep
live-in home care
Hi! I have cared elders like a family. I currently have a job in a hospital but in a different setting. I'm a weekender ( 2 days live in) caregiver in Chicago before but currently, I decided to stay in the area and would do it part time to stay closer at home and spend more time with my son reason I joined here to still do what...
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Lisa B.

CNA

Schererville, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
companionship
dementia
personal care
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Lisa, a lifelong caregiver with a big heart, a good sense of humor, and a serious love for making people feel seen, supported, and celebrated. I've worked in everything from hospitals to home care, senior communities, Whether I'm helping with daily routines, planning meaningful activities, or just sitting with someone to...
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Clarissa A.

Hobart, IN

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$18/hr
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
live-in home care
Hello, I'm very helpful around the household and can help keep up with cleaning, organization, meal preparation, and also caring for you or your loved one. I'm very patient and love helping and being useful. Hopefully I can be what you are looking for.
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Mwansa N.

Schererville, IN

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
dementia
errands
meal prep
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my calling. My three years of experience in senior care have solidified my passion for supporting well-being and independence. As a compassionate and patient caregiver, I provide live-in care, home health, and dementia support. I can assist with transportation, errands,...
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Chimwemwe C.

Merrillville, IN

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
Making a positive impact on the lives of adults and seniors is my passion. My three years of experience have reinforced my commitment to providing compassionate and reliable care. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, I am also trained in CPR and First Aid. I hold a graduate degree and use my professional, detail-oriented approach...
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Chassidy S.

Experienced And Caring

Crown Point, IN

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
errands
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Chassidy. I'm looking forward to assisting to you and your loved one. My priorities are safety and comfort. I will do my very best to ensure that you feel respected and supported while providing quality care!
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Samantha G.

Griffith, IN

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
dementia
errands
meal prep
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I'm 21-year-old college student looking for a part time job that lets me work Fridays and the weekends. I was a CNA and currently a CCHT but I'm looking for another job that will allow me to focus more on my studies. I am also CPR certified and I am able to drive where need be.
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Hannah R.

Crown Point, IN

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
errands
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Hannah I have been a Certified nursing assistant for 4yrs. I have worked in nursing homes and home health and hospice care. I am currently enrolled in nursing school at Ivy tech.
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Sylvester M.

Merrillville, IN

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Respite care
errands
home modification
meal prep
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Making a real difference in someone's life is what drives me as a caregiver. I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors, and providing families with reliable care. With two years of experience, I offer respite care, live-in care, transportation, errands/shopping, light housekeeping, and...
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Collins B.

I Am Caring And Has Patience

Saint John, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
I am a christian and have worked with seniors for 10 years also worked in group homes for 5 yrs.
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Isabelle R.

Griffith, IN

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Live-in home care
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
home modification
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as caring, sympathetic, and outgoing I like caring for seniors because I love helping people. It makes me happy to help others in need who can no longer get around how they use to, or in any way possible.
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Kimberly H.

Great Care For You Or Your Love Ones

Lansing, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Personal care
companionship
dementia
meal prep
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I'm a Certified Nurses Assistant for 29 years now, very experienced, Kind, Caring and caregiving Is my passion. Very knowledgeable about Dementia/Alzheimer's. ALS, Parkinson's disease . I also have experience with hospice and have worked In hospice for many years etc. I have a reliable vehicle with full coverage insurance for...

Care Member says "Kimberly came to us during a very difficult time in our family. My aunt was on hospice and my family and I were searching for a caregiver who could do...

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Tamara K.

Chesterton, IN

4.6(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
Available Full-Time Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Personal Care And Meal Preparation. I am a wife and mother of 2 girls. I have 10 years experience working in facilities and private homes, taking care of our Senior community. I've done everything from insulin shots to meal prep and housekeeping. I have knowledge in...

kathy F. says "Tamara has the skill and compassion to care for your loved one as if they were her own . She is so well versed at physical care, medicine, feeding, bathing...

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Sherry C.

Calm, Caring , Upbeat

Portage, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
Calm, upbeat demeanor to give patients more than just a caregiver but to give them a friend Active listening skills to take my time to understand what a patient is trying to communicate Capability to monitor effectively and tell when something needs to be changed to a patient's routine Exceptional cooking skills to...

Care Member says "Sherry is a caring professional. She took excellent care of my mom. "

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Rebecca C.

Caregiver

Thornton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Visiting physician
dementia
hospice services
respite care
personal care
+ 1 more
I have been care-taking for five years professionally. When I was 25 my spouse was diagnosed with Cancer so I have been care-taking non professionally for a long time. My last client was 94 and required bathing, dressing, cooking, house keeping, transportation back and for to the doctor and medication management. I am outgoing...

Maureen C. says "Rebecca is a very caring person.She has a great personality with her patients and makes them feel comfortable.She makes sure her patients needs are met....

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Alyssa K.

Home Health Aide

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
live-in home care
In 2018, I worked as a home health aide, I won't mention because I don't want to slander a place that may have improved. I have previous experience helping elderly. Primarily helping them move around, clean their house, run their errands. While I was and am capable of helping more, the people I cared for didn't need the extra...
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Thelma P.

Very Caring To Our Elderly

Munster, IN

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
companionship
dementia
meal prep
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi, I am a CNA , PTA, Dialyss Tech, CPR certified ., looking for partime position at home caregiver. I specialize in demetia and alzeimer patients. Bed bound or mobile patients. I akso had years of experience with ALS patient with trache tube. I am very caring to my clients and treat them as family. Please let me know how I can...

Care Member says "She is a very patient and considerate to the patients needs "

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Iris M.

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Portage, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
respite care
I am a mother of 4 and I have always had a love for helping those that need it. I was a home health aid and used to work for a company that helps those with developmental disabilities achieve independence and promote choice. With this I have had to play many roles. I aide with transportation, hygiene, cooking, shopping, provide...

Care Member says "Iris is an amazing person and open to providing quality care for people when they need it most!"

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Carla R.

Medical Assistant Caregiver

Lansing, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
respite care
personal care
I have extensive care giving skills with elderly ( Dementia Patients) I do everything from Personal Hygiene to Reading to them. I really try to work with them, I got a elderly woman to play the piano after 25 years of not playing it was awesome!

Kathy B. says "Carla is absolutely a wonderful caregiver. I highly recommend her. She cared for my father for 3 years until he passed away .. she is very knowledgeable ,...

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  • 60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.18/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 5.0

Recent live in caregiver reviews from local parents in Gary, IN

Live In Caregivers in Gary, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers

Kimberly H.

Kimberly came to us during a very difficult time in our family. My aunt was on hospice and my family and I were searching for a caregiver...

- Care member

Tamara K.

Tamara has the skill and compassion to care for your loved one as if they were her own . She is so well versed at physical care, medicine,...

- kathy F.

Sherry C.

Sherry is a caring professional. She took excellent care of my mom.

- Care member

FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Gary, IN

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Gary, IN is $16.18 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 Gary, IN 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 Gary, IN 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 Gary, IN 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 Gary, IN, 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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