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Sheila C.

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am CNA and Patient Care Tech, and well-experienced Personal Caregiver I have facilities such as Hospital, Rehab, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homework experience. Please contact me. I'm available to start working anytime. Thank you...

Garry C. says "Sheila is a very dedicated woman when it comes to her work,she treats her client as her family,very dependable,well experienced and knowledgeable in every...

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Debra G.

Responsible, Respectful And Friendly

Melrose Park, IL

from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
respite care
I was a teacher and a Child Life Specialist (worked with hospitalized children/teens) during my career years but retired when my father needed care when diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I also had the opportunity to care for a neighbor I had known for 60+ years, during the time she had dementia. Also I worked for Visiting Angels and...
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Norma B.

Melrose Park, IL

from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
transportation
Compassionate and dedicated elderly care professional with 2 years of experience providing personalized support and assistance to seniors. Skilled in daily living activities, medication management, companionship, and creating a safe and respectful environment. I am well known for patience, empathy, and commitment to enhancing...
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Brigita V.

Senior Caregiver

Brookfield, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
personal care
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have an extensive (more than 10 years of experience) working as a caregiver in Chicagoland area. I have worked with elderly population with various health conditions such as CHF, COPD, Parkinson's disease, MS, Parkinson's disease, Stroke survivors and many others. I also hold a masters degree of Physical Therapy from...
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Urszula P.

Caregiver

Harwood Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
My name is Urszula, and I grew up in Poland as the oldest of six siblings. As a young person, I had many opportunities to take care of members of my large family. Those early experiences taught me how to be a responsible and empathetic person. I am a caring individual who loves working with people and helping them live happier...

Care Member says "I feel it necessary to share my families ongoing positive experiences with Urszula."

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Brenda A.

Brenda 3+ Years Of Caregiving Experience

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Brenda and I have been a dedicated caregiver for the past seven years. I assist with daily activities, mobility support, meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. Beyond physical care, I offer companionship and emotional support to enhance overall well-being. I have experience working...

Care Member says "Brenda is such a sweet and responsible caregiver, she took care of my elderly mom with Alzheimer’s for 3 years and I couldn’t have asked for a better...

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Godfrida H.

Awesome Experienced Caregiver

Itasca, IL

5.0(1)
from
$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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Annie V.

Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Aide. Available For Full-time Job. Come And Go

Des Plaines, IL

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
respite care
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am a certified CNA who's been working in this field for more than 20 years. I enjoy being a caregiver because I love to take care of people, especially the elderly. I'm compassionate, empathetic, and determined. I have experience working with patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke, Paralyzed, Diabetes, COPD,...

Nancy C. says "Annie was an overnight caregiver for my mother for the last five months of her life. She's dependable, skilled, compassionate and kind. If you get the...

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Gugulethu M.

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Gigi. I have a passion for working with people and for that reason I started working with children and senior citizens. I have a Certification in Early Childhood Development , TEFL( Teaching English as a Foreign Language). I am Certified Nurse Assistant and a Patient Care Assistant as well as CPR Certified. I have worked...
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Vida V.

Helping Your Loved Ones To Feel Their Best

Brookfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello there, My name is Vida. I have over 20 years of experience in senior care, providing help in a broad spectrum of help needed, from simple companionship, caring for elders with physical and mental disorders and diseases, to hospice patients, making them comfortable in their last stages of their lives. Duties involved...

Charles W. says "I have known Vida for around two years ans Vida worked as a live-in caregiver for my elderly mother until a family member was free to continue as...

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Ana C.

Always Hopeful

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
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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Alma S.

Home Health Aide Available

Harwood Heights, IL

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
home modification
+ 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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Larysa N.

Senior Caregiver Available For Full And Part Time

Harwood Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
I am a compassionate caregiver/companion with great experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and some household tasks. I am extremely patient, reliable and easy to work with. I am also skilled at managing schedules and make sure to keep my clients as active as possible. On a...

Angela S. says "Larysa is amazing. She has been caring for my mother for quite some time now and we truly appreciate how great she is. She is very patient and...

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Barbara M.

Caregiver/Companion

Chicago, IL

3.3(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
respite care
hospice services
live-in home 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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Ruslana K.

River Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
personal care
transportation
I have experience helping with seniors which includes Bathing/Dressing, helping with medication and meal preparations. I love to engage and interact with my senior companions. I am kind, compassionate, funny, and caring. I am a very patient person. I love for the elderly to talk about their lives. I like caring for seniors...

Mihael G. says "Ruslana was a very responsible caregiver for my mother. My mother enjoyed her company,her excellent cooking . She is a kind,patient and thoughtful woman....

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Felmielyn Niña K.

Westchester, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Compassionate caregiver, who has experience working on assisted living for 1 year. Taking care of the senior is my line of job it's just like taking care of my grandmother or grandfather. Patience, love, and understanding for them

Care Member says "Nina is a very kind, compassionate Caregiver. She is smart, neat, and organized: and has taken good care of me. I highly recommend hiring Nina. "

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Angela Merici C.

Available For Companionship, Personal Care And Housekeeping If Needed. Available Full-time

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am 31 yrs old, I love taking care of elder people and looking out for them. I love what I do and been doing it for years. A CNA but have always worked as a private caregiver/companion. I do personal care, companionship, medication reminders.. general care. I also do light housekeeping if needed. I like to organize things...

Care Member says "Angela is kind, knowledgeable, trustworthy and fun to have around. She had fun decorating my Christmas tree and I was so happy to be home, well cared...

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Filipina C.

Filipina Fun-loving Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I'm a blessed mother of 3 wonderful grown-up kids. I am positive, energetic & fun - loving caregiver. I have 10 + years of experience with different cases like patients dealing with dementia, Parkinson's, cancer, hip injury, stroke & merely being a companion. I am passionate in my job of helping people especially the elderly...

Care Member says "Faye worked in my cousin's home as a live-in caregiver for his mother, my aunt. She was responsible for her daily personal needs and administered her...

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Laura M.

Caregiver

Cicero, IL

4.1(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Dementia
errands
live-in home care
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Laura, I am 48 years old with over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. For the first 20 years of my career I started working for Hospitals such as Rush & Adventist Hospital to then venturing on to using my skills for Senior Care and Companionship for the past 10 years. Throughout my years of experience...

Care Member says "We hired Laura M. to take care of my 96 year old mother overnight at the Rehab Center back in January 2023. We then moved my mother back home with the...

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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
home modification
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
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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  • 60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Live In Caregivers in Melrose Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers

Sheila C.

Sheila is a very dedicated woman when it comes to her work,she treats her client as her family,very dependable,well experienced and...

- Garry C.

Urszula P.

I feel it necessary to share my families ongoing positive experiences with Urszula.

- Care member

Brenda A.

Brenda is such a sweet and responsible caregiver, she took care of my elderly mom with Alzheimer’s for 3 years and I couldn’t have asked for...

- Care member

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

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Melrose Park, IL is $21.67 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 Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose 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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