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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
Hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
home modification
+ 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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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
Hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
companionship
errands
+ 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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Barbara M.

Caregiver/Companion

Chicago, IL

3.3(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
respite care
dementia
hospice services
+ 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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Olusola O.

Olu From Chicago Illinois

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
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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Filipina C.

Filipina Fun-loving Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
companionship
errands
+ 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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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
Hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
companionship
errands
+ 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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Urszula P.

Caregiver

Harwood Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
companionship
errands
+ 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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Alexis T.

Full Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
personal care
live-in home care
I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...

Dan K. says "Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops...

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Julie Ann O.

Companionship

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Hi. I'm Julie been working in the health care environment for at least 12 years now. working sometimes as a part time in assisted living facility for almost 11 years as a CNA.

Claire T. says "Julieanne is a very reliable caregiver. She took care of my friends parent and they love her. She is very compassionate & with good manner."

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Karen H.

CNA

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
As a dedicated and compassionate professional, I bring [12yrs] of experience in healthcare, with a strong focus on patient care, emotional support, operational efficiency. I am passionate about delivering high-quality service, building meaningful connections, and continuously improving my skills to better serve both individuals...

Eugene L. says "Karen has been an immense help and wonderful presence for my elderly parents. I hired her to provide aid to my father who has dementia, and my mother who...

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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
Home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
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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Claudia G.

Oak Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Meal prep
transportation
errands
live-in home care
light cleaning
As a Senior Caregiver, I offer a compassionate and empathetic personality, combined with over five years of experience working in senior care. I am a highly skilled caregiver, with expertise in assisting clients with activities of daily living, medication administration, and monitoring vital signs. Additionally, I have a strong...

Ciara G. says "Cannot recommend Claudia enough! She swooped in super last minute when our usual caregiver called out for the night - Claudia was on her way over within...

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Dumaso M.

Personal Trainer/ Physical Therapist Assnt.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
meal prep
transportation
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Dumaso, I've been a caregiver for about 5 years now. I am a certified personal trainer/ physical therapist assistant as well so I'm really good with people! -CPR certified -lots of recommendations

Amy M. says "Dumaso is wonderful. He's pleasant, calm and on time or early every day. I wish I had a reason to keep him forever."

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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
Live-in home care
personal care
companionship
hospice services
dementia
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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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
Live-in home care
personal care
respite care
dementia
hospice services
+ 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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Emmanuel A.

Full-time/Part-time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
My experience caring for seniors has been tremendously life-time changing experience. I always have a thought in mind that this is their (seniors) time for them to reap from what they have sown during their years of hard work. I take a great pride in caring for seniors because they are very comforting and dependable. I have...

Carrie B. says "Emmanuel worked for my father as fill in over a 4 day weekend and since as daily fill in. We found him very pleasant and willing to do anything to help....

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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
Personal care
transportation
companionship
live-in home care
dementia
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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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
Respite care
dementia
personal care
live-in home 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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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
Home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
errands
+ 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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Erolyn F.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
dementia
live-in home care
light cleaning
Hello my name is Erolyn F. I'm a compassionate and dedicated senior care giver with almost 30 years of experience in providing exceptional care for elderly individuals. My unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors has made me a highly sought-after professional in the field. I can help with bath,...

Amy B. says "At the end of February, my mom lost her ability to stand and has been confined to bed ever since. Erolyn has been caretaking for my mom since this time. She...

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

Laura M.

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...

- Care member

Angela Merici C.

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,...

- Care member

Barbara M.

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...

- Katherine B.

FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in River Forest, IL

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in River Forest, IL is $15.00 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 River Forest, 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 River Forest, 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 River Forest, 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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