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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
Live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
dementia
companionship
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
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Home modification
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Alexander T.

Awesome Caregiver

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Home modification
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Laura M.

Caregiver

Cicero, IL

4.1(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 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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Darpel C.

Westchester, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 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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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
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 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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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
Personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
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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Sylvia A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Zhaklin D.

Experienced Senior Caregiver

Schiller Park, IL

4.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I'm looking for a full-time position as a senior caregiver. I have previously worked with elderly people with disabilities such as; Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson and Diabetes for over 10 years. I'm very patient and I'm looking forward to working with you! Please feel free to contact me.
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Urszula P.

Harwood Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I was born in Poland as the eldest of six siblings, which taught me empathy and the importance of caring for others. I completed my college education in Poland and then moved to Chicago to continue my studies. I worked with children and seniors, helping them have better lives. As a caregiver, I assisted with ADLs, including...

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

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Nancy B.

Elmhurst, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
dementia
I have been in the field of Caregiving for 25years. I have experience assisting different clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, stroke, cancer, etc. I am a compassionate, honest, reliable, loving, and caring. My great attitude with my client/patients and their families has been an asset of mine which I believe is very important....
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Desiree A.

Personal Caregiver And Pets Are No Problem!

Chicago, IL

from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I'm an enthusiastic, compassionate and patient individual looking to utilize my skills as a private caregiver. I have 30 plus years of experience with seniors with Dementia/ Alzheimer's and young adults with disabilities I have knowledge of the Hoyer lift, transfers, C-pap and nebulizer treatments. I have a CPR card. I will...
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Maria G.

Full-Time Caregiver

Niles, IL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Maria. I have 12 years paid experience in care giving. I'm compassionate honest and have a lot of patience. I will provide the best care possible and will keep your loved one safe.
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Emma K.

Part Time Night Time Care

Chicago, IL

from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
mobility assistance
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
Reason to hire me: 1. I am hardworker 2. Dedicated to my work 3. Trustworthy 4. Reliable 5. non smoker 6. No alcohol 7. Love my work 8. Caring 9. Loving 10. No criminal record My name is Emma, I am Filipina a US Citizen and willing to work and learn more! I always follow tasks from my employer and always respect and can ran...
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Sarah D.

Sarah D

Chicago, IL

from
$17/hr
Live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Sarah, I have a bachelor's in early childhood education and am familiar with caring for others. I would love to help you and your family out! I am reliable, friendly, and go out of my way to lift spirits and do anything I can to help. My home is regularly cleaned and I cook more than eating out and am happy to do...
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Sarah P.

Chicago, IL

from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver professionally for 9 years. My passion is caring for our elderly community. I am experienced with Dementia and believe that is my true calling. I have worked in assisted living facilities, memory care units and in home care. I am a friendly, kind, compassionate person who wants to help the community and...
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David O.

Care

Chicago, IL

from
$26/hr
4 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
I am a caregiver with 4years of experience , have work with agencies taking care of the elderly making them happy.. Supporting , bathing. grooming, dressing them . Providing excellent care for them. as well giving them necessary support when needed.
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Rossitza P.

16 Years Of Experience Live-in And Come And Go

Des Plaines, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have 19 years experience with patients suffering from Diabetes, Alzheimer, Dementia , Parkinson's, stroke. I am patient, positive, and caring with a smile I can cook tasty meals. I work with the family to provide the best care and respect to the client as a unique human being. I am 63 years young. Good recommendations upon...
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Mildren S.

Chicago, IL

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
Mi Nombre es Mildren Nicaraguense Tengo 41 años de edad Sin Hijos Me encanta Ayudar a las personas Respeto lo Ajeno Me encantan los perros y los niños. Me gusta ayudar y a cuidar a personas mayores. Respetuosa Honesta Amable Porque son personas que necesitan bastante de nuestra ayuda y de ellos podemos aprender muchas...
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Jorge C.

Berwyn, IL

from
$15/hr
Transportation
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
Have done taken care of kids and elderly family members before and helped with simple tasks and errands.
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  • The average post rate is $11.50/hr as of November 2025

Recent live in caregiver reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

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

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

Alma S.

I hired Alma for post-operative home care. She’s absolutely fantastic- helped me get around, sorted all my pills for the entire week,...

- Marcy B.

Alexander T.

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...

- Care member

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 $11.50 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.

Yes, caregivers near you in River Forest, 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 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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