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Agata K.

Pediatric Nurse Who Loves Kids!

Des Plaines, IL

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$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am a pediatric nurse at a Children's hospital and am comfortable caring for all ages and if needed medical conditions. I love children and prior to being a nurse I was a nanny for years and all through out college!
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Yobi C.

I Am Simple And Hard Worker.

Des Plaines, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
I am an Asian and worked as a caregiver for almost 20 years now. I have a 3 years of college studying Bachelor of Science In Nursing. As a caregiver, I do bathing, cleaning, cooking, errands, medication reminders, doctors' appointment and whatever the patients' need. Motto in life: "All human being are born equal no matter...
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Catherine T.

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
I am a registered nurse. I have 6 years of working in the hospital (3 years in medical/surgical and 3 years in hemodialysis)
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Alma S.

Home Health Aide Available

Harwood Heights, IL

4.2(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 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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Odonchimeg G.

Home Health Aide Available Full Time.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi, Dear! I finished Nursing School of Medical Science University, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. I was worked Hospital , like as Registered Nurse. My Nursing Diploma doesn't allowed to work RN in USA, so I have been working as like CNA, caregiver for 19 years in Chicago area. I'm professional, compassionate and trustworthy. I have a...

Care Member says "We highly recommend Olga! She has helped so much caring for my 81 year old handicapped father. She takes such good care of him and I am so relieved to...

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Gema T.

Home Health Aid with 11 Years Experience in Senior Care Looking for Part Time

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
I am a CNA. I have 11 years of experience. I have worked in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and private duty. I have experience caring for people with, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and with many other problems.

Janet G. says "Gema took care of my 93 yr-old mom (and dad too) for the last four years. She is caring, skilled, dependable, bright, intuitive, and technically adept at...

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Taina L.

Home Health Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
home modification
hospice services
personal care
respite care
+ 1 more
My name is Taina. Over the last 10 years I have worked in the Medical Industry in multiple area, ranging from institutional care to private homecare. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a trained CPR and AED professional. My first experience in homecare was taking care of my grandfather during his fight with cancer. This...

Lou T. says "Tiana is everything one could want in a caregiver. She is a trained, experienced, professional who loves her job. She is a responsible, reliable, smart,...

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Oleksandr R.

Experienced Senior Care Nursing Assistant

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
CNA/caregiver trained in basic and advanced senior care with lots of in-home and hospital experience. Experience with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, live-in care, post-surgical and pet care. Dependable, punctual, and professional!

Care Member says "Alex is an Incredible care giver, very hardworking and a great problem solver! Alex is knowledgeable and patient and has helped our family tremendously...

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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
dementia
errands
hospice services
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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Charina M.

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am Filipina Certified Nurse Assistant whose experiences varies from hospital works, nursing home and presently doing private duty care. I had private duty clients from hospitals, nursing facility, rehab, and private residences. Services depends on the need of the clients.

Care Member says "One of the most fabulous caregivers we have ever met! You must hire her!. My mother was struggling with self care with both mental & physical...

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Karin G.

Rolling Meadows, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Reliable, caring certified nursing assistant with 12years of experience. Professional with excellent patient care for elderly and vulnerable adults. Care for bedridden and physically challenge. Friendly and compassionate. I am really passionate on what I do. Love making people feel comfortable. Experience in performing walking...

James O. says "Karen is a very competent and resourceful caretaker."

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Petronella M.

Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
My Name is petronella, am a 45 year certified nursing assistant. I have been a CNA a little over 20 years and I love what I do . I do it with passion . I have both nursing home experience and private home health care. Am dependable, am punctual , great judgment and great references from families that I have worked for I've the...

Melinda B. says "Petronella was the answer to my prayers and exactly who I needed to take care of my husband, who has Alzheimer's. I was impressed with her from my first...

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Marilou P.

Full Time Care for Elderly

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Marilou. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. With over 12 years of experience in caregiving, my comprehensive expertise allow me to complete patient care with the greatest success. I am confident that my contribution would be valuable asset. I have considerable experience with Dementia, Parkinson's and in all areas...

Care Member says "Marilou is a true gem. She is kind, warm and patient with my parents. And they miss her on the days she is off, her positivity and pleasant manner is...

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Mukesh M.

Part Time Care Giver

Glenview, IL

4.8(1)
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$28/hr
Dementia
errands
meal prep
mobility assistance
personal care
+ 1 more
Hi, friends. this is Mukesh M. I am certified nursing assistant from 2012 Licensed CNA, expert care giver for seniors, compassionate, gentle and understanding matters related to aging. As a primary health care provider, I have first hand experience in managing issues and concerns of patients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease...

Care Member says "Mukesh took me to a medical procedure. He was professional, careful, helpful, and did a great job. Would definitely recommend."

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Jennifer M.

Part-Time Caregiver

Wheeling, IL

4.5(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
respite care
+ 1 more
I am a certified science teacher (background checked). I completed one and a half years as a nursing student so far. I have worked as a CNA as well. I was with an agency many years ago. I have a deep respect for the elderly having watched my mother care for my grandmother in our home for two years. I cannot recall how many times...

Cynthia L. says "I truly enjoyed getting to know Jennifer during the interview process. She is kind, compassionate and has a wonderful personality. We were on track to...

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Agnieszka G.

I can take care of seniors.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
Hello beautiful families. I used to be a nurse and worked in the hospital for 6 years before I moved to US. I have been working here for different families more than 20 years . I have experience with dementia and a lot of different medical conditions that older people have. I am familiar with medication , insuline...

Care Member says "Agnes was great to work with and took amazing care of our dad. Very patient and sweet. She’s very knowledgeable with geriatric care."

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Malgorzata S.

Stoma Care Person Coming To Your House.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
I am happy, cheerful, hard working person with good sense of humor. RN from Europe, working here as nursing assistant for 20 years. I have my own transportation, don't smoke, drink, drugs. I am mother of 2 children , love my family and still love my job. Also I have experience with taking care of stoma. Whole stoma change 2...

Anna P. says "Malgorzata has been working at the hospital for many years. She takes care of patients with dedication. She is very liked by all the patients for her good...

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Charity W.

Skokie, IL

3.7(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there!! I have 17 years of experience in adult / senior care in nursing homes, assistant living, and home care settings. I have served elders who are coping with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, hospice, and palliative care. I also have experience in using an aspirator, G-tube/NG-tube, tracheotomy cleaning, and...

Adetola A. says "She's caring and accommodating."

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Elzbieta K.

A Part-time Position As A Caregiver Or Housekeeper

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a Patient Care Technician , my responsibilities encompass a wide range of duties, from providing patients with assistance in activities of daily living, such as eating and bathing, to collaborating with physicians and nurses on clinical procedures. This includes aiding patients with tasks they cannot perform independently,...

Jacqueline M. says "Ela is an patient care technician. She cares for her patients like they are her family. She is caring, compassionate, and respectful of individual...

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

  • The average post rate is $24.65/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nursing assistants is 4.6

Recent nursing assistant reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Nursing Assistants in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed nursing assistants

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.

Odonchimeg G.

We highly recommend Olga! She has helped so much caring for my 81 year old handicapped father. She takes such good care of him and I am so...

- Care member

Gema T.

Gema took care of my 93 yr-old mom (and dad too) for the last four years. She is caring, skilled, dependable, bright, intuitive, and...

- Janet G.

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