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Stephanie A.

Harwood Heights, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
specialized care
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
With 16 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in both nursing homes and private care agencies, I am dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse settings. I have extensive experience working with a variety of patients, including those with Alzheimer's and dementia, providing...
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Dijana A.

Harwood Heights, IL

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$15/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I have several years of experience caring for elderly in Florida Assisted living and nursing home facilities. I am patient and calm and enjoy helping others.
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Majuna L.

Senior Care Provider

Harwood Heights, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
I have spent 10 years of working experience as caregiver to seniors. I am a certified nursing assistant with a car, so I can drive my client to doctor appointments, social activities, shopping and groceries also I can prepare meal of any, form suitable or according to diet she needs. I'm a very organized person, loving and...
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Jessika F.

CNA And Caregiver

Schiller Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have a bachelors degree in health administration and I am a certified nursing assistant and I have worked part-time and full time as a Nursing assistant and caregiver with private clients. Over the past three years I have gained a lot of experience on personal care and daily activities for senior care. I enjoy having a good...
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Rhoda M.

Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
mobility assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a certified nursing assistant I have been working as a caregiver/ companionship for more than 5 years . I previously worked in some nursing homes and couple of private care jobs . I'm very compassionate, sympathetic and caring person, who goes extra miles when doing my job and I love what I do. I have taken care of...

Care Member says "Rhoda took care of husband and was caring, responsible and always cheerful and helpful. "

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Alain C.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
respite care
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with a wide range of experience of more than 18 years. I am very responsible, compassionate, above and beyond care for your loved one. With folly catheter and alzheimer patients experience. Looking forward to hear and work with you!

Fe Esperanza B. says "Alain is attentive and responds to situations in a timely manner. He is giving the patient, especially the elderly, a constant care and attention. I...

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Honey Jane P.

Warm, Loving And Caring - Provides Comfort And Safety To Clients Round The Clock.

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
Driven and compassionate Caregiver with 10+ years proven track record in elderly and disabled caregiving in their private homes, nursing homes, Assisted Living. I am Hardworking and honest, known to provide companionship to the elderly while performing light housekeeping tasks and running errands.

David K. says "Jane came into our lives at a stressful and sad time, as we were preparing for the end of my elderly uncle's life. Jane showed true compassion, not only...

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Petronella M.

Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
transportation
live-in home 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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Ramina S.

Nanny And Nursing Student

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! Nice to virtually meet you :) My name's Ramina, I'm currently a nursing student looking for part time work over the summer. Before starting school, I worked full time as a nanny for 6 years and 10+ years of overall caregiving experience. Now that I'm studying, I'm excited to continue offering nurturing care in a...

Adrienne H. says "We hired Ramina to care for our 3-month old daughter. She and our daughter had an immediate connection. Since then she's been with us over 2 years....

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Tania I.

Senior Care Caregiver

Wilmette, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
mobility assistance
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated, accomplished, bilingual Certified Nursing Assistant with over 26 years of senior care experience. I have provided direct care in both clinical and private home settings. I am well versed and experienced in Dementia care, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's , MS, ALS, medication management, HIPAA regulations, end...

Genoveva H. says "Tania is an amazing CNA with a lot of older adult care experience. Her experience includes nursing home care as well as home care. I have included that...

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Allegra D.

Experienced Caregiver And Housekeeper

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 10 yrs. experience working with older adults in the medical field and in a care giving capacity; I'm currently earning my masters degree in nursing, part time. I pride myself on quality interaction and enjoy bringing a smile to people's faces. I was a public school music teacher for 15 years and also owned my own cleaning...

Denise K. says "Allegra has been a God send.. She gets things done efficiently and is a joy to be around. She's helpful and caring and I highly recommend her as a...

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Agnieszka G.

I can take care of seniors.

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
+ 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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Sheria W.

Professional, Loving, Caring Nurse Assistant/Home Aid

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
errands
hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience in home health care and am a certified nursing assistant. I specialize in providing hospice care and have worked extensively with seniors facing various medical conditions, including cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and dementia. My clients value my reliability and...

Care Member says "Sheria is kind and hard-working. She did so much for my father-in-law before his death, making sure that he stayed clean and comfortable. She really...

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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
transportation
meal prep
+ 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. I provide colostomy bag changes and stoma care in the comfort of your home....

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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Betzaida S.

Multifaceted Person

Chicago, IL

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Betzaida. Psychologist and I have had work experiences with children and adults, since in my country of origin I was the founder and director of a Nursery-Preschool since 1999, I came to this country 4 years ago and I have carried out various trades. Currently I have been treating a patient for 2 years,...

Mamerto V. says "She works as a caregiver to my husband. I like the way she care my husband. She knows what she is doing and she is willing to learn. Thank you betzaida."

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Charity W.

Skokie, IL

3.7(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
Greetings, With 17 years of experience in adult and senior care including nursing homes, assisted living, and home care. I provide compassionate, reliable, and individualized support. I have cared for clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, and those needing hospice or palliative care. My skills include...

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

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Grazyna A.

Senior Assistant

Berwyn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
transportation
I was a main caregiver for my late Mother for more than 10 years. I was a caregiver for a lovely Lady with Alzheimer's disease for last 6 years. She recently moved to a nursing home. I was responsible for all her needs like administering medicine, filling up medicine boxes, doing grocery shopping, preparing meals, helping with...

Ed D. says "Grace is the best caregiver anyone can ask for. She took care of our mom, who has Alzheimer's, for over 7 years. She is dependable, kind, considerate,...

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Bukenya M.

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
personal care
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am a certified nurse assistant/ home health aid, personal care attendant with 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing, general companion care, medication reminder, meal preparation, errands, grooming, ambulation assistance, transferring and positioning, toileting and incontinence...

Victoria M. says "He was a very reliable, empathetic, patient, and compassionate coworker, thus very hardworking when it comes to taking care of the clients."

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Sherlee S.

Skokie, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Sherlee, I am a certified Home Health Aid, PCA and caregiver for nine years! I am specialize in working with bed-bound, Alzheimer's, Dementia and Parkinson's patients, I have work in a large nursing facility Called Mary-Knoll for the elderly Nuns and Priests, who needed overall care! I am presently working at...
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Barbara M.

Caregiver/Companion

Chicago, IL

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
hospice services
respite care
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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  • 60 nursing assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.33/hr as of May 2026

Recent nursing assistant reviews from local parents in Harwood Heights, IL

Nursing Assistants in Harwood Heights, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed nursing assistants

Rhoda M.

Rhoda took care of husband and was caring, responsible and always cheerful and helpful.

- Care member

Alain C.

Alain is attentive and responds to situations in a timely manner. He is giving the patient, especially the elderly, a constant care and...

- Fe Esperanza B.

Honey Jane P.

Jane came into our lives at a stressful and sad time, as we were preparing for the end of my elderly uncle's life. Jane showed true...

- David K.

Common questions about nursing assistants in Harwood Heights, IL

The average cost for a nursing assistant in Harwood Heights, IL as of May 2026 is $23.33 per hour. Rates can vary depending on the level of care needed, such as basic companionship versus hands-on personal care. Pricing may also be influenced by experience, certifications, shift length, and whether care is part-time, full-time, or overnight.

Nursing assistants in Harwood Heights, IL typically help with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility assistance, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Many also provide companionship and monitor overall well-being. Some may have additional training to support seniors with chronic conditions, mobility limitations, or post-hospital recovery needs.

In Harwood Heights, IL, a nursing assistant—often referred to as a CNA—typically has formal training and may be certified to provide more hands-on care, including basic health monitoring and support with medical-related needs. A general caregiver may focus more on companionship, light housekeeping, and daily assistance. The right choice depends on the level of care your loved one requires.

To find a qualified nursing assistant in Harwood Heights, IL, families often compare providers based on experience, certifications, reviews, and availability. It’s helpful to verify credentials, ask about prior care experience, and conduct an interview to understand their approach to care. Many families also schedule a trial shift or initial visit to ensure the provider is a good fit.

Many nursing assistants in Harwood Heights, IL are trained to support seniors with ongoing medical needs, such as mobility assistance, medication reminders, and basic health monitoring. However, they do not replace licensed nurses or medical professionals. For more complex medical care, families may need to coordinate with a registered nurse or healthcare provider.

Before hiring a nursing assistant in Harwood Heights, IL, consider the level of care required, whether certifications or specialized experience are needed, and your preferred schedule. It’s also important to discuss communication expectations, emergency procedures, and compatibility with your loved one’s personality and routine. Taking time to review multiple candidates can help ensure a safe and supportive care environment.

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