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Mark G.

Highland Park, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
With a clinical medical background and experience, Bringing joy and comfort to seniors is my calling. With a graduate degree and three years of experience, I offer compassionate home health care, including respite and live-in support. I help with daily living tasks, such as mobility assistance, meal preparation, light...
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Catherine W.

Winnetka, IL

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$24/hr
2 years experience
Live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
Making a positive difference in people's lives is what drives me. As a Certified Home Health Aide with a college degree and two years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My approach is compassionate, friendly, and detail-oriented. I prioritize understanding each...
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Sinikiwe S.

Prospect Heights, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Mobility assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My passion lies in helping adults and seniors maintain their well-being and independence. As a Certified Home Health Aide with two years of experience, I provide respite care, live-in care, and personal care, including light housekeeping, meal preparation, dementia care, and mobility assistance. I adapt to changing routines and...
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Bakyt T.

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
meal prep
respite care
companionship
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
It's my goal to bring comfort and support to your family. With a graduate degree and one year of experience, I'm passionate about helping adults and seniors maintain their well-being and independence. My approach is patient, calm, friendly, and compassionate. I understand the importance of adapting to changing routines and...
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Shelta N.

Prospect Heights, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
home modification
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is my passion, and that's why I'm a dedicated caregiver with three years of experience supporting adults and seniors. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, I'm well-versed in providing respite care, live-in assistance, personal care, and more. I'm also trained in CPR and First Aid. My calm and...
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Jordan C.

Arlington Heights, IL

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Mobility assistance
companionship
respite care
light cleaning
Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. With four years of experience providing home health and respite care, I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors' well-being and independence. I offer services such as light housekeeping and mobility assistance. In previous roles, I've adapted to changing routines,...
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Regina C.

Deerfield, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
errands
respite care
light cleaning
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. For the past three years, I've dedicated myself to providing compassionate care. My background includes a college degree and experience in respite care, transportation, errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. Adapting to changing routines and handling...
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Connie B.

Niles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...

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Mayolita M.

Certified Aid And Companion

Grayslake, IL

3.7(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello, Thank you for viewing my profile, I am a 14 year Certified Aid and Private Caregiver I also have 8 years experience working as a Therapy aid. I carry my CPR & First Aid license. I am experienced with many geriatric settings such as, Parkinson, Respite Alzheimer & Dementia ALS. As a caregiver I will work with families to...

John R. says "Maye was extremely professional very friendly extremely knowledgeable in her field I was very impressed by her credentials in the way that she dealt with on...

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Jennifer D.

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Mobility assistance
errands
hospice services
companionship
home modification
+ 1 more
Caregiving is more than a job for me; it's a calling that began with caring for my grandmother in my home. With 10 years of experience, I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant, trained in CPR, and I hold a college degree. I'm patient, compassionate, and friendly, and I prioritize earning your trust. I adapt to changing routines,...

Care Member says "Professional. Reliable. Knowledgeable. Highly recommend - Jen provided great care for my husband with Young Onset Dementia. "

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Donyel H.

Homecare And Childcare Expert With Over 20 Years Of Family Services

Round Lake, IL

3.3(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
live-in home care
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am an educated Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois, with domestic & international travel flexibility to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Homecare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded skill...

Care Member says "Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her. "

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Rosario V.

An Individual Person Whose Compassionate , Reliable , Caring .

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have had 17 years experience in providing basic care to individuals. I am confident in my ability to provide the utmost level care to my patients. My work experience is always focused on direct patient care service which was both rewarding and valuable. My skills is capable of companion and respite care, g-tube , feeding,...

Care Member says "She is always had a pleasant disposition and a smile , even at 2 o' clock in the morning. If i should need the services of a caregiver again , I would...

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Kaitlin B.

Nanny/ Special Needs Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$28/hr
9 years experience
Hi! My name is Kaitlin. I am a licensed special education teacher (with a minor in elementary education) with 3 years in the classroom. Currently, I attend graduate school. In general, I have 13 years of experience working with children. This will be my 9th year working with people who have special needs children aged through...
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Marc Giovan S.

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
Passionate and reliable caregiver with 2 years of experience caring for adults and seniors. I'm a trained U. S. Army Combat Medic and certified EMT, skilled in handling emergencies, de-escalating stress, and adapting to changing needs. I offer respite, live-in, and hospice care, along with help with errands, meals, light...
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Kyla G.

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Kyla, a compassionate and experienced home health aide with 5 years of providing quality care to individuals in need. I am dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for my clients by offering personalized and attentive care in the comfort of their homes. I have extensive experience assisting with daily living...
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Maddie H.

Part-time Special Needs Care-Giver With Lots Of Experience

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Maddie! I'm a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) working with children with autism in a therapeutic day school. I've been around and have cared for kids with disabilities most of my life. My 21-year-old sister has developmental delays, mental health diagnoses and autism. I have nannied and babysat kids of all ages...
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Annesley C.

Part-Time, Passionate Special Needs Caregiver Available For Summer!

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with disabled, neurodivergent, and neurotypical children and adults with and for 14 years, providing in-home, in-school, and in-community care for individuals with a variety of abilities, skills, and disabilities. I absolutely love the work, and I am passionate about disability rights. I majored in Women's and...
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Jazmin K.

Experienced CNA/Caregiver

Schaumburg, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
hospice services
companionship
home modification
+ 1 more
10 years experience in senior care. I have worked in skilled rehab facilities, assisted living, memory care and in home. I have worked with patients needing assistance with ADL's (Activities of Daily Living), Medication Reminders, Light Housekeeping/Meal Prep, Transportation, Bed Bound, Feeding Tube, Companionship, (Alzheimer &...
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Sarah S.

End Of Life Doula

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With over 25 years of caregiving experience, I provide compassionate, person-centered support for children, adults, and seniors. My background includes long-term care, respite care, and end-of-life support, allowing me to meet families' needs with empathy, patience, and dignity. I specialize in creating safe, comfortable...
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Lynn D.

Grayslake, IL

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
transportation
companionship
respite care
errands
Making a positive impact in the lives of adults and seniors is what I'm passionate about. I am a 2x rescue dog guardian and enjoy writing and photography. I also attended some graduate school. I'm a great listener, am patient, trustworthy, compassionate, encouraging, friendly and empathetic. I prioritize creating a comfortable...
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  • 43 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent respite care reviews from local parents in Highland Park, IL

Respite Care in Highland Park, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 43 listed respite care

Connie B.

We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of...

- Stacy C.

Mayolita M.

Maye was extremely professional very friendly extremely knowledgeable in her field I was very impressed by her credentials in the way that...

- John R.

Jennifer D.

Professional. Reliable. Knowledgeable. Highly recommend - Jen provided great care for my husband with Young Onset Dementia.

- Care member

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Highland Park, IL

The respite care meaning can vary slightly depending on who is providing their services. This is why we recommend that you review the profiles of the 1 respite care providers near you in Highland Park, IL carefully to see what services they offer. That being said, respite care services usually involve providing caregiving support when the usual caregiver can’t be there.

Care.com makes finding respite care providers near you in Highland Park, IL fast and easy. From the comfort of your own home, you can review a variety of different respite caregiver profiles in your area to learn more about their experiences and services. You can also read reviews from former clients to help find the right fit for your family.

The cost of respite care near you in Highland Park, IL can vary depending on the cost of living in your location and how much experience the caregiver has. However, to give you a jumping off point, the average rate for respite care providers in Highland Park, IL is $25.00 per hour.

The types of respite care services you require likely depend on the type of care the person you’re caring for needs. For example, some people may require more general caregiving, whereas some need help with transportation, taking medication, or grooming. Because of this, it can be helpful to review different profiles of respite care providers near you in Highland Park, IL.

To safely hire respite care near you in Highland Park, IL, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a handful of different caregivers, and request references. You can also review the profiles of respite caregivers who have a CareCheck badge on their profile.

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