Find senior care providers in Des Plaines, IL that you’ll love

74 senior care providers are listed in Des Plaines, IL

The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby senior care providers is 6 years

Senior care providers in Des Plaines, IL

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Mirka W.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver/Housekeeper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have more than 15 years of caregiving experience. I am able to help with medication management, transportation, meal preparation, light housekeeping, staying physically active and much more! I am a compassionate person who will take great care of you or your loved one. I am a very understanding person, knowing that each client...
Mirka can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, home modification, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
5.0
"Our family has been working with Mirka as a house cleaner for at least 15 years. She's amazing-- always on time, always friendly and great with our kid and our pets, and she does a perfect job cleaning. Mirka is basically a member of our family now. I recommend her...

Care member

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Natalija G.


Des Plaines, IL

$22-50/hr20 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Professional Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Reliable, responsible, compassionate. I have skills and knowledge, I am compassionate. To do the best job I can in a given sitution. I have started 20 years ago. I have a lot of interests and hobbies. I am never get bored. In any contact with people I respect others and myself. My skills include : dependable,...
Natalija can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Natalija is a truly an outstanding and loving caregiver. She is professional, experienced, dedicated, responsible, trustworthy, dependable and loyal. Mine and my wife’s lives were greatly improved because Natalija was there for us. "

Care member

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Urszula L.


Des Plaines, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver , Part-time Job

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Urszula . I have over 12 years of experience taking care of Senior's including Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. My Seniors care services include: personal care , medication management , meal preparation , groceries shopping and light housekeeping. I have a lot of patience with the elderly and treat them with kindness...
Urszula can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
5.0
"It is with heartfelt gratitude that I provide this work experience and character reference for Urszula L. Urszula was the sole caregiver for my mother for the past two and a half years. Sadly, my mother passed away in May 2020 at the age of 95 years. Urszula...

Loretta S.

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Ruthy S.


Des Plaines, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-time Work And I Will Prefer Night Shift.

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ruthy I am a certified nurses assistant and a Phlebotomist, I have 16 years experienced working for elderly people and I love doing my job. I have 5 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,...
Ruthy can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"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 and warm attitude. She is flexible, encouraging and honest. She always had eyes and ears on my mother even...

Ann L.

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Daven I.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Loving And A Fun Caregiver For Your Love Ones.

Hello, My name is Daven. I've been in a health care industry for at least 11 years with home health care experience taking care of seniors. I've worked with clients with different conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, Stroke, post surgeries and many more. I'm very outgoing, friendly and energetic who love...
Daven can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Daven cared for my father for one year fulltime. Daven was never late, never called off and became a part of our family. He cared for my father like he was his own. He traveled with our family and was always willing to go the extra mile. Daven is very...

Care member

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Annie V.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Aide. Available For Full-time Job. Come And Go

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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,...
Annie can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, dementia, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

3.0
"Her work ethics are great. She's kind and motivated but just not reliable. "

Patty F.

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April S.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Care, Companionship

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been in the care giving job for the past 8 years and have learned to love this job simply because I feel like I am doing it for my own parents. My connection with my clients extends down to the families because they say that by so doing, they themselves were given their lives back because they are assured that their...
April can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"April took care of my dad and she was always there for us. She is very dependable and always made sure our dad was in good hands. She worked hard even on Holidays! She was like family to us. Thankful for her service! Highly recommended!"

Jennilyn Z.

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Irwin P.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

24/7 Live-in Caregiver Or Full Time Come & Go

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I starting working as a caregiver over 10 years ago, when my mother got ill. At that time I was a deer in headlights. Since then, I decided to pay it forward, and ease the pain other families were going through. I've become close with the families that trusted me to care for their parents. Being able to grant people their wishes...
Irwin can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
5.0
"Irwin did a great job taking care of my dad. He was very attentive to his needs and a great companion for my dad."

Anthony L.

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Momka S.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Momka Is Available For Companionship, Housekeeping and Meal Preparation

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver I have extended experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients, patients with Diabetes, Heart problems, Arthritis and many more health conditions. I have a car and I am a skilled and safe driver with a clean driving record. I can provide help with ADL- personal hygiene, cooking, cleaning, shopping and more. I...
Momka can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Momka has helped my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's and we are very grateful for her care. Momka is knowledgeable, attentive, and RELIABLE."

Julia B.

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Airie S.


Des Plaines, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy CNA /Caregiver With 15 Years Of Experience Available For Companionship, Or Housekeeping.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

LGBTQ friendly. I've been a caregiver for 15 yrs & I truthfully love my work. It's very rewarding, in my opinion, for I learned lots of good wisdom from clients & very sincere advice. I enjoy being with them, especially when I see & feel that they are comfortable & safe around me. I always feel good inside knowing that I give my...
Airie can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Airie was punctual, caring, and all around very helpful. I’d absolutely hire her again. "

Care member

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Jill R.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Thank you in advance for the opportunity to assist you in this most important time in your loved ones life. My name is Jill and I'm 60 years old. I spent a majority of my life being a nanny, a mom and a grandma. I've taken care of elderly and babies. My most recent job was caring for an 88-year-old gentleman with minor dementia...
Jill can also help with: Dementia, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship
5.0
"Jill cared for my father like he was her own. She took the time to get to know him, his likes and dislikes and catered to his every need. Jill engaged him when it wasn't easy to do so a greatly increased the quality of his life. She was flexible and able to...

Alicia B.

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Marie Antonette I.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver With RN Background

I am a Registered Nurse. Seeking for a part time job as a caregiver. I worked with different clients such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Post Surgeries, Hospice patients and as a companion. I am very outgoing, friendly and energetic who love working with people with different ages. I can give the best care to my clients. I am...
Marie Antonette can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Antoinette could not have been more kind, compassionate and patient while maintaining professionalism. Her previous experience as a nurse in the Philippines proved invaluable while assisting my cousin in her final days. We highly recommend her!"

Bill B.

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Grazyna T.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Nice And Responsibility

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced 18 years, punctual, smiling , nice personality, professional and responsibility woman. Last year working with dementia and for a few family.
Grazyna can also help with: Companionship, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Grace cared for our 82 year old mother with dementia for over a year. She is an outstanding care giver and I would highly recommend her. She helped our mom with bathing, eating and dressing with compassion and respect. Grace approached my mom with kindness and...

Katherine B.

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Munira V.


Des Plaines, IL

$18-25/hr

Experienced Senior Care Professional

Hi! I'm Munira and I have several years of experience working with seniors in senior citizen homes. I'm currently a teacher's assistant and hope to continue supporting seniors this summer.
Munira can also help with: Live-in home care, transportation, errands
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Sharon G.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-26/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care Personal Assistant

I have worked with Lutheran Social Services of Il (LSSI), a division of Catholic Charities. I received a Home Aide certification . Home and Community Services. I provide assistance to my clients with personal services such as shopping, Dr. appts, light housekeeping, bill paying and general companionship.
Sharon can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Sherry R.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Companion/Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to take care of my grandparents. The life lessons they taught me and our family were priceless. I am the eldest of six children and have one daughter and two beautiful granddaughters. I understand that juggling the daily responsibilities of life can be a challenge,...
Sherry can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Jolanta K.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

I Do Care About Elder People

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing, coking , light housekeeping , companionship, etc
Jolanta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care, dementia, live-in home care & more
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Vicky W.


Des Plaines, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Friendly Care Giver/Companion

I worked at an elderly Home greeting, seating and serving elderly residents. Also our neighbor had Macular Degeneration and needed help getting to the doctor, walking to the mail box, mail read to her and anything else she needed. I drove an 82yr old woman to Doctor appointments, grocery shopping, pickup medicines, and running...
Vicky can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician
Skills:

CPR

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Allan D.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver Seeking To Provide High Level Of Care To Your Loved Ones.

Compassionate caregiver with 7 years of working in private, skilled nursing post-acute and assisted living facilities. Passionate about elder care. Able to provide physical and emotional support to clients.
Allan can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
I am not experienced caring for seniors. Yet, my area of profession is humanísticas and for that reason I am looking for a care giving job. I'm very compassionate and patient person with great references. Thank you.
Maira can also help with: Errands, transportation, dementia, meal prep

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Recent senior care reviews in Des Plaines, IL

Mirka W.

5.0

Mirka is an EXCELLENT caregiver. She is caring, compassionate, and very capable. She goes “the extra mile” for her clients. I had total confidence in her. We were lucky to have had her care for my mom for 7 years. I have no hesitation in recommending her.

- Care member

Natalija G.

5.0

Natalija is a truly an outstanding and loving caregiver. She is professional, experienced, dedicated, responsible, trustworthy, dependable and loyal. Mine and my wife’s lives were greatly improved because Natalija was there for us.

- Care member

Urszula L.

5.0

We have been so blessed to have had Ursula care for our dear mom for these past several years. She was more than a caregiver, she was a friend and an extension of our family. She is dependable, punctual, and trustworthy. She took such good care of our mom, and that wasn't always easy. She is patient...

- Terri K.

Ruthy S.

5.0

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 and warm attitude. She is flexible, encouraging and honest. She always had eyes and ears on my mother even when my mother wanted to be left...

- Ann L.

Daven I.

5.0

Daven cared for my father for one year fulltime. Daven was never late, never called off and became a part of our family. He cared for my father like he was his own. He traveled with our family and was always willing to go the extra mile. Daven is very personable and organized. He was a truly...

- Care member

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Ratings for Des Plaines, IL senior care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Senior Care Providers in Des Plaines, IL are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 63 reviews of the 74 listed senior care providers.