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429 caregivers are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Chicago, IL
Dwight O.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Caregiver For Seniors For Companionship/Dementia (2 Hour Minimum)
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Caregiver for Seniors. I am especially good with clients for companionship or dementia. Two-hour minimum shift. I like to engage in conversation, go with clients on outings. Have worked with 10 families. I'm upbeat, dependable, find creative ways to engage. Am certified caregiver thru Care. com. Less interested in body care. I...
Dwight can also help with: Companionship, dementia
5.0
"Dwight is a highly intelligent, kind, compassionate person who brings curiosity, empathy, and integrity to his care giving work with older adults. An excellent communicator, Dwight's updates about our loved one's day helps put our minds at ease. Dwight is an...
Anna F.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
I'm Kelly, a compassionate, reliable caregiver, available to assist.
I have 20 years of experience working in hospice, hospitals, assisted living and private home settings. I'm skilled in caring for seniors with health conditions, specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's care.
Listening, patience, communication...
Kelly can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kelly is a confident and warm caregiver who both my husband and I felt at ease with on the first day here. Would certainly have her again if we are in need. "
Care member
4.9
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Provide routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, and applying topical medications to the elderly convalescents, or person with disabilities at the clients home or in a care facility. Monitor and report changes in health status. Perform incontinent care, feed, bathe, dress, groom, prepared...
Barbara can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Barbara is a very patient, kind hard working caregiver. I have worked side by side with her doing patient care and she has always provided excellent care to patient and families. "
Care member
Natacha P.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well as CPR. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking after elderly...
Natacha can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Natacha in not only caring, patient and understanding. She is also incredibly professional in the details. Providing help organizing and managing the care team put in place to help my sister. I highly recommend her for your loved one. "
Sara J.
4.9
(10)
I'm 50 years old I have been in the health field working as a Caregiver for over 20 years. I take pride in my profession I enjoy working with the elderly. It gives me a sense of purpose in life. I started just helping the elderly at my Grandmother's church. I started enjoying it so much that I made health care my profession. I'm...
Lashawn can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I met LaShawn during the time my mother had her heart surgery. I hired her for private duty. She is the greatest. My mother and family loved her. She was always on time and went up and beyond her duties. "
Obie H.
Lily M.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part-Time Worker Available To Help With Care Giving, Pet Sitting, Or Tutoring
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I recently moved to Chicago to be closer to friends and am eager to start work in my new community. My background includes teaching at the high school and college level, so tutoring comes easily for me. But I am also a caregiver - for both humans and fur babies.
Growing up in a large family (my father had 12 siblings), over...
Lily can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Lily worked for us for close to a year, helping take care of my father in his home. In addition to being a wonderful companion to him, she helped manage his medication, drove him to medical appointments, made sure he always had something healthy to eat, and much,...
Mike K.
4.9
(11)
Hello, My name is Putheavy. I am a caregiver. I am available every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.
Am to 4:00 p.m. If you need help please send me a text. Thank you for your support my service.
5.0
"Putheavy is a great caregiver based on my experience working with for many years. She is a great mum of a daughter who lives under her custody and care. She is a responsible mum who always treat her kid so well. She trains her kid living in routine and gives her...
Care member
4.8
(18)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi 'My Name Veronica I've been a caregiver for 20+ years. I love to work with all types of patients, and I found that I' m especially good with individuals that have dementia, and Alzheimer's. I am comfortable doing all services required to help my client's better lives. several things l especially like to do are play board...
Veronica can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Veronica is very good to my parents. She is very patient and kind to my mother, who has dementia, and my father. She messages me every time she arrives and leaves my parent's home and calls me immediately whenever something goes wrong. I would definitely...
William H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Allegra can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"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 caregiver."
Denise K.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Justine can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
4.0
"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 never worried when Justin was taking care of my mother, because I knew she was in good hands. He would always text me...
Care member
Kathy M.
Chicago, IL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA With 8 Years In Hospice & 13 Years As A Private Caregiver
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA who has 18 years experience, 8 of those years I worked in hospice. I am CPR and Dementia certified as well. I'm available for overnight shifts, five days a week including weekends.
I love what I do because there is such a great need. So many seniors do not get the proper care they deserve. If I can make a difference,...
Kathy can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Both my mother and I spoke with Kathy about caring for my dad. While a family emergency prevented her from starting, I was so comforted and impressed with how professional and empathetic she was. Her compassion and kindness came through her emails and phone calls...
Katrina P.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA with 22 years
Please read my reviews from my clients and their families. please note I am allergic to cats but I'm comfortable with dogs.
My experience of people, I care for people with dementia and Alzheimer's. I enjoy keeping my clients active .
Walks , play games that they may enjoy , bake and most of all is...
Marissa can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Marissa has been caring for my father (who has Alzheimer’s) for two years. She is kind, patient and reliable, and her presence is truly comforting. My Dad views her as his close friend, a testament to Marissa’s warm personality, and she brings joy and support to...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have an experience taking care of elderly people. I worked as a caregiver for a wonderful family. I loved my job and became very close with them. I visit with them to this day and treat them like my own family. I'm very energetic and positive person. I love to smile and give people good energy.
Ewa can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
5.0
"Ewa helped my mother for the last two years of her life. She was very dedicated, loving, fun, and knowledgeable about my mother's medical and exercise needs. She cooks great, too! Ewa made my mother's life better, and my mother truly loved Ewa. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience caring for seniors has been tremendously life-time changing experience. I always have a thought in mind that this is their (seniors) time for them to reap from what they have sown during their years of hard work. I take a great pride in caring for seniors because they are very comforting and dependable. I have...
Emmanuel can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Emmanuel worked for my father as fill in over a 4 day weekend and since as daily fill in. We found him very pleasant and willing to do anything to help. He is strong and was able to lift/assist my father when necessary. He seems trustworthy and was on time with...
Carrie B.
Sheila H.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver/Companion/Personal Assistant/Housekeeping
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am the right person to take care of your loved one because I am a kind and compassionate individual with extreme patience. I care and want to help individuals who cannot help themselves. I feel that I am the right person for the job because I would treat your loved one like they were my own. I love being around the elderly...
Sheila can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Sheila is a very loving and caring caregiver. She has helped my mom with her memory issues.
"
Karen W.
5.0
(1)
I am 54 yrs , Born in Chicago. I am vaccinated If you have who still resides in their home but needs 24/7 assistance's with oversight with daily activities such as cooking, bathing, daily hygiene, give medications ... my assistance has been provide fro several senior citizens in the past I have many Talents of caring for ill and...
Patty can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I have MS and need meal prep, help with mobility, etc. She keeps me healthy, assures that I exercise to maintain my muscle tone and most importantly keeps my mind active. Laughter and a delight!"
Patricia P.
Maria C.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm A Serious And Responsible Person, Experienced Caregiver , Trustworthy Person.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked previously for someone for 4 years. At the beginning as a caregiver during the day and after a while live in. She passed away because of old age. I'm avalabile from 1 p.m. till 7 a.m. next morning Monday-Friday.
Maria can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"In beginning of 2018 my father had his 4th stroke and that's when he started needing help around the house. That's when I started looking for someone but for both of my parents. Also my mom has diabetes and Parkinson's. Besides the 4th stroke that my father had he...
Silvia A.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Izabel. I have over 15 years of experience. Top references.
I am looking for a full or part-time job as a caregiver/companion. I provide light housecleaning, cooking, preparing meals, feeding, dressing, bathing, managing medications, doctor appointments, making groceries , walks, physical therapy, and much more ....
Izabela can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator, and very experienced and understanding in issues related to eldercare. She has all the qualities we were looking...
Care member
3.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
* 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...
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, respite care, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
3.0
"We are looking for an every other Weekend Care Giver (my friend Linda who needs the Care Giver and myself) and Barbara responded to my AD. I spoke with her on 2/1/18 and phoned her again 2/2/18 to set up an interview however she said her family does not want her...
Bonnie F.
5.0
(1)
I believe my most useful qualities in this role are patience and kindness. I worked primarily in home health, traveling from client to client.
Ewa can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care & more
5.0
"I hired Ewa to drive me to and from a medical procedure in December 2022. She was comfortable/knowledgeable in the hospital setting and knowing that she was in the waiting room during the procedure really helped calm my nerves."
Diane G.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Chicago, IL
Dwight O.
5.0
Dwight is a highly intelligent, kind, compassionate person who brings curiosity, empathy, and integrity to his care giving work with older adults. An excellent communicator, Dwight's updates about our loved one's day helps put our minds at ease. Dwight is an excellent creative problem solver, and it...
- Anna F.
Kelly M.
5.0
Confident posture & a greeting smile
- Care member
Barbara R.
5.0
Barbara did an excellent job caring for my father overnight in rehab setting. She was absolutely reliable and always came early. She gave excellent attention to my father. She cleaned him up as necessary and turned him on a schedule (every 2 hours). She was attentive and kind to him. He (and...
- Laura B.
Natacha P.
5.0
Natacha has been taking care of my aging nonagenarian relative, who has an array of behavioral issues, for past 18 months. She is among the very few caregivers that were able to keep up with this relative. Natacha is proactive, easy to work with, honest, and in the case of my relative, her French...
- Care member
Lashawn G.
5.0
Lashawn is very professional and prompt. She was very flexible for our family needs. She was truly a pleasure in our time of need. Will use her in the future.
- Crystal B.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Chicago, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Chicago, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Chicago, IL will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Chicago.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Chicago, IL in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Chicago, IL on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $21.14 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Chicago, IL?
There are currently 429 caregivers in Chicago, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Chicago, IL or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Chicago before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Chicago, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Chicago, 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.
Ratings for Chicago, IL caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Caregivers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 264 reviews of the 429 listed caregivers.