Assisting Hands Home Care - Melrose Park & Westchester
 
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Meet the Team

Thomaie Hilaris
Owner & Agency Manager

I am on a mission to lead with love—placing the person at the center of the present moment. I believe in attending fully to our clients and staff, with generosity, attention, and care. Leading with love means leaning into our learning and growth, holding ourselves to high expectations, communicating with clarity and compassion, and putting our heart into each moment.

With backgrounds as a French teacher, family business owner, and school administrator, I bring my experience in connection and leadership to this agency. I am committed to creating a client and caregiver experience grounded in trust, respect, and compassion.

My family’s caregiving journey—caring for my grandparents in Illinois and Greece—deeply shaped my desire to serve our community. Growing up helping them navigate health challenges, I learned firsthand the importance of loving, attentive care, especially during life’s most vulnerable moments. There is no greater gift than having a loving hand to care for you.

As an agency owner, my goal is to provide compassionate home care services that treats your family as our own, especially during life’s greatest moments of need.

A daily reminder of this purpose comes from a gift I cherish—a coffee mug with the words of St. Maria Skobtsova of Paris: “Love one another—however hard I try, I find it impossible to construct anything greater than these three words: ‘Love one another,’ only, to the end, and without exceptions.” 

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family- my husband, Ryan, our two children, Gia & John, and our giant yellow labrador retriever, Misha. I enjoy reading, travelling, and being in nature as much as possible.

Kelly O'Brien
Client Success Manager

I bring a wealth of experience in client service, relationship management, and team leadership to my role as Client Success Manager at Assisting Hands. Throughout my career, I have built my strengths around organization, communication, and creating meaningful connections. I have spent years helping clients and teams achieve success through thoughtful planning, collaboration, and exceptional service.
Having personally experienced the importance of compassionate support for loved ones and their families, I am passionate about helping others feel supported during important life transitions. I am dedicated to building strong relationships with families, understanding their unique needs, and ensuring they receive the highest level of care and service.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending quality time with my two daughters, family, and friends. I love traveling whenever possible and creating lasting memories with the people who matter most.

Leah Botangen
Scheduler

My name is Leah Botangen, and I bring over three years of experience as a Scheduler and On-Call Support Specialist. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of connecting clients with compassionate caregivers through efficient scheduling, clear communication, and dependable support.

I understand that behind every schedule is a person who relies on quality care — and a caregiver dedicated to making a difference. That is why I am committed to creating smooth, stress-free scheduling experiences that allow clients to receive the care they deserve, while empowering caregivers to focus on what they do best.

Whether it’s managing daily schedules, filling a last-minute shift, or providing after-hours support, I am here to make sure that care never misses a beat.

Outside of work, my heart is at home with my family. I cherish the time I spend with my four children, and I find the most joy in the simple moments — celebrating birthdays, gathering around the table, and making memories with the people who mean the most to me.


Reviews from Our Clients


Review by Kimberly J.
Senior Care
Rating 5 5 Star Moving Rating

The professionalism and warmth of the administrative staff as well as the caregivers at Assisting Hands have been a great comfort to our family. The staff is genuinely committed to providing an array of supportive services to families managing dementia. My family feels very fortunate to have discovered Assisting Hands and recommend this compassionate agency without hesitation.

Review by Xris T.
Senior Care
Rating 5 5 Star Moving Rating

We are so grateful for the care and support Assisting Hands home care agency provides. The entire team is responsive, caring, and always willing to answer questions and address concerns. The caregivers are wonderful, compassionate, and truly give us peace of mind knowing our family is well cared for. The owner is amazing to work with – professional, supportive, and genuinely cares. We highly recommend this agency!

Review by Barb W.
Senior Care
Rating 5 5 Star Moving Rating

Assisting Hands provides reliable, professional and personal service. Dad had great care from the whole team. Lashanti fit so easily with Dad and our dog it made a difficult time much easier.
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New Clients: (708) 578-5663

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Melrose Park, IL Services

  • In-Home Care
  • Senior Home Care
  • Companion Care
  • Respite Care
  • Elder Care
  • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
  • Parkinson’s Care
  • Hospice Care at Home
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  • Post-Hospital Care
  • Stroke Recovery Care
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Fall Prevention
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  • Westchester, IL
  • Melrose Park, IL
  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • River Forest, IL
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Assisting Hands Home Care provides elder care services and senior in home care services for families across the Chicago suburbs.

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