BrightStar of Chicago is a full service company providing Private Duty care as well as Healthcare Staffing services. We provide a full range of medical and non-medical services to private patients in their homes or assisted living facilities, and professional staffing to other healthcare providers, such as clinics, offices, nursing homes, schools and hospitals.

1. Senior Home Health Care
Services in Chicago, IL

2. Chicago BrightStar provides full range of medical and
non-medical services to private patients in their homes
or assisted living facilities, and professional staffing to
other healthcare providers, such as clinics, offices,
nursing homes, schools and hospitals.

3. Cheri McEssy, Owner
“ For me, BrightStar is the realization of a dream
that I thought could never come true. Proud to be
a nurse, I didn’t think that I could find a business
opportunity that would let me utilize my professional skills
and experience in a way that would also let me answer the
entrepreneurial side of myself.
BrightStar’s environment of support, strong corporate
leadership, and commitment to quality has made joining this
” Owner
family the best decision of my professional life.
- Cheri McEssy,

4. Cheri McEssy, Owner
“ I am committed to quality patient care and the
development/promotion of a professional base
of healthcare providers, as evidenced by the
many clinical and professional roles that I have assumed
throughout my 20-plus years as a Critical Care Nurse. I am
very proud to now be representing the BrightStar name, and
I am confident that I can, and will, provide care that is
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efficient, professional and compassionate.
- Cheri McEssy, Owner

5. DeJeanette Hytower, Recruiter
DeJeanette Hytower is the “heart and soul” of
BrightStar Chicago! When applicants are asked
“What made you choose to come to BrightStar?”,
one of the most common answers heard is
“DeJeanette just made us all feel so welcome and
she spoke so passionately about the BrightStar
brand.”
She joined BrightStar Chicago after a chance meeting with the
owner, Cheri McEssy, and her service dog Brickles!
DeJeanette had been a primary caretaker in previous
years for her own grandmother who suffered from
Alzheimer’s disease, so she knew firsthand just how
important it is to have quality, professional caregivers
who are able to work with families to keep their loved
ones at home.

6. DeJeanette Hytower, Recruiter
More importantly, she knew that she could be just
the right person to help develop that team of
caregivers and work closely with these families
during times of crisis. DeJeanette remained in
touch with Cheri, and when the position opened,
she jumped at the chance to join the Chicago
team.
DeJeanette is currently the hardest working Recruiter in
healthcare! She networks and combs the greater Chicagoland
area in search of just the right caregivers - those with the perfect
mix of professional presentation, compassion, pride in the work
they do, and customer service as a way of life. Just like
DeJeanette.

7. Chicago Private Duty Homecare and Healthcare
Staffing Services
Whether it’s transportation services, respite or physical therapy
and highly skilled wound care, your family deserves the best.

8. Medical Care
• 24-Hour High Tech Care for Adults, Children and Infants
• In-Home Blood Draws and Injections
• Medication Set-Ups and Medication Reminders
• Home Infusion
• Wound Care
• IV Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Occupational Therapy

9. Non-Medical Care – Personal Care and
Companion Care
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
• Personal Services
• Bath Visits
• Respite Care
• Shopping and Transportation Services
• Newborn/Multiples Care
• Sitting/Companion Service
• Transportation
• Live-In Arrangements
• Nanny Service
• Light Housekeeping/Meal Prep

10. Medical Staffing Solutions
• Allied Healthcare Staffing Services
• RN/LPN/CNA Staffing
• Medical Office and Lab Personnel
• School Nurses
• Temp-to-Perm
• Direct Hire

11. Testimonials
“We used BrightStar during an awards dinner at our annual
meeting. They were creative with ideas to engage the children and
at the end of the night, the children did not want to leave. We felt
completely secure leaving the children in their care and will use
them again as a resource for corporate childcare.”
– Patience L.
“I wanted to thank you, Joanne, and Jennifer (for your time) with
my mother… Although Jennifer was caring for my mother for only
a week before she passed, it was a great comfort to me being
2,000 miles away. I’m sure my brother appreciated Jennifer’s help
also. He may have contacted you already but I wanted you to
know how grateful I was.”
– Kathy D.
For More Testimonials

12. For more information please visit
BrightStar Care of Chicago
Cheri McEssy
430 W. Erie
Suite 403
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 382-8888
Fax: (312) 906-8282
www.brightstarcare.com/Chicago