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35 caregivers are listed in Byron, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 4 years
Caregivers in Byron, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Olivia, I have seven years experience with working with the elderly. I have worked for two different senior care agencies and most definitely love my job! I loved getting to know my clients and being able to work one on one with them. I have worked in both a nursing home setting as well as private home care as a...
Olivia can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My sister and I interviewed and hired Olivia to care for our 101 yr old mother. We both found her to be a very kind, sweet and caring young woman. Her certifications and background check were more than adequate, and truly provided much comfort, knowing she was...
Lydia M.
I have worked in health care for 14 years and my passion is helping people. I have my Bachelors degree in nursing and am looking to share my time and help someone with anything from sorting medications, getting ready for the day, running errands, or starting the day with a cup of coffee together. I am especially patient and...
Rachel can also help with: Companionship, personal care, dementia
Arielle N.
Rockford, IL
$15-50/hr • 13 yrs exp
I started caring for seniors when my mother became ill and needed a full-time caregiver
In my spare time, I like to organize my house.
One thing you should know about me is I'm very dependable and reliable.
Arielle can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is chileane. I am a hard worker, reliable, dependable, and trustworthy. My goal is to provide high- quality care for your family, and assist them in remaining in the comfort of their own home, with dignity and independence. Caregiving is my passion, I am the oldest child of 9 children so caregiving has been my life. I...
Chileane can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Chileane provided all of the dependable and knowledgeable care for my mom that I expected. What I hadn't expected, however, was how much I would come to depend on her experience and knowledge as mom progressed and became more reliant upon both Chileane and family...
Dan H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as primary caregiver for 15years, and have gained a great deal of experience. The services I provide to the elderly are: companionship, assistance with bath, dressing, grooming, medicine reminder, light housekeeping, cooking, laundry, grocery, and driving to appointments. If you have any questions, please...
Manana can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Manana is amazing! She is working with my elderly father and she does an exceptional job. One can tell that she really does care about her job and about the people that she works with. My dad absolutely adores her. She is punctual, will do anything that it's asked...
Michelle M.
5.0
(2)
Currently an office manager, but looking to work some weekends as a caregiver. I have my CPR certificate and I'm a certified nursing assist with a current IL license. I'm a mother of 3 teenage children and have lives in Rockford my whole life. I enjoy caring for others, I'm discreet and understand caregiving can required a...
Renee can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Loving and compassionate care. Highly recommend"
Vi D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 14 years experience caring for seniors with dementia/stroke, in addition to oxygen dependent.
I am currently a caregiver in the mornings M-F for a C6 incomplete female quadriplegic in Galena.
Paula can also help with: Visiting physician, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"I highly recommend Paula. In addition to being very dependable, she is also a good person. Paula is experienced, knowledgeable and has helped our family with a variety of tasks. She will be a great resource for you."
Brian G.
Mary S.
Rockford, IL
$10-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced CNA Caregiver Looking To Care For Your Loved One
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a CNA for 12 years. I am qualified to work with Alzheimer's and dementia patients. I have also worked in rehabilitation centers. I would love to take care of your loved one on a long term basis.
Mary can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, home modification, respite care, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Mary cared for my parent and is a great caregiver. She is a caring, attentive, honest, companion. You know you found something special when you can leave your loved one with someone and not worry."
Tammy T.
Jeelyn T.
Rockford, IL
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Caregiver with four years of experience working between assisted living and home. Passionate about elder care. I am kind, fun, caring and calm. Able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients. I am willing to transport clients to appointments and events.
Jeelyn can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Jeelyn Has a great personality and she is very passionate and cares about her patients. She will go above and beyond for her patients."
Amina M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Janine. I have been helping seniors for more than 10years. Caregiving is my Calling. I love to help people. My longest job was 5 years , she passed at the age of 98yrs old. She had vascular dementia. I did everything for her,... Her last few weeks of her life I would sing to her and try to make her happy and...
Janine can also help with: Companionship, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Janine is a breath of fresh air and sunshine! She is a seasoned caregiver who has a genuine passion for helping older people navigate difficulty, and her positive energy shows in everything she does. She helped care for my mom during very difficult times and was...
Lisa K.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of caregiving experience providing in home care for the elderly and disabled. I provide quality care to assist the elderly to stay in their homes.
I am experienced with bed ridden clients. I familiar with using a hoyer lift to safely transfer clients who are unable to be safely moved without it.
I can provide...
Cristy can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I can’t say enough about the wonderful care and kindness she gave to my husband for the 1&1/2 yrs. And to me also. I was fortunate to know that he was so well taken care of while I had to work. "
Care member
Cheloudee V.
Machesney Park, IL
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi I have a lot of experience as an adult and senior caregiver. I can do light housekeeping tasks, prepared and fed nutritious meals, help patient bathe, groom and toileting. I can also help with doctors' appointment and transportation need. I am very punctual person and can do my job on time and with compassion.
Cheloudee can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Chen cared for my elderly mother in the home for approximately a year. She patiently saw that my mom was well cared for, properly dressed and fed, plus filled my mom's days with joy. I would very highly recommend Chen."
Donna L.
5.0
(1)
I am a proud mother of four adult children and four grandkids who are my heart! They live in California and Idaho so I try to visit them a few times a year. I relocated back to Rockford in 2014 to be closer to my aging parents who recently celebrated 70 years of marriage! Anyway, I'm retired and now doing what makes me happy...
Jody can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jody took care of my mother for a little more than three years. Every morning she would start Mother’s Day off by reminding her what day it was, what the temp was and what was going on in the world. Jody would talk to her and get here to reminisce about her past...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Registered nurse from the Philippines and a CNA (CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE) for 25 years now, I have been working 17 years in nursing home, hospital and assisted living, 10 years as private care giver for senior and on my spare time I go visit my clients as a home health care provider. I always have feelings for senior...
Vida can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I did not hire Vida because I was not ready at the time"
Michael B.
Lorraine G.
Rockford, IL
$25-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Be A Companion/caregiver, 20 Hours A Week, Monday Thru Friday During The Day.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lori and I have worked with seniors for more than 40 years. I have experience in care giving/companionship and have had success with everyone that I have cared for. I prefer to stay with seniors. I'm a caring, compassionate, trustworthy person, dependable and fun to be around. I can provide references upon request.
Lorraine can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
I have been a CNA for almost 9 years and a private caregiver for the last 5 years. Where I would help her with her ADL's and just spend time doing activities with her she had dementia so it was important to keep busy and comfortable.
Mandy can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Hi My name is Ariana B. I live in the Rockford area and a special mother of 1. I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning as well as every day living assistance, I have previous experience working with those with intellectual and developmental Disabilities as well as behavior...
Ariana can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
I have volunteered helping seniors in their homes by visiting them, helping them with basic household needs, helping them with special projects they have (one lady needed her garage cleaned out), helping them with their medication etc. Helping seniors is a passion for me as I missed my opportunity to help my mom out in her...
Shelley can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance
Lori S.
Rockford, IL
$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have been a full-time caregiver since 2017. I am hoyer lift trained, have worked with ostomy bags, catheters, trach care, feeding tubes, and medication management. I am experienced with bathing/dressing and all forms of personal care. Working in the housekeeping field as well, I am a natural and happy to keep up with any and...
Lori can also help with: Transportation, respite care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Julie D.
Loves Park, IL
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
When my sons were young I did senior in home care to supplement my income and to go around their schedules. I also have taken care of family members and friends family members in home as well. I believe seniors are more comfortable in their home being cared for and need companionship also. I would provide both for them as well...
Julie can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, home modification, respite care
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Recent caregiver reviews in Byron, IL
Olivia H.
5.0
My sister and I interviewed and hired Olivia to care for our 101 yr old mother. We both found her to be a very kind, sweet and caring young woman. Her certifications and background check were more than adequate, and truly provided much comfort, knowing she was more than capable of caring for our...
- Lydia M.
Chileane B.
5.0
Chileane provided all of the dependable and knowledgeable care for my mom that I expected. What I hadn't expected, however, was how much I would come to depend on her experience and knowledge as mom progressed and became more reliant upon both Chileane and family members. I've told Chileane multiple...
- Dan H.
Manana L.
5.0
Manana is amazing! She is working with my elderly father and she does an exceptional job. One can tell that she really does care about her job and about the people that she works with. My dad absolutely adores her. She is punctual, will do anything that it's asked of her, and then some. I am very...
- Michelle M.
Renee E.
5.0
Loving and compassionate care. Highly recommend
- Vi D.
Paula M.
5.0
I highly recommend Paula. In addition to being very dependable, she is also a good person. Paula is experienced, knowledgeable and has helped our family with a variety of tasks. She will be a great resource for you.
- Brian G.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Byron, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Byron, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Byron, 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 Byron.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Byron, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Byron, IL on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $20.00 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 Byron, IL?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Byron, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Byron, 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 Byron before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Byron, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Byron, 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.