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60 caregivers are listed in Columbia, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of September 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 10 years
Caregivers in Columbia, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
COVID VACCINATED w/proof
I am 51 years of age.
I love interacting with seniors.
I'm a great listener.
I am generally a happy & positive person.
I'm experienced in Providing Companionship. I have experience helping to keep the mind working well. Ex. Play Cards or Crosswords together; and misc. physician recommended activities...
Maria can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, home modification, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"Maria helped us out by taking care of my mom while we were visiting St Louis. My mom has dementia and was particularly tense and confused in a new place. Maria was very sweet and kind to her. She was able to take care of her despite my mom wanting to roam and go...
Ali H.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chelsey and I have worked in the caregiving field for nearly 13 years. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia, diabetic care, catheters, colostomy, cancer diagnosis, knowledgeable with medications, have had proper training with Hoyer lifts, sit to stands, and much more. Caring for others is truly my...
Chelsey can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Chelsey helped take care of my dad with Alzhimers for roughly a year and a half. She was a consistent hard worker and would help prepare healthy meals and help out with chores like dishes, laundry and odds and ends around the house. She is dedicated and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
CPR Certified, tech savvy, very positive & I love to clean. I have used hoyer lifts and sit to stands, pivot discs & gait belts. I have lots of Alzheimer's experience & I am very patient. I love to take clients on outings when weather permits.
Deanna can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I've worked with Deanna for a few years with a few different clients. I love working with Deanna because we have the same work ethic! Very caring, compassionate, dependable, organized and clean. You know when you come in after Deanna, things are going to be done!!"
Theresa B.
I'm a 30 year veteran of providing home health to all industries of healthcare. I do live-in as well as hourly . I have cared for ALS clients and i'm also on the list with the ALS society as a recommended provider for caregivers. My salaries are always negotiable to fit the needs of the cares and families. I consider myself a...
Lowrene can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Sarah H.
Millstadt, IL
$19-30/hr
I have worked as a CNA in an Alzheimer's unit of a Hospital years back. I love to cook. I clean well and I'm a compassionate caregiver.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep
A 19-year-old girl looking to help families with their loved ones while still continuing my college degree. The past couple years me and my mother have been the sole caregiver of my grandmother who now has a colostomy bag. I also helped take care of my great-grandmother with Alzheimer's disease. I am very passionate about...
Chloe can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work for Martha's Hands Home Healthcare as a Field Coordinator Supervisor/Caregiver. I've been in the Healthcare Field for 7 years. I'm looking for weekend clients on a as needed basis. I love helping others in need of care on a daily basis.
Evelyn can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have been a housekeeper, care giver, live in care for many years. I enjoy crafts, cooking, outdoor activities, helping people enjoy life and all interests in as many ways as possible, almost aways a smile and gentle care can help a day start good. I have reliable references from families of past clients, some of which I cared...
Sunny can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am very passionate about what I do. I have families that request me. I have been a hospice/home health worker for 34 years and counting. I am certified in MO and IL. Most of the time I can get patients to do things for me that their own families can't do, like eat, take a bath, etc. Please just check me out and you won't be...
Melanie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, companionship, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I have been caregiving for over 14 years. I have extensive experience with animals, children, seniors, and end of life care. I'm happy for the opportunity to help your family in a time of need!
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Bintu K.
Saint Louis, MO
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable, Adaptable, and Empathetic CNA/caregiver. My skills includes colostomy bag, companionship, personal care, household task, transportation, medication reminder, and mobility assistance. The one thing families should know about me is, I have a slight accent.
Bintu can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
I started working as a CNA when I was 18yrs old. Its my passion to give quality care and attention to the elderly. I am also A Licensed Hair Stylist and Massage Therapist.
Teri can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Gabrielle E.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aid/ Personal Care Attendant Available For Campanionship, Meal Prep, Exf. Full Time.
CNA certified, CPR certified, help with meal prep, administer mediciations, light house keeping, driving client to appointments, running Arron s. Taking client for exercise. Over 5 years experience. Many years experience helping children with special needs. On top of 5 years experience with care giving. Outgoing, friendly,...
Gabrielle can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, home modification, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I cared for my parents for over 10 years, making the proper dietary meals, medication management, scheduled and attended all doctor appointments, transportation, in home clean up following meals and activities. I am the 9th of 10 children and I have four of my own who are all grown up and graduated college and living...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Sarah B.
Arnold, MO
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
CNA - Specialties Include Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's, And Combative Patients
Hello! I have been working with elderly for 14+ years. I specialize in Alzheimer's, dementia, and hospice.
Caring for a loved one is a full time job and can be quite demanding - both physically and emotionally. I would love to be of assistance! For me, caring for a patient is not just about them. It is also about the family....
Sarah can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Unique B.
Arnold, MO
$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Compassionate Caregiver With More Than 7 Years Of Experience.
I would describe myself as an open and honest person who doesn't believe in misleading other people and tries to be fair in everything I do.
I like caring for seniors because it is powerful being able to help and empower others that don't know me in their darkest of times. I like being able to give attention and allow people to...
Unique can also help with: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
I have 10+ years in healthcare experience. I am certified in CPR/First-aid. Med level 1 certificate.
Tyanna can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, respite care & more
Hi! I have two years experience working with a few different elderly clients. One had Alzheimer's disease, and I provided overnight care as well as care during the day. I assisted to and from the bathroom, facilitated memory activities such as looking through photo albums and doing puzzles, changed her, played the piano for her,...
Caroline can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 65-year-old female retired pharmacist looking for caregiving opportunities. I am active, fun loving, reliable and responsible. I cared for my elderly dad who had cancer and my elderly mom who had dementia. My sister had cerebral palsy and was in a wheelchair, and I assisted her with all of her needs throughout her...
Judith can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We were looking for someone to help take of an older parent for companionship and some help around the house and we could not of found a better person in the world than Judy.
We hired Judy in January 2022 to help take care of my mom who had just lost her...
David K.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver over 10 years' experience providing for in-home patient needs. Exceptionally sensitive and dedicated Caregiver with a strong record of senior care service. Adept at handling client issues and problems, with kindness and professionalism.
Venicia can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Venicia is an amazingly warm and diligent woman with an uplifting approach to life. I am recovering from two broken hips and I really could not have coped without her. She has been cheerfully running the household like clockwork. I have no hesitation in heartily...
John K.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Columbia, IL
Maria N.
5.0
Maria helped us out by taking care of my mom while we were visiting St Louis. My mom has dementia and was particularly tense and confused in a new place. Maria was very sweet and kind to her. She was able to take care of her despite my mom wanting to roam and go home. Would definitely hire her...
- Ali H.
Chelsey S.
5.0
Chelsey helped take care of my dad with Alzhimers for roughly a year and a half. She was a consistent hard worker and would help prepare healthy meals and help out with chores like dishes, laundry and odds and ends around the house. She is dedicated and experienced with a hoyer lift and all things...
- Care member
Deanna R.
5.0
I've worked with Deanna for a few years with a few different clients. I love working with Deanna because we have the same work ethic! Very caring, compassionate, dependable, organized and clean. You know when you come in after Deanna, things are going to be done!!
- Theresa B.
Judith D.
5.0
We were looking for someone to help take of an older parent for companionship and some help around the house and we could not of found a better person in the world than Judy.
We hired Judy in January 2022 to help take care of my mom who had just lost her eyesight in her left eye and was no...
- David K.
Venicia L.
5.0
Venicia is everything you could want in a caregiver. She is punctual, thorough and sensitive. I recommend her many times over.
- Ann S.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Columbia, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Columbia, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Columbia, 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 Columbia.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Columbia, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Columbia, IL on Care.com as of September, 2024 is $25.00 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 Columbia, IL?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Columbia, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Columbia, 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 Columbia before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Columbia, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Columbia, 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.