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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

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Maria N.


Columbia, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With 8 Yrs Experience, Much Love & Patience.

5.0

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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.

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Chelsey S.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Home Health Aide

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
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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...

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Deanna R.


Arnold, MO

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

2017 MAHC Caregiver Of The Year Recipient!

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.

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Lowrene S.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

CAREGIVER

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

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
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Chloe W.


Waterloo, IL

$17-18/hr

19 Y/o Caregiver

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

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Evelyn O.


Saint Louis, MO

$8-13/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

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

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Sunny F.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-37/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I Have Been A Caregiver For 20+ Yrs

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

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Melanie C.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Hospice, Home Health, Caregiver.

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

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Tiffany L.


Arnold, MO

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Tiffany!

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
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Bintu K.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-50/hr10 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
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Teri A.


Arnold, MO

$10-15/hr

Care Giver With 26yrs Experience

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

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Gabrielle E.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-35/hr10 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

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Maggie E.


Saint Louis, MO

$8-13/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

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
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Sarah B.


Arnold, MO

$25-35/hr5 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

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

Tyanna S.


Saint Louis, MO

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver. Profile: Senior Care

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

Caroline F.


Saint Louis, MO

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

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

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Judith D.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Retired Pharmacist Looking For Caregiving Position

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.

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Venicia L.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Senior caregiver

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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