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60 caregivers are listed in Columbia, IL

The average rate is $25/hr as of May 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.

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: Errands, companionship, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance & 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: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Chelsey is dedicated, professional & very experienced; sincere, caring, patient; takes initiative; genuinely cares about the people she cares for; an excellent team player. She is exceptional. "

Care member

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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: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, 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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Madison K.


Waterloo, IL

$16-18/hr3 yrs exp

Great Caregiver!

hi! I have three years experience in home health care, which I currently still do part time still. im up to date on all trainings I may need, so no worries on that end. I have experience with transfers and changing (usually with another person though), I can go shopping or run errands if needed, I can do light housework and meal...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Cynnamann F.


Arnold, MO

$20-26/hr6 yrs exp

For the past 6 years, I have dedicated my life to caregiving and providing compassionate care to those who need it most. I am honored to have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others and am committed to going above and beyond to ensure that each person I care for receives the highest level of care...
Cynnamann can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, live-in home care & more
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Tara M.


Waterloo, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Local Caregiver Eager To Help

I have 10 years of experience in caregiving. I specialize in senior care. I have worked for and trained with 3 agencies over the course of my career . I have experience with bed-bound patients, and those who rely on a wheelchair for mobility. I'm experienced with a Hoyer lift, gait belt, transfer board, wheelchair, walker, and...
Tara can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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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: Transportation, companionship, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
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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 31 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: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, companionship
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Evelyn O.


Saint Louis, MO

$8-13/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

I work for Home Care Assistance as a caregiver. I been with the company over a year. I'm looking for weekend clients on a as needed basis. I love helping others in need of care.
Skills:

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: Respite care, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
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Leischen M.


Dupo, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Aide Looking For Full Or Part-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, just a little about myself. I completed all but my last semester of nursing school due to personal reasons. I also volunteered in the nursing home as a teen. I have only had 5 clients due to the fact that I stay with them until they can no longer stay in their own home. The clients I've cared for were diabetic, blind,...
Leischen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, home modification, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Unique B.


Arnold, MO

$37/hr7 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: Respite care, meal prep, errands, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
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Lauren B.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver Available

I am an experienced, patient, and nurturing caregiver. I have always felt caregiving is more than a job to me. My seniors are part of my family. I will make my time with your loved one a pleasurable experience for both of us. I am experienced in bath therapy, administration and organization of medication, as well as the...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, personal care, home modification, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Lauren is THE MOST compassionate, genuine, loving, kind, trustworthy person I know. You would be blessed to have her caring for your loved one. I cannot recommend a stronger candidate. She is a wonderful person and so very trustworthy."

Kara T.

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Keyeonta S.


Saint Louis, MO

$20/hr10 yrs exp

10+year Experienced, Compassionate, Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have caregiver skills that I think might be important to you. I can offer you a friendly, easy-going and ethical personality, companionship, excellent cooking skills, light housekeeping, reliable transportation and a squeaky clean background check. I have 10+ years caregiver experience, 7+ years social work...
Keyeonta can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Keyeonta was a terrific caregiver to my uncle. She was caring, kind and conscientious. She went above and beyond in the care she provided. The whole family loved her."

Sharon D.

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Gloria B.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Dementia , Alzheimer's Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Available 8 hour to 24 hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays. Fill ins or regular shifts. Experience: - Caregiver for private clients. -Previous Caregiver for my grandmother who had dementia and Alzheimer's disease for the last 3. 5 years of her life. I also managed her hospice staff as well as her full time staff who took...
Gloria can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Gloria is an outstanding senior care professional who deeply cares for her clients. We would highly recommend Gloria to any potential employer. Meeting Gloria was a stroke of good fortune, as lining up quality care for an elderly parent is often complex, with many...

Christy F.

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Emerald C.


Belleville, IL

$20-26/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have nursing home, assisted living, and private home care experience! Amazing references & an amazing relationship with my residents and their families.
Emerald can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Emerald was amazing with my dad. He had terminal lung cancer and she wasn't with him long, but she made his last days so comfortable and eased the minds of my sisters and I when we couldn't be with him. I wholeheartedly recommend Emerald for any care needed for...

Rhonda V.

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Barbara A.


Fenton, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA 30 Years Experience, Bonded Insured. Provide Care And Assistance So You Can Stay At Home.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Very patient, knowledgeable, easygoing Caregiver/Certified Nurse Aid with a sense of humor and over 30 years experience in Rehab, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Memory Care , Parkinson's, Stroke, Hospice Care. CPR/First Aid. Non smoker. Good cook. Good with pets.
Barbara can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Barbara was a great help for us when we had to place our mom in hospice care. She was flexible with hours, comforting for my mom and supportive of our family. All the nurses and workers from the hospice agency were impressed with her work and dedication to patient...

Tom L.

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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, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, 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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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.

Lauren B.

5.0

Lauren is THE MOST compassionate, genuine, loving, kind, trustworthy person I know. You would be blessed to have her caring for your loved one. I cannot recommend a stronger candidate. She is a wonderful person and so very trustworthy.

- Kara T.

Keyeonta S.

5.0

Keyeonta was a terrific caregiver to my uncle. She was caring, kind and conscientious. She went above and beyond in the care she provided. The whole family loved her.

- Sharon D.

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