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Nicole W.


Cortland, IL

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was raised by my grandparents, so I have a special place in my heart for the elderly. I have a year of experience working at a nursing home. I have also worked in Internal Medicine in a Clinic. And then in Endoscopy in a day surgery/hospital setting. And currently I work in OB Dept. at a hospital part-time.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, errands, transportation
Skills:

CNA

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Lisa S.


Sycamore, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver With Nearly 30 Years Of Experience.

I have been caring for those in need for nearly 30 years. I find my work very rewarding, and absolutely love it!
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, respite care & more
5.0
"Care.com and God sent Lisa to us. My husband had Early On-Set Alzheimer's. She guided me through his care with her experience and knowledge with Alzheimer's patience's. Lisa was able to answer my questions honestly and openly. Lisa is compassionate, caring and all...

Donna N.

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Lisa M.


DeKalb, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Lisa. I have my nursing license (LPN) and I would love to be able to assist your family with any needs. I love geriatric patients in particular. My own Father will be 100 this July. I have 25+ years of experience. Whether you need help with things such as med administrations, feeding tubes, feeding, light house...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, personal care, meal prep
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Lisa took care of my 97 year old Mother for quite some time and we love her. Lisa is so caring and made such a difference in my Mom's life when she was there. She is always attentive, made sure my Mom was fed at the proper times and shared memories of her own...

Mary H.

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Colleen W.


DeKalb, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Home Caregiver

I have extensive experience in home health care having worked in the industry for 15 years. I have worked at an assisted living community as well as for home care agencies, and more recently in private home care. for the past 8 years now. I am very experienced and knowledgable working with people Alzheimers, denentia,...
Colleen can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Colleen is compassionate, friendly and reliable in every way. She is highly experienced, has a wealth of knowledge and has worked as a CNA, in elder Care in many capacities, and in health care overall. I would highly recommend her for any position for CNA work or...

Becky S.

Hello, my name is Diane. I have 4+ experience working as a caregiver and companion. Warm, responsible, and compassionate, I look forward to the opportunity to provide emotional support, engaging in gentle activities, performing household chores, preparing meals, and hygienic care. I will assist with medical appointments and...
Diane can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Hello, my name is Kaltrina. I have now been caregiving for about 3 years. I help out with personal care, bath/shower, meal preparation, medication reminder, errand help and light house keeping.
Kaltrina can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
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Taliyah F.


DeKalb, IL

$20-27/hr

Loving, Caring, And Fun Atmosphere.

Strive to be the best caregiver by providing a loving and caring atmosphere. Although I do not have professional experience, I am willing to learn!
Taliyah can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, transportation & more
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Amber R.


DeKalb, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

CNA/In-home Caregiver

As a mother of two and a CNA by trade, I consider the nurturing of others to be my greatest calling in life. I have worked with elderly and disabled persons in many settings, and in many capacities, and truly love what I do. My passion is providing one-on-one care for the elderly, so they receive the companionship, care, and...
Amber can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

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Kathi B.


Sycamore, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Caring And Compassionate Caregiver/housekeeper

If your care needs require a mature, reliable, responsible, trustworthy and experienced female caregiver, then contact me. I have amassed 20+ years of experience in home healthcare. I have cared for individuals who've had Dementia/Alzheimer's, Strokes, Parkinson, Macular Degeneration, and recovering recent surgeries. I am...
Kathi can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, personal care & more
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Jill A.


Sycamore, IL

$23-50/hr14 yrs exp

Ready To Help!

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, compassionate, easy to get along with. I like caring for seniors because I love to be able to give back and make people happy and feel safe in their homes. I'm looking for a job that is part time. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my kids and dogs. One thing you should know...
Jill can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
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Lidiya I.


Batavia, IL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

15 years professional senior caregiver offering day and night time services. My philosophy is serving with care, empathy, and patient's comfort in mind. I have CPR training and experience caring for patients with medical needs. I can provide references on request from previous clients. I have experience caring for patients...
Lidiya can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Compassionate, caring, and honestly goes above and beyond. B was in great hands with never a worry. I would hire Lidiya for almost anything I could in the future. In his last days she brought peace and love with so much kindness. The world needs more of. I...

Antoinette O.

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Kathryn A.


Aurora, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

I have been working as a caregiver since November 1989, with experience in both assisted living and hospital settings. My desire to help is driven by compassion and empathy, and I take pride in providing my clients with the support they need to live day-to-day. I am patient, attentive, dependable, trustworthy, and compassionate....
Kathryn can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Katie is kind, capable, and reliable. She has an incredible disposition. She took care of my Aunt for almost 4 years and truly became part of our family! The next person Katie works with will be very very lucky!!"

Care member

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Virginia E.


Geneva, IL

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Home Health Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced Caregiver. I'm a mom to two teenage boys located in Geneva, that left the professional work force behind after becoming very sick. I needed help at home at different points in my recovery so I know how crucial a need that is. Now that I'm very well And care give as a home health aid. I am not a nurse or a CNA but...
Virginia can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, dementia, live-in home care & more
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Tiffany S.


Clare, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For All Your Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Senior Care is definitely one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I really enjoy helping people in any way possible. I love the joy I bring to those in need. Whether its with daily activities at home, sitting and talking over a cup of coffee , running errands, taking client to a doctor appointment, housework, pets,...
Tiffany can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I hired Tiffany on to do senior care for my father as well as housekeeping. She was phenomenal so caring and such a sweetheart. My dad absolutely loves her. She always made sure my dad had the absolute best of care. Day or night if he called she was there no...

Donna B.

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Paula M.


Rochelle, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Care Giver / Home Support Worker

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, personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
5.0
"Paula is the lead caregiver for my husband, and she is definitely a gem! She's all the important things that a good caregiver should be - dependable and reliable - patient, etc. But, more than that she has stunned me with all the extra work she has done on her...

Judy R.

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Sabina A.


Aurora, IL

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available All Shifts

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am capable of cooking meals. I do cleaning. I am very good with seniors and have dealt with Alzheimer's, Congested heart failure, fall risks, and diabetics. I am able to do overnight shifts. I'm very pet friendly.
Sabina can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My mother has rapidly progressing Alzheimer's. Sabina joined our family as caregiver in August 2021 until March 2023 when we moved my mom into a full-time memory care facility. She was a great companion to my mom as she looked for fun activities to do including...

Monica C.

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Jamie F.


Saint Charles, IL

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jamie. I am an RN of 35 years with experience in hospital, clinic, long term care, hospice and home health nursing. I live in St Charles. My joy is caring for people (and hence opting to leave organized healthcare as it allows little time for that anymore!), including providing high-level companionship and...
Jamie can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, respite care & more
5.0
"To Whom It May Concern, Jamie F cared for my children for the last 12 years. My two boys are severely disabled and Jamie was directly responsible for managing 6-7 nurses that made up the care team caring for my children. There is no better nurse that I...

Bob E.

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Amanda T.


North Aurora, IL

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Positive, Reliable And Trustworthy Caregiver For All Ages And Pets!

I am a positive, reliable and trustworthy mother of 2. I have stayed home to raise our children for the last 7 years but prior to that I was a nurse in a hospital system for about 7 years and have retained my license since becoming a nurse in 2009. Although my nursing background is primarily with adults, I love working with...
Amanda can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Very sweet and thoughtful person. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for someone that needs family help. Very punctual."

Judy T.

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Margaret H.


Batavia, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I spent 13 years caring for my aging parents. I was responsible for all household responsibilities and medical care. Cooking, cleaning, shopping, errands, Doctor appointments, medications. after my mother passed I felt it was my calling to help other families with their loved ones. I have worked for 5 other families in the last...
Margaret can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification
5.0
"Margie was caregiver to my mom 5 days/ week 2 hours a day as a minimum. She would also drive mom to doctors and at time pick up things from the store. My parents and I loved Margie. She was such a God send Mom had been sick and ended up in a wheelchair. Margie...

Ann M.

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Lorie G.


Saint Charles, IL

$23-40/hr10 yrs exp

MANY YEARS HOME CARE EXPERIENCE- I Bring HOPE & HELP To Families

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Life can be challenging as is... even more so for people with dealing with mental or physical conditions. I'm passionate about assisting men and ladies with cognitive & physical challenges lead fulfilling lives by helping with daily living tasks so that they can be as independent as they desire to be :) I gained my experience...
Lorie can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Lorie has been able to meet the challenges of caring for my 98-year old mobility and hearing challenged father seamlessly. Lorie is a compassionate and capable caregiver who I would not hesitate to recommend. Her work ethic and ability to communicate with my dad,...

Camille D.

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Recent caregiver reviews in Cortland, IL

Lisa S.

5.0

Care.com and God sent Lisa to us. My husband had Early On-Set Alzheimer's. She guided me through his care with her experience and knowledge with Alzheimer's patience's. Lisa was able to answer my questions honestly and openly. Lisa is compassionate, caring and all around the best. Lisa is now and...

- Donna N.

Lisa M.

5.0

Lisa cared for my 103 year old father with loving care and kindness. She always arrived with a smile on her face and had such a positive attitude. Lisa is extremely capable and knowledgeable. She was great at engaging dad in conversation and was an excellent listener. With her nursing...

- Diane D.

Colleen W.

5.0

Colleen is compassionate, friendly and reliable in every way. She is highly experienced, has a wealth of knowledge and has worked as a CNA, in elder Care in many capacities, and in health care overall. I would highly recommend her for any position for CNA work or in a health care environment. She is...

- Becky S.

Lidiya I.

5.0

Compassionate, caring, and honestly goes above and beyond. B was in great hands with never a worry. I would hire Lidiya for almost anything I could in the future. In his last days she brought peace and love with so much kindness. The world needs more of. I cannot say enough good things. We...

- Antoinette O.

Kathryn A.

5.0

I met Kathryn (Katie) when sh was caring for my aunt. I did not hire her personally, but I saw her on numerous occasions caring for my aunt and she provided such loving, compassionate and devoted care over a period of 4 years. I give her the highest recommendation. She is an extraordinary human...

- Care member

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