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Kelly C.


Manhattan, IL

$39/hr10 yrs exp

Kelly The One Who Cares

Hi I am a CNA, I worked in a nursing home. I care a lot about helping people, I go above and beyond for my people if I can. I was well liked in the nursing home and cared about a lot. I am very open to helping and will give your family member what they need, and also what you need. I've lost my grandparents and know how hard it...
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Grace V.


Frankfort, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Year 2008 when I started to be a caregiver and had a great experience taking care of patients mostly in their homes. I am very compassionate and I'll do my job in an excellent way. I am highly recommended by my previous clients and their families. I am hardworking and my times are flexible as well. Senior care available.
Grace can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Grace was very conscientious and sweet with my parents. She was very easy to work with and communicate well and worked very hard at engaging my mom who has dementia in activities she could do. She showed genuine concern and empathy and went above and beyond. She...

Marysue D.

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Laura C.


Frankfort, IL

$20-34/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced, Reliable & Loving Senior Care Giver.

I have many years of experience in senior care. I have helped people recover from surgery, provided companionship, cared for someone with advanced dementia and provided support to someone who was physically impaired. I have a college degree in psychology which helps me better under the aging process. I am very reliable because I...
Laura can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, home modification, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Laura became a best-friend for my wife over the past year. We had a set weekly schedule, and she made herself available whenever we asked. Very prompt. I always felt comfortable when Laura was here."

Joe G.

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Barbara C.


Monee, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver for many years. I was taking care of a 88-year-old female with Essential Head Tremors and dementia and other health conditions in which made her immobile. I used a hoyer lift to position her in bed, chairs and bath chair for showers. I was...
Barbara can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, home modification, respite care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Barbara worked for us for 3 weeks prior to my Mother being hospitalized. She was extremely attentive to my mother's needs and very trustworthy. Unfortunately her employment with us was cut short due to my Mom's unexpected decline in health and the need to...

Sharon B.

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Judith Y.


Elwood, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am looking to provide at home care. I have many, many years of experience in the medical field. I have done private duty for several families. I have managed the clinical dept. of a Dr.'s office for 12 yrs I have also worked as a Home Health Aide for 10+ years. I am experienced in dementia/Alzheimer care. I am a CNA and also...
Judith can also help with: Respite care, home modification, personal care, hospice services, dementia, visiting nurse & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Judy did a wonderful job providing overnight care for our loved one. She had a great caring and compassionate attitude. We felt comfortable knowing that she would respect our requests and the directives from the nursing staff. We enjoyed having Judy as part of...

Patty K.

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Sylvia S.


Wilmington, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Management Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a Home Management Assistant providing non-medical care such as medication reminders, assistance with bathing and dressing, cooking, light housekeeping, shopping and errands, driving to appointments and more. Much of my experience is working with Dementia/Alzheimer's clients. I received my training with a very good local...
Sylvia can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, personal care & more
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Sylvia cared for our mom for about five months before she had to go to more full-time care. Sylvia was conscientious, thoughtful, punctual, gave us great advice and help, especially dealing with dementia. My mom is 92 with dementia, and we were so grateful for...

Rae R.

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Emily W.


Frankfort, IL

$19-25/hr5 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver

I am and have been a caregiver for 5 years plus. I have experience with memory care/dementia, behavioral, assisted living and skilled care. I know how to use a hoyer lift, sliding board and how to transfer. I love helping elderly and am very warm hearted. I have a lot of patience and forgiveness to everyone! I love helping...
Emily can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

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Patricia K.


Frankfort, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hello my name is Tricia. Currently, I'm a live-in caregiver for a 54 yr. old women with brain damage. She requires 24 hour care. The care I provide both compassionate and professional. I have a fun-loving approach to life. I have four children of my own and I'm a young grandmother. I love my grandson more than anything. I...
Patricia can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
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Patricia D.


New Lenox, IL

$20-31/hr1 yrs exp

Finding A Compassionate Caregiver Is HARD!

When my father became ill we could not find anyone we felt "cared" enough to care for him. Granted, he had medical issues few were trained in (trachea care, Foley, feeding tube etc) but everyone I interviewed seemed so cold and robotic. I ended up being trained to care for my dad because I needed to know he was getting the best...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
My father lived in our home until shortly before he passed and I feel that gives me an understanding of caring for an elderly person. I feel like that experience can help me to have the compassion needed to help care for your parent.
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Shawn S.


Frankfort, IL

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hello my name is Shawn and I am a mother of 3 and professional caregiver for people of all ages. I am currently working for a homecare service where I've had Alzheimers and gate belt training. I have worked with extended family members who have had dementia, cancer and strokes helping them with their day to day (ie managing...
Shawn can also help with: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation & more
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Madonna V.


Wilmington, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Job

I worked in Israel for almost 10 years. I took care of 2 elderly patients with dementia. I was responsible in preparation and giving of their medicines as well as bathing, feeding, errands, meal preparation and other activities.
Madonna can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, mobility assistance
Skills:

CNA

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Jennifer S.


Frankfort, IL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Giving Back

I love caring for people, currently working in a daycare facility. Primarily working with ages 6 weeks - 2 years old, but comfortable with any age! I can supply references. CPR CERTIFIED. I'm a wife and mother of 3 (now grown children), I cared for my grandmother with Alzheimer's and currently I care for my handicapped aunt,...
Jennifer can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Gina L.


Joliet, IL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Elder Senior Care Only

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former special education teacher and homemaker with over 20 years experience, 3 in senior care, I am fully vaccinated, I am CPR/First Aid certified and a certified professional caregiver. I have experience with mobility issues (Hoyer lifts, wheelchair, gait belt, walker), personal care, personal errands, cooking, light...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Trenee M.


Frankfort, IL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Trenee. I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 7 years of personal family experience & 3 years of professional experience working in private homes & assisted living providing exceptional care to seniors and individuals with disabilities. I am skilled in medication management, meal preparation, personal...
Trenee can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Anna G.


Frankfort, IL

$24-35/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver With Excellent Referrals

My name is Anna and I have been a caregiver for over 8 years. I was born in Poland and speak fluent Polish, English, Spanish and German. I was initially trained at the highly accredited center in Colorado. I love working with seniors because they are in need of care and comfort. I find it very rewarding to alleviate their...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, companionship & more
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Dawn J.


Mokena, IL

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Full time/part Time Companion/caregiver

I was a full time companion/caretaker for the family next door to me who has Alzheimer's for 2 years, until he was admitted to a skilled nursing home, then passed. Salary is open for discussion. I have an excellent work history and references.
Dawn can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician
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Michele T.


New Lenox, IL

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

I have experience working as a home health caregiver through Addus Healthcare. I am a great companion and enjoy helping the elderly.
Michele can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Sarah S.


Mokena, IL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, professional, and empathetic I like caring for seniors because I like to assist them with any struggles they have, empathize with seniors, and be that companion they need. I'm looking for a job that shows how passionate I am about caregiving and helping seniors. I would love to...
Sarah can also help with: Home modification, transportation, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Nicolette H.


Monee, IL

$17-30/hr2 yrs exp

No Matter What Your Age I Am Here To Help You With Exceptional Care!

Hello. I have experienced with helping elders throughout the day from as little as just companionship to full on caregiver.
Nicolette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep

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Recent caregiver reviews in Manhattan, IL

Grace V.

5.0

Grace was very conscientious and sweet with my parents. She was very easy to work with and communicate well and worked very hard at engaging my mom who has dementia in activities she could do. She showed genuine concern and empathy and went above and beyond. She even brought homemade soup for...

- Marysue D.

Laura C.

5.0

Laura became a best-friend for my wife over the past year. We had a set weekly schedule, and she made herself available whenever we asked. Very prompt. I always felt comfortable when Laura was here.

- Joe G.

Barbara C.

5.0

Barbara worked for us for 3 weeks prior to my Mother being hospitalized. She was extremely attentive to my mother's needs and very trustworthy. Unfortunately her employment with us was cut short due to my Mom's unexpected decline in health and the need to hospitalize her and place her in long term...

- Sharon B.

Judith Y.

5.0

Judy did a wonderful job providing overnight care for our loved one. She had a great caring and compassionate attitude. We felt comfortable knowing that she would respect our requests and the directives from the nursing staff. We enjoyed having Judy as part of our team!

- Patty K.

Sylvia S.

5.0

Sylvia cared for our mom for about five months before she had to go to more full-time care. Sylvia was conscientious, thoughtful, punctual, gave us great advice and help, especially dealing with dementia. My mom is 92 with dementia, and we were so grateful for Sylvia's input as far as care,...

- Rae R.

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