Find caregivers in Peoria Heights, IL that you’ll love

34 caregivers are listed in Peoria Heights, IL

The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years

Caregivers in Peoria Heights, IL

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Tammie M.


Peoria Heights, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For The Elderly

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience caring for senior citizens, both in their homes and the community. I am experienced as a Home Health Aide, Hospice, Companion care and as a Personal Care Aide. I furthered my education by graduating in 2014 as a Medical Assistant, I have worked in the medical field since 1990. I love what I...
Tammie can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

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Devyn R.


Peoria Heights, IL

$28-35/hr2 yrs exp

Dependable And Personable Caregiver

Hi there my name is Devyn and I am a caregiver. I've grown up taking care of family members with diagnosed alzheimer's/dementia so i'm very comfortable with the disease. I volunteered at a nursing home for 4 years in high school and have worked 2 years in a alzheimer's assisted living home. I am CPR certified.
Devyn can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
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Patricia K.


Metamora, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Female, Full-Time Senior Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Patricia. I have been a caregiver for loved ones for about 25 years. I've worked with many clients in many different situations, including those with Alzheimer's and Dementia as well as alongside hospice care nurses. Throughout my career I have worked for agencies, self-employed, shift-work, and live-in. I love...
Patricia can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Patricia provided excellent care for my Mom over a roughly four month period in the last part of 2021. She was always on time. She treated my Mom, who has a strong independent streak, with respect and affection. She provided help with meals; transportation to...

Richard M.

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Michelle M.


East Peoria, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

FCNA/Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA/caregiver for over 20 years. Can provide basic care to patients which are assisting in daily activities of living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and transporting. I do help prepare meals, also bag feedings. Take vitals, ROM, and exercises. Turn or re-position bedridden patients. Use of bedpans and assist...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Michelle is the best. I can take vacation and know she can handle taking care of my senior who is 98. I would recommend her for any job, she has been with us a year and is my go to person."

Carol B.

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Kenneth G.


Peoria, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

60 And Compassionate

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ken. I have been involved in care-giving for many years. Enjoy helping others with the day in tasks that life has to offer us. Some of my past experiences are cooking, light housekeeping, transportation, medication reminders, breathing treatments, bathing, shaving, dressing, shopping, transferring from...
Kenneth can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"Ken was very patient and considerate with my husband. In the short amount of time he worked for us they formed a strong bond."

Danny P.

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Katherine T.


Peoria, IL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-full Time Caregiver Avalable.

I grew up helping my mother take care of both of my grandmothers and as a teen I helped my paternal grandfather. I have always enjoyed spending time with my elders. I have been working as a caregiver for six years now and love my work. I enjoy spending time with people and talking or for those less talkative just being able to...
Katherine can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Katie is kind, caring and compassionate."

Vicky B.

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Moriah M.


Peoria, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

I am experienced in dealing with those that need Alzheimer care, ones who are extremely deaf and those that need help with toiletry and bathing. I love to sit with these ones and engage them in conversation or look at photos and listen to their stories. I enjoy reading to them as well. My favorite thing to do is turn off the...
Moriah can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, visiting physician, personal care, dementia
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Christa H.


Dunlap, IL

$18-40/hr5 yrs exp

Dependable Mom And Patient Caregiver

Just joined! I have many years of experience caring for children and elderly. I can help with light housekeeping, companionship, going for walks, shopping, Transportation Services and Medical Management. I would prefer to work most days with my precocious toddler. She enjoys coming along to help with tasks and stays actively...
Christa can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"There are not many people I would trust with our children, but Christa is the exception. Christa has kept our children for multiple overnight stays and whenever we have needed help, since they were in elementary school. Our kids (now 13 and 16), and still have a...

Cierra J.

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Tricia L.


East Peoria, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full Time CNA

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I give 100% the best care possible according to the needs of your loved one. I have worked in the Nursing field since 2000. Skilled Nursing Facilities 10+years, Homecare 5+years: including skin checks, vitals, feeding, tube feedings, ostomy bags, catheters, helping patients ambulate and assist w bathing, restroom & incontinence,...
Tricia can also help with: Home modification, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Tricia stayed with my 94 yr old father while my family traveled to an out of town wedding. She did a great job of keeping me informed via text as the weekend with any questions and updates. She kept my dad engaged and made him some healthy meals and was in general...

Sara D.

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Christy D.


Peoria, IL

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I was able to assist an elderly neighbor for awhile with grocery visits, but mainly I just liked to check on her and give her some much needed company. My husband and I have raised 8 children, so I have cared for lots of people! AdditionalIy, I occasionally help my mom with my dad, who is experiencing some dementia issues. I am...
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Abbie C.


Peoria, IL

$15-25/hr

Paart-time Caregiver Available

I love to help people of all ages. I helped care for my own grandmother before she passed away. More recently I helped care for a woman who had a brain aneurysm & I have cared for numerous children over the years.
Abbie can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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Akaysha S.


Peoria, IL

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

Born With The Passion To Help. I Truly Do Care.

I'd describe my personality as gentle, compassionate, and focused. I like caring for seniors because I can be that support and backbone when they feel alone. If they are slacking on a sense, I have mine and can use mine for them. I know that I will give them the best care. I'm looking for a job that is consistent,...
Akaysha can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Cindy A.


Peoria, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Respiratory Therapist And CNA

I have many years of experience in healthcare. I will provide quality care for your loved ones. I can help with Meal Preparation, Housework, and Laundry. I can bathe, dress, and assist in eating. I will be a great companion for your loved one. Their interest, will be part of knowing how to entertain them. Your family member will...
Cindy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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Kristine S.


East Peoria, IL

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 54-year-old Christian woman that's been a CNA for over 37 years. I've worked in all different fields of healthcare. I enjoy caring for others and take pride in giving good care and service.
Kristine can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning
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Gwen J.


Peoria, IL

$18-31/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Care

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, trustworthy, and kind. I like caring for seniors because it is very fulfilling and I have learned so much from working with them. I also enjoy being able to care for them as if they are my own family. I'm looking for a job that is able to accommodate my schedule as well as give me...
Gwen can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
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Elizabeth B.


Peoria, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Care-giver Available

Hello, my name is Beth. I just finished my sophomore year in college. I'm working towards my bachelors degree in physiology and will continue on for my masters in Occupational Therapy. Growing up a spent a lot of time caring for my grandma, up until she passed away two years ago. Around that same time I started working for a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Personal care
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Nichelle H.


Creve Coeur, IL

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available Eves & Weekends

10+ years experience working as an in-home care provider & performing housekeeping duties. References available.
Nichelle can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Amy H.


Peoria, IL

$18-34/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver With 5+ Years Of Experience Caring For Elderly With Parkinson's, Dementia

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an empathetic, compassionate self-starter. I have 5+ years of experience taking care of people who are in need, with various forms of mental and/or physical limitations (including Parkinson's, Dementia, MS, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and others). I can help with Transportation Services (running errands, appointments, shopping,...
Amy can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
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Janet H.


Metamora, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in the health care field for 4 years. I recently retired and am looking to supplement my income. My mother passed away a few months ago at the age of 96. I do understand the care needs of the elderly. I have cared for a gentleman who had dementia. He has since passed away but I still help the wife with housework...
Janet can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, personal care, errands, transportation, light cleaning & more
I'm a stay at home mom looking for an opportunity to help a senior! My 1. 5-year-old daughter would be with me while providing care. I am able to help with meals, shopping, light cleaning and transportation. I understand my caregiving services are unique, however I feel that a senior who loves children could be a perfect fit.
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation

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Recent caregiver reviews in Peoria Heights, IL

Patricia K.

5.0

Our family hired Patricia K in the Summer of 2022 to care for our Father, whose Alzheimer's had progressed to a point that our Mother could no longer effectively care for him. Patricia proved trustworthy, reliable and went above and beyond for our family. We grew to think of her as a member of the...

- Care member

Michelle M.

5.0

Michelle is the best. I can take vacation and know she can handle taking care of my senior who is 98. I would recommend her for any job, she has been with us a year and is my go to person.

- Carol B.

Kenneth G.

5.0

Ken offered tremendous help to my parents for almost 2 months. He was reliable, flexible and pleasant to work with. I appreciate everything he's done for our family and am grateful to find him on care.com

- Care member

Katherine T.

5.0

Katie was with me 1 1/2 year and was always on time. Ready to take me on any errands needed to go on. From funerals To getting groceries. She watered all my Plants (approx 46). Played with my dog A LOT!!!! Shopped, took me to movies when I wanted to go. And out to dinner frequently. The best...

- Jo T.

Christa H.

5.0

There are not many people I would trust with our children, but Christa is the exception. Christa has kept our children for multiple overnight stays and whenever we have needed help, since they were in elementary school. Our kids (now 13 and 16), and still have a wonderful relationship with Christa....

- Cierra J.

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