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Find companion care in Harwood Heights, IL that you’ll love

60 companion care are listed in Harwood Heights, IL

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby companion care is 10 years

Companion care in Harwood Heights, IL

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
5.0
"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."

Care member

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Dwight O.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver For Seniors For Companionship/Dementia

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Caregiver for Seniors. I am especially good at working with clients seeking companionship or dealing with dementia. I like to engage in conversation, go with clients to restaurants, museums. Have worked with 10 families. I'm upbeat, dependable, find creative ways to engage. Am certified caregiver thru Care. com, like to work 3...
Dwight can also help with: Dementia, companionship
5.0
"Dwight is a very nurturing and patient with senior. My father-in-law suffers from some dementia and was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. We hired Dwight to spend time with him and engage him in activities. Dwight helps my FIL run errands, plays games...

Venu G.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with driving people to and from medical appointments, as well as general companionship and conversation. I can provide meal prep as well and general care.
5.0
"Overall Aubrey has VERY warm and positive energy. She is punctual and caring. I flew into Chicago for a few days for a minor cosmetic procedure and she supported me the way a true friend would. She is funny and gentle. She is also extremely reliable and receptive....

Angela C.

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Airie S.


Des Plaines, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy CNA /Caregiver With 15 Years Of Experience Available For Companionship, Or Housekeeping.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been a caregiver for 15 yrs & I truthfully love my work. It's very rewarding, in my opinion, for I learned lots of good wisdom from clients & very sincere advice. I enjoy being with them, especially when I see & feel that they are comfortable & safe around me. I always feel good inside knowing that I give my 100% loving...
Airie can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Airie was punctual, caring, and all around very helpful. I’d absolutely hire her again. "

Care member

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Barbara J.


Chicago, IL

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time/full Time Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Our elders are like open books, experience ready to be shared. I have worked with them for a long time and there is nothing I enjoy more than to listen to their stories and, of course, learn from them. I guess that is what motivated me to study to become a Technician in Geriatrics and Gerontology in Spain.
Barbara can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, personal care, specialized care
5.0
"I hired Barb 1 year ago for companionship. She has been one of the greatest blessings in my life and my wife's life. Barb came to me soon after I had undergone heart failure. She was able to help me gain mobility back and shifted me from being a very negative, sad...

Craig H.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a Senior Caregiver, I offer a compassionate and empathetic personality, combined with over five years of experience working in senior care. I am a highly skilled caregiver, with expertise in assisting clients with activities of daily living, medication administration, and monitoring vital signs. Additionally, I have a strong...
Claudia can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning
5.0
"Claudia is a compassionate caring individual. She has been giving my disabled sister the close personal care she has been needing. She is also a good cook. She do her best to stay energized and away from boredom. If there isn't anything to do she may ask if there...

Curtis E.

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April S.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Care, Companionship

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been in the care giving job for the past 8 years and have learned to love this job simply because I feel like I am doing it for my own parents. My connection with my clients extends down to the families because they say that by so doing, they themselves were given their lives back because they are assured that their...
April can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"We hired April to care for my mom for 5 weeks. April was everything we asked for, hoped for and wished for. April went above and beyond any caregiver we had. April was very kind, loving, and patient with my mom. My mom had the best care from April. We never...

Janet M.

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Honey Jane P.


Skokie, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Loving And Caring - Provides Comfort And Safety To Clients Round The Clock.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Driven and compassionate Caregiver with 10+ years proven track record in elderly and disabled caregiving in their private homes, nursing homes, Assisted Living. I am Hardworking and honest, known to provide companionship to the elderly while performing light housekeeping tasks and running errands.
Honey Jane can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Jane is an amazing Care-provider! She was willing to do whatever-it-takes to give the care needed for our elderly father. As the needs increased she communicated with our family and always helped with the solution for the next step. She is kind and loving yet...

Randy R.

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Rhoda M.


Chicago, IL

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Worked As A Care Giver For Right At Home.

I am a certified nursing assistant I have been working as a caregiver/ companionship for more than 10 years . I previously worked in some nursing homes and couple of private care jobs . I'm very compassionate, sympathetic and caring person, who goes extra miles when doing my job and I love what I do. I have taken care of...
Rhoda can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Rhoda took care of husband and was caring, responsible and always cheerful and helpful. "

Care member

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Juliana R.


Wilmette, IL

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time or Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Juliana, I have been a caregiver for over 9 years. Especially Skills with Dementia , Alzheimer, Hoyer Lift, light housekeeping, Companionship, and Memory loss and many more. I am Reliable , dependable and honest. I am a caregiver because I enjoy helping others especially the elders. I will not be only a caregiver, I...
Juliana can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I am writing this letter on behalf of Julie R. Julie worked as a caregiver for my 84 year old mother, from January 2020 until January 2021. Julie worked the night shifts, from 8pm-8am. Unfortunately, Julie had to leave us because she had to relocate to a different...

Kim S.

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Ana C.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Always Hopeful

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Taking care of the elderly and providing them companionship, love and attention for the past 19 years has been a fulfilling advocacy for me, it does not only give me an opportunity to be able to care and provide love for a special member of your family but also it gives me a chance to be able to share my life with someone who...
Ana can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, companionship, dementia
5.0
"Ana has been absolutely amazing!! She has helped care for my 93 year old grandmother, who has beginning stages of dementia. She is very reliable, dependable and does an amazing job! She makes sure that she is eating and drinking enough, bathed, and properly taking...

Jennifer K.

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Shantina P.


Villa Park, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/clerical Worker

I have 11 years experience with taking care of the elderly. I'm currently a cna been a cna for 8 years I'm also currently in nursing school to further my career. I'm Alzheimer's, and dementia trained I'm currently working in hospice. I'm also a salon owner and also have my own BUISNESS with helping people. I'm experienced with...
Shantina can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship, home modification, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Shantina is very compassionate and has patience in all that she does. "

Care member

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Ruslana K.


River Grove, IL

$39/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience helping with seniors which includes Bathing/Dressing, helping with medication and meal preparations. I love to engage and interact with my senior companions. I am kind, compassionate, funny, and caring. I am a very patient person. I love for the elderly to talk about their lives. I like caring for seniors...
Ruslana can also help with: Dementia, personal care, companionship, transportation, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Ruslana an honest, responsible, hardworking and diligent young woman who is passionate to help others."

Oleksandra O.

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Julie Ann O.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Companionship

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. I'm Julie been working in the health care environment for at least 12 years now. working sometimes as a part time in assisted living facility for almost 11 years as a CNA.
Julie Ann can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She is very knowledgeable and well experienced. Very compassionate and sweet. She is truly an assets for a family that seeking for a professional health care service."

Maricris R.

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Ariunaa G.


Cicero, IL

$12-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Reliable And Dedicated

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of senior caregiving and would like continue serving my clients and their families in a most loving and caring way in a live-in capacity, six days/night a week. Light housekeeping and laundry are an integral part of keeping my clients' home environment as healthy as can be. My most recent duties also...
Ariunaa can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"We completely entrusted Ari for over 3 years to care for our elderly parents. My mother had dementia and my father was recovering from a stroke. Ari was kind, dedicated, and caring and worked tirelessly to make sure they were well cared for. Not only were my...

Jean Y.

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Brenda A.


Melrose Park, IL

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Brenda 3+ Years Of Caregiving Experience

Hi there! My name is Brenda and I am a Certified Private Caregiver with over 5+ years of experience. I am passionate about Elderly Care and I have a range of experience including providing care for patients with Alzheimer's, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke patients, Hospice care and overall companionship. I am well qualified to do the...
Brenda can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Brenda is such a sweet and responsible caregiver, she took care of my elderly mom with Alzheimer’s for 3 years and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to have done so. She is great at her job and you can always count on her to show up on time and be there for...

Care member

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Timothy F.


Chicago, IL

$19/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For Employment!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, thank you for checking out my care. com profile! You can call me Tim or Timothy. I'm currently a student and medical assistant at Northwestern University, working towards my LPN. I have clinical rotations on Mondays, but I'm available for care giving any other day of the week. I'm open to any set schedule and can be...
Timothy can also help with: Errands, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Timothy is caring and competent. The best caregiver I could've asked for for my father with dementia."

Joshua R.

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Agnieszka G.


Mount Prospect, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I can take care of seniors.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello beautiful families. I used to be a nurse and worked in the hospital for 6 years before I moved to US. I have been working here for different families more than 20 years . I am looking for a companion, caregiver, or house manager position and help with everything that is needed in the household:shopping, errands, driving,...
Agnieszka can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep, respite care & more
5.0
"Agnes was great to work with and took amazing care of our dad. Very patient and sweet. She’s very knowledgeable with geriatric care."

Care member

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Margarita E.


Morton Grove, IL

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Margarita (Maga) I'm a caregiver and companionship woman with extensive experience and compassion for elders I have worked in home health care field for over 25 years. I have worked 16 years as a patient care technician and a unit secretary in the intensive care unit, I'm also a Register nurse in my country, I'm a...
5.0
"I have known Margarita for many years. I can tell you with confidence that Margarita has taken care of my elderly friend for many years. She’s dependable, smart, and really cares deeply about my friend and making sure she is cared for and comfortable. It’s not just...

Care member

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Ann H.


Villa Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Worked for 3. 5 years helping with a 93-year-old retiree who suffered from multiple strokes and early onsite dementia and Alzheimer's. My duties included grocery shopping, taking to doctor appointments, outings with family and friends. I also did light housekeeping, hygiene care, prepared meals and was a constant companion....
Ann can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"Ann cared for my mother on several occasions over a period of 8 years. She started helping Mom when she needed less assistance--doing household chores, following through on exercises--and as Mom developed more serious health problems, Ann was always there for our...

Diane S.

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Recent companion care reviews in Harwood Heights, IL

Branndi C.

5.0

Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of.

- Care member

Dwight O.

5.0

Dwight is a highly intelligent, kind, compassionate person who brings curiosity, empathy, and integrity to his care giving work with older adults. An excellent communicator, Dwight's updates about our loved one's day helps put our minds at ease. Dwight is an excellent creative problem solver, and it...

- Anna F.

Aubrey R.

5.0

Overall Aubrey has VERY warm and positive energy. She is punctual and caring. I flew into Chicago for a few days for a minor cosmetic procedure and she supported me the way a true friend would. She is funny and gentle. She is also extremely reliable and receptive. I 10000% recommend her and WILL be...

- Angela C.

Airie S.

5.0

Airie was punctual, caring, and all around very helpful. I’d absolutely hire her again.

- Care member

Barbara J.

5.0

I hired Barb 1 year ago for companionship. She has been one of the greatest blessings in my life and my wife's life. Barb came to me soon after I had undergone heart failure. She was able to help me gain mobility back and shifted me from being a very negative, sad person to being a positive, happy...

- Craig H.

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