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Hi my name is Marvin a CNA, I've been working with elderly people since 2011. Most experienced with dementia patients, knows how to use transfer devices. Willing to work long hours any day of the week.
Marvin can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I have worked with the elderly for over 15 years and am very passionate about what I do. I have great references, and my own transportation. I can help you with your routine by doing household chores such as cooking, dressing, cleaning, and/or running errands. My previous experience includes: taking care of elderly people with...
Virginija can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, respite care, home modification, dementia & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Noël and I live in Villa Park, IL. I am a happy, compassionate, and fun-loving individual who has a passion for the elderly. I have a significant amount of experience caring for this population as I previously worked as an exercise physiologist in wellness and rehabilitation at various senior...
Noel can also help with: Companionship, personal care, dementia
5.0
"We feel so incredibly lucky to have meet Noel. On paper she is a 10/10 in person she is even more! Kind, respectful. great demeanor, willing to help on whatever way she can. communication is key and Noel was always on top of keeping everyone posted."
Alexandra H.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified nursing assistant with 14 years of experience. In rehab, dementia, and home care. With my experience as a CNA, the knowledge and skills that I provide with respect, kindness, compassion, caring with dignity to my work ethics and to my positive support. I can help with bathing, dressing, walking, transferring...
Andres can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Andy is the most kindest and caring hard working caregiver I have ever worked with. Willing to go out of his way to help others. Very respectful, thoughtful and kind."
Maria M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two and have 20 years plus of experience with senior care. I have experience with Parkinson's, stroke, dementia and Alzheimer's care. I also have experience in g-tube feeding. I can help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I'm also Covid...
Corazon can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Always on time. Good conversations. Polite and always did what I asked. "
Care member
Wendy F.
Glen Ellyn, IL
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. I have 5 years of experience. In the past, I have worked with people who have diabetes, alzheimer, dementia, arthritis, asthma. Hospice care. I assisted with their activities of daily living,...
Wendy can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"This girl is amazing. My daughter hired her a couple of months ago and she has been doing a great job. I have a very strict diet, and normally I don't eat much, but she cooks delicious (impossible to say no to her food). She is always punctual, she keeps my...
John C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
20 years experienced and wealthy of reference is my guarantee to be trusted. I'm a certified nursing assistant, studied psychology on aging. Completed professional advancement for CNA's. Cares different cases: dementia, Parkinson's, MS , diabetic with CHF & COPD, patient with PICC line & tracheotomy tube, colostomy/ foley...
Margie can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Margie is a wonderful person. She goes above and beyond when she is here with us taking care of my mom! Her energy level is excellent! She is very caring and knows what to do when caring for my mom. I would recommend her to everyone."
Debra M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience as a companion @ caregiver. (Seniors with needs of daily activities help, dementia, hospice ). I am also a CNA certified. I have my own car and a clean driving record. I am reliable, respectful person, I like helping and bringing peace & joy to seniors; running errands, driving to appointments &...
Grazyna can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I had the pleasure of having Grazyna care for my mother-in-law. She only worked for us for a few months while we arranged nursing home placement but during that time she took excellent care of our loved one. She was punctual, pleasant and very dedicated to...
Ruth B.
4.9
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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle and I have over 10 years experience as a CNA/caregiver. I enjoy working with seniors and helping those in need. I'm available for short visits (minimum 2 hours max 4 hours).
I offer the following services:
Transportation to/from doctor appointments
Physical Therapy (regular exercise)
Assistance with...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, home modification, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Michelle was a joy to be around after my difficult recovery from surgery. She was neat and tidy, kind and professional, friendly and warm, and immediately put me at ease when we met. She helped me with meals, medications, repositioning, showering, getting dressed...
Jenny D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 30 years of experience as a CNA. I have worked in several settings including nursing homes, hospitals, and in home health care. Helping others has been my life long passion and I truly enjoy it. My experience is very extensive. I have worked with dementia patients, Alzheimer patients, hospice patients, rehab patients,...
Marylou can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is the most caring nurse I ever met. With 2nd progressive M.S. I have met many nurses over the years and Marylou is the best I ever had, she personally has saved my life over three times. I could go on for hours pointing out all her qualities that make her a...
Joseph F.
Eunice A.
Lombard, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a people person very outgoing and have the welfare of others at heart. My passion is making a positive difference in people's lives and being a helper to the elderly. I enjoy being a caregiver because, I have empathy so I'm able to connect with my Clients to enable understand what they are going through. I have 10+...
Eunice can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Eunice (Dasha) was hired as the overnight caregiver for my father who had dementia. While he never wanted a caregiver he was always happy to see Dasha arrive. She was gentle, soft spoken yet direct, and my dad responded to her. She provided peace of mind to my...
Pat S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assisted Living / Dementia Care Unit Manager now entrepreneur. I recently started my own Dementia Care Education business and I work caregiver jobs to supplement income.
Early to mid-dementia care is my specialty, (but not a requirement). Able to drive clients to hair appt., grandchild's concert/game, be a "friend" to a...
Ellen can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, visiting nurse, respite care, dementia & more
5.0
"Ellen has cared for my disabled parents in my home for respite care. Ellen is very thoughtful, cheerful, creative and fun, making her care giving time something my parents look forward to. She is also very dependable, tidy, thorough and flexible. We appreciate her...
Anne P.
5.0
(7)
Hello my name is Joseph and I hope I can be of service to you .
I currently work with a post polio survivor two days a week in La Grange and am trained I'm such things as using Foley bags, infection control and tracheotomy care . I also have extensive experience with Parkinson's and dementia patients .
I currently drive a...
Joseph can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Joseph is an incredible human being. He cared for my father for several years and became a family member to us as well. I believe that with close family and Joseph by his side, my dad had the best possible quality of life before passing."
Jeffrey G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am energetic, 23 years of experience reliable caregiver and CNA . Also, I have a medical education with experience from Europe. I can assist with daily tasks as well as challenges with mobility, dressing, bathing, feeding... etc I can provide the quality physical and psychological (memory loss) assistance to every individual...
Laima can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Laima is professional, caring and diligent. We are so grateful for her help with our mom. She is a good companion, cooks as requested, cleans as needed including laundry and does anything else that she sees needs to be done."
Robert R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a very caring and compassionate person & Certified Nursing Assistant with over 20yrs of experience in elderly/ Dementia Care, assisting them in their homes and in assisted living Facilities. I strive to do my very best in keeping my clients and residents in well being . I believe in do unto others as you would have them to...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Professional, reliable, showed up as promised, and even accommodated to location change which I found out the day before, as well as unexpected overtime on the day of the job. She is friendly and has great energy. Would hire her again 10/10."
Erina M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Barbara, and I am a certified caregiver with many years of experience in helping people.
My hours are very flexible.
I have a great knowledge of diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Dementia disease, cancer, seizures, feeding tubes, oxygen, and using hoyer.
I prepare fresh meals daily, assist with...
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"To whom it may concern,
Barbara cared for our mother at a Nursing Home for almost 8 months. Throughout that time, it was a pleasure knowing that our mom was in good hands. Barbara was very compassionate, helpful, understanding, patient and pro-active in helping...
Gandi M.
Paulina F.
Carol Stream, IL
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Care Giving Job For Seniors ,since I Came From The Philippines
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Care for dementia / alzheimer / Parkinson / Muscular dystrophy / ALS , MS /Personal care ( bathing / dressing/ grooming / personal hygiene)
/ Companionship / Bringing clients doctor's appointment or other appointment outside home / Socialization / Light housekeeping / Grocery shopping/ Meal Preparation (cooking ) ( feeding) /...
Paulina can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kelly. I'm a caregiver with 13 years experience (6 yrs paid). Since 2010, I have been hands on with care giving for my own parents and family, including stroke, MS, Parkinson's, epilepsy, diabetes, chf, trauma, surgery recovery, wound care, Alzheimer's and hospice care. I loved what I did so much that I made this...
Kelly can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Kelly was such a great babysitter for my little one. She was always on time and was extremely flexible despite my varying work schedule and last minute changes. She really puts the needs of those in her care first."
Chloe L.
5.0
(1)
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: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, personal care & 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.
5.0
(4)
I have more than 20 years of experience as a caregiver and more than 6 years as a hemodialysis technician.
I have a long experience with people suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's.
I enjoy preparing delicious food for lunch or dinner.
Like to surprise people with a variety of delicious breakfasts, lunches, or...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Mary is a wonderful caregiver. She was with us for over 2 years, taking care of my husband. She became like one of the family. She was very dependable and was extremely knowledgeable on all facets of caregiving.
Her sunny disposition brightened our day.
We...
Judy P.
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Recent dementia care reviews in Downers Grove, IL
Noel B.
5.0
We feel so incredibly lucky to have meet Noel. On paper she is a 10/10 in person she is even more! Kind, respectful. great demeanor, willing to help on whatever way she can. communication is key and Noel was always on top of keeping everyone posted.
- Alexandra H.
Andres R.
5.0
Andy took care of my 94-year-old father-in-law for the last 5-6 weeks of his life. Andy was there until he took his very last breath. My husband and I cannot adequately thank Andy for the care he gave my father-in-law. Andy is very experienced as a senior caregiver, and in end-of-life care. He...
- Mara M.
Corazon N.
5.0
Cora came through for me in a big way today and I will definitely be hiring her again. She is thoughtful, patient and very understanding with a sweet and kind personality. Very professional, respectful and competent. A real gem. She responded to my request very quickly, comprehended all my needs and...
- Jo U.
Wendy F.
5.0
This girl is amazing. My daughter hired her a couple of months ago and she has been doing a great job. I have a very strict diet, and normally I don't eat much, but she cooks delicious (impossible to say no to her food). She is always punctual, she keeps my house clean, she is very efficient at...
- John C.
Margie H.
5.0
Margie is a wonderful caregiver. She is kind, patient, dependable, trustworthy and upbeat. She cared for my Dad for almost a year before he passed away and he was always so happy to see her. Margie was like a member of our family. She was a great support to my Mom and shared a wealth of information...
- Maria R.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Downers Grove, IL
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Downers Grove, IL?
Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Downers Grove, IL, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.
How much does dementia care cost near me in Downers Grove, IL?
The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Downers Grove, IL is $17.50.
How can I find dementia care near me in Downers Grove, IL?
If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Downers Grove, IL to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.
Is it safe to hire dementia care near me in Downers Grove, IL?
Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Downers Grove, IL, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring dementia care near me in Downers Grove, IL?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Downers Grove, IL, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.