I have been taking care of a woman in her 90s for over seven years with dementia. I helped her with getting dressed and bathing/showers. I gave her her medication. I also ran errands, made meals, did laundry, house cleaning, and took her to her appointments and anything else she needed. I am very nice, dependable, and honest.
Denise can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Denise is very dependable, honest and a very hard worker. She is an excellent person who works well with others and is very detail oriented."
I have been a caregiver for the last 11 years. I absolutely enjoy working with the elderly. My main focus is keeping seniors in their homes and safe. I have learned so much about life because of the wonderful stories they share with me. I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's patients and have lots of patience and have...
Sharon can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, hospice services, errands
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Our mom suffered with Alzheimer’s for 7 years- and we were extremely fortunate to have had Sharon as her primary caregiver for the past three. Patient, responsible, caring and kind, we felt such comfort every day knowing Mom was not only receiving exceptional care,...
I have worked for more than 15 years as a caregiver. I have had different experience in my previous positions, from disabled people to people with strokes and dementia. I cook delicious
Ivanka can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, mobility assistance
My name is Marine. I am a professional caregiver with 20 + yeara of experience. I have experience in working with the variety types of cases, including but not limited to: memory care, Parkinson, ms, recovery after surgery, dementia, altzhimer, cancer patients, hospice care, etc
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bat
hing/Dressing.
Hi , I'm Vita . I am honest , loyal , friendly , patient. Over the years I helped all kind of patients: with dementia , walking impaired, bed ridden, end of life ( hospice)
My motto in life - '' treat people like you want to be treated...
Jovita can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia
I am a retired pharmacy tech of 40 years. I'm looking for a career change and want to give back outside of the business world. I cared for my mom with dementia for more than 3 years. I would find joy in taking care of children and adults alike. Doing errands such as doctor appointments, hair appointments, or shopping while...
Maureen can also help with: Companionship, transportation, dementia
5.0
"Kind, compassionate and caring . Maureen is always willing to help and does do with a smile . I highly recommend !!"
Hi, my name is Helena. I am very patient, caring, and have experience with caring for persons with the elderly as well as dementia/Alzheimer. I used to care for an elderly couple, but recently had to let that go because they were being moved out of state to live closer to their children. I am bilingual (Polish and English). I...
Helena can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Helena is outstanding and helped my mother tremendously! She was there for all of my mother's needs, and was even able to make it on short notice some days. Helena is reliable, compassionate, and dedicated. She is always so positive and brings several ideas of her...
Hello
My name is Deanna! I live in crestwood IL. I have been a senior care provider for 20 years! I have excellent references! I am a compassionate and loving person! I have Alzheimer's/dementia experience! From mild to severe! Until recently I had 2 clients! I had an 80-year-old lady who died suddenly whom I was with for almost...
Deanna can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"I hired Deanna nearly five years ago. She is honest, dependable, caring, and treats my mom like my mom was her own mother. Unlike other employees who want to put their clients in front of the television, Deanna actually plays games with my mom, as well as reads to...
I'm reliable, compassionate empathetic hard working I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant who loves providing care to help your loved ones and family members stay in the privacy of their home. I provide meal preparation assistance with feeding, shopping errands, medication reminders, assists with bedbath, showering and dressing,...
Patricia can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Patricia filled in for our regular caregiver at the last minute for five weeks of 5 day a week in-home care for our 93 year old mom. She is extremely reliable, trustworthy and was an excellent companion and caregiver for mom. Mom has moderate dementia and required...
Hello I have 30 yrs experience Alzheimer's dementia Hoya lift bed rest . I worked in a hospital on cardiac unit and icu for 12 yrs I'm very compassionate mild spoken and have plenty of patience also plenty of references certified and fingerprinted in Illinois
Jeanette can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Jeanette was very caring and kind with my father, who was in end-stage Parkinson Disease. She managed all his personal care with discretion and respect, she did extra things like laundry and light cleaning without ever having to be asked. She managed his meals and...
As a Caregiver and Nurse, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and attentive care for your loved one. I have over 10 years of experience in providing Care for Dementia, Dialysis, Cancer Patients and More.
I enjoy providing companionship , meal preparation, bathing-wound care, medication reminders and transportation to...
Verlisa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Verlisa b. Provided transportation for our father to his weekly dialysis appointments. Ms. B maintains keys to our home and She drives our automobile. She is very trust worthy and our father is very happy with the support that Verlisa provides. We are happy to...
Hi, my name is Mary. I have 5 years experience as a senior caregiver/companion. I have a great deal of patience, a positive attitude, and a caring heart. My background, personality and temperament enable me to care for your loved one as if they were my own. I'm experienced in Alzheimer's/Dementia care, Parkinson's Disease,...
Mary can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Mary cared for my father full time for over 3 years, from 2013 to when he passed away late October 2016. We were so fortunate to have Mary care for our father. Mary is absolutely a wonderful, giving, cheerful, honest and trustworthy person. Because of Mary, Dad...
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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, respite care, home modification, meal prep & 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."
I have 20 years of experience with elderly, hospice, cancer, dementia, diabetes, dialysis, wound care patients and more, I have great references, I am a great cook, and have a nutritionist certification, I have a clean background check, us citizenship, and various other certifications. If you are interested please contact me , I...
Kristina can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Kristina is a fantastic caregiver! Highly recommended!"
I have helped my father take care of my mother whom has passed with diabetes, kidney disease and heart issues for 5 years. I was trained in Home chemo dialysis so my mother did not have to go get dialysis and it was less stress on her body. I also took care of my 80 heart old Aunt who has passed with dementia and C. O. P. D. for...
Karina can also help with: Dementia, companionship, home modification, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Karina was wonderful. She was so comforting to my mom in law and treated her with such respect and compassion. Always on time and keeps lines of communication open with me with updates on care and appointments. She is an exceptional caregiver."
I'm 33yrs old. Previously worked at a Doctor's office "physicians cooperative" for 1 1/2yrs. as a M. A. Since then I've cared for the elderly the past 10years. I'm osha/hipaa trained. CPR trained. Wound care knowledgeable. Can take vitals/check A1C. Can care for someone on a defibrillator, pacemaker and or co2. Very familiar...
Megan can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"Megan is trustworthy, hardworking communicates well."
I have 11 years of experience in senior care giving. Most cases I had were Dementia; Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lewy body, Paraplegia, Quadriplegia. Available for live-in and come & go. I am reliable, passionate and very dedicated to my job. IDPH eligible and willing to be interviewed at your convenience.
Indira can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She is a very experienced, caring and focused caregiver. Indira puts her all into the patient and is thoroughly dedicated to helping the patient in any way possible, whether that be physical improvements, motivational support and/or household or family support. You...
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Hi! My name is Pam!
I am a very reliable, compassionate, responsible and trustworthy caregiver. My experience has included working for various families as well as a certified nursing assistant.
My goal is to keep people in their homes and provide a substantial quality of life! Above and beyond...
Pam can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Pam was very receptive to the needs of both the clients. She was especially patient with the patient who was on hospice. She went above and beyond her duties to make sure that everything was right for the clients."
Hello. As a former nursing home employee. A Illinois State certified CNA for 20 years. I realize how important it is to keep our loved ones in there home. Where they can keep there dignity and feel safe and comfortable. have personal care. Where They can actually have someone to talk too. A friendship is so important. I love to...
Patricia can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I worked with Pattie for a year at an assisted living and she truly is the best! She treated the residents with the utmost respect and genuinely enjoyed taking care of them. She was a joy to work with and always had everybody laughing. Pattie never missed a shift...
My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
Carrie can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Carrie has been with me for the last 4 1/2 years. She has become part of our family and loved by all. She is kind, caring and makes me feel very comfortable in her care of me. Carrie is on time and I can depend on her always. She goes above and beyond her duties....
Nina G.
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Recent dementia care reviews in Orland Park, IL
Denise P.
5.0
Denise is very dependable, honest and a very hard worker. She is an excellent person who works well with others and is very detail oriented.
- Phil F.
Sharon B.
5.0
Sharon is a kind, caring and compassionate woman. She took care of my mom who has Parkinson's. She went as far as making homemade pasta with her and enjoyed being around her in the kitchen. I would have Sharon back but I am looking for weekends right now. She is truly an amazing caregiver.
- Anna M.
Maureen J.
5.0
Kind, compassionate and caring . Maureen is always willing to help and does do with a smile . I highly recommend !!
- Kathy T.
Helena K.
5.0
Helena is outstanding and helped my mother tremendously! She was there for all of my mother's needs, and was even able to make it on short notice some days. Helena is reliable, compassionate, and dedicated. She is always so positive and brings several ideas of her own for how to care for my mother...
- Barbara G.
Deanna S.
5.0
I hired Deanna nearly five years ago. She is honest, dependable, caring, and treats my mom like my mom was her own mother. Unlike other employees who want to put their clients in front of the television, Deanna actually plays games with my mom, as well as reads to my mom, and has my mom read to her....
FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Orland Park, IL
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Orland Park, 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 Orland Park, 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 Orland Park, 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 Orland Park, IL is $17.50.
How can I find dementia care near me in Orland Park, 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 Orland Park, 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 Orland Park, 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 Orland Park, 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 Orland Park, IL?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Orland Park, 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.
Ratings for Orland Park, IL dementia care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Dementia Care in Orland Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care.