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60 home care are listed in Columbia, IL
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 10 years
Home care in Columbia, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
COVID VACCINATED w/proof
I am 51 years of age.
I love interacting with seniors.
I'm a great listener.
I am generally a happy & positive person.
I'm experienced in Providing Companionship. I have experience helping to keep the mind working well. Ex. Play Cards or Crosswords together; and misc. physician recommended activities...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, home modification, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Maria helped us out by taking care of my mom while we were visiting St Louis. My mom has dementia and was particularly tense and confused in a new place. Maria was very sweet and kind to her. She was able to take care of her despite my mom wanting to roam and go...
Ali H.
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. Companion care. Run errands. Help with meals and medication. Very easy going & compassionate care. I'm on social security and need to be paid cash.
Jerri can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CPR
My heart is with patient care to elderly. I also have a special needs son who is 24. He is currently in a facility. My other two kids are now adults and are working full time. I have free time to take care of others now.
Lori can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
CNA since 2006. Long term care experience. Hospice care experience. Dementia and Alzheimer's experience. Flexible hours and dates.
Gwendella can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
I have 10 years of experience in caregiving. I specialize in senior care. I have worked for and trained with 3 agencies over the course of my career . I have experience with bed-bound patients, and those who rely on a wheelchair for mobility. I'm experienced with a Hoyer lift, gait belt, transfer board, wheelchair, walker, and...
Tara can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, just a little about myself. I completed all but my last semester of nursing school due to personal reasons. I also volunteered in the nursing home as a teen. I have only had 5 clients due to the fact that I stay with them until they can no longer stay in their own home. The clients I've cared for were diabetic, blind,...
Leischen can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I received my CNA license my senior year of high school (2006). I took the Texas State test and passed all 37 basic skills. I have worked with the elderly, primarily dementia patients, for the last 8 years. I recently cared for an elderly women (70) who suffered from severe dementia. The nursing home she was in was awful, so I...
Christina can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, respite care, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Christina has been helping with providing companion care for my sister who has dementia.
My sister really likes her and looks forward to seeing her. Christina has gone above and beyond in taking an interests in my sister's well being. It is great to have her...
John C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have caregiver skills that I think might be important to you.
I can offer you a friendly, easy-going and ethical personality, companionship, excellent cooking skills, light housekeeping, reliable transportation and a squeaky clean background check. I have 10+ years caregiver experience, 7+ years social work...
Keyeonta can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Keyeonta was a terrific caregiver to my uncle. She was caring, kind and conscientious. She went above and beyond in the care she provided. The whole family loved her."
Sharon D.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love the elderly. I try to keep them at home. I love animals and birds. I am very loving and friendly and enjoy helping others. I spent 3 1/2 years with one man for 6 nights a week. I helped he and his wife until he expired. I spent 1 1/4 years with a gentlemen who expired. I spent over 1 year with another man and 2 years with...
Hazel can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, visiting physician & more
5.0
"Chris is not only extremely knowledgeable about home health care she has so much compassion for everyone she cares for. She gives 110% to each person she cares for and treats them like she they are family. Can't say enough about how wonderful Chris was caring for...
Karen F.
Barbara A.
Fenton, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA 30 Years Experience, Bonded Insured. Provide Care And Assistance So You Can Stay At Home.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Very patient, knowledgeable, easygoing Caregiver/Certified Nurse Aid with a sense of humor and over 30 years experience in Rehab, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Memory Care , Parkinson's, Stroke, Hospice Care. CPR/First Aid. Non smoker. Good cook. Good with pets.
Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Barbara and I have worked together for many years caring for senior clients. I have found Barbara to be reliable, kind, knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond for her client. I often notice her bringing in little items/treats to make life more enjoyable...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
22 years of experience of nursing homes and in home care for elderly. I worked with people on ventilators and dementia of all kinds such as Alzheimer's or Korsakov syndrome. I dont mind housekeeping as well. I got my own transportation and im good with pets. im bilingual german/english. I am punctual, reliable and a good...
Daniela can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Daniela is incredible. Her level of care for my grandma was amazing. Her nursing background definitely came in handy. "
Care member
Julie M.
Saint Louis, MO
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Mother, Grandmother I Have Been A Caregiver For Over 20 Yrs. I Am Dependable, Honest.
5.0
(2)
I have 20 +years of experience in senior care. I enjoy cooking and crafts in my spare time. I also enjoy spending time with my family. I can help with Home Care and Hospice Services. I can also help with cooking, light housekeeping , meds, and bathing . I have been with the same client for 3yrs and have other clients that I have...
Julie can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Julie has regularly far exceeded our expectations as a caregiver for our parents. She's intelligent and caring and has used both of those traits to deliver excellent care to our parents. She always goes above and beyond the call of duty in every aspect of her work...
Beth H.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely adore seniors! I have worked as a CNA and as a home healthcare aide. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia patients. I'm patient, kind, caring and compassionate with 18 years of experience. *Took a COVID test and tested negative*
Dana can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ms. Dana is an exceptional caregiver. She's very attention to detail oriented. Dana is professional at all times and a great team player. We are very appreciative of the effort and compassion that Ms. Dana brings to our team."
Eric R.
Shannon K.
Belleville, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Looking To Care For Your Loved Ones, Nanny For Your Children
4.5
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a CNA for over 7 years. In both a skilled and home setting. I started off as an activity aide in a nursing home when I was 18. That helped me gain experience by interaction between myself and the residents. Soon after I went to private duty for a resident that was going home. I did that for a while and I went to...
Shannon can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Shannon is an outstanding caregiver with excellent skills! We trust her with our 97 year old mother and feel fortunate to have her helping us. Shannon handles multiple responsibilities with confidence and thoughtfulness. She is gentle and respectful to Mom, but...
Nancy H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Took care of an elderly couple for a year, just ending in December.
I took care of a man with Aids for one full year. I also took care part time of an elderly woman for several months. And I've taken care of a woman who is quadriplegic.
I was also a teacher/ counselor at St. Joseph's Academy and Chaminade for 30 years.
I love...
5.0
"Mary (or as she is known, Peggy) is a thoughtful, compassionate and caring person who takes a genuine interest in others and has a "helping" kind of personality..
She engages in the lives of others in a helpful way."
Ralph S.
5.0
(1)
Dementia, Alzheimers, wheelchair bound. safety and well-being of the person is my priority.
participate in social, emotional, and intellectual development. reliable and trustworthy, flexible to follow family rules. Adaptable and flexible to change my routine to accommodate family needs.
assist with movement and mobility...
Lorna can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
Atha C.
Saint Louis, MO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm A Compassionate Person Love To Work With The Elderly And Disabled.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been doing CNA work for 20 plus yrs. im 45 yrs of age I go to church on Sundays I love working with the elderly and disabled
Atha can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Atha is Amazing! I hired Atha to care for my brother and they immediately connected. She is professional, reliable, compassionate, and efficient. Her attention to detail with each chore is flawless and the physical and emotional support that she provides to my...
Sha' M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been in the caregiving field for 16 years. I started off by taking care of my family, and now I spread my love by helping others. I would love the opportunity to care for your loved one.
Brittany can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She goes above and beyond when it comes to her job. I really love and miss Ms.Brittany."
Shantel S.
4.6
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Im an extremely Caring, highly energetic medical care assistant that will assist in many fields. Such as...... Distributing medication
M/T, O/T, P/T, Meal prep, Showers, Light HC, as well as .....
Management of appointments ....
Communicating with patient physician if need be amongst other great comfort measures!! I take much...
Christina can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Krissy filled a need in caring for my mother when I had to travel out of town. She was calm, gentle, understanding, and very willing to help my mother. She willingly provided updates while I was away and offered to help me fill in some gaps as well. I appreciated...
Rhonda H.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for elderlyAlzheimer's patients for 4 years. The Lord called Evelyn home. Nike is living out his remaining days at a facility.
Suzanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care, transportation, errands & more
5.0
"Suzanne has been able to make my 92 year old mom comfortable with her and developed a friendship. With that mom now gets medications on time, light grocery shopping and some house chores are done. Mom was dead set against having help come in, but now looks forward...
Carla R.
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Recent home care reviews in Columbia, IL
Maria N.
5.0
Maria helped us out by taking care of my mom while we were visiting St Louis. My mom has dementia and was particularly tense and confused in a new place. Maria was very sweet and kind to her. She was able to take care of her despite my mom wanting to roam and go home. Would definitely hire her...
- Ali H.
Christina H.
5.0
Christina has been helping with providing companion care for my sister who has dementia.
My sister really likes her and looks forward to seeing her. Christina has gone above and beyond in taking an interests in my sister's well being. It is great to have her onboard in providing care for my...
- John C.
Keyeonta S.
5.0
Keyeonta was a terrific caregiver to my uncle. She was caring, kind and conscientious. She went above and beyond in the care she provided. The whole family loved her.
- Sharon D.
Hazel H.
5.0
Christine is very committed to her clients. She is hard-working and ambitious, but the best thing about her is that she truly cares about the people she is helping and is eager to assist however possible. She is very sweet, and thoughtful as well. She is a polite an considerate woman.
- Cheryl S.
Barbara A.
5.0
Barbara was a great help for us when we had to place our mom in hospice care. She was flexible with hours, comforting for my mom and supportive of our family. All the nurses and workers from the hospice agency were impressed with her work and dedication to patient care. Highly recommended.
- Tom L.
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FAQs for finding home care in Columbia, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Columbia, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Columbia, IL as of May, 2024 is $25.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Columbia, IL?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Columbia, IL. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Columbia, IL or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Columbia, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Columbia, IL will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Columbia, IL that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Columbia, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Columbia, IL, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Columbia, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Columbia, IL, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.