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60 home care are listed in Elwood, IL
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 10 years
Home care in Elwood, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking to provide at home care. I have many, many years of experience in the medical field. I have done private duty for several families. I have managed the clinical dept. of a Dr.'s office for 12 yrs I have also worked as a Home Health Aide for 10+ years. I am experienced in dementia/Alzheimer care. I am a CNA and also...
Judith can also help with: Home modification, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Judy is an exceptional aide. We were blessed to find her and have her take care of my mother-in-law for approximately two years and could not have found anyone better. She was always there for us when we needed her and she handled my mother in law with love and...
Rebecca S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance,...
Susan can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Susan has truly been a blessing to our family! She was hired to provide care & companionship to my grandfather, who was recently put on hospice care. She provides the best possible care to him and involves my grandmother as much as possible, which is really...
Jen D.
Teresa T.
Crest Hill, IL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Seeking To Provide Exemplary Service For Senior Such As Caregiver Companionship, Meal Preparation.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Very involved with clients and supportive
of their needs. Knowledgeable and experienced with dementia and Alzheimer's patients . Experienced in long term memory care facility and hospice setting. I'm CPR certified and qualified experienced with senior bathing hygiene.
Teresa can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Teresa is a hard worker that isn't afraid of a little challenge. Sweet, and easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable and helpful."
Leann G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! I am a very compassionate, out going and optimistic person, who loves to help others. I will do house keeping, meals, errands, dressing. Also, if you want some company we could play board games, card games, watch movies, you name it!
Olivia can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care
5.0
(5)
Dependable, caregiver/therapist. I provide caring, compassionate companionship to the elderly, over 20years of experience in home health care, brain injury/SNF. Provide care for the elderly Parkinson's/ Alzheimer/TBI/dementia. I've assisted wound care, oxygen, catheter, stroke, osteoporosis, palliative and hospice patients. I...
Julie can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Julie is a real people's person. She has a lot compassion for both people and animals. She is very honest and caring with everyone. I have known Julie for 20 years and I have always found her to be a loyal friend."
Susie S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I was raised by my grandparents and come from a large family, I have lots of life experience with the elderly and children. I am looking to find a job with flexible hours and also to help anyone that might need it. Helping to improve a person's quality of life is very appealing to me. I have a full time job but am available most...
Nava can also help with: Transportation, companionship, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Nava is a wonderful person. You can count on her to take care of your loved one. Consider her one of the family. My mom loves it when Nava comes over. Nava is hard-working, intelligent, capable, and kind. You have nothing to worry about when Nava is helping...
Tiffany P.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Cynthia. I am a licensed CNA. I have been in-home care/healthcare for about 14 years. I cook, help feed, bathe, change, med reminders, light house keeping etc. Also CPR certified. I enjoy it very much and helping others who are not fully capable of taking care of themselves or just need companionship, Also dementia...
Cynthia can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cynthia worked for us for the past six weeks. She was kind, very patient, and my father loved having her around. My father had dementia and very limited mobility. Cynthia was very good at working with him. My Mom also loved having Cynthia there to help out. My...
Mary P.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a Home Management Assistant providing non-medical care such as medication reminders, assistance with bathing and dressing, cooking, light housekeeping, shopping and errands, driving to appointments and more. Much of my experience is working with Dementia/Alzheimer's clients.
I received my training with a very good local...
Sylvia can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"First time using a caregiver for me, so I didn't really know what to expect. Wow she made it easy for me. Communicates very well. It took a little bit of time for her to gain my moms trust, but of course it happened. That's when Sylvia's and my moms relationship...
Douglas K.
Melissa D.
Joliet, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Melissa and I been working as a CNA since 2001. I have worked in a nursing home and now I work for Hospice. I have experience with senior care, ALS, Dementia, MS ( Multiple Sclerosis) and Hospice. I'm looking for a part time job on the weekends. I would love to help you care for your love one's.
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Melissa did a great job with providing care for my loved one. She is reliable and dependable, easy to get along with. She was able to provide all care needed for my loved one (and it's a lot). I felt very comfortable when leaving her in charge of care."
Carolyn E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Lori. I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse assistant. And six years with Lightways hospice, formally known as Joliet area Community hospice. I have worked private in home care for 6 years as well. I worked for three years at United cerebal palsy with special needs children. I cared for my...
Lori can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Lori has been a blessing for my mom. She is genuinely caring and patient. Lori not only assists my mom in daily care, but takes her to appointments and on errands. It warms my heart that she has been a friendly companion on days when mom is home alone."
Kathleen K.
5.0
(1)
I received my CNA back in 2010. I worked for Trinity, Willowcare, Integrity Senior Care and personal clients. I have a passion for senior care and experience with providing skilled care giving. I have done help with bathing assist, transferring assistance with special equipment and one on one, feeding assistance, medication...
April can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
CNA
I Have 10 years of experience, with all my clients we create a lovely bond, closer to be family, assist with bath, mobile, with medications, doctors appointment, running errands and much more.. I have certifications of home health care, nurse assistant, phlebotomy and Ekg. I'm kind, compassionate, honest, friendly, and reliable.
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former special education teacher and homemaker with over 20 years experience, 3 in senior care, I am fully vaccinated, I am CPR/First Aid certified and a certified professional caregiver. I have experience with mobility issues (Hoyer lifts, wheelchair, gait belt, walker), personal care, personal errands, cooking, light...
Gina can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
active listening, Flexibility, CNA, Caring, Patience, Compassion, Reliability
Empathy, Organizing, Hardworking
Ebot can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I live in plainfield ill, I am a friendly warm and caring lady with a great sense of humor I like to make people around me laugh and smile.
I have worked as a Licensed practical nurse for 2 1/2 years but was a cna for 15 years years and I am very passionate about it. I am available to work all day 7 days a week full time. I...
Genevieve can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
Hi, my name is Brandy! I'm currently 23 years old. A little more about me: I'm back in college (online) to pursue my degree in Criminal Justice. senior care
Brandy can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello my name is Erika, I'm a certified nurses assistant with 10 years experience, I'm experienced with feeding, bathing, dressing, transfers, reminder of medications, and companionship. I currently looking for a part time private care job in the evenings, I currently work a job in Hospice care. I've worked in Memory Care,...
Erika can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
I have 15 years of experience in the medical field. I can help with Home Care, Medical Management, companionship and much more. I am CPR certified and I am a registered medical assistant. I am in school now to get my RN. I have been part of the medical field for a long time and have helped with many different types of...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia
Lusvinia L.
Joliet, IL
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
I work as companionship , give medicines , assisting for bathroom cares , prepare foods , do house cleaning and etc. as needed
Lusvinia can also help with: Companionship
Alexandria H.
Manhattan, IL
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Outgoing, Friendly Sitter Looking For Nights/Weekends!!
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care. Currently in my Masters for speech-language pathology so looking to work nights and weekends!
Alexandria can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, respite care & more
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Recent home care reviews in Elwood, IL
Judith Y.
5.0
Judy did a wonderful job providing overnight care for our loved one. She had a great caring and compassionate attitude. We felt comfortable knowing that she would respect our requests and the directives from the nursing staff. We enjoyed having Judy as part of our team!
- Patty K.
Susan S.
5.0
If anyone is in need of senior care I say hire SUSAN! Her care for my handicapped elderly mother is beyond compare. Susan is loving and compassionate and keeps my mom squeaky clean!
- Bernadine P.
Teresa T.
5.0
Teresa is a blessing! My parents love her! She is dependable, has great communication and goes above and beyond to ensure my dad is okay. She checks in on my parents and they trust her!
- Meagan J.
Julie I.
5.0
Julie is a real people's person. She has a lot compassion for both people and animals. She is very honest and caring with everyone. I have known Julie for 20 years and I have always found her to be a loyal friend.
- Susie S.
Nava O.
5.0
Nava is great! She is patient and always has a friendly attitude. Our family enjoys and appreciates her help. She goes above and beyond in caring for my mom. We are lucky to have found her!
- Thamizhmani V.
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FAQs for finding home care in Elwood, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Elwood, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Elwood, IL as of May, 2024 is $20.00 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 Elwood, IL?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Elwood, 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 Elwood, 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 Elwood, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Elwood, 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 Elwood, 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 Elwood, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Elwood, 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 Elwood, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Elwood, 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.