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Lynn B.
Woodstock, IL
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Let me tell you a little about who I am. I've been a caregiver for 20 plus years but never full time. My full time job was with a pharmaceutical company for 17 years, but always worked as a care giver as my part time job. I've always loved caregiving more. Well now I'm no longer working in corporate America and I'm devoted to...
Lynn can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very Helpful and Friendly..Intuitive to needs of person she have responsibility for and informative to family members..Always dependable and on time!!"
MINA G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
40+ years of hands on experience caring for seniors. I can assist with shopping, meal preparation and feeding, bathing, daily activities, schedule and escort to doctor appointments, check vitals, medication prompting, companionship, and housekeeping. I am friendly, honest, compassionate, organized, a non-smoker and love animals.
Catrin can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Catrin was amazing! So sweet and always on time! Very dependable and we are so thankful to have found her!"
Kristin L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families,
Thank you for reading my bio, my name is Carime, and I am a Certified Nurse Assistant. I have been in the medical field for over 15+ years. My passion is being a home health private caregiver. I have worked in facilities such as Nursing/Assisted homes, Doctor offices, Private homes, and Hospitals (in Labor and...
Carime can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Carime is absolutely wonderful with my 89 year old Father who has dimentia. She’s very patient and attentive. Takes extremely good care of him."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always been a very giving, caring individual who enjoys helping people. I helped care for my 85-year-old grandmother after her knee and hip surgery and also when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I was a companion for my neighbor for 2 years she was 70 and had onset of dementia. I am CPR and first aid certified. I...
Dawn can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Dawn had applied for a position to be a caregiver for my mom who is in hospice. I had already hired someone, but let her know I would keep her in mind if something changed. As it turns out, my regular caregiver had to take a few days off to care for her own child....
Doug K.
Aldona N.
McHenry, IL
$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I worked as a medical nurse in a hospital in Lithuania for 16 years. As a person and professional I am very responsible and devoted in my duties. I feel a need to help and care for others. My working experience as a care giver is 23 years. I am a long time worker and my clients becomes my family. During all these years I worked...
Aldona can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Aldona was the anchor we didn't know we needed as we began the next stage of caring for my mom with dementia, along with helping my dad who was still an active caregiver at that time and who later transitioned to needing more care. Our family had no experience with...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dear family,
My name is Deborah, I'm a CNA and have been caring for patients in home for 5 years, spending 3 of those years with 1 patient full time. Prior to this I worked in a hospice care facility for 6 years and cared for my mom during her 4-year battle with cancer.
I love the one-on-one care of working with my patients in...
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, home modification, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Deborah was our family caregiver, taking care of our mother from January 2019 to October 2021. Our mother had dementia, and Deborah provided daily care for her, including daily hygiene, feeding, coordination with doctors, hospitals and eventually hospice care. As...
Claire P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began my career managing households for diplomats with the Nepali embassy, during which I had training in CPR, First Aid, Food Hygiene and Security. My last 2 years have been spent caring for a Parkinson's patient with dementia. provided professional 24 hour care man with Parkinson , disease, hypertension, anxiety, disorder...
Ram can also help with: Respite care, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Ram was my 90 year old Mother's caregiver for 13 months and he did an excellent job. He was very kind and compassionate with her and understood her problems with progressive dementia. He took care of her medications, bathing and hygiene, cooking and...
Raija W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA with over 15 years experience in home health, nursing homes, hospice and specialize in Alzheimer's care. I am a non smoker, have a new vehicle, CPR Certified and am very compassionate. I love working with people and assisting someone in their daily lives brings me joy and fulfillment. Let me know if I can help you or...
Jami can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Jami couldn't have done a better job helping us with our father. She was compassionate, educated, dependable, tolerant, trustworthy, and more than qualified for the job. My father started out needing basic help cooking and driving to appointments and she was with...
Gina S.
Detail oriented, active, interactive, energetic nurse. I have experience in Pediatric Care, Geriatric Care, Memory Care and Hospice Care. I believe in Holistic Care, patience and ready to work at each client's level of need. I believe that music, dance and laughter are a recipe for a better day!
Sally can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, very caring & positive.
I like caring for seniors because I simply love helping others. I help out at the shelter twice a week as well.
I'm looking for a job that can help me grow as a person & also my career.
I started caring for seniors when I grew up with disabled family members...
Trishana can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
EXPERIENCE:
- Multiple clients over last 5 years, both male & female, with variety of needs & medical conditions, including:
- Caregiver for 70yr old stroke patient in Lake Geneva. Position ended after 2yrs due to Covid.
- Caregiver for 93yr old stroke patient with dementia in Powers Lake (8mos).
- Full-Time live-in caregiver...
Joan can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Tracy Z.
McHenry, IL
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Available For Companionship And Transportation Done With Integrity And Love
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Every person deserves to be treated with integrity, honor, compassion and patience, dignity and I will always do that with your loved one. I believe my nurturing demeanor helps individuals feel comfortable with me. I can help with meal prep, doctors appointments, medications, chores around the house, social and other adventures...
Tracy can also help with: Respite care, hospice services
Lane K J.
Twin Lakes, WI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
14+ years I have been working with In-Home care clients and families. 25+ years I continue to serve in many fields of health and wellness, holistic medicines, physical therapy, special dietary needs, exercise and more. I am Reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable, dependable, safe and kind. My experience includes but is not limited...
Lane K can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
I have taken care of patients dying from cancer. I have spent time living with clients to help teach them how to run the household after their partner dies. I took care of my household and 3 children after my mother passed.
I graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. I have a passion for helping people when they are...
Jessica R.
Wonder Lake, IL
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Looking To Care For An Elderly Person Part Time Days During The Week Mon, Tues And Fridays.
2.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Inspired by my passion for helping people, I am a recent graduate with a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. certified in Reiki Healing master since 2007. Associate degree in Asian Bodywork Therapy. No criminal record and perfect DMV history. I have experience in full care giving. I am seeking to stay on my...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Greetings, I'm Danesha a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a strong background in providing exceptional patient care and a proven track record of excellent customer service. Seeking a CNA/home care position that allows me to utilize my healthcare expertise and customer service skills to support clients...
Danesha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Light housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, cooking, shopping, exercise with patients, walking with patient.
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Kathy T.
Genoa City, WI
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Available for Full Time Care All Shifts and Overnights
I have worked as a caregiver for over 20 years. I enjoy my work and have cared for Alzheimer/dementia, developmentally disabled, advanced aged, diabetics and traumatic brain injury. I have my own transportation with insurance.
Kathy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, personal care, respite care & more
Only B.
Williams Bay, WI
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have enjoyed working as a senior caregiver for the past 14 years. I'm compassionate, experienced and reliable. I've had a variety of clients with special needs. I cared for a gentleman with advanced Alzheimer's for a year and a half, working a 4 day shift each week. I'm available and enjoy working 3 or 4 day shifts as it seems...
Only can also help with: Transportation, companionship, respite care, dementia
I am a patient, supportive, attentive, and compassionate caregiver who has worked with the elderly population for over 25 years. As a home health aide I provide a better quality of life including personal care, medication management, vita signs, assist with exercise, meals, and light housekeeping. I can assist with...
Asha can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent home care reviews in Harvard, IL
Lynn B.
5.0
Lynn is wonderful with my mother. She is kind and caring and ready to help her in any way that she needs. Lynn sees what needs to be done and does it and keeps me updated on how my mother is doing during her time with her and what I need to follow up on. She is personable and friendly and gets on...
- Phyllis C.
Catrin S.
5.0
Catrin is a very kind person. She is always on time and looking for new ways to help. She has exceeded out expectations.
- Keith C.
Carime M.
5.0
Carime is absolutely wonderful with my 89 year old Father who has dimentia. She’s very patient and attentive. Takes extremely good care of him.
- Care member
Dawn C.
5.0
Dawn had applied for a position to be a caregiver for my mom who is in hospice. I had already hired someone, but let her know I would keep her in mind if something changed. As it turns out, my regular caregiver had to take a few days off to care for her own child. I reached out to Dawn and even...
- Doug K.
Aldona N.
5.0
She is dependable, loving and a part of our family. She cared for my mom who had alzheimers. My mom passed away and she continues care for my 99 year old father. She is very trustworthy and always goes the extra mile for our family. You would be lucky to have her!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Harvard, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Harvard, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Harvard, IL as of May, 2024 is $16.50 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 Harvard, IL?
Care.com has 2 home care providers for seniors in Harvard, 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 Harvard, 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 Harvard, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Harvard, 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 Harvard, 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 Harvard, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Harvard, 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 Harvard, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Harvard, 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.