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I can work under pressure. I used to take care of my grandparents at home. I am hardworking and I'm currently nursing student at college
Brian can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care
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Rosario V.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

An Individual Person Whose Compassionate , Reliable , Caring .

I have had 17 years experience in providing basic care to individuals. I am confident in my ability to provide the utmost level care to my patients. My work experience is always focused on direct patient care service which was both rewarding and valuable. My skills is capable of companion care, feeding, bathing, get vital sign,...
Rosario can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Recent reviews:

5.0
She is always had a pleasant disposition and a smile , even at 2 o' clock in the morning. If i should need the services of a caregiver again , I would hire only her. Highly recommend.

Care member

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Izabela W.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Companion Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Izabel. I have over 15 years of experience. Top references. I am looking for a full or part-time job as a caregiver/companion. I provide light housecleaning, cooking, preparing meals, feeding, dressing, bathing, managing medications, doctor appointments, making groceries , walks, physical therapy, and much more ....
Izabela can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, home modification, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

Recent reviews:

5.0
Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator, and very experienced and understanding in issues related to eldercare. She has all the qualities we were looking...

Care member

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Cynthia S.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Care Coordinator With Creative Engagement

As a care coordinator for over 18 years, I integrate wellbeing practices for seniors, children and pets as well as traditional care giving tasks. These holistic practices include reiki, gentle yoga and pilates, guided breathing meditations, art sessions, and mediations during and after treatments in home or hospital locations....
Cynthia can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, personal care

Recent reviews:

5.0
The whole family looked forward to the days Cindy would come. She was reliable, thoughtful, patient, hard working and a good communicator. Her good attitude always set the tone for day. Absolutely no complaints.

Kathleen R.

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Mwelwa R.


Bensenville, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a very passionate, Trustworthy, patient, respectful, loving and caring person I love my job as a care giver, I'm a good listener, love to cook, bake, reading, I like to learn, last but not the list I love to keep my surroundings clean. I have 10 years of experience taking care of the elderly/seniors. I have my own...
Mwelwa can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Recent reviews:

5.0
Mwelwa took excellent care of my mother for 2 years. She is highly skilled, caring, compassionate, kind, trustworthy and patient. I could not have asked for a better caregiver for my mother. I give her my highest recommendation! Another family would be blessed and...

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Anita Z.


Bensenville, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Emphatic Companion With 20 Years Of Health Care Experience

I have 20 years of in hospital and home care experience. Experience both inpatient and outpatient as a respiratory practitioner. 20 years of personal care for senior citizens. This includes dementia care, general socializing, and hospice care. I treat all people with dignity and respect. I believe one should interact with others...
Anita can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Recent reviews:

5.0
Anita is wonderful. Very kind and caring. Don't hesitate to hire her especially if you need companion help.

Kathy D.

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Verica Z.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Non medical caregiver with 15 years of experience. Services provided: -Senior companionship -Light housekeeping -Meal preparation -Grocery shopping -Personal care -ADL -Transportation to medical appointments - Medication reminders
Verica can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands & more

Recent reviews:

5.0
Vera is very friendly and extremely caring. She comforted my mother and provided expert care to my father. We felt like she was a member of our family in a matter of hours.

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Emmanuel A.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Full-time/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My experience caring for seniors has been tremendously life-time changing experience. I always have a thought in mind that this is their (seniors) time for them to reap from what they have sown during their years of hard work. I take a great pride in caring for seniors because they are very comforting and dependable. I have...
Emmanuel can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care

Recent review:

5.0
Emmanuel worked for my father as fill in over a 4 day weekend and since as daily fill in. We found him very pleasant and willing to do anything to help. He is strong and was able to lift/assist my father when necessary. He seems trustworthy and was on time with...

Carrie B.

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Sherie A.


Bensenville, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Home Health Aid Available Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Being a caregiver is so amazing. I'm extremely capable and compassionate with extensive experience in elderly care-giving. Hard-working, honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer. Enthusiastic to get a caregiver position at a private household utilizing care-giving skills to...
Sherie can also help with: Dementia, personal care

Recent review:

5.0
Sherie has worked for our family helping with the care of our 81 yr old father, a recent widow suffering from Dementia. She is very dependable, caring and patient. She has treated our Dad like her own family and has gone above and beyond to care for him since the...

Brooks W.

Compassionate caregiver, who has experience working on assisted living for 1 year. Taking care of the senior is my line of job it's just like taking care of my grandmother or grandfather. Patience, love, and understanding for them
Felmielyn Niña can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Recent review:

5.0
Nina is a very kind, compassionate Caregiver. She is smart, neat, and organized: and has taken good care of me. I highly recommend hiring Nina.

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Patrice A.


Harwood Heights, IL

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Highly Recommended Caregiver With An Active RN License

Hello! I have 7+ years of experience caring for seniors. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management, as well personal care such as bathing and dressing. I have experience with gait belts, Hoyer lifts, G-tubes, colostomies, urinary catheters, wound care, and much more! I am willing to do light housekeeping...
Patrice can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Recent review:

5.0
I hired Patrice to care for 2 of my family members. She did such an exceptional job with my aunt, I just had to hire her for my grandmother a few years later. Patrice is knowledgeable, trustworthy, kind, caring, willing to learn, very dependable, and a great...

Shawna S.

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Angela Merici C.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Personal Care And Housekeeping If Needed. Available Full-time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 30 yrs old, I love taking care of elder people and looking out for them. I love what I do and been doing it for years. A CNA but have always worked as a private caregiver/companion. I do personal care, companionship, medication reminders.. general care. I also do light housekeeping if needed. I like to organize things...
Angela Merici can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Recent reviews:

5.0
Angela, is caring and capable. She is reliable, compassionate and trustworthy and I consider myself fortunate to have her as a caregiver for my parents!!!

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Ruthy S.


Des Plaines, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-time Work And I Will Prefer Night Shift.

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ruthy I am a certified nurses assistant and a Phlebotomist, I have 16 years experienced working for elderly people and I love doing my job. I have 5 years experienced working in a nursing home and I experienced a lot of cases because I was assigned in the long term facility, people that has Dementia, Alzheimer,...
Ruthy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Recent reviews:

5.0
While only with us for a short time, due to a change in our needs, Ruthy exceeded our expectations! She is an expert and professional caregiver with positive and warm attitude. She is flexible, encouraging and honest. She always had eyes and ears on my mother even...

Ann L.

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Carolynn T.


Lyons, IL

$24-35/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Artist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Empathy, patience, kindness and respect are what makes me a great caregiver. I have been caring for seniors for 7 years, 20-30 hours per week. Caring for my own father when he became sick made me realize that caring for others brings me joy. I make and drive to Dr.'s appointments, beauty parlors, mass on weekday mornings, visits...
Carolynn can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Recent reviews:

5.0
We hired Carolynn to take care of my aunt for full days. She cooked delicious meals and took her shopping and to doctor appointments. She is personable and extremely caring. While working she spent as much time as my aunt desired by her side, just keeping her...

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Tina S.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Home Health Aide, Personal Care Attendant, Available For Companionship, House Keeping, & Meal Prep.

I have six, and a half years of experience, & a few letters of recommendations. I've had three clients, and I took excellent care of them. I did physical therapy with them, prepared meals, house keeping, laundry, did errands, I took them to doctor appointments, took great care of their medications, & organized them daily. I take...
Tina can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, home modification
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Recent reviews:

5.0
Tina was a great addition to our family.

Mary P.

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Marylou N.


La Grange, IL

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Caring CNA

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: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Recent reviews:

5.0
Marylou was outstanding! She took care of my father for several months when he was recovering from surgery. She was always very polite and friendly, and had a very caring demeanor about her. She really knows how to handle just about anything a patient may throw her...

Mark P.

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Martha O.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and responsible caregiver with 15+ years of experience proving the best care for the best clients/patients. I have worn many hats as the caregiver, companion, personal assistant, CNA and even babysitter! I provide well-rounded care and treat my clients with the utmost respect as I lead with kindness and patience. My...
Martha can also help with: Errands, dementia, respite care, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Recent reviews:

5.0
I am a RN. Martha took care of my Dad while he was still at home. When he moved to assisted living, my Dad asked Martha to continue as his caregiver. Martha is extremely competent, detail oriented, and most importantly kind and compassionate. In addition to...

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Selmija O.


Niles, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light House Keeping. I can also help with night routines and care.
Selmija can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care

Recent reviews:

5.0
This is my first time using Care.com and Mia is wonderful! She contacted me right away after making the job post and scheduling was easy. She was very attentive to our needs and cleaned the house perfectly!

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Mollie B.


Chicago, IL

$18-36/hr5 yrs exp

Always Happy To Help!

Hi, I have worked in rehab settings, hospital settings, and therapy settlings for senior care. I am comfortable providing companionship, household needs, or medical assistance.
Mollie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands

Recent review:

5.0
Mollie is like a ray of sunshine coming into the room. She has a ready made smile and a loving heart. She's a great listener and has a high energy level. You know you are with someone special when you meet her. She has love and compassion for people. And...

Joan L.

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Arnold A.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as hardworking, honest & reliable. I enjoy my job as a caregiver because I love helping other people. I always treat them as my own family. Respect them and give the treat that they deserve. I'm looking for a job that need my help. So, I can apply my experienced & knowledge as a caregiver. I...
Arnold can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Recent reviews:

5.0
Arnold looked after my husband for more than two years. He always showed up on time and was very reliable, compassionate, and trustworthy. He always treated my husband very gently and respectfully. He really cared for him like his own father. My husband's...

Sadhna S.

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Recent home care reviews in Oak Park, IL

Rosario V.

5.0

She is always had a pleasant disposition and a smile , even at 2 o' clock in the morning. If i should need the services of a caregiver again , I would hire only her. Highly recommend.

- Care member

Izabela W.

5.0

Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator, and very experienced and understanding in issues related to eldercare. She has all the qualities we were looking for in a caregiver. She is efficient...

- Care member

Cynthia S.

5.0

The whole family looked forward to the days Cindy would come. She was reliable, thoughtful, patient, hard working and a good communicator. Her good attitude always set the tone for day. Absolutely no complaints.

- Kathleen R.

Mwelwa R.

5.0

Mwelwa took excellent care of my mother for 2 years. She is highly skilled, caring, compassionate, kind, trustworthy and patient. I could not have asked for a better caregiver for my mother. I give her my highest recommendation! Another family would be blessed and lucky to have Mwelwa take care of...

- Care member

Anita Z.

5.0

Anita is wonderful. Very kind and caring. Don't hesitate to hire her especially if you need companion help.

- Kathy D.

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