Find Top Home Care Near Me in Wood River, IL
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60 home care are listed in Wood River, IL
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Wood River, IL
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 24 years old. I have worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for three years. I have worked in a nursing home, supportive living facility and had experience with hospice care and memory care. I enjoy being able to take care of others and helping in any way possible. I am looking for a home health aide type of position.
Sarah can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Kaneika M.
Saint Louis, MO
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have 20+ years in senior care. I can provide care to the elderly and disable clients in a professional and compassionate manner. I can assist with meal preparation, personal hygiene, and bathroom
needs, vitals recording and administering medications according to prescription schedule. License and insured driver. I have worked...
Kaneika can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, hospice services, dementia, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Families would enjoy having her as a worker. Always dependable, on time, enjoy and love her career and very dedicated. You will feel as if she's a part of your family not just a worker."
Jayda T.
Amy P.
Alton, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available Immediately 16 Years Experience Have Other CNA Available For 24 Hour Care
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Enjoy what I do! Have experience with cancer, dementia, parkinson, strokes hospice care, wound care, G Tubes, catheters, hepatitis, cirrhosis, ALS, diabetic care, phlebotomy, PT/OT (home therapy) pivoting-transfer, medical equipment, hygiene, light housekeeping, medicine management, doctor appointments, shopping and much more...
Amy can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Everybody loves Amy. Nicknamed this Lady "Awesome Amy!" She is great"
Clay D.
Tina W.
Edwardsville, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
In Home Care And Companionship Available For Full-Time. Experience With Alzheimer And Dementia.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I discovered my love for working with the elderly in 1992. My first job was working at a state hospital on the geriatrics ward. The patients ranged from schizophrenia, Alzheimer/dementia, bipolar and other disorders. It was very challenging but rewarding. I would like to continue to provide this type of care as well as offering...
Tina can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"Tina is a very caring Christian women, she loves to care for others"
Peggy D.
I'd describe my personality as respectful and caring
I like caring for seniors because they cared for us before and now they are need us to be happy and safe.
I'm looking for a job that will give real care to people for them to feel loved.
I started caring for seniors when I was an undergraduate. That's, 12 years ago
In my...
Moses can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, home modification, transportation
I have 17 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care. I am reliable, and you can depend on me. As a personal care aide I support with social and activities as well as basics such as eating/feeding and drinking. Medication reminder. Meals preparation. Household tasks. Personal care and doctor...
Terri can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have worked with seniors eight years and I love it. I started caring for my mom she broke her leg. I cook, clean, run errands, do other outing and doctor visits. I help with their pets and do light cleaning and laundry.
Janice can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, visiting physician
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caregiver experience of 5 yrs. I have had many clients with dementia and Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease and other life changing circumstances. I can cook, clean, and be there for a companion. I'm very caring and understanding with every one I meet. I love helping anyone who needs it. I have many references of clients in the...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I attended vocational school in high school for nursing for two years. I worked in several nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have taken care of elderly and special needs kids. What I can bring to the table is years of past experience and I am dependable, caring, and mature and I will treat your loved one like my own...
Leslie can also help with: Dementia, visiting nurse, respite care, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I've expanded my caregiving to include dog walking, cat sitting.
I was a certified IHSS caregiver in California for 4 years.
And before that I worked for Home instead with 2 women with dementia for 1 year.
In the year that I've been living here in Illinois I've been doing caregiving, dog walking, gardening and...
Catherine can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Ever since I was a child, I had a passion to care for other always wanting to put one before self. So in any situation that came available to me, I took upon my self to help in any way possible. As I got older I Took a career at Rosewood Care Center and Worked there For Three years Then I moved on but the desire to care for one...
Kaya can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, home modification, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I have 30t years of experience. I can help will errands personal care , home chores , companionship,, medication reminders , I also do hospice and respite care , to give the family time to relax and do things for themselves , I really love and enjoy helping individuals whom are unfortunate of caring for themselves , if they can...
Tabitha can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
I have always been in management. I'm a go getter good at organization and fulfilling requirements.
Tammy can also help with: Errands, companionship
I only do Laundry Services at this time.
please look up
LADY AND THE LAUNDRY on my work and to book a time to have your laundry done.
if you have any questions please message me.
Thank you
La'toya can also help with: Visiting nurse, visiting physician, dementia, personal care, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"LA'Toya was great with our laundry. The booking was easy, just sending a text to ask her to pickup. Her folding was impeccable 👌🏽. Our laundry smell great, and packed well. Billing was super easy as well, she send an invoice, and I was able to pay with tip of...
Care member
I am a registered nurse of 9 years, the majority of my career being spent in the Emergency Room. I am very comfortable working with seniors that may have complex medical histories or mobility restrictions. I am available to assist with medication management and daily activities/ errands. I have pediatric experience as well, and...
Courtney can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Hi, my name is Melissa. I am a compassionate caregiver with 10+ years of experience committed to providing quality care to those with disabilities and health limitations.
My goal is to bring families assurance through superior care in daily living activities, with encouragement, patience, empathy, and respect.
I have a wide...
Melissa can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
I just love helping people in general it makes me happy. I love talking to and connecting to people.
Dayna can also help with: Live-in home care
Gretchen J.
Alton, IL
$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Health care for 15 years
compassionate
loving sweet kind funny & a great listener
Helpful
Love taking care of elderly people
Very understanding
Heart of gold
Down to earth
Warm hearted
Respectfully
Great at what I do
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Antonia W.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi My name is Antonia W, I'm 29 years old . I come from a large family of 7 In which four I raised myself I'm also a certified nurse assistant (CNA which I have 9 years as well in taking care of elderly residents and I'm also CPR certified as well. I cook, clean, do laundry run errands, baths, feeding and medication management....
Antonia can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, visiting nurse, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Scheneka M.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm CNA and will be returning back to school to finish my nursing degree. As an cna I have 20+ years of experience with assisting pt with rehab after surgery or last stay in the hospital, memory care, total care, hospice care, and companion care Welling to help u or love one with their care
Scheneka can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Scheneka is the best caregiver that we had. She is very experienced, compassionate, and hard working. She was one of the few caregivers that our 92 year old father with dementia loved. He always looked forward to seeing her and trusted her more than others. I...
April G.
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Recent home care reviews in Wood River, IL
Kaneika M.
5.0
Families would enjoy having her as a worker. Always dependable, on time, enjoy and love her career and very dedicated. You will feel as if she's a part of your family not just a worker.
- Jayda T.
Amy P.
5.0
Wow!!! What can I say about Amy. Well if you are looking for someone knowledgeable, hard working, dependable and caring then you found your lady!! Amy has cared for my mother a stroke patient for over a year. She always on top of everything medication appointments and comfort needs. My mom really...
- Amber A.
Tina W.
5.0
Tina is a very caring Christian women, she loves to care for others
- Peggy D.
La'toya B.
5.0
LA'Toya was great with our laundry. The booking was easy, just sending a text to ask her to pickup. Her folding was impeccable 👌🏽. Our laundry smell great, and packed well. Billing was super easy as well, she send an invoice, and I was able to pay with tip of course. I recommend you use her for...
- Care member
Scheneka M.
5.0
Scheneka is the best caregiver that we had. She is very experienced, compassionate, and hard working. She was one of the few caregivers that our 92 year old father with dementia loved. He always looked forward to seeing her and trusted her more than others. I highly recommend Scheneka. I'm so...
- April G.
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FAQs for finding home care in Wood River, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Wood River, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Wood River, IL as of May, 2024 is $16.00 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 Wood River, IL?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Wood River, 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 Wood River, 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 Wood River, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Wood River, 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 Wood River, 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 Wood River, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Wood River, 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 Wood River, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Wood River, 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.