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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
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tiara, and I'm a College Graduate with 16 plus years of experience of Nursing. I can help with In-Home Nursing care, assisting your love ones with everyday living. I can also provide Transportation Services, Cleaning, light yard work, patient advocacy, respite care, and hospice care. you name it I can assist!.......
Tiara can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Tiara was wonderful with my mom who had dementia. She was kind, considerate, and they always had fun together. She knew how to redirect mom during her times of frustration. She could always light up the room whenever she entered and she never left my mom's bedside...
Kathy K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
All CNA and home health care skills CPR certified familiar with oxygen familiar with hoyer lifts sit to stand lifts
Tamika can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tamika was extremely helpful with my father and courteous to his need and always. On time she became like family great worker and good heart for others"
Nook W.
Jacqueline W B.
Collinsville, IL
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Live In Experience For Eight Years I Have A Refere
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have experience with dementia, and Alzheimer patients have had experience with living in for six years have been in healthcare for 10 years
Have reference if needed
Jacqueline W can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
5.0
"I don't know if Jacqueline is a nurse, but she has the skills to recognize all kinds of health issues. As the caregiver for a friend of mine, she was able to help her in many health crises. Without Jacqueline my friend would not have survived into her nineties...
John M.
3.3
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for the Elderly for over 30+years. I am very compassionate about the care I give. I have experience In Alzheimer's/Dementia, Adl's, transferes, and light household cleaning. I am very trustworthy, and punctual. and have worked along side Hospice on many different occasions. As a Senior Caregiver I have planned...
Lorie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
5.0
"I hired Lorie thru Care.com almost three years ago to care for my wife with dementia. She was the perfect choice and a Godsend for our needs. She is friendly and very caring and capable. She became almost as a family member and I recommend her at the highest...
George A.
Valencia B.
Saint Louis, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have 30 plus years of experience. I can help with bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, ambulation, laundry, companionship, Meal preparation, Transportation Services, medication management and much more
I am a Certified Nurse Assistant(30+ years)
I am an Advanced Patient Care Technician
I am a Certified Pharmacy Technician...
Valencia can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Valencia has so much experience in elder care. She brings knowledge, organization and compassion to the job. She’s also very dependable and has a lot of integrity. I would trust her again with my loved one. We miss her already!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I provide home care for elderly, such as overseeing medication schedule, light cooking, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, and any home care needs. I have experience caring for patients with Diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, vision impared, tube fed, Hospice and Dementia. I have also cared for an elderly married couple in...
Margaret can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Marge is a very kind caring person. My mother loved her. Anyone would be lucky to have her taking care of your loved ones. Teri P."
Teri P.
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: Live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, 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.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient care and charting skills gained through 18 years of experience as a Certified nursing assistant . I am compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse health care settings. I have experience in caring for Hospice patients,...
Mona can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, home modification, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Mona goes above and beyond to provide extraordinary care. She has taken care of my 88 year old mother who had recovered form a broken leg. Mona gave great care in keeping my mom from bed sores. Made sure my mother got the nutrition she needed even with puréed diet...
Diane B.
5.0
(5)
My name is Donna . I am a Registered Medical Assistant. I do have my current CPR & 1st Aid certification. I live in Collinsville, Illinois.
Being a caregiver gives me great joy. It really is my passion to help the elderly anyway I can. I have many years of experience .
I can help with mobility of client. I have Hoyer lift...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Donna has great work ethics, is honest & dependable & takes pride in giving whatever job she happens to have her absolute best . She is upbeat & positive & brings joy to those around her. A real people person who knows how to be a team player & would be an asset...
April K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I found my true passion in life - caring for seniors 30 years ago. I began working in the Food Service Department at a nursing home in North County. From there I took private positions in home health care from a chore worker, errand runner, to the overall care of bed ridden patients.
Judith can also help with: Dementia, respite care, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Judy is a caring individual and has been wonderful with my mom."
Renee B.
Patrice F.
Florissant, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nurse Assistant Available Or As Needed Could Be Full Or Part-Time
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified nurse assisstant who has 18 years of experience in nursing, hospice, homehealth, specialty hospitals, rehabilitation, long term care, assisted living, nursing homes, experience with alheimer , dementia, stroke patients and diaysis, cancer, colosomy,
showers, bedbaths, dressing, feeding, vitalsisigns,...
Patrice can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Patrice is compassionate and caring. She will go above and beyond to make sure that all your needs are met. She is a genuine and kind person. You would be truly blessed to have someone such as her caring for your family member."
Melissa C.
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: Respite care, personal care, dementia
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.
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: Meal prep, personal care, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I interviewed this young lady for my parents and she appeared to be the perfect fit for The job...... However my parents (loved her energy). however didn't want to pay the price ......on the other hand had no problem for my siblings and I ...as she seems very much...
Wendy L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as a caregiver with an agency in the past for about 4 years. However for the past 14years I have worked on my own providing one on one care with consistency. I provide housekeeping , I will pass and do med set ups , meal prep and cleanup, and assisting in feeding, if necessary. I have experience in caring for clients...
5.0
"We hired Bonnie four years ago for my mother's care until a few weeks when mom passed away. Bonnie was very dependable and punctual. She was very knowledgeable about dementia, hearing loss, hypertension, irritable bowel, etc. and took excellent care of all mom's...
Karen F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. I can meet all care needs and if in need of male, or female for care the job can get done and in the case you need to negotiate a new price please feel free and comfortable with getting in touch dont miss out on the caregiver you need...
Antonesha can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Very compassionate when it comes to her career and reliable when it comes to scheduling and management highly recommend for service"
Ron C.
Temika
I'm a mother of 4 well you can say 5 since I take care of my nephew as one of my own I'm a loving person and it shows in my every day life and through my babies and I'm a great care giver I worked for Beverly Farms for about 7 months. I guess well not guess but I know its time for me to get back to work I have a family...
Temika can also help with: Personal care, dementia
I became a CNA while attending highschool. After highschool I went into nursing school. Loved caring for others. I worked at a nursing home before I left for college. My job there was extremely rewarding. While attending college I worked at a hospital and also was a part time nanny. Have always liked staying busy.
I now have...
Skills:
CNA
I am available for companionship, bathing, dressing, preparing meals and light housecleaning, I' m a people person. I have references, CPR certified, transfer, used all types of lifts, tube feeding experience, gave medication.
Carlis can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Sabray M.
Saint Louis, MO
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a married woman with children. I have been in the senior care field since 2010. I worked on the Dementia unit for 5 years then the assisted living unit for 2 years. I also worked in the hospital for 3 years. I take joy in caring for the elderly because we are first commanded to by Jesus Christ. Also the wisdom and knowledge...
Sabray can also help with: Personal care, home modification, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Phyllis V.
Florissant, MO
$18-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Hospice Services. I also have nursing home experiences I have my own transportation CPR certifiedI also have some dementia and experiences okay with dogs no CATS.
Phyllis can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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Recent home care reviews in Wood River, IL
Tiara H.
5.0
Tiara was wonderful with my mom who had dementia. She was kind, considerate, and they always had fun together. She knew how to redirect mom during her times of frustration. She could always light up the room whenever she entered and she never left my mom's bedside during her final days. I'm happy to...
- Kathy K.
Tamika J.
5.0
Tamika was extremely helpful with my father and courteous to his need and always. On time she became like family great worker and good heart for others
- Nook W.
Jacqueline W B.
5.0
I hired Jackie to take care of my mother. She was the most knowledgeable caring compassionate person we had. She was with us for a little over 3 years. Mom always wanted her there. She said she felt so safe and comfortable with her in the house.
If I ever have a need for a caregiver in the...
- John S.
Lorie C.
5.0
Excellent care with skillful application of ergonomic safe transfer practices.
- Kendra V.
Valencia B.
5.0
Valencia has so much experience in elder care. She brings knowledge, organization and compassion to the job. She’s also very dependable and has a lot of integrity. I would trust her again with my loved one. We miss her already!
- Care member
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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.