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Home health aides in Oak Forest, IL
Joellen G.
Oak Forest, IL
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Certified Nurse's Aide and Nationally Licensed Massage Therapist
I began working as a certified nurse's aide in the 1990's. The majority of my clients have been seniors. However, I also spent three years caring for a 30-year-old quadriplegic man. I have a great deal of respect for people especially the elderly that is why I feel it is my responsibility to help maintain their dignity while...
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working in the home care field for over 20 years now and I have my own transportation. I'm fully vaccinated and I have my booster shot plus I'm comfortable working around pets
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Katina has been a blessing to our family. she's very dependable, caring, . My mother in law is bed bound, and Katina took good care of her. my family and I felt comfortable going to work because we knew that she was in good hands."
Felicia J.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm reliable, compassionate empathetic hard working I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant who loves providing care to help your loved ones and family members stay in the privacy of their home. I provide meal preparation assistance with feeding, shopping errands, medication reminders, assists with bedbath, showering and dressing,...
Patricia can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"We had the privilege of having Patricia care for my father, and I cannot speak highly enough of her dedication, professionalism, and genuine compassion. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she approached her work with a deep sense of...
Sindhu A.
I'am a commpasionate caregiver with years of experience. Young and energetic. I will go above and beyond to make everything work in the best interest of the elderly in my care.
Urszula can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more
An experience Certified Nursing Assistant possessing leadership and teamwork. I have 20 years of experience, I been a CNA for the past 15 years. My passion is working in the health field. I have senior care, mental health and home health experience. I have a very positive attitude. I'm a compassion, respectful, caring,...
Nicole can also help with: Companionship, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Gaile L.
Tinley Park, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Helping clients through commitment, dedication, and love for my occupation. I have 20+ years of experience, I am a caregiver, certified nursing assistant, as well as a certified home health aid. I've worked with many wonderful people and helped care for clients with many kinds of physical and mental impairments. I've done...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I love elderly people. I feel they are interesting and full of life experiences. I am willing to provide friendship and care to your elderly parent or grandparent. I am able to prepare light meals, grocery shop, and do some light cleaning and laundry. I am a compassionate person and have experience with young children but have...
I am a license practicalNurse. I am currently in a Registered Nursing program. I also have a nursing assistant and CPR certification. I previously worked in a nursing home that helped me build skills in numerous areas such as short term and long term care, companionship and hospice.
Lanease can also help with: Home modification, visiting nurse, hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
CNA
Ausra V.
Oak Lawn, IL
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 15 years of experience in a health care setting. In Lithuania (where I came from), I worked in a hospital of mental diseases, as an attendant for 5 years. I was taking care of mentally ill patients, most of them were seniors. I am an experienced, responsible, honest, compassionate, caring, patient and kind health care...
Ausra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Tina O.
Hickory Hills, IL
$23-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Private Duty Experienced Caregiver/CNA Available Full-Time And Over Nights
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began my career in nursing as a home health aide and worked in numerous hospitals as a CNA. From 2004 to 2009, I worked as a private duty caregiver for an agency. Starting in 2009, I was responsible for a gentleman who had dementia and his wife who was a diabetic and wheelchair bound. He passed away at age 101 in January of...
Tina can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*Certified Home Health Aide* Experienced caregiver in assisting the elderly. Worked at a senior living community as a private caregiver. I am trained in Dementia and CPR. Part time nanny, hospitality professional with over 6 years of experience. I'm an organized person and I like to keep things clean. My hobbies are modeling,...
Rachel can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, live-in home care, personal care, specialized care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Words cannot accurately express the gratitude our family has for the help and care Rachel provided for our 79 year old mom. Rachel truly became part of the family due to the quality of care and the compassion she showed Mom. Mom was at the beginning stages of...
Lisa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a very caring and compassionate person & Certified Nursing Assistant with over 20yrs of experience in elderly/ Dementia Care, assisting them in their homes and in assisted living Facilities. I strive to do my very best in keeping my clients and residents in well being . I believe in do unto others as you would have them to...
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Professional, reliable, showed up as promised, and even accommodated to location change which I found out the day before, as well as unexpected overtime on the day of the job. She is friendly and has great energy. Would hire her again 10/10."
Erina M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years experience with senior care. I am able to assist in all aspects of daily living including but not limited to bathing, transfers, medication reminders, meal preparation, feeding, housekeeping and transportation. I am currently registered through the state of California with the HCA registry. I enjoy my work with...
Trinity can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"I'm so happy to leave a review for Ms Trinity, she is an amazing individual whom I hired to care for my bed bound Mother who also suffers from Dementia. She has a true passion for what she does and it shows in the care she provides. She is very knowledgeable and...
Gail G.
Tina S.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Home Health Aide, Personal Care Attendant, Available For Companionship, House Keeping, & Meal Prep.
5.0
(5)
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: Home modification, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very dependable person, she is very respectful and caring towards those around her. She genuinely loves to help others. "
Krystal F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am have worked with seniors for the past 25 years. It has always been my greatest pleasure to assist seniors that I have cared for to get back on their feet, into their homes and to their lives. I began my healthcare career as a home health aide and was so encouraged and fulfilled by helping the seniors in my care get proper...
Roberta can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"Roberta has been amazing. She is thorough and thoughtful in her care giving. My family and I are extremely grateful we found her for our family member."
Lynn A.
I have been an Home Health Aide for 13 years, I love what I do.
I am a mother of 4 I'm married I live in Crete. I took care of my grandmother before she died. I recently took care of a school teacher that lived in Crete for 2 years.
Kameela can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Natasha T.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available, Light Housekeeping, Cooking And Personal Care.
5 years experience caring for the elderly and disabled, I'm also a qualified medication aide, I have three years experience in childcare, I'm an excellent housekeeper and I can prepare meals.
Natasha can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I have experience with Senior patients in hospitals, nursing facilities, and their homes. I have serviced seniors' by bathing, dressing, cooking, doing light housekeeping, doing their laundry, escorting them to appointments, and playing cards, board games, Trivia, doing puzzles, and exercising with them.
Pheobe can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Mutiat B.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship And Home Health Aide, Meal Preparation Etc.
I have taken care of many patients with different kind if ailments successfully. I have done companionship cases with many seniors, helping them with their daily activities. I have taken care of a senior who was blind , keeping her company and helping her with her daily activities until she passed away comfortably one morning...
Mutiat can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
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Recent home health aide reviews in Oak Forest, IL
Katina M.
5.0
Katina has been a blessing to our family. she's very dependable, caring, . My mother in law is bed bound, and Katina took good care of her. my family and I felt comfortable going to work because we knew that she was in good hands.
- Felicia J.
Patricia W.
5.0
We had the privilege of having Patricia care for my father, and I cannot speak highly enough of her dedication, professionalism, and genuine compassion. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she approached her work with a deep sense of responsibility and...
- Sindhu A.
Rachel I.
5.0
Words cannot accurately express the gratitude our family has for the help and care Rachel provided for our 79 year old mom. Rachel truly became part of the family due to the quality of care and the compassion she showed Mom. Mom was at the beginning stages of Alzheimer's when Rachel started...
- Lisa S.
Margaret T.
5.0
Professional, reliable, showed up as promised, and even accommodated to location change which I found out the day before, as well as unexpected overtime on the day of the job. She is friendly and has great energy. Would hire her again 10/10.
- Erina M.
Trinity S.
5.0
Trinity is super nice, strong, and helpful. She gets right to work and is such a big help. She pays attention to details and has such a beautiful heart for this job! She takes good care of me, and is friendly and professional. I highly recommend her.
- Theresa C.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Oak Forest, IL
What does a home health aide do near me in Oak Forest, IL?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Oak Forest, IL, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Oak Forest, IL?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Oak Forest, IL, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Oak Forest, IL?
To find home health aides near you in Oak Forest, IL, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Oak Forest, IL. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Oak Forest, IL?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Oak Forest, IL on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $16.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Oak Forest, IL?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.