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Karen B.
Mokena, IL
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've loved being around seniors since I was a small child. I spent lots of my childhood memories staying with my maternal & paternal grandparents. In addition I was close to my maternal great-grandmother. As an adult I've been a involved (along with my husband) in serving seniors at nursing homes and assisted living facilities...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
My experience is helping individuals who have Parkinson's, dementia and have had a stroke. My father had a stroke and suffered from dementia. I know first hand how stressful it can be on a family. Sometimes the seniors I care for are a little blue when I first see them. But when I leave their smiling. I make sure they are safe....
Gail can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, personal care
Susan O.
Mokena, IL
$12-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Kind , Compassionate, Reliable. Love To See My Clients Smile!
Hello, my name is Susan and love working with seniors. I have over 10 years experience in caregiving. Most of my experience is taking care of clients with dementia. I am very patient and love playing games to help with memory care. Medication Management, vitals and all pertinent information is recorded daily. Looking forward to...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Jeanette L.
Country Club Hills, IL
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I have 30 yrs experience Alzheimer's dementia Hoya lift bed rest . I worked in a hospital on cardiac unit and icu for 12 yrs I'm very compassionate mild spoken and have plenty of patience also plenty of references certified and fingerprinted in Illinois
Jeanette can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
5.0
"Jeanette was very caring and kind with my father, who was in end-stage Parkinson Disease. She managed all his personal care with discretion and respect, she did extra things like laundry and light cleaning without ever having to be asked. She managed his meals and...
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver for many years. I was taking care of a 88-year-old female with Essential Head Tremors and dementia and other health conditions in which made her immobile. I used a hoyer lift to position her in bed, chairs and bath chair for showers. I was...
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care, home modification
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Barbara worked for us for 3 weeks prior to my Mother being hospitalized. She was extremely attentive to my mother's needs and very trustworthy. Unfortunately her employment with us was cut short due to my Mom's unexpected decline in health and the need to...
Sharon B.
3.0
(1)
Hi,
My name is Toni.
I have worked with developmentally disabled adults for 25 years and still working with same company. I have been experienced and trained through work with many different types of dementias Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke. I've worked for many years in home care and hospital settings in hospice/palliative...
Toni can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
3.0
"Toni worked for us caring for my Mom for 3 weeks and then called in sick and stop showing up. She was an ok caregiver but not reliable. "
Tami G.
Cynthia N.
Matteson, IL
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Cynthia I have 35 yrs hands on experience as a certified nurse assistant I worked at south suburban hospital 8yrs over 6 yrs live in care and nursing homes I'm extensively hands on experience with patient care bathing, feeding, grooming, medication reminder , transferring vital signs, ac-cu check I'm compassion,...
Cynthia can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
4.0
"Cynthia is AMAZING! She is a caretaker for my mom who has dementia. Cynthia is patient and calm with her! My mom loves her and so do I!"
Chandra S.
5.0
(3)
I am a retired pharmacy tech of 40 years. I'm looking for a career change and want to give back outside of the business world. I cared for my mom with dementia for more than 3 years. I would find joy in taking care of children and adults alike. Doing errands such as doctor appointments, hair appointments, or shopping while...
Maureen can also help with: Companionship, transportation, dementia
5.0
"Kind, compassionate and caring . Maureen is always willing to help and does do with a smile . I highly recommend !!"
Kathy T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My first job was taking care of a patient at the age of 17 along with my mother. I worked with this patient for 3 years. During this time I provided comfort, medication management, light housekeeping, errands, measurements of ins and outs, meal preparation, dressing, and bathing along with constant prevention of falls. I have...
Brenda can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Brenda is a wonderful person whom I have had the pleasure to get to see her beautiful rare qualities for the past two years through our church she has exceptional coaching skills very self-motivated forward thinking and reliability a quality seen less and less ....
Mireya S.
Sharon B.
Orland Park, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(16)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for the last 11 years. I absolutely enjoy working with the elderly. My main focus is keeping seniors in their homes and safe. I have learned so much about life because of the wonderful stories they share with me. I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's patients and have lots of patience and have...
Sharon can also help with: Errands, personal care, hospice services, dementia, home modification
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Our mom suffered with Alzheimer’s for 7 years- and we were extremely fortunate to have had Sharon as her primary caregiver for the past three. Patient, responsible, caring and kind, we felt such comfort every day knowing Mom was not only receiving exceptional care,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have many years of experience in senior care. I have helped people recover from surgery, provided companionship, cared for someone with advanced dementia and provided support to someone who was physically impaired. I have a college degree in psychology which helps me better under the aging process. I am very reliable because I...
Laura can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Laura became a best-friend for my wife over the past year. We had a set weekly schedule, and she made herself available whenever we asked. Very prompt. I always felt comfortable when Laura was here."
Joe G.
5.0
(3)
Hello, a little about me, very nurturing, patient, compassionate, empathic caregiver, with a positive outlook on life.
If your loved one is able to still enjoy games. I love to play cards, board games, listen to music, I can run smaller errands, basic light house keeping, ADL'S etc. walks weather permitting, and help with...
Caroline can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Caroline was very conscientious and caring. Friendly disposition and provided loving care for my wife."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been taking care of a woman in her 90s for over seven years with dementia. I helped her with getting dressed and bathing/showers. I gave her her medication. I also ran errands, made meals, did laundry, house cleaning, and took her to her appointments and anything else she needed. I am very nice, dependable, and honest.
Denise can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Denise is very dependable, honest and a very hard worker. She is an excellent person who works well with others and is very detail oriented."
Phil F.
4.5
(2)
I'm a positive and energetic person with 16 years of experience in all types of senior care, including personal care, outings, meal prep, and socialization familiar with Alzheimer's and dementia
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Kind, considerate, on time and flexible. "
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Cynthia. I am a licensed CNA. I have been in-home care/healthcare for about 14 years. I cook, help feed, bathe, change, med reminders, light house keeping etc. Also CPR certified. I enjoy it very much and helping others who are not fully capable of taking care of themselves or just need companionship, Also dementia...
Cynthia can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cynthia worked for us for the past six weeks. She was kind, very patient, and my father loved having her around. My father had dementia and very limited mobility. Cynthia was very good at working with him. My Mom also loved having Cynthia there to help out. My...
Mary P.
4.7
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate Professional CNA with more than 10+ yrs experience in Hospice, Palliative and Respite care.
I have Exemplary References and
Reviews, with First Aid Training as well
as I'm listed amongst the top 5% of Caregivers.
Speciality areas include but not limited to: Memory Care, (Alzheimer's/Dementia), Parkinson's, ALS,...
Maria can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"It is my pleasure to recommend Bonae. I reached out to Bonae online due to an emergency situation in needing home care for my stepmom. We had an excellent conversation after I shared some setbacks that our family had experienced with home care providers. Bonae...
Endon P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Carrie. Prior to becoming a caregiver, I was a Cosmetologist and a Cosmetology teacher. I have always loved working with people. I used to care for a lady who had a rare neurological disease called cortical basal degeneration. It is so rare that they had no set treatment for it. She was dependent on me for everything...
Carrie can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Carrie has been with me for the last 4 1/2 years. She has become part of our family and loved by all. She is kind, caring and makes me feel very comfortable in her care of me. Carrie is on time and I can depend on her always. She goes above and beyond her duties....
Nina G.
I have 5 year of experience and my own vehicle. I can help with Dementia and Meal Preparation. I love pets and can help with household work. My strengths are my sense of humor, responsibility, and reliability. I am also extremely safety conscious and look for ways to keep clients safe without compromising their dignity.
James can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia
Cris Z.
Country Club Hills, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Devoted Caregiver With Six Years Of Experience With Senior
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional caregiver since 2006 years (with certification). I encountered different kinds of patients with different cases of illnesses. Diabetes, High Blood pressure, dementia, Alzheimer's and companionship. I love working with elderly people. It always have been a pleasure to work with them. I'm a very...
Cris can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Shawn S.
Frankfort, IL
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello my name is Shawn and I am a mother of 3 and professional caregiver for people of all ages. I am currently working for a homecare service where I've had Alzheimers and gate belt training.
I have worked with extended family members who have had dementia, cancer and strokes helping them with their day to day (ie managing...
Shawn can also help with: Respite care, dementia, errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning & more
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Recent dementia care reviews in Mokena, IL
Jeanette L.
5.0
Jeanette was very caring and kind with my father, who was in end-stage Parkinson Disease. She managed all his personal care with discretion and respect, she did extra things like laundry and light cleaning without ever having to be asked. She managed his meals and medications with ease. We were very...
- Care member
Barbara C.
5.0
Barbara worked for us for 3 weeks prior to my Mother being hospitalized. She was extremely attentive to my mother's needs and very trustworthy. Unfortunately her employment with us was cut short due to my Mom's unexpected decline in health and the need to hospitalize her and place her in long term...
- Sharon B.
Toni D.
3.0
Toni worked for us caring for my Mom for 3 weeks and then called in sick and stop showing up. She was an ok caregiver but not reliable.
- Tami G.
Cynthia N.
4.0
Cynthia is AMAZING! She is a caretaker for my mom who has dementia. Cynthia is patient and calm with her! My mom loves her and so do I!
- Chandra S.
Maureen J.
5.0
Kind, compassionate and caring . Maureen is always willing to help and does do with a smile . I highly recommend !!
- Kathy T.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Mokena, IL
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Mokena, IL?
Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Mokena, IL, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.
How much does dementia care cost near me in Mokena, IL?
The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Mokena, IL is $19.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Mokena, IL?
If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Mokena, IL to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.
Is it safe to hire dementia care near me in Mokena, IL?
Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Mokena, IL, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring dementia care near me in Mokena, IL?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Mokena, IL, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.