Waukegan, IL 60087
from $30 per hour
(1)
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Experience: 1 yr
Choosing someone to care for a loved one is a deeply personal decision. My caregiving journey began at home, caring for my disabled father. That experience taught me patience, compassion, and the importance of helping each person feel safe, respected, and valued. I completed a Basic Nursing Assistant course and have hands-on private-duty senior-care experience. Most recently, I provided consistent one-on-one care for a senior for about 1 year and 6 months, supporting daily routines, companionship, safety, mobility, meals, light housekeeping, errands, medication reminders, and family updates. I am calm, dependable, friendly, and attentive to each client's preferences and routines. I communicate clearly through daily notes, text, or phone updates, based on the family's preference. I have reliable transportation and a college degree. My goal is to provide respectful, dependable care and give families peace of mind knowing their loved one is in caring hands.
Jay is an incredible caretaker. He worked with my dad for over a year and a half and has always gone above and beyond, providing shifts up to 12 hours a day. He is incredibly responsive and very kind. My Dad felt Jay was his friend more than a caretaker as they would talk often and also engage in activities together. Jay managed to take my dad outside to get fresh air, practice walking to keep his strength and coordination up and help him with meals when he needed it. He was also able to manage other caregivers as well as keep me updated with continuous information via text throughout each day. And whenever I texted him a question, he would respond immediately. My dad had dementia and some associated issues but Jay managed to keep him engaged, entertained and safe. I would trust Jay to take care of any loved one for any amount of time. After going through so many bad caretakers I felt very lucky to have found Jay. I highly recommend him.
9/5/2026
Services offered
Errands
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Medical management
Transportation
Rates
Recurring jobs
$30/hr
Can help with
Hayjie hasn't provided this information.
Education
College degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
Certified nursing assistant
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
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