McHenry, IL 60050
from $20 per hour
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Experience: 20 yrs
With more than 20 years experience as a caregiver, I'm deeply committed to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My journey began with a personal passion for helping others with my own family which was reinforced through positive experiences in previous care roles. I'm a Certified Home Health Aid, and I'm also trained in CPR and First Aid and BLS .. I provide a wide range of services, including respite care, live-in care, hospice support, errands, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, dementia care and Alzheimer care , medical management, and mobility assistance. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate stressful situations, and handle confusion with patience. I communicate with families through written reports and verbal updates, always respecting their preferred method. Building trust with both clients and their families is paramount to me. I have some college experience. I have a car and am comfortable with pets.
Over the past two years, Maggie has provided extraordinary care for my elderly parents, both battling Alzheimer’s dementia. What began as 6 hours a day of support—managing meals, groceries, medications, and light housekeeping—grew into a lifeline as their conditions worsened. Maggie adapted seamlessly, increasing her hours to 8–12 daily, then coordinating round-the-clock care with unwavering patience and compassion, all while maintaining unmatched precision and attention to detail. Key strengths of Maggie’s care: - Empathy and dedication: She treated my parents as her own, even as their dementia made them increasingly challenging. Her calm demeanor and kindness never wavered, even during my parents' outbursts or confusion. - Crisis management: When emergencies arose, Maggie swiftly arranged hospital visits and provided 24/7 support, ensuring their medical needs were met without hesitation. - Adaptability: As my parents’ mobility and cognition declined, she took on more complex tasks, from hygiene assistance to coordinating with healthcare providers. - Resilience: Even during occasional personal hardships, Maggie prioritized my parents’ well-being, demonstrating remarkable professionalism and heart. - Transition support: When the time came for memory care placement, Maggie managed the entire process—packing belongings, communicating with facility staff, and easing my parents’ adjustment. Maggie’s ability to balance intense care demands with genuine warmth is unmatched. Her partnership with an assistant caregiver ensured safety and continuity, even during the most fragile moments. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to families navigating the challenges of dementia care.
12/2/2025
Services offered
Bathing
Companionship
Dementia
Errands
Feeding
Help staying physically active
Hospice services
Light cleaning
Live-in home care
Meal prep
Medical management
Mobility assistance
Personal care
Respite care
Special needs
Specialized care
Rates
Recurring jobs
$20-40/hr
Can help with
Groceries/errands
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Education
Mchenry County College
Some college
Languages
English
Spanish
Professional skills
Alzheimers or dementia experience
CPR / First Aid trained
Home health aide experience
Hospice experience
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
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