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Hospice care in Darien, IL

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Aurelija M.


Darien, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Position

I have been working as a caregiver for a family for 21 years. They were like my own family. My work included hospice care (wound care and medication management, tube feeding, bathing/showering, dressing, tiding the house, cooking and companionship. I have experience with stroke, dementia and Alzheimer diseases. Also worked as a...
Aurelija can also help with: Home modification, dementia, visiting physician, visiting nurse, personal care, hospice services & more

Gintaras L.


Darien, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time

I have 20 of experience working with seniors. I am CNA certified. I did worked with hospice patients , Alzheimer's. Parkinson. cancer, LSA, Dementia.
Gintaras can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

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Jelena M.


Naperville, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

27yrs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Retired Hospice Nurse with 23yrs experience as caretaker , have LTC degree and masters in gerontology
Jelena can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jelena worked with my parents daily. They were well cared for with attention, outings and meals. We really appreciated all the time and attention she gave them."

Lynette H.

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Dawn L.


Bridgeview, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in nursing homes as a caregiver and worked for family and few of my own seniors I have taken care of. I've been a housekeeper for years. Great companion. Love helping seniors with their daily needs. I see that I have a bad review from one of my clients. just so everyone knows I gave her a two week notice because...
Dawn can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Dawn took care of my mom for 3 years while she had dementia and was blind. Dawn was always very nice and patient with my mom. Helped take care of her daily needs till the end. I was very blessed to have had Dawn's help. She was great!"

Sandra L.

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Marylou N.


La Grange, IL

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Caring CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 30 years of experience as a CNA. I have worked in several settings including nursing homes, hospitals, and in home health care. Helping others has been my life long passion and I truly enjoy it. My experience is very extensive. I have worked with dementia patients, Alzheimer patients, hospice patients, rehab patients,...
Marylou can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Marylou was outstanding! She took care of my father for several months when he was recovering from surgery. She was always very polite and friendly, and had a very caring demeanor about her. She really knows how to handle just about anything a patient may throw her...

Mark P.

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Kelly B.


Naperville, IL

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kelly. I'm a caregiver with 13 years experience (6 yrs paid). Since 2010, I have been hands on with care giving for my own parents and family, including stroke, MS, Parkinson's, epilepsy, diabetes, chf, trauma, surgery recovery, wound care, Alzheimer's and hospice care. I loved what I did so much that I made this...
Kelly can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"She really cares about your family member just like her own. She is a great cook. And very helpful."

Erica B.

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Wendy F.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. I have 5 years of experience. In the past, I have worked with people who have diabetes, alzheimer, dementia, arthritis, asthma. Hospice care. I assisted with their activities of daily living,...
Wendy can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"This girl is amazing. My daughter hired her a couple of months ago and she has been doing a great job. I have a very strict diet, and normally I don't eat much, but she cooks delicious (impossible to say no to her food). She is always punctual, she keeps my...

John C.

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Alexandra O.


Justice, IL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

Im a loving person I like to help others. I have 6 years of experience in Senior Care. I have experience with people with disabilities also with palsy and Alzheimer. I have experience with hospice too.
Alexandra can also help with: Dementia, personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services & more
5.0
"I’ve worked with Alex for a few years as a caregiver. She is responsible reliable and has a big heart. The case we worked on together had Alzheimer’s and it was a very hard job. She came to work happy and ready to work. She is amazing "

Care member

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Patricia W.


Bridgeview, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Pat Great Smile, Senior caregiver

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, dementia, hospice services, 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.

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Shantina P.


Villa Park, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/clerical Worker

I have 11 years experience with taking care of the elderly. I'm currently a cna been a cna for 8 years I'm also currently in nursing school to further my career. I'm Alzheimer's, and dementia trained I'm currently working in hospice. I'm also a salon owner and also have my own BUISNESS with helping people. I'm experienced with...
Shantina can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Shantina is very compassionate and has patience in all that she does. "

Care member

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Kristina S.


Palos Hills, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Full Time

I have 20 years of experience with elderly, hospice, cancer, dementia, diabetes, dialysis, wound care patients and more, I have great references, I am a great cook, and have a nutritionist certification, I have a clean background check, us citizenship, and various other certifications. If you are interested please contact me , I...
Kristina can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Kristina worked with my father over the past couple of years. I liked the way she took the initiative to find ways to make him more comfortable. She was very patient with him was able to engage him in meaningful conversation. Kristina is the hardest working...

Ken T.

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Brian C.


Lombard, IL

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Compassionate Caregiver Looking To Provide TLC For Your Loved One

My name is Brian and I am a seasoned caregiver from Lombard. For the past 1 year & 3 months, I cared for Silvio, an 86-year-old wheel-chair bound senior with many health issues. I took care of grocery shopping, cooking, medication management, showering, and changing colostomy bag. I worked 50 hours a week, and never missed a...
Brian can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"I have know Brian for 8 years. My name is Amber P and I am a hospice music therapist and had the honor of caring for Brian's father under our care (family has given me permission to share this). Brian's father was at a facility and Brian then brought his father...

Amber P.

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Michelle M.


Clarendon Hills, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver/Companion/Assistant

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

My name is Michelle and I have over 10 years experience as a CNA/caregiver. I enjoy working with seniors and helping those in need. I'm available for short visits (minimum 2 hours max 4 hours). I offer the following services: Transportation to/from doctor appointments Physical Therapy (regular exercise) Assistance with...
Michelle can also help with: Home modification, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Michelle was a wonderful weekend caregiver for my sister who was in hospice care following a stroke. Care included bathing, feeding, wound care, hoyer lift, Broda wheelchair, etc. She was extremely reliable, very professional and trustworthy. I highly...

Carissa H.

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Margie H.


Lombard, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Smile To Start My Day

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

20 years experienced and wealthy of reference is my guarantee to be trusted. I'm a certified nursing assistant, studied psychology on aging. Completed professional advancement for CNA's. Cares different cases: dementia, Parkinson's, MS , diabetic with CHF & COPD, patient with PICC line & tracheotomy tube, colostomy/ foley...
Margie can also help with: Dementia, respite care, mobility assistance, companionship, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Margie is a wonderful person. She goes above and beyond when she is here with us taking care of my mom! Her energy level is excellent! She is very caring and knows what to do when caring for my mom. I would recommend her to everyone."

Debra M.

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Ann H.


Villa Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Worked for 3. 5 years helping with a 93-year-old retiree who suffered from multiple strokes and early onsite dementia and Alzheimer's. My duties included grocery shopping, taking to doctor appointments, outings with family and friends. I also did light housekeeping, hygiene care, prepared meals and was a constant companion....
Ann can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands & more
5.0
"Ann cared for my mother on several occasions over a period of 8 years. She started helping Mom when she needed less assistance--doing household chores, following through on exercises--and as Mom developed more serious health problems, Ann was always there for our...

Diane S.

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Cindy B.


Romeoville, IL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

I Am A Caring Person. My Last Job Lasted 6 Years.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very patient and loving with the people I work with, and I am extremely responsible, reliable, and easy-going. You are not only getting a caregiver but a companion and friend as well. I worked in Hinsdale for the last six years with a wonderful lady who had dementia and my most recent patients have been on hospice. I have...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Cindy is a highly trained caregiver who truly cares for the person she is taking care of as well as the entire family. Always reliable, has a smile on her face and does everything she could to make our mom know she was in safe, capable hands. To this day Cindy...

Care member

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Jennifer M.


Summit Argo, IL

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

I am a mother of four adult children, and proud grandmother of 5. I have a wide array of experience working with children and adults of all ages. I have had animals of all kinds throughout the years, but I am particularly fond of dogs and personally owned a Yorkshire-Terrier, a Chow-Chow (he made it almost 19 years!), 2...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jennifer is a great person for all of your needs. She has been very beneficial to me and my family. Would hire again if needed."

Janay C.

I worked at UChicago Medicine for 5 years. I took care of my grandmother who had dementia and currently help out with my stepdad with dementia. I cared for a cancer patient that declined treatment helped family facilitate hospice, provided companionship, meal prep, Medication, light cleaning, laundry, and helped with...
Paige can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
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Rachel F.


Brookfield, IL

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Empathy And Warmth for seniors

Hello Families, needing care for a loved one is a hard decision to make but if you need me I'm there . I'm certified and work in a hospice / memory care unit as lead care manager in willowbrook. I have a lot of experience good sense of humor and love what I do. Contact me if you need care . Thank you!
Rachel can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, respite care, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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Jennifer J.


Romeoville, IL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am passionate about being a caregiver. I always will put in my all. I've worked with people with all different needs . I am especially good with people that battle having dementia. I have also had experience with hospice care . I will always show up on time and have a positive attitude. I will alway do more than expected. I...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Recent hospice care reviews in Darien, IL

Jelena M.

5.0

Jelena worked with my parents daily. They were well cared for with attention, outings and meals. We really appreciated all the time and attention she gave them.

- Lynette H.

Dawn L.

5.0

She was very professional. Always on time. Went above and beyond on numerous occasions.

- Care member

Marylou N.

5.0

Marylou was outstanding! She took care of my father for several months when he was recovering from surgery. She was always very polite and friendly, and had a very caring demeanor about her. She really knows how to handle just about anything a patient may throw her way. My father was fortunate to...

- Mark P.

Kelly B.

5.0

She really cares about your family member just like her own. She is a great cook. And very helpful.

- Erica B.

Wendy F.

5.0

This girl is amazing. My daughter hired her a couple of months ago and she has been doing a great job. I have a very strict diet, and normally I don't eat much, but she cooks delicious (impossible to say no to her food). She is always punctual, she keeps my house clean, she is very efficient at...

- John C.

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