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6 years hospital experience in medical and surgical, 6 years home care experience. Currently I'm working 30 hours 3-11 p.m. at rehab/ long term nursing home. I have experience with taking blood pressure, glucose also experience with medication reminders, trach care, peg tubes, wound care, foleys, hoyer lifts, mobility, ADL's (...
Mary can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I had four infants at one point and Mary was extremely helpful with them and with the other toddlers I had in the house didn't have to constantly tell her what to do which was awesome. she just did the initiative and took care of it"

Care member

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Alicia D G.


Alsip, IL

$27-45/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Season Surgical Tech, Cna/caregiver

Experienced in trach care, g-tubes, lifts, hospice, post surgical patients, CPR, and nrp certified. I have phlebotomy experience in hospital setting, hospital experience 20+ years. Ekg and telemetry experience. I also have letters of recommendation upon request. Experience with electric hoyer lift and wound care feedings with...
Alicia D can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Alicia is professional, always on time, compassionate and trustworthy. Alicia isn’t just an excellent caregiver, she always gives 110%. I couldn’t feel more blessed that Alicia took care of my loved one. "

Care member

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Kimberly R.


Chicago, IL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. I am dependable and love to have fun with kids. I love kids to be themselves and to enjoy life. I took care of a 56-year-old man who has Epilepsy. He has seizure attacks a lot of times and I make sure that he take his medication, meals, took him to his doctor appointments, shower, light housekeeping and laundry. Also, I...
4.0
"Interviewed her and she was early for her appointment. I plan to add her to my on call list."

Bertina P.

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Danuta D.


Palos Hills, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Provided daily care for my elderly neighbor which included: medication reminders, meal preparation, housekeeping, help with bathing and beauty care. During her care my client was placed on an oxygen machine so I am very familiar with the operation of this machine. I also transported her to doctor appointments and grocery...
Danuta can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Let me begin by introducing myself and. My name is Deborah and I have end stage COPD and other medical issues. There are times in my life that it was not safe for me to be alone and that is when I use the services provided by Danuta. Donna has worked for me off and...

Deborah W.

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Helena K.


Palos Hills, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Helena. I am very patient, caring, and have experience with caring for persons with the elderly as well as dementia/ Alzheimer's Disease, Diabetes, Hospice Care, Multiple Sclerosis, Orthopedic Care, Parkinson's , Post Surgery Recovery, Skin Disorders, Stroke, Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Companionship, Light...
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David A.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with transportation services, companionship, Errands/Shopping, cooking, Feeding, Light house keeping. My patient care includes... Hospice care, stroke care, Dementia, Alhzeimer, and medication reminder. Transferring skills include.... Surgery recovery, Mobility assistance, Hoyer lifting,...
David can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Cassandra K.


Chicago, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated & Loving Caregiver

I have provided care to seniors for 13years professionally. It has been rewarding and an honor to service such an resilient generation from various cultural groups with ranging physical and cognitive needs over the years. Throughout this journey, I have garnered a passion for dementia patients in particular and developed...
Cassandra can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning
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Jenna E.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-18/hr1 yrs exp

Just finished my nursing degree at Saint Xavier where I have clinical experience on Med-Surgical floors, ER, NICU and OB, and nursing homes. I have assisted with ADL's including bathing, feeding, mobility, dressing, passing medications, and exercise.
Jenna can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care
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Asia B.


Flossmoor, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver

Nursing student. My experience/background Alzheimer's/Dementia, Cancer, Parkinson's, surgery recoveries, fall risk, ADL, incontinence, medication reminders, etc. My past clients would probably say I'm pleasant, free spirited, *patient with a sense of humor. I love to make people laugh. In addition to providing companionship I'm...
Asia can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Asia is a very compassionate and caring caregiver. Asia was a companion to my 91 year old mother. She was a friend to my mother and her family. My mother looked forward to her time with Asia and I had peace of mind. She engaged my mother in activities and...

Mary W.

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Marine D.


Orland Park, IL

$18-34/hr10 yrs exp

20 Years Exp Compassionate Caregiver

My name is Marine. I am a professional caregiver with 20 + yeara of experience. I have experience in working with the variety types of cases, including but not limited to: memory care, Parkinson, ms, recovery after surgery, dementia, altzhimer, cancer patients, hospice care, etc
Marine can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

I like caring for seniors because I'm passionate about taking care of others . I love to make person feel secure, happy and well taken care of I started caring for seniors when my grandmother needed care after having surgery and since u was so good and comfortable I just took it to a professional level and got into helping...
Taniya can also help with: Dementia, errands, home modification, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, personal care & 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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Brittany K.


Elmwood Park, IL

$24-25/hr9 yrs exp

Need A Senior Caregiver You Can Trust?

My experience spans various roles within the healthcare and customer service industries. As an experienced Assistant Manager at Domino's, I have excelled in team leadership, problem-solving, and operational management. I am known for fostering collaboration, enhancing employee performance, and ensuring exceptional customer...
Brittany can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Brittany show great concern and care for me. Since she has started taking care of me, my life has become more relaxed and enjoyable. To lose the ability to care for yourself is hard to accept, Brittany reassures me everything will be ok and work out. I...

Dorothy D.

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Laura C.


Frankfort, IL

$20-34/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced, Reliable & Loving Senior Care Giver.

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: Respite care, errands, meal prep, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & 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.

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Sharon B.


Orland Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, personal care, errands
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Sharon is a kind, caring and compassionate woman. She took care of my mom who has Parkinson's. She went as far as making homemade pasta with her and enjoyed being around her in the kitchen. I would have Sharon back but I am looking for weekends right now. She...

Anna M.

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Jamie P.


Homer Glen, IL

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver/Personal Assistant Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Well Hello! My name is Jamie. I am a 44-year-old Personal Assistant/Caregiver from Homer Glen. I live with my two dogs, Roxy & Rico. On my time off, I can usually be found working on updates to my home or spending time with family. I have been a Personal Assistant/Caregiver for the past 22 years. I knew I wanted to be...
Jamie can also help with: Companionship, dementia, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

4.0
"Jamie was a day one, turnkey aide: prompt, prepared, proactive and personable. Plus, during the several months she was my aide, she flexibly and conscientiously followed my numerous and sometimes complex instructions and directions. I'll miss her."

Jennifer W.

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Rosie K.


Hammond, IN

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I cared for my mother before she passed away at the age of 16. I administrated shots, and her pills. I gave her baths daily. I made all meals and kept the house clean, she walked with a walker. For the past 30 years, I have helped my brother by preparing his medications, and taking him to doctor appts., and after surgery care....
Rosie can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Rosie cared for my Mom for over 7 years full time. Rosie is so kind and caring. She became part of our family. She was always looking out for what was best for Mom. Rosie went the extra mile to ensure that everything was done right. Skills included bathing,...

Julie W.

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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: Companionship, hospice services, errands, home modification, dementia, 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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Laura A.


Lockport, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant 20 Years Experience

I have been a medical assistant for over 20 years. My background is in Orthopedic Spine and out patient surgery. Home health is a path I started 3 years ago when the physician I was employed by retired. My heart is in home health now, it has been truly rewarding. In the past three years I have worked with quadriplegic and the...
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Megan B.


Monee, IL

$35-45/hr3 yrs exp

RN

Hello! I have been a nurse for over 6 years, I currently work in outpatient surgery. I have experience working and caring for people from infants to older adults! I am just looking for a weekend/part time job while I go back to school to earn my degree.
Megan can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Recent post-surgery care reviews in Blue Island, IL

Mary G.

5.0

I had four infants at one point and Mary was extremely helpful with them and with the other toddlers I had in the house didn't have to constantly tell her what to do which was awesome. she just did the initiative and took care of it

- Care member

Alicia D G.

5.0

Alicia was wonderful with my grandfather! She managed his care and did an exceptional job! Shes so caring and a great listener. She spoke spanish because my gramdfather didn’t. She was there for his last breath, comforting my family and I. She is definitely part of the family now. She has such...

- Care member

Kimberly R.

5.0

Kimberly is an incredible caregiver. She has been working for us for over two years and she has provided excellent care of our special needs daughter who is cognitively impaired and has a seizure disorder. She is loving, caring, thoughtful , trustworthy and she is always in a good mood. She will do...

- Adrienne N.

Danuta D.

5.0

Let me begin by introducing myself and. My name is Deborah and I have end stage COPD and other medical issues. There are times in my life that it was not safe for me to be alone and that is when I use the services provided by Danuta. Donna has worked for me off and on for over five years. She is...

- Deborah W.

Asia B.

5.0

Asia is a very compassionate and caring caregiver. Asia was a companion to my 91 year old mother. She was a friend to my mother and her family. My mother looked forward to her time with Asia and I had peace of mind. She engaged my mother in activities and conversation. She was flexible when she...

- Mary W.

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