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Marina O.

Compassionate Care Giver

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
Personal care
errands
dementia
light cleaning
Hello! I will be a junior in college undergrad in the Fall. I am a pre-med Biology major with a minor in intercultural studies! My certification as a Nursing Assistant expired this month and I am planning to renew it this summer. My current experience level is from clinical hours for the certification (50 hours) and I...
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Senior Companion/Care Or Household Manager

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
personal care
hospice services
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
Hello! I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to take care of my grandparents. The life lessons they taught me, and our family were priceless. I am the eldest of six children and have one daughter and two beautiful granddaughters. I understand that juggling the daily responsibilities of life can be a challenge,...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
I am a registered nurse. I have 6 years of working in the hospital (3 years in medical/surgical and 3 years in hemodialysis)
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Humble

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
errands
transportation
dementia
+ 1 more
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with several years of experience providing high-quality care to elderly individuals and those with special needs. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility support, medication reminders, meal preparation, and companionship. Known for patience,...
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Experienced Senior Care Nursing Assistant

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
companionship
+ 1 more
CNA/caregiver trained in basic and advanced senior care with lots of in-home and hospital experience. Experience with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, live-in care, post-surgical and pet care. Dependable, punctual, and professional!

Care Member says "Alex is an Incredible care giver, very hardworking and a great problem solver! Alex is knowledgeable and patient and has helped our family tremendously...

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Harwood Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
companionship
+ 1 more
I was born in Poland as the eldest of six siblings, which taught me empathy and the importance of caring for others. I completed my college education in Poland and then moved to Chicago to continue my studies. I worked with children and seniors, helping them have better lives. As a caregiver, I assisted with ADLs, including...

Care Member says "I feel it necessary to share my families ongoing positive experiences with Urszula."

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Caregiver/Companion

Chicago, IL

3.3(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
home modification
respite care
dementia
+ 1 more
* CNA- Certified Nursing Assistance, Physical Rehabilitation Aide, CPR * 16 Years of experience including private duty, nursing home, hospice: DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S, feeding tube, suffer stroke, oxygen, diabetics, heart failure, cancer, Hoyer lift, etc. *Languages: English, Polish, Russian. * I like working with...

Katherine B. says "Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara to spend...

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Part Time Caregiver

Skokie, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
errands
personal care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant who has been working at a hospital for the past 10 years. I have worked in the rehab department for 5 years where I work with patients who has debility, stroke, hip & knee replacement, open heart surgery, loss of function and gait, dementia, Parkinson's, and loss of mobility due to...
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Mario's Care

Mount Prospect, IL

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$10/hr
8 years experience
I have 8 years of experience caring for senior patients and home care. Various patients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease, Stroke, patients that had hip surgery, patients with COPD. I have experience in home care assisting daily activities and patient needs. I can do 24 hour care from morning care...
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Loving Caring Medical Assistant

Niles, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Medical assistant with over 15 years of experience worked 12 years in pediatrics and 5 in surgical oncology looking for a part time job possibly Saturday and Sunday
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Skokie, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Tamar and my life purpose has always been in the helping profession. I have a social work background which entailed counseling grade school and teenage youth with a variety of challenges consisting of mental health/ behavioral challenges. Additionally, those that just needed support being cared and attended for. I...
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CNA

Wheeling, IL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
respite care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
I m very responsible and professional I been doing this job for 18 years, working with orderly population and I have nursing skills, work a different facilities, client s with demencia, Alzheimer s, and after surgery care, I can provide references for the clients I work before. Call my for any concerns.
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Wheeling, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
I am a compassionate healthcare professional with nearly 10 years of experience caring for seniors and patients requiring total care. Since beginning my career in 2010, I have worked with post-operative, oxygen-dependent, bedbound, and mental health patients. I currently serve as a Health Technician with the U. S. Department of...
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I Love Being Able To Provide Quality And Compassionate Care

Mount Prospect, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
personal care
light cleaning
companionship
meal prep
I have worked in the medical for 20 years as a medical assistant, office manager, and care coordinator for patient care. I am currently a caregiver looking to provide quality care with compassion and consideration to those who need care in the comfort of their homes. I operate with integrity and believe in treating people with...
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Mount Prospect, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
I'm a highly regarded expert in my field and rated top notch among my clients for the last 3 years. Besides being a successful certified care giver I'm also a surgical technician for the last 24 years in plastic surgery. I branched out as a care giver because found my calling and passion to take care of the elderly. I keep up...
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Lidia

Mount Prospect, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
visiting nurse
hospice services
visiting physician
dementia
+ 1 more
My name is Lidia and I am 51 years old. I live in Mount Prospect and have my own car. I am bilingual English/Polish. I'm fully vaccinated (Covid). I am compassionate caregiver with long history (10 years) of assisting and caring for seniors (both in-home or hospital settings). I am dedicated to providing the best care for your...
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Dedicated caregiver with a background in memory care, post-op recovery, specializing in creating safe and nurturing environments. I am a certified professional in First Aid and CPR and have training in dementia care, mobility assistance. With excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, I coordinate with families and...
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Happy To Help

Skokie, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
My experience with senior care is more personal. I have gained my experience helping with care through family. Whenever any family member goes through surgery I will take time off completely and dedicate it to helping care. I have alit of patience and experience helping people care for themselves, dressing, bathing, grooming. I...
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Caregiver

Skokie, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
I have been doing this work for at least 20 years. I took care of two bedridden persons. One person after hip surgery, after stroke and a few with Alzheimer's and one with dementia. A brother with cancer, dad after head trauma and mom with lung disease. A few with diabetes and high blood pressure. One lady with ms who used a...
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Professional Support

Skokie, IL

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
I am trained in community resource and service delivery as well as nursing. Please allow me to assist you, or your loved one, to feel connected & supported. I have experience in case management in partnership with the state of Illinois, the provision of emergency services as part of the American Red Cross and clinical nursing...
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Post-Surgery Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed post-surgery care

Oleksandr R.

Alex is an Incredible care giver, very hardworking and a great problem solver! Alex is knowledgeable and patient and has helped our family...

- Care member

Urszula P.

I feel it necessary to share my families ongoing positive experiences with Urszula.

- Care member

Barbara M.

Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara...

- Katherine B.

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