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I have a 26-year-old son with Down syndrome. Has had 2 open heart surgeries. As an infant was NG tubed and on O2 and heart monitor. I am familiar with assistive tech devices, non verbal individuals with disabilities. I am a volunteer for Special Olympics. I am so prepared to take care of your son or daughter!
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Reda V.


Fox River Grove, IL

$22-27/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver In A Need Of A Job

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 20 years of experience as a caregiver. I have nursing degree and worked in the hospital in Lithuania. I take care of seniors with cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, cancer, and with individuals recovering from surgery and/or hospice care. I can help with all daily tasks...
Reda can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Reda is an outstanding caregiver. She is knowledgeable and very compassionate. She interacts extremely well with her patient and the family. She encourages her patient to fully participate in their recovery. I cannot say enough about her capabilities. She is...

CHRISTINE W.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In 2021 I began working at a small private senior home in Elgin. Having been there for about two years I focused on non clinical care such as changing, showering, feeding and light housekeeping for the patient. In 2022 I started working at St. Alexius Hospital as a CNA where I worked with patients in the orthopedic floor. I...
Mariana can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

I'd describe my personality as kind, caring and patient. I'm looking for a job that makes a difference in people's lives, as well as my own. I have recently exited the corporate world after 35 years and I am interested in a personal assistant role. Over the past 20 years, I've cared for family members. Specifically, my...
Dianne can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care
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Oleksandr R.


Prospect Heights, IL

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Nursing Assistant

CNA/caregiver trained in basic and advanced senior care with lots of in-home and hospital experience. Experience with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, post-surgical and pet care. Dependable, punctual, and professional!
Oleksandr can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"He is very efficient with his job and helps with other tasks as well. He is always prompt, dependable and cheerful."

Care member

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David P.


Vernon Hills, IL

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible, Experienced

Hello, my name is David. As a college graduate I have been in the Home Healthcare field for the last 20 years. I am a skilled Caregiver (with experience in Mental regression and disability, Palliative and Hospice care) Not only do I give excellent basic care I can also help the patient with other supportive care such as...
David can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Hello my names Meredith I'm a very responsible recoverable young lady I have been to nursing homes and have done some help there and such
Meredith can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation

Ekaterina G.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I have 9 years experience as a caregiver. I have knowledge about MS, Dementia, Diabetes, Physical Therapy. I am very patient, responsible and outgoing. I have been certified for home care help in 2016 by FAAC Dr. Jose Rizal Heritage Center. I have operated many medical equipment's like Hoyer Lift, Electric Wheelchair, Nebulizer...
Ekaterina can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Danielle S.


Chicago, IL

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time C.N.A./Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an Operations Supervisor at an Adult Day Care and also an in home care provider. I am also a Certified Dementia Practitioner as well as an C. N. A. I have been in the field of caring for individuals for over 13 years. I have a gift of patience with people and consideration for individuals who require more attention than...
5.0
"She helped me during recovery from shoulder replacement surgery. I was VERY restricted in mobility and could not lift anything. It was very reassuring for me to have her on "stand-by" when I first showered by myself. She remembered how I liked things done and...

Caroline W.

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Daven I.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Loving And A Fun Caregiver For Your Love Ones.

Hello, My name is Daven. I've been in a health care industry for at least 11 years with home health care experience taking care of seniors. I've worked with clients with different conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, Stroke, post surgeries and many more. I'm very outgoing, friendly and energetic who love...
Daven can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Daven ,worked for me and with me and had a reputable performance. He understands on what is expected in order to make the client(patient/resident) live his (pt) best attainable functional and comfortable ability for a quality of life.He has knowledge towards...

Irma G.

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Marie Antonette I.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver With RN Background

I am a Registered Nurse. Seeking for a part time job as a caregiver. I worked with different clients such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Post Surgeries, Hospice patients and as a companion. I am very outgoing, friendly and energetic who love working with people with different ages. I can give the best care to my clients. I am...
Marie Antonette can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, personal care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Antoinette could not have been more kind, compassionate and patient while maintaining professionalism. Her previous experience as a nurse in the Philippines proved invaluable while assisting my cousin in her final days. We highly recommend her!"

Bill B.

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Dawn C.


McHenry, IL

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Loving, Caring Mother Would Love to Help Out Where Needed

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always been a very giving, caring individual who enjoys helping people. I helped care for my 85-year-old grandmother after her knee and hip surgery and also when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I was a companion for my neighbor for 2 years she was 70 and had onset of dementia. I am CPR and first aid certified. I...
Dawn can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Dawn had applied for a position to be a caregiver for my mom who is in hospice. I had already hired someone, but let her know I would keep her in mind if something changed. As it turns out, my regular caregiver had to take a few days off to care for her own child....

Doug K.

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Gary M.


Skokie, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Gary and I'm excited to meet your family! I have worked in the medical field as a surgical technician for 27 years. My background has allowed for me to be well informed of patient intake/ medical history and administration of medications. I regularly work with wound care, mobility assistance- heavy lifting. Over...
Gary can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, errands & more
I am a registered nurse. I have 6 years of working in the hospital (3 years in medical/surgical and 3 years in hemodialysis)
Catherine can also help with: Errands, light cleaning
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Deborah P.


Elgin, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

JUST LIKE FAMILY

I have been in the medical field in one aspect or another since 1989. I have had the privilege of assisting in delivering babies, to assisting in outpatient surgical procedures. I have cared for infants and have cared for the elderly. It is very rewarding knowing you can make a difference in someone's life. I am very caring and...
Deborah can also help with: Dementia, errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Erica M.


Skokie, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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...
Erica can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Margarita M.


Des Plaines, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi I Am A Certified Nursing Assistant

Hi I have 19 years of experience working with patients with Ortho, Diabetics, Parkinson's disease, Post Surgery, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Palliative and Hospice. I really enjoy working with patients that need help. Taking care of people has always been natural to me.
Margarita can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Naadirah Nicole S.


Skokie, IL

$23-35/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Support

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...
Naadirah Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Marina O.


Des Plaines, IL

$14-18/hr

Compassionate Care Giver

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...
Marina can also help with: Dementia, personal care, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Jacquelyn M.


Round Lake, IL

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Gentle, Caring CNA For Hire

To Whom It May Concern: My name is Jackie, and I am a certified and experienced Nursing Assistant. I worked at Evanston Hospital on the acute Medical/Surgical unit for 2 years, and have gained much experience through my clinical work in nursing school. I am patient, kind, and soft-hearted. I am willing to work with any senior,...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Recent post-surgery care reviews in Lake Zurich, IL

Reda V.

5.0

Reda is a "must hire" if you are in need of someone with her skills. She was someone you could count on to handle all the care related details and do so compassionately.

- Steven J.

Oleksandr R.

5.0

He is very efficient with his job and helps with other tasks as well. He is always prompt, dependable and cheerful.

- Care member

Danielle S.

5.0

She helped me during recovery from shoulder replacement surgery. I was VERY restricted in mobility and could not lift anything. It was very reassuring for me to have her on "stand-by" when I first showered by myself. She remembered how I liked things done and rarely needed to be reminded of...

- Caroline W.

Daven I.

5.0

Daven cared for my father for one year fulltime. Daven was never late, never called off and became a part of our family. He cared for my father like he was his own. He traveled with our family and was always willing to go the extra mile. Daven is very personable and organized. He was a truly...

- Care member

Marie Antonette I.

5.0

Antoinette could not have been more kind, compassionate and patient while maintaining professionalism. Her previous experience as a nurse in the Philippines proved invaluable while assisting my cousin in her final days. We highly recommend her!

- Bill B.

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