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Patricia H.


Athens, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a positive and caring professional caregiver with more than 20 years' experience in assisted living and Private In-Hom care. With me your loved one will receive appropriate and professional care. My strongest skills are clients with all stages of Demetia. I strongly believe that patience and compassion are essential. I am...
Patricia can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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Kayla T.


Springfield, IL

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from Lincoln Land Community College's CNA Program. I am honest, compassionate, caring, patient, learn quickly, and really enjoy taking care of others. I possess great communication skills written and verbal. My skills also include great attention for detail, record-keeping, and knowledge of medical terminology. I...
Kayla can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She's an amazing caregiver. She is always on time. She knows how to take care of an elderly paraplegic person from head to toe."

Patricia F.

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Laura R.


Springfield, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience15 years in Adult and senior care. I am dependable, reliable, compassionate,& caring. I have been very fortunate enough to work w/some really wonderful people. I try to evaluate and individuals needs and create a care plan just for them. I am passionate about making people as comfortable as I possibly can &...
Laura can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Laura helped with my father's bathing and dressing. She is very kind and was great with our dad."

Lori O.

I have 20+ years of experience. Was a CNA for 15 of those years. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. Experience with Alzheimers and Dementia.. Skilled in all aspects of elderly care and Adls.. I have alot of compassion and respect and love to give.. Ran my own Daycare for 5 years.. was licensed by the...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Michelle is amazing. She works from the time she gets there to the time she leaves. My mom loves her cooking. She has great organization skills. She doesn't have to be told what to do she just does it. Mom loves her. They clicked like they have been friends for...

Patricia F.

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Heather J.


Springfield, IL

$40-50/hr1 yrs exp

Nurse Caregiver

I have 14+ years of medical experience. I am willing to help with a variety of services. These include but are not limited to: cooking, cleaning, laundry, bathing/dressing, washing hair, providing transportation.
Heather can also help with: Errands, personal care, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning
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Cassandra P.


Pleasant Plains, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'm a reliable caregiver who has almost three years experience in providing care for the elderly. I have worked in the home as a caregiver as well as in an Alzheimer's/Dementia assisted living. I'm willing to be flexible with pay and can provide a reference for the in home care I'm giving currently at this time. I have 9 years...
Cassandra can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Cassie was very good with my Mom. Very trustworthy! I would highly recommend her."

Lori C.

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Soleil F.


Springfield, IL

$14-26/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Professionally I have been working in long term care for over 7 years. First as a Dietary Aide for a little over a year then as a Certified Nurses Assistant for 5 years. However my grandmother became disabled when I was only 4 years old so I have been helping take care of her for as long as I could understand how. The...
Soleil can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She was very professional, friendly and seemed like she truly cared about my needs. I would definitely hire Soleil again. Thank you!"

Teresa B.

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Brittney T.


Springfield, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Cna Available Over Nights Part Time.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Brittney I am a 33-year-old mother of 3. My passion is providing care for those in need as I have been doing this for 17 wonderful years. I have been blessed to work with all walks of life during my career. I have provided skilled care to companion care. I have experience in hoyers, sit to stand dementia care....
Brittney can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Brittney is a very compassionate person whom does her job above and beyond what is expected! "

Kimberly T.

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Quentora D.


Springfield, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Care Taker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Quentora D. I'm a certified Nursing Assistant with over 10 years experience. I find this field very rewarding! I'm proficient in Vtal signs, cooking, cleaning bathing, transporting, recreation teaching and more. I have group home, Nursing home, and In home care experience. If your looking for a professional...
Quentora can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Tory is wonderful! We love her"

Melissa C.

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Kate P.


Springfield, IL

$22-24/hr6 yrs exp

Elderly Care

Hello, since moving to Springfield I have had the pleasure in caring for a lovely Army veteran who had Parkinson's, partially blind and also suffered from dementia. I was his shadow' in that I was always with him to prevent any falls. I also took him to appointments, ran errands and outside walks in his wheelchair., I also made...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, respite care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Kate was such a blessing to our whole family and especially to my mother. We wanted to keep my 89 year old mother in her home as her health was failing and Kate made it possible. Always full of encouragement and willing to help my mother in any way, Kate’s cheerful...

Care member

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Lindsey S.


Springfield, IL

$20-23/hr4 yrs exp

Passion Is Key

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lindsey! I have a heart to serve you:). I have spent my entire adult life working with people and my people skills are amazing. I have spent 4 years in home care for the elderly and disabled. I also took care of my own mother before she passed. I have an appreciation for the elderly and a passion to help them...
Lindsey can also help with: Visiting physician, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Lindsey was very kind and caring in taking care of my sister who was in the final stages of ALS. She was physically incapacitated and had many needs which Lindsey handled with gentleness and skill. Lindsey read to her in a very soothing reading voice which was a...

Mary Ellen S.

I've always loved being with and helping Seniors. Unfortunately, as people age and begin to lose their independence, their feelings of dignity and self worth begin to diminish, too. I have worked for years trying to make a difference. I've been on both sides. I've served as a caregiver and a care coordinator. My role as...
Kathleen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Kyli C.


Springfield, IL

$13-30/hr

Fun, Loving, Compainion For Those In Need

I have experience helping with my family who needed care. My father had cancer for 8 years before he passed away and my great grandma had dementia for years. I was a primary caregiver for both and would love to help others in need.
Kyli can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, dementia, meal prep, errands
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Michelle E.


Springfield, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Quality Care, Diverse Experience

I posses over 10 years of professional and personal experience in caring for the elderly, infants/youth, and individuals who are considered "special needs". From high school age into current day, I've held both volunteer and paid positions. I've worked at nursery centers on all sides of the city, as well as Southern IL....
Michelle can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Amanda S.


Springfield, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced In Home Health Care

Hello. My name is Amanda. I have 11 years of home health experience. I really love this line of work as I love helping others! I think this job field is a really rewarding career! My experience includes: bathing, grooming, assisting with going to the bathroom, aide in walking, assisting with taking medication, cooking, cleaning...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Denetria L.


Springfield, IL

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate Home Worker

Hello, My name is Denetria. I am a 28-year-old female. I don't have any children. I have 7 years of experience with this type of work. I enjoy helping elders do the things they aren't able to do anymore. I am very compassionate and kind with everyone I work and I have a smile that will light up an entire room. I am experienced...
Denetria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am caring, have compassion, feel good about doing good work, honest, do not steal am very trustworthy, try to be careful not to break anything. I have 33 Years of experience. Have references
Jeanetta can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
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Elizabeth S.


Springfield, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced CNA And Mom Who Loves To Help The Elderly

Hello, My name's Elizabeth. I have 10 years experience with being a senior care companion. I earned my CNA as well in 2011 and I'm married with two children, a son and daughter. I'm dependable, trustworthy, and loving. I'm a non smoker, and have all clean records. When providing companion care/senior care, I love socializing,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CNA

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Katie L.


Springfield, IL

$14-23/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as calming, funny, genuine I like caring for seniors because it's a passion to care for others who are in need of it. I believe it's a calling. I love to help others. Also in school to further my career. I'm looking for a job that helps build my experience and where I'm able to be a companion for...
Katie can also help with: Errands, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant with over 7 years experience. I find this field very rewarding! I'm proficient in Vital signs, cooking, cleaning bathing, transporting, recreation teaching and more. I have group home, Nursing home, and In home care experience. If your looking for a professional caring and respectful care for...
Briana can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Recent senior care reviews in Athens, IL

Kayla T.

5.0

She's an amazing caregiver. She is always on time. She knows how to take care of an elderly paraplegic person from head to toe.

- Patricia F.

Laura R.

5.0

we are very satisfied with Laura.

- James M.

Michelle S.

5.0

Michelle is amazing. She works from the time she gets there to the time she leaves. My mom loves her cooking. She has great organization skills. She doesn't have to be told what to do she just does it. Mom loves her. They clicked like they have been friends for years.

- Patricia F.

Cassandra P.

5.0

Cassie was very good with my Mom. Very trustworthy! I would highly recommend her.

- Lori C.

Soleil F.

5.0

She was very professional, friendly and seemed like she truly cared about my needs. I would definitely hire Soleil again. Thank you!

- Teresa B.

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