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Christina M.


River Forest, IL

>$10/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care

I have over 10 years of senior care. I'm experienced in bathing, medication distribution, physical therapy, feeding, and g-tube. I'm currently a nurse. I've worked as a nanny for special needs children for over 15 years. I'm a certified CNA, Medical assistant, and Nurse. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach...
Christina can also help with: Personal care
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Caitlin M.


River Forest, IL

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have volunteered at Hines, VA for about 5 years, accumulating over 1,000 hours of community service, and received an award for the work that I have done with seniors. I also work with people with developmental disabilities, which I also feel like helps working as a caregiver. I have been a respite for people who do feeding...
Caitlin can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning
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Maria D.


River Forest, IL

$25-50/hr13 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as Hard working Respectfully Independent Funny I like caring for seniors because I will become a senior one day I also like to here the story's that the seniors tell me. I'm looking for a job that I am looking to take care of elderly women and men. My skills include washing them, changing...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Helping them get dresses taking them to the bathroom and giving or making food for them good at taking care of seniors...
Erica can also help with: Visiting nurse, live-in home care, visiting physician, hospice services
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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: Hospice services, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, meal prep & 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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Ember C.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Caring Nurse Aide Available For Part-time Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a creative mind and problem solver discovering innovative ways to communicate with clients and improve quality patient-centered care. I have a background in biology and nursing studies. With over four years of experience working as a nursing assistant, I am a people person at heart and a good listener recognized for...
Ember can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Ember is a thoughtful and devoted caregiver. She became a trusted member of our family taking care of my wife for 18 months through the moderate stage of dementia. Ember is easy going and calm in tough situations, upbeat and positive throughout."

Richard M.

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Gerard G.


Niles, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Partner

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

When our loved one's life is transitioning to their "care years"--a time in our life when we need combination of support services so we can live as independently as possible--we appreciate them for bringing us into this world and walking with us every step of the way, even when it is hard. And, it is now our time to return the...
Gerard can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, home modification, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Gerard is an excellent caregiver with great experience who did a wonderful job caring for my father and helping him regain his experience after a hospitalization. 10/10 would definitely recommend him!"

Aasia K.

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Kathy M.


Chicago, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

CNA With 8 Years In Hospice & 13 Years As A Private Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA who has 14 years experience, 8 of those years I worked in hospice. I am CPR and Dementia certified as well. I'm available for overnight shifts, five days a week including weekends. I love what I do because there is such a great need. So many seniors do not get the proper care they deserve. If I can make a difference,...
Kathy can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, visiting physician, dementia, companionship, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kathy helped my mother care for my father during his final weeks of life. Her prior experience working in hospice was extremely valuable as he was home under hospice care during this time. She traveled a good distance to assist them, and was more than willing to...

Jackie S.

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Jurate C.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Caregiver Available.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My experience has been providing companionship to seniors, cooking for them, cleaning, doing their laundry, taking them to the doctor's appointments and anywhere they need to go. I take care of them as if they are my own family. Seniors deserve that and much more. My experience includes being companions to the elderly and/or...
Jurate can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"I had a mistake review of J on here before that was meant for another caregiver. J is very kind and calm and has a very calming energy. Our schedule was changing a lot so I couldn't give J a normal schedule. If you have a parent who needs a kind and gentle...

Kathy D.

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Emmanuel A.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Full-time/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My experience caring for seniors has been tremendously life-time changing experience. I always have a thought in mind that this is their (seniors) time for them to reap from what they have sown during their years of hard work. I take a great pride in caring for seniors because they are very comforting and dependable. I have...
Emmanuel can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
5.0
"Emmanuel worked for my father as fill in over a 4 day weekend and since as daily fill in. We found him very pleasant and willing to do anything to help. He is strong and was able to lift/assist my father when necessary. He seems trustworthy and was on time with...

Carrie B.

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Shannon N.


River Grove, IL

$14-22/hr10 yrs exp

I am certified in CPR and first aid I am on the registry I have about 10 years experience. I currently work with patients with dementia and Alzheimer's. At this moment I am looking for a part-time position.
Shannon can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Shannon is a dependable, hard worker with a great work ethic and strong caregiver skills. We're very happy with her work highly recommend her."

Charles S.

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Urszula P.


Harwood Heights, IL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Urszula, and I grew up in Poland as the oldest of six siblings. As a young person, I had many opportunities to take care of members of my large family. Those early experiences taught me how to be a responsible and empathetic person. I am a caring individual who loves working with people and helping them live happier...
Urszula can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Urszula was an amazing help in caring for wife with dementia. Highly recommended."

Care member

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Julie Ann O.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Companionship

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. I'm Julie been working in the health care environment for at least 12 years now. working sometimes as a part time in assisted living facility for almost 11 years as a CNA.
Julie Ann can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"She is very knowledgeable and well experienced. Very compassionate and sweet. She is truly an assets for a family that seeking for a professional health care service."

Maricris R.

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Rashawnda P.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Vaccinated & Full Of Integrity CNA Looking For Fulltime Client.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Certified Nursing Assistant with over 15 years of training/ hands on experiences. SKILLS includes- sit to stand lift & Hoyer lift. Repositioning, CPR, Personal care. Physical therapy /exercise/ range of motion. GI-tubes Outings- park, doctor visits, special events & nurture walks. Communication is key for me. Having an open...
Rashawnda can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Rashawnda was a pleasure to have in our home. She engaged with my dad & assisted him with daily tasks & was friendly/kind throughout. She was helpful during a time that my family needed the help & we would be happy to have her again to help out with my dad."

Lisa G.

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Angela Merici C.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Personal Care And Housekeeping If Needed. Available Full-time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 30 yrs old, I love taking care of elder people and looking out for them. I love what I do and been doing it for years. A CNA but have always worked as a private caregiver/companion. I do personal care, companionship, medication reminders.. general care. I also do light housekeeping if needed. I like to organize things...
Angela Merici can also help with: Companionship, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Angela took wonderful care of our mom with Parkinsons for just over a year, until our mom moved into a nursing home. Angela was always extremely reliable and compassionate, and went above and beyond many times for our mom. We appreciate all her hard work, and...

Katie D.

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Alexis T.


Chicago, IL

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...
Alexis can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"

Dan K.

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Sandalid C.


Brookfield, IL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love to care for others, compassionate, able to help, honest, reliable and trustworthy. I have passion for what I do, and like to treat people with respect and compassion. Well orientated and reliable.
Sandalid can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
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John P.


Berwyn, IL

$25-39/hr1 yrs exp

Retired Wanting To Stay Busy.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is John! I am 64 yr old, recently retired building engineer, I took care of a 200 unit, senior citizen building in Oak Park, I was there, 24 years and developed close and trusting relationships with many of the residents there. I am easy-going, dependable, punctual, and patient. I would be happy to assist you and...
John can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, transportation
5.0
"John has lots of experience dealing with seniors. He always treated my sister [age 81] with respect. He often went above and beyond the call of duty such as the evening when her neighbor called him to let him know that my sister had been taken by ambulance to the...

John D.

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Doreen I.


Chicago, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have 12 yrs experience working as a direct care provider mostly with geriatric. My duties include bathing, feeding, personal hygiene care, administer medication, meal preparation and assist activity of daily living.
Doreen can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"It is a pleasure for me to write this letter for recommendation for Doreen, who had worked as my Father's primary caregiver for more than 4 months as we were staying in Chicago. Looking after my father who had advanced Parkinson's was a difficult task but Doreen...

Ammar M.

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Safija K.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

CNA

I have been a home health aide for the elderly for over 13 years. Besides being a home health aide, I was a CNA at a nursing home for a number of years. I have helped provide personal care to my patients including but not limited to bathing, dressing, skin care, and preparation of meals. I make sure my patients take their...
Safija can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"October 9, 2017 To whom it may concern, I know Safija over 10 years. We met through work and since than we become friends. During this time I had opportunity to closely observe Safija through our daily interactions. Safija has not only delivered...

Mirsada K.

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Recent senior care reviews in River Forest, IL

Alexandra O.

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

Ember C.

5.0

Ember is a thoughtful and devoted caregiver. She became a trusted member of our family taking care of my wife for 18 months through the moderate stage of dementia. Ember is easy going and calm in tough situations, upbeat and positive throughout.

- Richard M.

Gerard G.

5.0

Even though I found somebody else, he was willing to be the back-up should things go awry. He was engaging during our phone call. Most likely to hire in the future.

- Annie S.

Kathy M.

5.0

Both my mother and I spoke with Kathy about caring for my dad. While a family emergency prevented her from starting, I was so comforted and impressed with how professional and empathetic she was. Her compassion and kindness came through her emails and phone calls and she clearly has many years of...

- Katrina P.

Jurate C.

5.0

I had a mistake review of J on here before that was meant for another caregiver. J is very kind and calm and has a very calming energy. Our schedule was changing a lot so I couldn't give J a normal schedule. If you have a parent who needs a kind and gentle companion definitely hire J. Tell her...

- Kathy D.

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