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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
Have experience cooking, cleaning and carrying for others. Can help with shopping/errands and medications reminder.
Patient, kind, trustworthy and respectful.
Love to read, crochet and cross stitch.
Katarina can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, transportation, light cleaning
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: Respite care, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning
Maria D.
River Forest, IL
$25-50/hr • 13 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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Erica M.
River Forest, IL
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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: Hospice services, visiting physician, visiting nurse, live-in home care
Melissa S.
Elmwood Park, IL
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for 6+ years, I am CPR certified and I have a passion for care, I have met many people and family's that I have a pleasure to be apart of there life and work with them. I am a very caring and outgoing person I am flexible and always willing to help. Thank you more about me you can email me and will talk...
Melissa can also help with: Home modification, errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Melissa was very reliable and a hard worker. She not only helped me with my 85 year old mother, getting her up in the morning (my mother has a movement disorder so she can't walk), getting her to doctor's appointments, physical therapy, and to the hairdresser, she...
Laurie G.
5.0
(3)
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: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Safija is very friendly and dependable. She has a great personality and is flexible and opened minded with people. She makes you feel very comfortable around her and she is very understanding. I lived working with her and working for her. She was a great boss to me...
Roxanne C.
5.0
(1)
I like caring for seniors because it brings me joy to help others. My most recent work was in Elmhurst taking care of a woman with Alzheimers. My responsibilities included help with dressing, meal preparation, driving to leisure activities, physical activity, and companionship. I was sad that she could no longer be at home and...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Katherine (Katie) worked for us as a caregiver for my mother from about February 2022
to June 2023.
Katherine was huge help to our family in a time of need. My mother was diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s and it became clear to us that she needed more help as she was...
Care member
Selmija O.
Niles, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light House Keeping. I can also help with night routines and care.
Selmija can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning
5.0
"Mija is an upbeat, caring individual who was a great addition to my mother's weekday care team during her home hospice period. Mija was always on time, did not miss any days, was flexible in helping out on weekends as well. She was diligent in providing care,...
Raymond E.
5.0
(1)
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: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, personal 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.
5.0
(1)
Hello. My name is Elsie A little bit about myself, I and I am mom 3 kids but I like to help others I offer reasonable prices and reliable service. Cleaning and care senior citizen helper (once or repeatedly)
Organizing
Personal shopper/groceries/other cleaning
wash dishes
walk your dog Take garbage out on garbage day...
Elsie can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Is a very responsible person always be on time take care about my person very good always smile and very positive attitude "
Care member
Ludi T.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Ludi T 53 yrs old. I am responsible, compassionate & honest person. I have 22yrs experience as a caregiver mostly Dementia/Alzheimer's patients, strokes, Parkinson, tube feeding, oxygen, catheter, suctioning, cancer patients, hoyer lift from bed to chair & chair to bed, hospice. My duties; meals prep, med prep, med...
Ludi can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, home modification
4.0
"Ludi was a great caregiver for a few weeks - she is safe, honest, clean and very organized. Unfortunately she wasn't very dependable for the type of care that we needed."
Terri K.
Jessica T.
Westchester, IL
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Although I don't have much experience being a caregiver to anyone older than 12 years old, I do have a heart of a servant and enjoy the company of another human being. Most of my work history involves working with children from the ages of newborn- 12 years old. I know that doesn't help in your situation but I am a hard worker...
Jessica can also help with: Personal care
Ruslana K.
River Grove, IL
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience helping with seniors which includes Bathing/Dressing, helping with medication and meal preparations. I love to engage and interact with my senior companions. I am kind, compassionate, funny, and caring. I am a very patient person. I love for the elderly to talk about their lives. I like caring for seniors...
Ruslana can also help with: Dementia, personal care, transportation, companionship, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ruslana was Mom's caregiver for 2 1/2 years! Mom loved her and so did all of us! She cooked n took care of our Mom as if she was her Mom! She was loving, caring, gentle yet strong, and gave such tender care. I believe because of Ruslana, she was with us longer....
Sandra B.
Danuta W.
Chicago, IL
$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, I have been a senior caregiver for over 17 years. I have many years of experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's.. Needs of clients like med care, doctors appointment, household help, pet care etc. I treat my clients with dignity and respect they deserve while helping them maintain their independence. Thank you
Danuta can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Donna was the best caregiver and we were lucky to have her"
Tom R.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Esmerelda I am a dedicated caregiver that takes pride in her job and cares for my residents as if they were my own loved one I know it's hard to trust someone with doing perfect care for your loved one but I assure you I would do my very best in giving my all best quality care to your loved one and build a...
Esmeralda can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Esme is an amazing CNA. You won’t find better care. She is reliable, kind, capable, thoughtful, trustworthy, conscious and took wonderful care of my mom. "
Care member
Cailee S.
Park Ridge, IL
$9-14/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have never been a hired caregiver before, but am going into the medical field and have considered careers such as a personal care assistant. Also, in the past during the summers I have been the primary caregiver to my grandfather giving me some experience. I have been a Healthcare Coordinator for a summer camp as well where I...
Cailee can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
5.0
"Hired for care for my elderly father. She was very reliable and had we a great experience. Such a compassionate soul!"
Caryl M.
Felmielyn Niña K.
Westchester, IL
$23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Compassionate caregiver, who has experience working on assisted living for 1 year. Taking care of the senior is my line of job it's just like taking care of my grandmother or grandfather. Patience, love, and understanding for them
Felmielyn Niña can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Nina is a very kind, compassionate Caregiver. She is smart, neat, and organized: and has taken good care of me. I highly recommend hiring Nina. "
Care member
Tina S.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Home Health Aide, Personal Care Attendant, Available For Companionship, House Keeping, & Meal Prep.
5.0
(5)
I have six, and a half years of experience, & a few letters of recommendations. I've had three clients, and I took excellent care of them. I did physical therapy with them, prepared meals, house keeping, laundry, did errands, I took them to doctor appointments, took great care of their medications, & organized them daily. I take...
Tina can also help with: Dementia, home modification, visiting physician
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tina was a great addition to our family."
Mary P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Worked for 3. 5 years helping with a 93-year-old retiree who suffered from multiple strokes and early onsite dementia and Alzheimer's. My duties included grocery shopping, taking to doctor appointments, outings with family and friends. I also did light housekeeping, hygiene care, prepared meals and was a constant companion....
Ann can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care & more
5.0
"Ann cared for my mother on several occasions over a period of 8 years. She started helping Mom when she needed less assistance--doing household chores, following through on exercises--and as Mom developed more serious health problems, Ann was always there for our...
Diane S.
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Recent senior care reviews in River Forest, IL
Melissa S.
5.0
Melissa is a really nice young lady. She is flexible with her schedule and working. She works hard and is very kind. She has long term clients she has worked for - so she's loyal. She takes direction well and follows your specific needs (I've had some caregivers here who don't! believe it or not)...
- Kathy D.
Safija K.
5.0
Safija is very friendly and dependable. She has a great personality and is flexible and opened minded with people. She makes you feel very comfortable around her and she is very understanding. I lived working with her and working for her. She was a great boss to me and me few very appreciated as an...
- Roxanne C.
Katherine H.
5.0
Katherine (Katie) worked for us as a caregiver for my mother from about February 2022
to June 2023.
Katherine was huge help to our family in a time of need. My mother was diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s and it became clear to us that she needed more help as she was living alone at the
time. Katie began...
- Care member
Selmija O.
5.0
This is my first time using Care.com and Mia is wonderful! She contacted me right away after making the job post and scheduling was easy. She was very attentive to our needs and cleaned the house perfectly!
- Care member
Alexis T.
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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FAQs for finding senior care in River Forest, IL
In 2024, how much does senior care cost near me in River Forest, IL?
The average rate for hiring a senior care provider in River Forest, IL on Care.com is $17.50 per hour as of April 2024. This rate will vary depending on the level of care needed (medical/non-medical or overnight care), the provider's certifications, years of experience, and total amount of hours required per day/week.
What types of senior care are available near me in 2024 in River Forest, IL?
You can find a variety of in-home senior care options in River Forest, IL on Care.com. Some of these options include having a companion to support your loved one with daily activities such as getting around the house, helping with meal prep, light housekeeping or even dressing/bathing. You also have the option to find a nursing assistant if medical care is required. There are also caregivers who can provide senior transportation to run errands or drive to doctor appointments. For seniors that require highly monitored care or cannot remain in their own homes, you'll find other options in River Forest such as assisted living facilities or nursing homes.
How can I find senior care near me in River Forest, IL?
Care.com has 5 senior care providers in River Forest, IL. You can filter and sort local senior care providers by distance from River Forest and compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other families.