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Senior care providers in River Forest, IL

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with driving people to and from medical appointments, as well as general companionship and conversation. I can provide meal prep as well and general care.
5.0
"Overall Aubrey has VERY warm and positive energy. She is punctual and caring. I flew into Chicago for a few days for a minor cosmetic procedure and she supported me the way a true friend would. She is funny and gentle. She is also extremely reliable and receptive....

Angela C.

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Jonie M.


Wood Dale, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Well Experienced Caregiver Assistant For Memory Loss

Hi! Over the past nine years I have helped care for several ladies suffering from memory loss. I feel God has given me a real gift to help those that are suffering and I would be honored if you would consider me to help when you are away. I have a clean background, 4 yr college degree and desire to support my myself and my...
Jonie can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
5.0
"Jonie is a very devoted caregiver who genuinely cares about the well-being of her clients. She has a strong work ethic and is always reliable. She even tended my garden for weeks on end last year while I was away due to a family emergency. Any human, pet or plant...

Betty A.

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Kaeleen E.


River Grove, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I am a certified nursing assistant/patient care technician. I have experience working as a CNA at a nursing rehabilitation facility. I've had training with younger patients, special needs, and of course elderly. I currently work in an ICU at Elmhurst Hospital for the last two years: My skills range from transportation,...
Kaeleen can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. "

Care member

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Jasmyn B.


Justice, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Senior Care Companion

Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 9-month-old babygirl and I've been working with a fantastic client base and I am looking to take on an additional part time client in a caregiving, house manager or personal assistant capacity. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a special education...
Jasmyn can also help with: Specialized care, meal prep, errands, companionship, personal care, light cleaning & more
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Annie V.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Aide. Available For Full-time Job. Come And Go

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified CNA who's been working in this field for more than 20 years. I enjoy being a caregiver because I love to take care of people, especially the elderly. I'm compassionate, empathetic, and determined. I have experience working with patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke, Paralyzed, Diabetes, COPD,...
Annie can also help with: Dementia, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

4.0
"Annie took good care of my Mom and Dad. Both have dementia and different needs. She did a good job with understanding their needs and how to put into action her care plan for them. She has warmth and a kind smile which goes far when you are dealing with...

Dina K.

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Ludi T.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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, personal care, hospice services, home modification, dementia
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.

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Tina S.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Home Health Aide, Personal Care Attendant, Available For Companionship, House Keeping, & Meal Prep.

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
"She is amazing ! The kids love her. She is very attentive and loves to play with the kids. You also don't come home do a disaster( house). I highly recommend her!"

Jackie O.

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Laura M.


Cicero, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Laura, I am 48 years old with over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. For the first 20 years of my career I started working for Hospitals such as Rush & Adventist Hospital to then venturing on to using my skills for Senior Care and Companionship for the past 10 years. Throughout my years of experience...
Laura can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Laura M is the best caregiver!! I am very grateful for her service she very sweet and kind and comforting caregiver! I recommend her to anyone. she is best of best "

Care member

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Lindsey R.


Chicago, IL

$21-46/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lindsey and I am available to work. I am hardworking, compassionate, creative, and pay close attention to detail. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked extensively with a variety of child, adult, and geriatric populations. I have experience with developmental disabilities, serious mental...
Lindsey can also help with: Errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
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Justine A.


Chicago, IL

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Male Caregiver 10 Year Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Justin. I have over a decade of experience in senior care specializing in cases such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant. I have 6 years of experience working in nursing facilities as a CNA, as well as 5 years and counting as a home caregiver. I am proficient in transferring...
Justine can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Justin was excellent. Punctual, kind, caring, gentle but very strong. He has a great deal of experience. Will definitely hire him again and you should too!"

Todd V.

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Karen H.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

CNA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Karen, 35 yrs old I graduated nursing in the Philippines, I've worked as a certified nursing assistant and part time caregiver since 2014. Helping others makes me happy. Caring is my passion. I'm flexible and loving.
Karen can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Karen is nothing short of amazing. She does so much to make life easier and safer -- she cooks, shops, cleans, gives meds, helps with physical activity, organizes household and even mends clothes! Karen is personable and has a caring demeanor. She has been a...

Stephanie T.

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Odonchimeg G.


Chicago, IL

$25-51/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full Time.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, Dear! I finished Nursing School of Medical Science University, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. I was worked Hospital #3, like as Registered Nurse. My Nursing Diploma doesn't allowed to work RN in USA, so I have been working as like CNA, caregiver for 18 years in Chicago area. I'm professional, compassionate and trustworthy. I have...
Odonchimeg can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CNA

5.0
"While the timing didn't work our to hire Odonchimeg, I was so impressed with her warmth, kindness and professionalism."

Katrina P.

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Ana C.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Always Hopeful

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Taking care of the elderly and providing them companionship, love and attention for the past 19 years has been a fulfilling advocacy for me, it does not only give me an opportunity to be able to care and provide love for a special member of your family but also it gives me a chance to be able to share my life with someone who...
Ana can also help with: Companionship, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Ana is a dependable, caring and capable caregiver who always goes the extra mile. She took great care of me after my spinal surgery, no falls under her care. Ana has a pleasant, upbeat personality that is contagious. She exceeded my expectations by constantly doing...

Care member

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Barbara S.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Working as a Caregiver Since 2000

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a independent caregiver with many years of experience. I have flexible hours live-in or come and go, with loving care. During the years I have had different cases. I have been working with dementia, stroke, diabetes, cancer, tube feeding and much more. I treat people with respect. I'm professional with caregiver training...
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"We hired Barbara to care for my mother who has dementia. Barbara did a great job caring for my mom and keeping her company. She also helped us when my mom had to be admitted to the hospital. Barbara has a great personality and was very kind to my mom. "

Maria K.

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Patrice A.


Harwood Heights, IL

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Highly Recommended Caregiver With An Active RN License

Hello! I have 7+ years of experience caring for seniors. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management, as well personal care such as bathing and dressing. I have experience with gait belts, Hoyer lifts, G-tubes, colostomies, urinary catheters, wound care, and much more! I am willing to do light housekeeping...
Patrice can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I hired Patrice to care for 2 of my family members. She did such an exceptional job with my aunt, I just had to hire her for my grandmother a few years later. Patrice is knowledgeable, trustworthy, kind, caring, willing to learn, very dependable, and a great...

Shawna S.

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Ikenna E.


Chicago, IL

$35/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, My name is Ikenna, but you can call me IK for short. I have a BS and MS degrees in Biochemistry, and currently in medical school, but on leave of absence at the moment so as to sort out my finances before continuing. My care giving experience started way back when I was in high school. I gave care to my...
Ikenna can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Ikenna has helped care for my husband, who has a complex and chronic illness, for the past 10 months. We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have found Ikenna, who is miles above most caregivers in the breadth of medical knowledge he possesses as a med school...

Gail M.

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Mary S.


Chicago, IL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

19+ Years Experience Working With Seniors

CPR certified, CDP (certified dementia practitioner) CMDCP (certified Montessori dementia care professional) I have a passion working with seniors. I started as a care-giver at a well-known assisted living company and was quickly promoted to activity director and regional trainer. I have a passion for working with any senior,...
Mary can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Mary is professional, compassionate and adaptable. She went above and beyond for my mother. She got to know her and then created a list of her favorite activities, topics and preferencs. She is positive and upbeat. My mother enjoyed her company very much and I...

Care member

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Martha O.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and responsible caregiver with 15+ years of experience proving the best care for the best clients/patients. I have worn many hats as the caregiver, companion, personal assistant, CNA and even babysitter! I provide well-rounded care and treat my clients with the utmost respect as I lead with kindness and patience. My...
Martha can also help with: Meal prep, errands, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Martha is great. I couldn’t have chosen anyone better to take care of my father. It’s not easy finding a compassionate caring person to trust and I’m glad we found her. "

Care member

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Selmija O.


Niles, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, personal care
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.

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Melissa S.


Elmwood Park, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 8 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: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Melissa is great! She is professional, reliable, trustworthy, and responsible. My grandma is 90 years old, bedridden, very fragile and Melissa really works well with her. She treats my grandma as if she was her own. We can't say enough good things about her. We've...

Gina F.

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Recent senior care reviews in River Forest, IL

Aubrey R.

5.0

Overall Aubrey has VERY warm and positive energy. She is punctual and caring. I flew into Chicago for a few days for a minor cosmetic procedure and she supported me the way a true friend would. She is funny and gentle. She is also extremely reliable and receptive. I 10000% recommend her and WILL be...

- Angela C.

Jonie M.

5.0

Jonie is a very devoted caregiver who genuinely cares about the well-being of her clients. She has a strong work ethic and is always reliable. She even tended my garden for weeks on end last year while I was away due to a family emergency. Any human, pet or plant that is lucky enough to have Jonie...

- Betty A.

Kaeleen E.

5.0

Kaeleen is very patient, caring and sweet with children.She is extremely responsible, strategic, playful, and I feel very safe knowing she's trained in critical care and can perform CPR and the Heimlich maneuver.

- Care member

Annie V.

5.0

Annie was an overnight caregiver for my mother for the last five months of her life. She's dependable, skilled, compassionate and kind. If you get the chance to hire her - DO!

- Nancy C.

Ludi T.

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.

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