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Lisa M.


Ava, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant: Available For Companionship, Light Housekeeping, Meal Prep, And Small Errands

I have worked with physically and mentally disabled adults for over 13 years and the elderly for the last five. I am CNA certified and have references if needed. I am a mother of six beautiful children and have a love for all people. I also have a love animals and nature .
Skills:

CNA

Hello! Professionally I worked with many elderly patients daily while I worked as a physical therapy aide. I am extremely experienced with high fall risk people. Personally I have volunteered with the American Legion and helped many elderly gentleman with daily tasks as well as organization functions. I am CPR/AED/BLS certified....
Audrey can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, dementia, errands, respite care, meal prep & more
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Amira D.


Carbondale, IL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

The Most Attentive Care Taker You Could Want!

Hi my name is Amira. I offer services such as senior care, child care and pet services. I go above and beyond when it comes to making sure your loved one needs are met.
Amira can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Amira to take care of my aging father who was in mid stages of dementia. She was patient and kind dealing with his his ailment. Although my father can be a bit much at times getting angry and fits of aggression, Amira was very professional and understood...

Charles L.

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Ramsey D.


Carbondale, IL

$25-39/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Certified nurse assistant , with 10 years of experience. I specialize in clients with dementia/Alzheimer's.. Patients with dementia never forget the words to the songs. I treat your family as they were mine.
Ramsey can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Ramsey is a great candidate to hire.he got great patience and can deal with the hardest of situations. He went above and beyond with my father and assisted his every need/demands. Highly recommend Ramsey."

Irene M.

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Kimberly H.


Du Quoin, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hi I'm Kim Let me tell you a little about myself I have worked with the elderly for 20-plus years. I have my CNA/CMA certification I have experience in Dementia/Alzheimer's I'm not afraid to work/clean. I am a caring person and take pride in all aspects of my life.
Kimberly can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Kim is amazing! We were so lucky to have her help take care of mom. She cared for my mother with such love, compassion, and knowledge. She has a kindness that is shown through her ability to help the individual she is caring for. She never left mom’s side even at...

Care member

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Lisa S.


Carbondale, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I do not have much senior care experience, but I am a very responsible and caring person who wishes to help in all ways I can.
5.0
"Lisa is a part of the family. Eager to learn and implement any routine and brings her best self daily to the task of caring for your loved ones. Completely dependable, utterly irreplaceable! We have truly been blessed with Lisa as a caregiver"

Shawna D.

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Deborah B.


Jacob, IL

$16-26/hr

Practical Capable Artistic Caregiver

I have raised 4 children and helped to tend to my aging parents. I am capable of cooking and cleaning and enjoy being around older folks. I look forward to meeting your loved one and engaging with them as well as caring for them.
Deborah can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, mobility assistance, errands & more
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Angela S.


Murphysboro, IL

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hello a little bit about me. I've been in healthcare since I was 18 I started off in home health doing light house keeping , shopping , bathing , transportation to appointments, then I switched to assisted living for a couple years. Then back in 2020 I switched to a nursing home up gill 2023 decided to switch to a hospital to...
Angela can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with DSP work , and I'm also a Certified nursing assistant. I have passed medication before, I clean, change trash, cook, run errands, basically whatever needs to be done. I work as a patient care technician 3 nights a week from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. I'm very passionate about taking care of individuals, I feel...
Latoya can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

I am currently enrolled at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. I am majoring in communication disorders and sciences and will be a junior in the fall. I am a very reliable, trustworthy and friendly person. I have very good communication skills and put in 110% into anything I do. I am home for the summer and am looking...
Cailynn can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, transportation
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Brenda B.


Pinckneyville, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

Previously employed at a Prestigious ALF as an LPN, Supervisor. I have worked both in home care and long-term care facilities. I am comfortable with both geriatrics and pediatrics, developmentally disabled folks, dementia patients, wound care, medication administration, g-tube feedings; catheterizations, trach care, insulin...
Brenda can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, visiting nurse
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Kimberly H.


Chester, IL

$13-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver

I have 35 years of experience. I live in Chester il, My name is Kimberly. I have been doing private live-in for 35 years. I have taken care of Alzheimer's, dementia, cancer, and Parkinson's, patients, I have empathy for them. I put myself in their situation and try to feel what they're going through. I love pets. I also clean,...
Kimberly can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Brittany Z.


Chester, IL

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Grandparents

I love all Older folks. I have worked for a care center in perryville MO and cedarhurst in sparta IL. I love watching and learning from an older generation. You can learn a lot from them. Plus, they are super cool. I have always loved the older generation. Its my passion, along with kids and pets.
Brittany can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, respite care, dementia, live-in home care & more
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Meredith R.


Carbondale, IL

$18-26/hr7 yrs exp

Motivated Helper And Good Company Too!

Hello! I am new to Carbondale IL, but my profile won't seem to change my location! My experience ranges from 5 summers of nannying little ones to 3 years of caretaking for older folks to providing live in support for a quadriplegic male in his late 20s. I am happy to provide light house work and meal prep and transportation....
Meredith can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Mikayla W.


Carbondale, IL

$14-17/hr6 yrs exp

Smile Bringer

Hi my name is Mikayla I've been in the home healthcare field for over six years now I've been a license DSP for over six years now and that includes my first aid certification and CPR certification I have worked with all different levels of physical and developmental disabilities as well as behavioral issues and special needs...
Mikayla can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Emily M.


Murphysboro, IL

$20-28/hr7 yrs exp

Live Comfortably And Care Free!

I am able to assist with any in home care. I can take you to appointments, grocery shopping, or even just for a quick ice cream cone. I will provide companionship, housekeeping and more. I have been an in home health aid and a pharmacy technician for 3 years. Looking to make the change to full time aid. I'm a mother of 3, CPR...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, companionship, transportation, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Hi! I am a very reliable person and feel strongly about helping others that need the extra helping hand. I am new at helping elders but I have lots of experience with children. I'm willing to try and help anyone that needs it without hesitation of who it is.
Adrianna can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
I have a year of paid experience, I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing...
Aeris can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as supportive, outgoing, reliable In my spare time, I like to spend time with family and friends, working on home improvement projects. I love cooking and painting
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, meal prep, transportation & more
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Emily S.


Carbondale, IL

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and compassionate person who has approximately 16 years of experience caring for children and adults at all stages and circumstances in their life. With me, your loved one will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer,...
Emily can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent senior care reviews in Ava, IL

Amira D.

5.0

It was a delight to have Amira care for our father. Amira is sociable and compassionate with our father. Amira is very creative thinking of various ideas to keep our father engaged and active. She would exercise with my father , play cards and even paint bird houses. She would help him bake his...

- Care member

Ramsey D.

5.0

Ramsey is a great candidate to hire.he got great patience and can deal with the hardest of situations. He went above and beyond with my father and assisted his every need/demands. Highly recommend Ramsey.

- Irene M.

Kimberly H.

5.0

Kim is amazing! We were so lucky to have her help take care of mom. She cared for my mother with such love, compassion, and knowledge. She has a kindness that is shown through her ability to help the individual she is caring for. She never left mom’s side even at the very end. Kim feels like...

- Care member

Lisa S.

5.0

Lisa is a part of the family. Eager to learn and implement any routine and brings her best self daily to the task of caring for your loved ones. Completely dependable, utterly irreplaceable! We have truly been blessed with Lisa as a caregiver

- Shawna D.

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