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Sidney O.


Harvard, IL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have been working in the special needs field for a little while now. I enjoy the learning, and watching the adult/child's progress. Its a great feeling to help someone! its a wonderful job I enjoy, and meeting new people is just something I really love.
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Lori B.


Harvard, IL

$13-50/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver With Experience !

I specialize in caring for elderly persons with physical or mental disabilities, giving them the best attention and effort. I have worked with patients with senile dementia, paralysis, Alzheimer, Parkinson's disease, strokes and others. The people I have had the opportunity to care for described me as a kind, compassionate,...
Lori can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Chelsea B.


Sharon, WI

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hello I am Chelsea! I have chosen care giving as a career path. Caring for those in need brings my life so much joy. I like working directly with a family because I believe being a good care giver is also developing a relationship with my client and their family so they feel comfortable with me and the family can be at ease...
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Hailey S.


Sharon, WI

$24-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have been a RA since I was 15 years old to children, teens, seniors, and young adults! I recently just got my Medication Aide certificate in 2022. I am 20 years old with two kids. I have a son who is in school during the day and a little girl who is with me for most of it until she is able to be in school full time. I have...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I have been a personal caregiver for 3 years now. Not certified but know the schools books like the back of my hand. I have most experience with brain injuries and epilepsy or other seizures. I used to work for the IDHS but then got a factory job doing other such things. I miss taking care of people and I'm about to start school...
I have cared for people of all ages and backgrounds in various formal and informal settings. I have experience assisting patients with Alzheimer's and Dementia working for the county in a nursing home. From there I worked with kids as a Nursery Coordinator in my church while nannying/babysitting and attending school for Special...
I have cared for people of all ages and backgrounds in various settings. I have previously worked with kids as a Nursery Coordinator while nannying/babysitting and attending school for Special Education. During my time as a Certified Nursing Assistant, my main position was caring for dementia and Alzheimer's residents. I would...
Alexis can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Tamara R.


Hebron, IL

$20-31/hr3 yrs exp

Ive had experience working with Home care in people's homes. Some disabilities. Im a 57-year-old woman. I have 2- grown daughters of my own and 2- grandsons that I love very much. Im a caring person and treat people with dignity and respect.
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Jessica W.


Woodstock, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Currently I work as a Caseworker for adults with intellectual disabilities. Over 7 years in the field from a camp counselor to a Direct Service Professional to a QIDP (caseworker) I have learned from them and taught others how much love in life can be given from them. My goal for those I support is not only to care for them but...
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Joleen A.


Lake Geneva, WI

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Sunshine Headed Your Way

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

**Covid Vaccinated** Hello there! Thank you for viewing my posting! I'm happy to share a little about me. I live in lake Geneva. My background, I started out being a daycare teacher for 3+ years. Transitioned my interests to becoming an in home care provider/assistant. For 10+ years I have experience all across the board. began...
Joleen can also help with: Companionship, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Joleen has been taking care of my wife with severe early Alzheimer's for the past 10 months. Joleen is fantastic! Very personable, helpful, punctual, caring, and innovative doing daily activities with my wife. I have tremendous respect for Joleen and what/how...

Scott L.

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Norma M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children with autism and Down syndrome, ADD/HD. I worked at School District 95 Special Education Department.
5.0
"Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not hesitate to do so again."

Barbara Z.

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Jennifer B.


South Beloit, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver 10 Years

I graduated high school in 2009 then went to Everest College in California for Medical Assistant, CNA, AED/First Aid, and even took some Dental Courses. I worked for Beloit Home companion Registry for 6 years taking care of the Elderly and Disabled. My job duties included bathing, dressing, hair, dental help, medication...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Jen has been an absolute godsend! She goes above and beyond to care for my mom like she is her own. The care she provides to my mom not only assists my mom, but gives me a peace of mind that I could only have dreamed of! You would be lucky to have Jen as a part of...

Julie D.

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Margarit K.


Belvidere, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Preparation

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Senior care experience with Diabetes, Parkinson D., cancer, disabled. CNA. I'm also a licensed cosmetologist and massage therapist.
Margarit can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, mobility assistance, home modification, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Margarit is the most outstanding care giver that we have had and we have had several excellent care givers. My wife has advanced Parkinson's. Margarit was our care giver for about six months. She is absolutely outstanding in every respect. She is an excellent...

Glenn K.

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Rhonda L.


McHenry, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Rhonda. I am CNA Certified and also have my certificate in dialysis. I have been doing home healthcare for the past 8 years. I recently cared for a gentlemen that's wheelchair bound and has heart, renal and diabetes. I transfer him from bed to wheelchair, to bathing, to dressing, prepare and serve meals, check...
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Jessica W.


Woodstock, IL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Being adopted and raised by my grandparents, I have a deep respect to this population. So many life experiences have brought them to where they are and each other of them deserve the care and respect to help carry them further. I received my Certified Nurses Assistant degree over 10 years ago. I worked in a nursing home (4...
Jessica can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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Deborah A.


Woodstock, IL

$30/hr3 yrs exp

I am a CNA. I am highly organized, dedicated, and with a positive attitude to professionalism. I have a good oral and written communication in English with great inter-personal skills. I have strong sense of responsibility and am self motivated. I can work efficiently and effectively with minimum supervision. I am dependable...
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Deborah was with our family helping to care for our father. She was punctual, kind, hardworking and easy to get along with. We will always be thankful for the care she gave to our dad when his mobility and functioning were failing. She always did what was asked of...

Denise S.

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Susan K.


Lake Geneva, WI

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Calm And Compassionate Caregiver

Caregiving is my passion. I enjoy working with seniors, special needs people, pets and farm animals. My experience is long and diverse. My son, age 29 is Autistic and requires full time supervision. He is in a full-time day program, so I available 9-3 during the week, some Sundays. Or I am open to caring for your loved one in my...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, personal care, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Jaime M.


Wonder Lake, IL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

CNA Looking To Care For Your Loved Ones

I have been a caregiver/CNA for a couple years . I have experience with special needs children all the way up to elderly and hospice care .
Jaime can also help with: Mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, personal care
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Madison F.


Crystal Lake, IL

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Adventurous Babysitter!

Hi! My name is Madison and I am 22 years old and a mom of a 1-year-old girl. I am looking to watch 1 kid at my house, we do have two dogs and a cat (1 large breed dog and 1 one small breed) who both LOVE kids! I would be willing to come to your house with the exception that may daughter would have to come with me due to the fact...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning
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Chris B.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

All Star Care

I have many year's experience and very professional. I love helping others. Great companion and listener.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Harvard, IL

Joleen A.

5.0

Joleen has been taking care of my wife with severe early Alzheimer's for the past 10 months. Joleen is fantastic! Very personable, helpful, punctual, caring, and innovative doing daily activities with my wife. I have tremendous respect for Joleen and what/how she does to provide exceptional...

- Scott L.

Norma M.

5.0

Norma is knowledgeable, compassionate, reliable and was right there to support our family when we needed help. I felt confident to leave my two boys, one of which is on the spectrum, in her care and would not hesitate to do so again.

- Barbara Z.

Jennifer B.

5.0

Jen has been an absolute godsend! She goes above and beyond to care for my mom like she is her own. The care she provides to my mom not only assists my mom, but gives me a peace of mind that I could only have dreamed of! You would be lucky to have Jen as a part of your care team in any way!

- Julie D.

Margarit K.

5.0

I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly recommend Margaret K as an exceptional caretaker. I have had the privilege of knowing Margaret K for 3 years and several months, and during this time, I have witnessed her unwavering dedication, compassion, and expertise in providing care to my mother and...

- Care member

Deborah A.

5.0

Deborah was very dependable when caring for my father. My father passed away 10 months ago, but she still checks in with our family, which we appreciate.

- Susan F.

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