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5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Izabel. I have over 15 years of experience. Top references.
I am looking for a full or part-time job as a caregiver/companion. I provide light housecleaning, cooking, preparing meals, feeding, dressing, bathing, managing medications, doctor appointments, making groceries , walks, physical therapy, and much more ....
Izabela can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator, and very experienced and understanding in issues related to eldercare. She has all the qualities we were looking...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
For more than 15 years, I have been working and providing my professional housekeeping services. I know many families have busy schedules that make it difficult to find time to maintain a proper home. The best way to ensure your home is always clean and tidy is by hiring someone to help and this is why I'm here, Whether you need...
Abilene can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization & more
5.0
"Abilene was punctual and did a fantastic job cleaning our home! Responsive and very detail-oriented."
Isabel F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marta. I'm from Poland and have lived in the United States for 18 years. I'm a nanny for 9 years. I'm a patient, trusting and caring person. I am a very careful and responsible with children I take care off. I have a great passion for children and watching them learn and grow. I do everything to help raise them and to...
Marta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Marta has been caring for my two children, ages 3 and 5, for almost a year. She is a true blessing to all of us. Both of my children have special needs in regards to severe food allergies and I feel completely at ease when Marta is caring for them. She also helps...
Celeste S.
Alesandra D.
Chicago, IL
$14-19/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ali and I am currently a third year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Northwestern. I have had experience dealing with special needs for all ages and am hoping to purse a career in pediatric physical therapy upon graduation.
5.0
"Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative and is professional. She is just fun to be with. There wasn't anything she wasn't willing to do."
Lisa M.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am internally fulfilled when assisting elderly in all needs and providing companionship. Some of the services I have provided are: Care for an elderly client around the clock, preparing meals and assisting with activities of daily living. Help client complete routine household/maid duties. Monitor medical condition on a daily...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, companionship, personal care, meal prep & more
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"I have known Mary for a while. I can assure you Mary is the hardest working person I know. She is a very intelligent person. Aside from that, I admire her thoughtfulness, kindness, compassion and empathy for others. Mary always put others before her. She is a...
Trang C.
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: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
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"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.
Rosine W.
Palos Hills, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I worked with seniors for over 15 years l have a great passion for seniors. I am a CNA and have worked in rehabs for a long time and also hospitals . I have great personality, reliable transportation. I attend Moraine Valley Community College I have great experience, I am an excellent caregiver and I have worked for Christ...
Rosine can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"She was able and willing to do anything and everything that my mother-in-law needed as she was declining in health. This included general care (bathing, clean-up etc.) as well as taking her for rides, visits with some neighbors when she was able, meals, etc. It...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a licensed middle and high school educator, and I have over 10 years of experience teaching English, writing, grammar, test prep, and life coaching. I tailor my tutoring and life coaching to the individual client, and I have a strong history of success. My clients improve their scores and their understanding and feel...
5.0
"He was exactly what my daughter needed to help her with this subject in school. The classes are always informative, entertaining and well presented. The instructor is positive and the information is concise. Very happy with Matt."
Katherine J.
Karina S.
Berwyn, IL
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karina and I recently graduated from SXU. I am starting my masters this fall in Occupational Therapy. I have worked with kids with autism for about 1 year now. I was a babysitter for a few months from my nephew, and I love working with kids. I am a fun and responsible person, and you kids safety will be my...
Karina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karina is amazing! She is so patient and fun with children. We hired her for looking after our 1 year old, and I was very comfortable with just letting her handle everything for my daughter, from feeding her to putting her for a nap to playing and looking after...
Hina K.
5.0
(6)
Hello. As a former nursing home employee. A Illinois State certified CNA for 20 years. I realize how important it is to keep our loved ones in there home. Where they can keep there dignity and feel safe and comfortable. have personal care. Where They can actually have someone to talk too. A friendship is so important. I love to...
Patricia can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
CPR
5.0
"Patti is kind, caring and patient. She was great with my mom! Took her out when mom wanted and kept her busy with different activities. Patti got along well with my mom and was reliable and trustworthy which made having a caregiver easier. Mom was always happy to...
Mary Fran S.
Jtaia M.
Brookfield, IL
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a bachelor's in Human Development and Family Science. I am currently getting my master's in Social Work. I have experience in Foster Care Case Management, working with ages from infants to teenagers. I previously interned participating in clinical work such as therapy in a teenage group home setting. I'm currently...
Jtaia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taia was absolutely wonderful with our children and went above and beyond to ensure their safety, happiness, and well-being. I highly recommend her to any parent in need of a trustworthy and exceptional babysitter."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello there! My name is Viviana and I am looking for an awesome family to assist. Ideally, I would help with any of the following:
-School pick ups/drop offs
-After school transportation to sports/music lessons/activities
-Evening childcare
-Weekend/date nights
-Grocery shopping
-Homework help
-Errands
-Light housekeeping &...
Viviana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Viviana was always punctual and a joy to be around! She picked our daughters up from school and took them to ballet. She also assisted with grocery shopping and running errands which was a great help."
Ana S.
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: Dementia, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
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"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.
Tina S.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Home Health Aide, Personal Care Attendant, Available For Companionship, House Keeping, & Meal Prep.
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(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: Visiting physician, dementia, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tina was a great addition to our family."
Mary P.
3.9
(15)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Liudmyla. I am an experienced housekeeper with more than 15 years of experience. I can sweep, mop, scrub, dust, wax and polish furniture, window cleaning, furnishings, equipment. Clean and disinfect bathrooms, including tub/showers, bedrooms, sort, wash and unload laundry. Remove soiled and contaminated...
Liudmyla can also help with: Changing bed linens, window washing, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
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"My husband and I hired Liudmyla more than 2 years ago through care.com and she has been cleaning our home every week since then. In 2 years, I believe she only cancelled once (due to sickness) and otherwise has been perfectly on time and reliable. We look forward...
Erica R.
Julita M.
Chicago, IL
$28-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Cleaner Offering Reliable And Efficient Services.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Julita. With over 5 years of experience in house cleaning and organizing, I have developed a strong skill set that allows me to efficiently tackle various tasks. Currently, I am employed by four different families, assisting them in maintaining a clean and organized living space. However, I am now looking to...
Julita can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Rashawnda P.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Vaccinated & Full Of Integrity CNA Looking For Fulltime Client.
5.0
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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: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We enlisted Rashawnda's services in December 2021. She cared for our mother until September 2022, when our mother made her transition.
Her relationship with our mother was tender, respectful, lighthearted, and directive. Rashawnda brought laughter to the...
Deborah H.
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(9)
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: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Joanne. I'm an energetic 56-year-old mother of 20-year-old triplets. Boom! Being a mother, I understand and embrace the differences each child has and I love being around young kids as I feel I have a positive and cheerful disposition. I've lived in Elmhurst with my husband for 28 years now, and prior to having my...
Joanne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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"She's wonderful! Used her many times for evenings. Date nights with my husband. I have two grown daughters now but when they were younger I would call Joanne anytime and she was always available. Love her like my own sister. And trust her too."
Linda H.
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(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I would like to introduce myself as a candidate for the Housekeeper position. As a meticulous person with an eye for detail, I am confident that my abilities can be of great value for your houses. I am committed to providing excellent housekeeping service each time I enter a home. I have experience for almost 10 years. I worked...
Magdalena can also help with: Changing bed linens, basement cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning & more
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"Magdalena was great at scheduling a time to clean our home. She arrived on time and was able to use the cleaning items in my home to make the house look great. She worked on her own with little direction. We are so happy with the outcome and will be having her back...
Maria P.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Riverside, IL
Izabela W.
5.0
Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator, and very experienced and understanding in issues related to eldercare. She has all the qualities we were looking for in a caregiver. She is efficient...
- Care member
Abilene A.
5.0
Abilene was punctual and did a fantastic job cleaning our home! Responsive and very detail-oriented.
- Isabel F.
Marta Z.
5.0
Marta has cared for my daughter for 3 years and also our 8 month old son for the past year. I cannot say enough about what Marta has meant to our family and how well she has cared for our children.
Marta takes our daughter to many classes around town and swimming. She bathes her, gets her up in...
- Rae D.
Alesandra D.
5.0
Ali was a true delight! I only wish she could have held me for a longer period of time. She was extremely dependable and reliable. She takes initiative and is professional. She is just fun to be with. There wasn't anything she wasn't willing to do.
- Lisa M.
Mary K.
5.0
Very caring and professional. Know how to keep kids entertained.
- Iren L.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Riverside, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Riverside, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Riverside, IL, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Riverside, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Riverside, IL is $18.88 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Riverside, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Riverside, IL. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Riverside, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Riverside, IL, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.
What can a therapy dog near me in Riverside, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Riverside, IL, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.