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Alpha W.


Prospect Heights, IL

$25-50/hr

Caregiver

5.0

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Hi my name is Alpha. I am a Caregiver. I have experience doing in home care and I have worked in nursing care facilities. I have experience with Dementia/Alzheimer's. My CNA license is presently active. I am a responsible, patient and caring adult that you will be happy with the day you choose me.
Alpha can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care, transportation & more
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CNA

5.0
"Ms W was always on time, and dependable. She ALWAYS maintained the dignity of the people she was caring for. She was always professional and kind. She had very good boundaries and acted as an advocate for her patients. She had excellent judgment and respected...

Rory L.

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Godfrida H.


Itasca, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Awesome Experienced Caregiver

My name is is Godfrida and I have been working as a senior caregiver for 24=years. I have taken care of people with challenges in their lives, ranging from Alzheimer's cancer, Parkinson's, stroke's, diabetes, Amputee's, paralysis, dementia or just companionship and much more. I do light house keeping, laundry, bringing in the...
Godfrida can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I worked with Godfrida for 3 years she was the lead care giver .She is patient ,kind and pays attention to detail she treats clients with respect and ensures that their dignity is maintained "

Care member

I'm a mom of 2 young adults and 2 fur babies. I assist my mom and aunt with their bills and medical needs. I work full time and looking for a secondary part time. I can do light cleaning, cooking and have transportation to run errands.
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
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Karly A.


Elmwood Park, IL

$15-20/hr

Nursing Student

A nursing student with over 300 hours of clinical experience with adults and older adults in practice. Willing to connect and collaborate with imaginative, creative, and lovely spirits. I am American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified. I can also speak a minor level of Spanish. Reach out with any questions!
Karly can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Irene I.


Skokie, IL

$16-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello my name is Irene. I have taken care of my parents, my uncle, and father in law. I have experience in meal preparation from my jobs in the past. I am able to take care of an adult, go grocery shopping, and medication management.
Irene can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Patricia N.


Arlington Heights, IL

$21/hr • 3 yrs exp

I'm A Caregiver. I Take Care Of Elderly Patient. I Do The Errands Take Care Of Them Showers Bath

I do like housekeeping errands for the clients. I'm looking for a living care position to take care of adults in their homes. I can prepare their meals. Take them out for walks. Read them books if they want to play puzzles cards entertain them just do some things that entertain them that get them busy make sure I do a lot of...
Patricia can also help with: Errands, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, respite care & more
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Namposya Y.


Arlington Heights, IL

$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

Compassionate Efficient Caregiver

I have great experience in caring for adults with various health conditions such as: Dementia, cancer, arthritis, thrombosis, and different physical disabilities. Some of my daily responsibilities have been compassionship, meal preparation, light cleaning, laundry, mail, doctors appointments, medication reminders, mobility...
Namposya can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, transportation
I am passionate about being a companion for older adults that need socialization and creative activities. Prior experience working within an Adult Day Center and very passionate about supporting & uplifting older adults!
Bri can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, respite care
Skills:

CPR

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Bouchra K.


Glenview, IL

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi my name is Bouchra. I have a degree in early childhood education. I am a mother of two teenagers. I work three days a week as a nanny. I want to work the rest of the week as an adult caregiver. If you want more information, please contact me.
Bouchra can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning
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Magdalena L.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Maggie and here is my story. For the past 6 years I have taken care of both my grandparents. It was a job I as a young woman that I enjoyed dearly. I got to learn from them and learned how to care for someone that needed help. I loved my time with them. Unfortunately my grandparents passed away but left me a...
Magdalena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands

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