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60 caregivers are listed in Columbia, IL
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 10 years
Caregivers in Columbia, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking for an energetic, patient, engaging caregiver? I am a Professional Personal Companion. I travel throughout STL visiting with Seniors when their families cannot. I've been doing this since 2019. I genuinely like hearing the same story over and over! Whether your Mom/Dad lives independently or in a Senior Living Community,...
Anne can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been in the caregiving field for 16 years. I started off by taking care of my family, and now I spread my love by helping others. I would love the opportunity to care for your loved one.
Brittany can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She goes above and beyond when it comes to her job. I really love and miss Ms.Brittany."
Shantel S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have nursing home, assisted living, and private home care experience! Amazing references & an amazing relationship with my residents and their families.
Emerald can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Emerald was amazing with my dad. He had terminal lung cancer and she wasn't with him long, but she made his last days so comfortable and eased the minds of my sisters and I when we couldn't be with him. I wholeheartedly recommend Emerald for any care needed for...
Rhonda V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in home health care since 2005. I have worked with a range of clients from dementia, Parkinson's, ALS, spinal bifida, bi-polar, depression, breast cancer, liver cancer, hospice, etc. I am a medical assistant and have a 20-year-old daughter and a large loving dog. I love working with the elderly as I find it...
Shanon can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Excellent experience from beginning to end and will definitely use her again. Frequent caregiver updates, flexible schedule, knows exactly what to take care of even without asking and keeps busy when patient is handled. It was such a perfect gift of timing that she...
Joyce G.
5.0
(4)
I am an experienced, patient, and nurturing caregiver. I have always felt caregiving is more than a job to me. My seniors are part of my family. I will make my time with your loved one a pleasurable experience for both of us.
I am experienced in bath therapy, administration and organization of medication, as well as the...
Lauren can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands, home modification & more
5.0
"Lauren works well with all types of people. She is compassionate and trustworthy. I would highly recommend her to care for your loved one."
Winston T.
Sandra L.
Valley Park, MO
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for seniors, mentally and physically handicapped adults and children for 14 years. I am comfortable caring for both men and woman. I have been working with hospice clients for 8 years as well of dementia and Alzheimer's clients. I find that patience, compassion and understanding is a vital part to caring...
Sandra can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"I really cannot say enough good things about Sandra. She was a true gift to our family. She cared for my mom and step-dad for 7 months and then stayed with my mom for 15 more months. She was kind, knowledgeable, and so communicative. My brothers and I lived ten...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
When my father passed away in 1995, I moved to Florida to keep my mom company. Over time, it became necessary for her to have full time help. I became my mother's full-time caregiver offering her companionship and preparing her meals, medications and paying her bills. After she passed away, I returned to St. Louis and cared for...
Michaelene can also help with: Companionship, respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Michaelene is kind, gentle, and attentive to my 95-year old mother. Mom loves her caregiving assistance and her companionship. She is a pleasant and interesting person to be around!
We also very much appreciate that she takes charge of things that need doing and...
Care member
Barbara A.
Fenton, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA 30 Years Experience, Bonded Insured. Provide Care And Assistance So You Can Stay At Home.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Very patient, knowledgeable, easygoing Caregiver/Certified Nurse Aid with a sense of humor and over 30 years experience in Rehab, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Memory Care , Parkinson's, Stroke, Hospice Care. CPR/First Aid. Non smoker. Good cook. Good with pets.
Barbara can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Barb has been with us a couple of weeks but we could not have asked for a better person, very attentive and works with mom well!! "
Care member
4.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love the elderly. I try to keep them at home. I love animals and birds. I am very loving and friendly and enjoy helping others. I spent 3 1/2 years with one man for 6 nights a week. I helped he and his wife until he expired. I spent 1 1/4 years with a gentlemen who expired. I spent over 1 year with another man and 2 years with...
Hazel can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, visiting physician, hospice services, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Chris is not only extremely knowledgeable about home health care she has so much compassion for everyone she cares for. She gives 110% to each person she cares for and treats them like she they are family. Can't say enough about how wonderful Chris was caring for...
Karen F.
Debora P.
Belleville, IL
$25-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a senior caregiver for over 10 years in providing excellent care. I'm very patient and passionate about the care that I would be providing for you and your family. Im physically strong to better assist in high risk situations. My preferred availability is overnight care but that could be negotiable. I'm a Uber driver...
Debora can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"De is amazing! She is compassionate, experienced, reliable and great to work with.
We hired De to work with my mother, who had to be in a wheel chair after a bad fall. We were concerned because my mom is a larger woman who would require someone strong to be able...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have caregiver skills that I think might be important to you.
I can offer you a friendly, easy-going and ethical personality, companionship, excellent cooking skills, light housekeeping, reliable transportation and a squeaky clean background check. I have 10+ years caregiver experience, 7+ years social work...
Keyeonta can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"Keyeonta was a terrific caregiver to my uncle. She was caring, kind and conscientious. She went above and beyond in the care she provided. The whole family loved her."
Sharon D.
Megan B.
Saint Louis, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
1. Helped with day-to-day and long-term management of personal affairs
2. Assisted with physical therapy, exercise, and general health
3. Administered and managed medication
4. Performed housekeeping duties including
laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning
5. Planned and prepared meals according to dietary restrictions
6....
Megan can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She was amazing with my mother in all regards. She really cared and went above and beyond and my mom so enjoyed her time with Megan. "
Care member
Julie M.
Saint Louis, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Mother, Grandmother I Have Been A Caregiver For Over 20 Yrs. I Am Dependable, Honest.
5.0
(3)
I have 20 +years of experience in senior care. I am also still a cna. I enjoy cooking and crafts in my spare time. I also enjoy spending time with my family. I can help with Home Care and Hospice Services. I can also help with cooking, light housekeeping , meds, and bathing . I am dependable and honest.
I would love the...
Julie can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Julie has regularly far exceeded our expectations as a caregiver for our parents. She's intelligent and caring and has used both of those traits to deliver excellent care to our parents. She always goes above and beyond the call of duty in every aspect of her work...
Beth H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate, experienced, and patient caregiver. I think of my clients as my own family. Growing old is a gift, but one that can bring challenges. I am here to help your loved one through their challenges in a loving, but comfortable atmosphere. In addition to the daily physical duties (the doctors appointments,...
Lauren can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Lauren was my mother's companion/caregiver for 2 years. My mother has MS and Lauren assisted her with a variety of things including bathing, dressing, light housework, meal prep, and taking her to appointments. Lauren became part of our family and we were...
Jenny W.
Andrea R.
Belleville, IL
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello.. I have 10 years plus working as a caregiver. I have worked in assisted livings as well. I love what I do and have a huge heart for the elderly that I treat as family. I will assist in anything your loved one needs. I like to engage in conversation to open up to each other.. cook.. take walks if able.. and whatever else...
Andrea can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Andrea was great with my mother. She was dependable and personable. Andrea has a lot of experience and anticipated my moms needs. My mother really liked her. We would hire her again."
Donna S.
5.0
(4)
I have a lot of experience working with the elderly, primarily dementia/Alzheimer folks, and most recently, hospice care.. I have a passion for the elderly... they have so much to offer and I find myself learning from them constantly. My experience ranges from visiting Pete in the nursing home to keep him engaged to completely...
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"Kelly helped as a companion for my father during his long road with Alzheimer's. She was dependable, kind and caring. She treated my father with dignity as if he were her family. I always felt better knowing Kelly was with him. "
Sue G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
25 years in-home senior caregiving experience assisting seniors to stay safely and happily in their home. Experienced in a variety of senior issues including dementia, diabetes, heart related issues, respiratory, low vision, mobility. Excellent companionship skills, empathic, good sense of humor, creative with activities and...
Susan can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Our family was blessed to find Susan when my siblings and I set out to find a companion caregiver to assist our dad who is advanced in years; nearly 93 years old. Dad needed more help than he cared to acknowledge and was very reluctant to hire anyone to help him....
Sandra M.
5.0
(4)
I have been doing home healthcare for 9 years and it has become a passion of mine. I have experience with stroke patients, dementia patients, a quadriplegic, Parkinsons, as well as hospice patients. I have experience with bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, meal prep, hoyer lift, Sara steady (sit to stand), and light...
Kristen can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Kristen is amazing. She is patient, caring, on time and great all around. She helped my grandmother with getting to appointments and little things around the house. I never had to worry about my grandma when she was with her."
Care member
5.0
(4)
My name is Ericka and I am a senior caregiver with 10+ years of experience. From the initial consultation onwards, I treat everyone with care, patience, compassion and kindness. I focus on consistency while building a genuine connection, working with and learning about my clients to make sure they have everything they need to...
Ericka can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very professional and very nice"
Shelia S.
Felicia K.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Full-time Or Live-In Caregiver For Aging Parent / Senior Caregiver/HHA Non-Medical
I enjoy the companionship with the patient along with the family as a caregiver, I can communicate with them in giving the best care for their loved one. I can also follow a plan of care advised by a doctor or a nurse as required. I like being responsible and reaching goals as well as being instrumental in the patients daily...
Felicia can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, visiting physician, home modification, live-in home care & more
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Recent caregiver reviews in Columbia, IL
Brittany L.
5.0
She goes above and beyond when it comes to her job. I really love and miss Ms.Brittany.
- Shantel S.
Emerald C.
5.0
Emerald was amazing with my dad. He had terminal lung cancer and she wasn't with him long, but she made his last days so comfortable and eased the minds of my sisters and I when we couldn't be with him. I wholeheartedly recommend Emerald for any care needed for your loved one. She is definitely a 10...
- Rhonda V.
Shanon B.
5.0
Shanon was a gift from the start. She is very skilled in all aspects of caregiving and knows what to do with out being asked. I would recommend her very highly.
- Virginia K.
Lauren B.
5.0
Caring, available for all of neighbors' needs, reliable and would hire if I needed anyone. Took good care of them.
- Robert M.
Sandra L.
5.0
Hello! I'm Melissa. I'd like to extend my deepest gratitude to Sandra, whose love and support for my dad has been a shining example of the profound impact compassion can have. Thanks to her remarkable care, my dad was able to thrive in his own home for an additional 10 months before his passing in...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Columbia, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Columbia, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Columbia, IL will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Columbia.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Columbia, IL in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Columbia, IL on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $26.00 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Columbia, IL?
There are currently 2 caregivers in Columbia, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Columbia, IL or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Columbia before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Columbia, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Columbia, IL on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.