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Rebecca M.
Gardner, IL
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
20 Years Experience With Caring For Elderly. Lots Of Recommendions. Full Time Position.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
20 years has a CNA. Also a CCMA, CPT. CET. I worked as a caregiver for 20 years in many homes providing care to loved ones. Also in nursing homes and in fox center for the mentally challenged. I am familiar with feeding tube s, ports, catheters, and other thing that sometimes are needed for your loved ones. Although I have went...
Rebecca can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been taking care of people for over 20 years and I love what I do. I mainly dealt with dementia and Alzheimer's patients in wheel chairs and walkers. I have great references and a lot of experience. If your still offering the job I'm very interested. Thank you
Kimberly can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am a natural caregiver. I love feeding/assisting elderly people, preparing meals, helping with anything around the home, transportation and errands. It all comes easy for me.
Jacqueline can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6+ years experience of working with all age groups Including infant to elder.
I am CPR/BLS certified & have my CNA, I am trained & certified in First Aide Care.
I have a wide experience in nursing homes, assisted living, at-home care & memory care units, and hospitals including ER. Ive also worked within the schools...
Lindy can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very caring and went over the top with my grandmother. She was always early and came last minute if need be. She would take my grandma shopping and out to eat all the time just for enjoyment. There was never any complaints.
Would definitely recommend Lindy!"
Care member
Hello! I would love to assist you. My name is Jessica and I am an experienced caregiver: patient, thorough, detail-oriented, clean, nonsmoker/nondrinker, and excellent cook. I am also college educated with a Psychology degree from Lewis University.
Jessica can also help with: Respite care, transportation, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a Home Management Assistant providing non-medical care such as medication reminders, assistance with bathing and dressing, cooking, light housekeeping, shopping and errands, driving to appointments and more. Much of my experience is working with Dementia/Alzheimer's clients.
I received my training with a very good local...
Sylvia can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"First time using a caregiver for me, so I didn't really know what to expect. Wow she made it easy for me. Communicates very well. It took a little bit of time for her to gain my moms trust, but of course it happened. That's when Sylvia's and my moms relationship...
Douglas K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an RN with a bachelor's degree and CRRN (certified rehabilitation registered nurse) with experience in physical rehab, dementia, psych, hospice, home health, and long term care. I love taking care of people and getting to know their stories. I was a charge nurse and preceptor and am known to go above and beyond for my...
Melanie can also help with: Errands, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
5.0
"Melanie was my caregiver for almost 2 years. I'm a Quadriplegic & I received probably the best care I had in a long time. She's very knowledgeable, understanding & dependable. Always on time. Unfortunately I didn't have enough hours for her. I would highly...
Edward F.
5.0
(1)
I received my CNA back in 2010. I worked for Trinity, Willowcare, Integrity Senior Care and personal clients. I have a passion for senior care and experience with providing skilled care giving. I have done help with bathing assist, transferring assistance with special equipment and one on one, feeding assistance, medication...
April can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Mylin (Mai) 43 yrs of age, and I graduated with a bachelors degree in communication arts. I started shifting my profession when a good friend of mine introduced this to me 9 years ago. From then on, I loved what I did.
I am a fun, loving, focused, attentive, and dedicated person.
I have been caring for the...
Mylin can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very personable and took very good care of my 96 yr old mother."
Care member
Former licensed day care owner seeking to help your loved one. Errands, companionship, medication reminders, pets ok.
No bathing, no lifting. Prefer female clients.
Daisy can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
I'm a navy veteran. After my daughter was born, I left the service to raise her. I was a sahm to 4 kids until 2020, when I started caring for a woman with end stage Alzheimer's. I cared for her until she passed in 2022 and since I have been working at a group home for adults with disabilities. I'm kind, compassionate, and...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
I have worked as a senior caregiver for the last 3+ years. Kindness and patience are the fundamentals that I ascribe to. I'm currently certified in CPR and Basic First Aid.
Sarah can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hello, I'm Jennifer. I acquired my CNA certification in February of 2015 and have a two years of experience working in a skilled nursing facility, six years experience in an assisted living facility, as well as some hospital experience. I have experience with medication assistance and prompting. I'm very patient, well-mannered,...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, home modification, respite care, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
I worked in a Assisted living facility for 2 years. There I assisted with daily tasks, dressing, feeding, showers, toiletings and much much! I have experience with memory care residents as well. After 2 years in assisted living I moved in to a home healthcare agency. Going from patient to patient helping with showers, checking...
Jayna can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
I worked in Israel for almost 10 years. I took care of 2 elderly patients with dementia. I was responsible in preparation and giving of their medicines as well as bathing, feeding, errands, meal preparation and other activities.
Madonna can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship
Skills:
CNA
Excellent references, experience with ADL's, companionship, scheduling, medication, training, bilingual, household chores, medical equipment and documentation
Laura can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
Ingreth R.
Morris, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
HHA/Holistic Health Practitioner Doula & Memory Caregiver (Dubai-Miami-L.A.)
I discovered my passion for caregiving while tending to the last days of my elders with Dementia.
My time immersed in India's sprawling web of spiritual practices emboldened my lifelong calling for the mystery of how we age, this fascination has brought me to learn a range of disciplines and holistic techniques to soothe aging...
Ingreth can also help with: Meal prep, errands, respite care, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
I have been working with DORS the last 6+ months. Looking for new client. Would like to work part time, help a few weeknights & possibly a weekend day to help alleviate the primary caregiver.
Stephanie can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
Makia J.
Kankakee, IL
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Greetings. I am an experienced human service professional. I have experience in various areas of mental health, education, health, and social work. I am a reliable, ethical, and trustworthy individual. In the past, I have worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant, and later became a caregiver for my loved ones requiring 24/7 care. I...
Makia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Patient, strong communicator, detail oriented, cooperative, can cook, clean, and offer any assistance needed for daily tasks. I love taking care seniors.
Natalie can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, transportation, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent caregiver reviews in Gardner, IL
Lindy P.
5.0
Very caring and went over the top with my grandmother. She was always early and came last minute if need be. She would take my grandma shopping and out to eat all the time just for enjoyment. There was never any complaints.
Would definitely recommend Lindy!
- Care member
Sylvia S.
5.0
Sylvia cared for our mom for about five months before she had to go to more full-time care. Sylvia was conscientious, thoughtful, punctual, gave us great advice and help, especially dealing with dementia. My mom is 92 with dementia, and we were so grateful for Sylvia's input as far as care,...
- Rae R.
Melanie S.
5.0
Melanie was my caregiver for almost 2 years. I'm a Quadriplegic & I received probably the best care I had in a long time. She's very knowledgeable, understanding & dependable. Always on time. Unfortunately I didn't have enough hours for her. I would highly recommend her.
- Edward F.
Mylin F.
5.0
Mylin helped and cared for a family member recovering from surgery. Mylin is very friendly, thoughtful, and found ways to help beyond what was requested. We will look to request Mylin again if a family member needed assistance. I highly recommend Mylin.
- Karen A.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Gardner, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Gardner, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Gardner, 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 Gardner.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Gardner, IL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Gardner, IL on Care.com as of September, 2024 is $24.00 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 Gardner, IL?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Gardner, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Gardner, 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 Gardner before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Gardner, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Gardner, 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.