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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for seniors is very fulfilling. I have a grandmother who was sick and I have to take care of her. It is my time to give my care since she also took care of me when I was young. The experience was very new to me because I was like her personal nurse. I have to assist her in the bathroom and help her in her food. I was...
Carla can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
In 2012 I became a caregiver for an elderly gentleman who at the time was really looking for a companion. Over the next 5 years he began to need more and more care. I provided care until ultimately it was no longer needed. Taking care of people became my passion.
Mary can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mary is very caring person, sensitive to patient needs and knowledgeable in patient care. She is a good communicator and quick to help with duties as assigned. She is prompt and dependable. She was a blessing to our home when my husband's health was declining....
Lori S.
Leah H.
Rantoul, IL
$22-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as Driven, Responsible & Empathetic.
I like caring for seniors because I can relate to their situations. I have had to be the personal in-home CNA. The amount of responsibility and patience that I had to have is the same when I'm caring for any senior. I encounter different personalities and I try to...
Leah can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Greetings my name is Jesica. I'm a compassionate caregiver with a strong history in home health care. My expertise is genuinely caring for seniors or clients with conditions that damages or limits a persons physical or mental abilities. I'm a fast learner, productive, multitask, in a safe and trustworthy manner. My background...
Jesica can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jessica was only with us a short time because our godmother had passed before she got a real chance to know Jessica. The days Jessica worked there and also went to hospital with her we were very pleased with her work she seems to be a very caring and just all...
Debra W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! After caring for my parents full-time for two years, I have happily entered into a career in caregiving. My experience, approximately 2. 5 years, includes caring for someone with esophageal cancer (Dad), which involved specialized cooking and feeding tube maintenance, as well as being a companion for someone with dementia...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, dementia, personal care, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"Leslie was a true dream come true. She came into our parents home and immediately became family. She is a loving, kind, thoughtful caregiver who is also eager and responsible. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her. We highly recommend Leslie! Thank you so much...
Liz S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I became a certified nurses aid just out of high school and worked in mostly nursing home settings for 25 years. I have been working in home healthcare since 2005. I am fully vaccinated for covid.
Joann can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Joan is a very insightful, kind, caring, dedicated and responsible. She is an excellent educator. I had the pleasure of working with her in an elementary school. She is absolutely amazing, and a joy to work with."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm a in-home healthcare provider now been doing this for over 35 years love taking care of people in their home. Experience in dementia, memory loss, and Alzheimer's and other healthcare issues. It's like it's been my calling to provide the best in-home care I can give to seniors the elderly and children. I'm very compassionate...
Pamela can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"For as long as I have known Pamela she was hired as a care provider and faithfully carries out her duties with client's greatest interest in mind. We where co workers and I all so responded to a call to be employed under her leadership.which has expanded over...
Ruby W.
Winnie K.
Champaign, IL
$44/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a caregiver for a while now and I do this job because the lord blessed me with having to take care of people I have one client right now who has stage three Alzheimer's I do this job not just for money buts it's an honor that the lord blessed me with such kind of knowledge.
5.0
"We love Winnie! She was amazing in how she cared for our mom who had Lewy body Dementia. Winnie is compassionate, funny & very practical in how she cares for people. She was such a blessing to our mom, but also to us, with great hands on tips & a servant's heart....
Mike J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Whitney. I'm a CPR certified, Registered Nurse- providing elder care in Champaign, Illinois and surrounding areas. I have 15+ years of experience working within hospitals and homes. I would love to provide care for your loved one as well.
References available.
I can help with:
Companionship
Respite Care for...
Whitney can also help with: Specialized care, personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, respite care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Whitney has been a godsend for us! She's very sweet, kind and caring. We hired her to help with my husbands mother after discharge from a nursing home. The two of them hit it off right away. I would recommend her to anyone who asked. We simply love her!"
Former Member A.
I'm a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a passion for helping seniors live fulfilling lives. With only one year of experience in the field, I've developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges and needs of older adults. From providing companionship and assistance with daily living activities to administering...
Mireya can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation
I enjoy doing light housecleaning and cooking. I have transportation so I am able to run errands, grocery shop or appointments. I attend church regularly and teach children on Sundays (have to have a background check to work with children). My passion is children and seniors! I enjoy spending time with both.
I have seven years...
Cheryl can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, personal care & more
Gail H.
Urbana, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
CNA Full Or Part-Time Caregiver. I Have A Special Interest In Caring For Seniors, And Hospice Patients.
I have experience with seniors, as well as hospice care within my family. I would love to assist with patient care and any other need. I have years of experience in housekeeping, running errands, organizing medications and just being a kind and loving companion. I have excellent references, and a background check on file.
Gail can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Ardis Q.
Champaign, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Outgoing, Dependable, Reliable, Compassionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Gets Along Very Well
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant/Home health caregiver. I've work in hospitals Nursing homes also through agency. I've been a caregiver for 25 years. I was with my last client for 16 years then I continued on to take care of her husband until this January. I care and treat my clients like family. I cared for...
Ardis can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, dementia, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
I've been a caregiver for about 15 years. I've helped a lot of people, from hospice patients. to moving a lady in with me. That I've known for over 30 years into my home cause she didn't want to go to nursing home she passed away her heart gave out she was diabetic bed ridden had a catheter and no bed sores on her at all so I...
Clara can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Martina E.
Urbana, IL
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Client-focused, Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant With 1 Year Experience In Caregiving.
I'd describe my personality as humane, empathetic and patient.
I enjoy caring for seniors because it gives me a great sense of reward and purpose, to know that by my humaneness I can make a positive difference in the life of someone by providing: care, support, comfort, companionship and assisting with daily tasks.
A good job...
Martina can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, transportation, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Hi! I'm Tamorah. I'm a college student who has a special happiness for caring for others, people and animals alike.
I wish to take the load off your shoulders in anyway possible: whether you're traveling, working, needing some time off, or any other reason.
With senior care:
I grew up with a big family, many of which were...
Tamorah can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep
Tiffany B.
Loda, IL
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
In Home caregiver Specializing In Alzheimer's And Dementia Care.
My name is Tiffany, I'm 38, and have been in medical in someway for 14 years now. I started on the ambulance in Indiana and Illinois. I eventually found myself in senior care and found I enjoyed it and was good at it. I have also been certified in BLS, medical CPR/AED, and biohazard care (such as using gloves properly). My goal...
Tiffany can also help with: Errands, respite care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
Jelisa S.
Champaign, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a certified Nursing Assistant, I have been a CNA for eight years. I have been a private home care CNA for six years now. I have been a Hospice Caregiver for five years and was trained under Carle Hospital. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Hospice residents. I also have worked at a Long Term Care facility...
Jelisa can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, companionship & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), I love to be around all of the wisdom, I love to be there for the elderly even if they just need someone to talk to.
Piper can also help with: Respite care, home modification, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hi, I am a certified nursing assistant with many years of experience in different care fields eg: long-term care, hospice, rehab, memory care, respite care, and of course home health. I have recently returned to home health to give a much more personal touch. I am skilled in doing vitals, operating different medical equipment,...
Jennifer can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
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Recent caregiver reviews in Gifford, IL
Mary R.
5.0
Mary is very caring person, sensitive to patient needs and knowledgeable in patient care. She is a good communicator and quick to help with duties as assigned. She is prompt and dependable. She was a blessing to our home when my husband's health was declining. I would highly recommend her to...
- Lori S.
Jesica B.
5.0
Jesica worked for our family a year and a half taking care of my father-in-law who had dementia. She became a trusted and valued member of our household during that time. Jesica pays great attention to detail, is very knowledgeable, trustworthy, extremely caring and takes great pride in doing the...
- Kristen L.
Leslie C.
5.0
Leslie was a true dream come true. She came into our parents home and immediately became family. She is a loving, kind, thoughtful caregiver who is also eager and responsible. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her. We highly recommend Leslie! Thank you so much for helping us keep our 90 plus...
- Liz S.
Joann M.
5.0
Very caring, totally dependable and makes sound decisions
- Care member
Pamela C.
5.0
Pamela was instrumental to my 84 year-old Mother's hip surgery recovery. She was always punctual, helpful and kind! It's a relief to know that my Mom was in excellent hands with Pamela when I was out of the house - and now as I've left to go back home. Pam is amazing!
- Lisa L.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Gifford, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Gifford, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Gifford, 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 Gifford.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Gifford, IL in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Gifford, IL on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $20.00 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 Gifford, IL?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Gifford, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Gifford, 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 Gifford before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Gifford, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Gifford, 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.