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36 caregivers are listed in Pekin, IL

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby caregivers is 9 years

Caregivers in Pekin, IL

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Sheila W.


Pekin, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver/Personal Assistant- Part Time

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love being a caregiver because I get to meet different people, create friendships and take care of seniors in need. It is a very rewarding job for me. Other things I like to do include going to garage sales, estate sales, watching golf and spending time with family. I have worked in clients' homes for over 10 years.
Sheila can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, respite care, errands & more
5.0
"Cheerful , giving, kind, understanding, takes me to Dr appts, shopping, banking, go out to eat, laundry, cleaning out closets, help with dressing and bathing. "

Sandra T.

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Wendy K.


Pekin, IL

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Professional Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 year's senior care experienced with; Alzheimer's, Dementia, ALS, personal and hygiene care, bathing, wound care, meal prep, mobility assistance, overnight care, light housekeeping, companionship, social outings, doctors appointments and hospice care, I am a patient, Christian and good with pets. I would like to bring my...
Wendy can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

CPR

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Patricia T.


Pekin, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have 20+ years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping. Experienced with individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Patricia can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Michaela E.


Pekin, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Around 20 years experience. +End of life care +wheel chair, sit to stand, gait belt, walker, hoyer +wound care +grooming, bathing, dressing +homecooked meals +transportation +errands + and more.... Have worked on couple agencies. I love taking care of people.
Michaela can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Angela B.


Pekin, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

20 Year Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Angie and I live in Pekin. I currently work at OSF and am looking for weekend hours. I have been a CNA/MOA for over 20 years. I have an extensive medical background, I'm compassionate and treat people with the upmost respect. Any questions do not hesitate to send me a message. Thank you.
Angela can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Cheryl M.


Tremont, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Senior Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have 25 plus years of private in-home compassionate senior care. I have experience with all senior medical needs, as cancer, hospice, all stages of dementia/alzheimers, pain management, meds, and post surgery, etc. I give all personal care needs. I have medical aid and CPR training. I am a mature, reliable, energetic...
Cheryl can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Cheryl helped my wife with Alzheimers and became more than a caregiver, she became her friend. Cheryl was always very calm and reassuring to her and she knew how to handle the type situations that come up with dementia. Cheryl's personality is very upbeat and...

Tony C.

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Nichelle H.


Creve Coeur, IL

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available Eves & Weekends

10+ years experience working as an in-home care provider & performing housekeeping duties. References available.
Nichelle can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Emily R.


Tremont, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Over 10 years of CNA experience care giving. From bathing to light house keeping. Elderly are very special to my heart.
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
Skills:

CNA

I worked for four years as a Direct Support Professional at a group home for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Although I am most experienced in caring for those with disabilities, many of my residents were senior and I really enjoyed working with that demographic. I love working one-on-one with people...
Lydia can also help with: Personal care

Kate B.


Tremont, IL

$10-20/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I have experience working with elderly adults including those with Early Onset Alzheimer's and Alzheimer's. I have experience helping them with daily care tasks and engaging them in simple activities and conversation that are calming.
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care
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Patricia K.


Metamora, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Female, Full-Time Senior Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Patricia. I have been a caregiver for loved ones for about 25 years. I've worked with many clients in many different situations, including those with Alzheimer's and Dementia as well as alongside hospice care nurses. Throughout my career I have worked for agencies, self-employed, shift-work, and live-in. I love...
Patricia can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Patricia did an excellent job of caring for my 90+ year old father in his home. She got him started on doing puzzles almost immediately to help him with his Dementia. She became one of the family in so many ways. She puts all her energy into doing the best job...

Jackie H.

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Kenneth G.


Peoria, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

60 And Compassionate

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ken. I have been involved in care-giving for many years. Enjoy helping others with the day in tasks that life has to offer us. Some of my past experiences are cooking, light housekeeping, transportation, medication reminders, breathing treatments, bathing, shaving, dressing, shopping, transferring from...
Kenneth can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
5.0
"We are so grateful to have met Ken and had him care for our 89 year old father with dementia. He was always on time, took great care of my Dad, and was super flexible when we needed to shift his hours around. We were able to extend Dad living in his own home for...

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Tricia L.


East Peoria, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full Time CNA

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I give 100% the best care possible according to the needs of your loved one. I have worked in the Nursing field since 2000. Skilled Nursing Facilities 10+years, Homecare 5+years: including skin checks, vitals, feeding, tube feedings, ostomy bags, catheters, helping patients ambulate and assist w bathing, restroom & incontinence,...
Tricia can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"I hired Tricia to stay with my 94 year old father for the weekend while my family and I went to a wedding 3 hrs away. Tricia can two weeks before the weekend to meet my dad, the dog and myself to get a feel for the job, and came again two evening's before she was...

Sara D.

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Tammie M.


Peoria Heights, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For The Elderly

4.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience caring for senior citizens, both in their homes and the community. I am experienced as a Home Health Aide, Hospice, Companion care and as a Personal Care Aide. I furthered my education by graduating in 2014 as a Medical Assistant, I have worked in the medical field since 1990. I love what I...
Tammie can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Alyssa F.


Delavan, IL

$16-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Compassionate caregiver and CNA with 5+ years experience on a subacute rehabilitation unit and locked Alzheimer's/Dementia unit.
Alyssa can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Christy D.


Peoria, IL

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I was able to assist an elderly neighbor for awhile with grocery visits, but mainly I just liked to check on her and give her some much needed company. My husband and I have raised 8 children, so I have cared for lots of people! AdditionalIy, I occasionally help my mom with my dad, who is experiencing some dementia issues. I am...
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Judith M.


Metamora, IL

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver For Senior Citizen

I enjoy chatting and spending time with older adults who could use a little assistance and companionship.
Judith can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship
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Ameel C.


Peoria, IL

$18-29/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I've been in health field for over 30 years. I started at young age helped care for my grandparents, then went into medical field after school.
Ameel can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, visiting nurse, respite care, hospice services & more
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Candace H.


Peoria, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Candace, I have been a CNA for almost 19 years. I have worked with trauma, neuro, and cardiac in the hospital setting. I have worked with a few traveling companies to help at nursing homes and in home care giving. I absolutely love my job and the care I give
Candace can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Michelle B.


Peoria, IL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Elder Caregiver And Pet Sitter.

I'm a Social Security Disability attorney who moved to Peoria, Illinois from North Carolina, in May of 2023. I run my own law office from home during the week, but am looking for supplemental income, afternoons and weekends. I have over 2 1/2 years of experience as an elder caregiver, which I did part-time In North Carolina. I...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning

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Recent caregiver reviews in Pekin, IL

Sheila W.

5.0

Sheila often called me to let me know how my mother was doing. I was very appreciative. She took great care to be a caregiver as well as a friend to my mother, which was what she needed most some days. Without reservation, I can highly recommend Sheila as a compassionate and competent...

- Vickie V.

Cheryl M.

5.0

Cheryl has been nothing short of amazing ever since we met her! She is always willing to go above and beyond expectations and in just helping us! We appreciate her attention to my mom, her needs, and looking out for her!

- Care member

Patricia K.

5.0

Our family hired Patricia K in the Summer of 2022 to care for our Father, whose Alzheimer's had progressed to a point that our Mother could no longer effectively care for him. Patricia proved trustworthy, reliable and went above and beyond for our family. We grew to think of her as a member of the...

- Care member

Kenneth G.

5.0

We are so grateful to have met Ken and had him care for our 89 year old father with dementia. He was always on time, took great care of my Dad, and was super flexible when we needed to shift his hours around. We were able to extend Dad living in his own home for many months due to Ken’s help.

- Care member

Tricia L.

5.0

Tricia stayed with my 94 yr old father while my family traveled to an out of town wedding. She did a great job of keeping me informed via text as the weekend with any questions and updates. She kept my dad engaged and made him some healthy meals and was in general just wonderful. Will definitely use...

- Sara D.

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Caregivers in Pekin, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 36 listed caregivers.