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Katarina M.


River Forest, IL

$15-40/hr

Looking For Live-in Caregiver Job For Weekend

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Have experience cooking, cleaning and carrying for others. Can help with shopping/errands and medications reminder. Patient, kind, trustworthy and respectful. Love to read, crochet and cross stitch. Mom of 2 teens and dog Ruby. Have references as nanny
Katarina can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, transportation, light cleaning
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Sherie A.


Bensenville, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Home Health Aid Available Part-Time

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Being a caregiver is so amazing. I'm extremely capable and compassionate with extensive experience in elderly care-giving. Hard-working, honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer. Enthusiastic to get a caregiver position at a private household utilizing care-giving skills to...
Sherie can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Sherie has worked for our family helping with the care of our 81 yr old father, a recent widow suffering from Dementia. She is very dependable, caring and patient. She has treated our Dad like her own family and has gone above and beyond to care for him since the...

Brooks W.

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Odonchimeg G.


Chicago, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full Time.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, Dear! I finished Nursing School of Medical Science University, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. I was worked Hospital #3, like as Registered Nurse. My Nursing Diploma doesn't allowed to work RN in USA, so I have been working as like CNA, caregiver for 18 years in Chicago area. I'm professional, compassionate and trustworthy. I have...
Odonchimeg can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, home modification, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"While the timing didn't work our to hire Odonchimeg, I was so impressed with her warmth, kindness and professionalism."

Katrina P.

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Michelle V.


Park Ridge, IL

$25-45/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Trustworthy Caregiver With A BSN Degree

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am compassionate, trustworthy and hardworking caregiver with many years experience caring for the elderly. I am fully vaccinated and nonsmoker. I also have experience working as a CNA. I care for my clients as though they are my own grandparents. I respect them and give them the best care possible. I can do light housekeeping...
Michelle can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Wow! I could not have asked for a more wonderful, caring, thoughtful caregiver as Michelle. Her love towards my mother kept her alive and vibrant. Michelle always went above and beyond any of my brothers and sisters could imagine in her care for Patricia. She...

Eileen M.

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Brigita V.


Brookfield, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

I have an extensive (more than 10 years of experience) working as a caregiver in Chicagoland area. I have worked with elderly population with various health conditions such as CHF, COPD, Parkinson's disease, MS, Parkinson's disease, Stroke survivors and many others. I also hold a masters degree of Physical Therapy from...
Brigita can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Zhaklin D.


Schiller Park, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver

4.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm looking for a full-time position as a senior caregiver. I have previously worked with elderly people with disabilities such as; Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson and Diabetes for over 10 years. I'm very patient and I'm looking forward to working with you! Please feel free to contact me.
Zhaklin can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

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Verica Z.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Non medical caregiver with 15 years of experience. Services provided: -Senior companionship -Light housekeeping -Meal preparation -Grocery shopping -Personal care -ADL -Transportation to medical appointments - Medication reminders
Verica can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Vera is very friendly and extremely caring. She comforted my mother and provided expert care to my father. We felt like she was a member of our family in a matter of hours. "

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Alexander T.


Niles, IL

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with Alzheimer, dementia, hospice, stroke patients, transfers, bathing, lifting.. Etc
Alexander can also help with: Dementia, home modification, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Alex was a great caregiver for our mother. His time with us was brief but we really enjoyed having him while we did. He ended up getting a job that had more desirable hours as he was strictly Saturday and Sunday with us and we couldn't blame him. However, when he...

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Izabela W.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Companion Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Izabel. I have over 15 years of experience. Top references. I am looking for a full or part-time job as a caregiver/companion. I provide light housecleaning, cooking, preparing meals, feeding, dressing, bathing, managing medications, doctor appointments, making groceries , walks, physical therapy, and much more ....
Izabela can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Iza took care of my Aunt for three years. Not only did she care for her and took her to appointments, she also took her on outings and came up with activities to engage her mind. She is a true treasure."

James M.

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Valerie C.


Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

Educated, Organized And Optimistic Caregiver

I enjoy helping to improve the quality of life of seniors. I like to cook and pride myself in providing healthy and balanced meals. I enjoy talking about seniors' backgrounds and families. If you need to organize or tidy your home, I am very good at finding storage solutions. I can handle correspondance and bills and take notes...
Valerie can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, companionship, respite care
5.0
"I hired Val to perform errands & odd jobs & also to assist with my care. She did grocery shopping & returned clothing to department stores, wrapped presents for me during the holidays, and helped me organize papers & household items. She prepared meals for me &...

Linda B.

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Barbara S.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Working as a Caregiver Since 2000

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a independent caregiver with many years of experience. I have flexible hours live-in or come and go, with loving care. During the years I have had different cases. I have been working with dementia, stroke, diabetes, cancer, tube feeding and much more. I treat people with respect. I'm professional with caregiver training...
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, home modification
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"I just met Barbara a month ago and I had a good feeling from the first day I met her. I am looking forward for my 90-year-old mother to be in Barbara's company. I know my mother will be in good hands."

Florinda F.

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Sheila C.


Melrose Park, IL

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am CNA and Patient Care Tech, and well-experienced Personal Caregiver I have facilities such as Hospital, Rehab, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homework experience. Please contact me. I'm available to start working anytime. Thank you...
Sheila can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Sheila is a very dedicated woman when it comes to her work,she treats her client as her family,very dependable,well experienced and knowledgeable in every aspect of her job."

Garry C.

Compassionate caregiver, who has experience working on assisted living for 1 year. Taking care of the senior is my line of job it's just like taking care of my grandmother or grandfather. Patience, love, and understanding for them
Felmielyn Niña can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Nina is a very kind, compassionate Caregiver. She is smart, neat, and organized: and has taken good care of me. I highly recommend hiring Nina. "

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Natalija G.


Des Plaines, IL

$22-50/hr20 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Professional Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Reliable, responsible, compassionate. I have skills and knowledge, I am compassionate. To do the best job I can in a given sitution. I have started 20 years ago. I have a lot of interests and hobbies. I am never get bored. In any contact with people I respect others and myself. My skills include : dependable,...
Natalija can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Natalija is a responsible and caring caregiver. She shows up promptly and fulfills all requests promptly. She is a reliable individual who provides good care."

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Jo-marie W.


Chicago, IL

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Caring And Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate and experienced CNA/Caregiver with over 10 years of experience. My motto is that "Everyone should be treated with dignity and love no matter their race and age". I am a tender loving, gentle, kind and sincere person who always puts the client first, their care and well being is my priority. I am also a...
Jo-marie can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Jo-Marie is a warm, loving, wonderful caregiver and a very special person. She took excellent care of my parents and their home for several years. They absolutely adored her, as did our entire family and friends. She is trustworthy, reliable, capable, efficient,...

Jane Y.

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Gerard G.


Niles, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Partner

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

When our loved one's life is transitioning to their "care years"--a time in our life when we need combination of support services so we can live as independently as possible--we appreciate them for bringing us into this world and walking with us every step of the way, even when it is hard. And, it is now our time to return the...
Gerard can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Gerard is an excellent caregiver with great experience who did a wonderful job caring for my father and helping him regain his experience after a hospitalization. 10/10 would definitely recommend him!"

Aasia K.

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Ludi T.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Ludi T 53 yrs old. I am responsible, compassionate & honest person. I have 22yrs experience as a caregiver mostly Dementia/Alzheimer's patients, strokes, Parkinson, tube feeding, oxygen, catheter, suctioning, cancer patients, hoyer lift from bed to chair & chair to bed, hospice. My duties; meals prep, med prep, med...
Ludi can also help with: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care
4.0
"Ludi was a great caregiver for a few weeks - she is safe, honest, clean and very organized. Unfortunately she wasn't very dependable for the type of care that we needed."

Terri K.

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Natacha P.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well as CPR. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking after elderly...
Natacha can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
"Natacha has been very reliable and helpful with my parents. She is dependable and great with communication. With her help, my parents are able to continue to live safely at home."

Dawn M.

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Jennifer M.


Summit Argo, IL

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

I am a mother of four adult children, and proud grandmother of 5. I have a wide array of experience working with children and adults of all ages. I have had animals of all kinds throughout the years, but I am particularly fond of dogs and personally owned a Yorkshire-Terrier, a Chow-Chow (he made it almost 19 years!), 2...
Jennifer can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jennifer is a very caring person. Your loved one will be in very good hands. She helped with showers and changes clothes. Debbie M."

Debbie M.

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Carolynn T.


Lyons, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate Artist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a dedicated caregiver for 9 years providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my clients. I have experience with clients with Alzheimer's/dementia. My services include light daily cleaning, medication reminders, assistance with toileting, bathing, walking, running errands, wound care and accompanying clients to...
Carolynn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"We hired Carolynn to take care of my aunt for full days. She cooked delicious meals and took her shopping and to doctor appointments. She is personable and extremely caring. While working she spent as much time as my aunt desired by her side, just keeping her...

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Recent caregiver reviews in River Forest, IL

Sherie A.

5.0

Sherie has worked for our family helping with the care of our 81 yr old father, a recent widow suffering from Dementia. She is very dependable, caring and patient. She has treated our Dad like her own family and has gone above and beyond to care for him since the loss of our Mom. I would highly...

- Brooks W.

Odonchimeg G.

5.0

While the timing didn't work our to hire Odonchimeg, I was so impressed with her warmth, kindness and professionalism.

- Katrina P.

Michelle V.

5.0

Wow! I could not have asked for a more wonderful, caring, thoughtful caregiver as Michelle. Her love towards my mother kept her alive and vibrant. Michelle always went above and beyond any of my brothers and sisters could imagine in her care for Patricia. She was there holding her hand until she...

- Eileen M.

Verica Z.

5.0

Vera is very friendly and extremely caring. She comforted my mother and provided expert care to my father. We felt like she was a member of our family in a matter of hours.

- Care member

Alexander T.

5.0

Alex was a great caregiver for our mother. His time with us was brief but we really enjoyed having him while we did. He ended up getting a job that had more desirable hours as he was strictly Saturday and Sunday with us and we couldn't blame him. However, when he left, he was so sweet and even found...

- Care member

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