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Alexander T.


Niles, IL

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome Caregiver

5.0

(14)

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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: Errands, companionship, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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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Elsy F.


Forest Park, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I strive to provide my clients with the best care. For them to see me not as just as a caregiver but a very good friend who is there to provide them with the ultimate care she/he requires and deserves. For you as the family member, I will provide the peace of mind and the assurance that your loved one is in excellent hands and...
Elsy can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
5.0
"Elsy has been care taking for my mother and is very dependable, Very patient and always willing to help. My Mom loves her and looks forward to her coming ever day! I would definitely recommend Elsy to anyone. "

debra T.

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Maria M.


Lombard, IL

$25-38/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time And Part Time Caregiver

I have more than 20 years of experience as a caregiver and more than 6 years as a hemodialysis technician. I have a long experience with people suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's. I enjoy preparing delicious food for lunch or dinner. Like to surprise people with a variety of delicious breakfasts, lunches, or...
Maria can also help with: Companionship, respite care, meal prep, dementia, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Maria has been a fabulous addition to my moms care team. She and my mom hit it off right away. Maria is caring, friendly and trustworthy. I’m thrilled we found her!"

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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: Errands, meal prep, respite care, transportation, companionship
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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Irwin P.


Des Plaines, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

24/7 Live-in Caregiver Or Full Time Come & Go

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I starting working as a caregiver over 10 years ago, when my mother got ill. At that time I was a deer in headlights. Since then, I decided to pay it forward, and ease the pain other families were going through. I've become close with the families that trusted me to care for their parents. Being able to grant people their wishes...
Irwin can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
5.0
"Irwin did a great job taking care of my dad. He was very attentive to his needs and a great companion for my dad."

Anthony L.

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Kathy M.


Chicago, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

CNA With 8 Years In Hospice & 13 Years As A Private Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA who has 18 years experience, 8 of those years I worked in hospice. I am CPR and Dementia certified as well. I'm available for overnight shifts, five days a week including weekends. I love what I do because there is such a great need. So many seniors do not get the proper care they deserve. If I can make a difference,...
Kathy can also help with: Companionship, respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kathy helped my mother care for my father during his final weeks of life. Her prior experience working in hospice was extremely valuable as he was home under hospice care during this time. She traveled a good distance to assist them, and was more than willing to...

Jackie S.

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Dalia S.


Addison, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Dalia. I am currently looking for a position in caregiving since I have had previous experience in the medical field overseas. In Lithuania, I used to work in the field of paramedics and after 5 year I switched to working in a nursing home as a RN. I am also a mother of two girls that are 15 and 20.
5.0
"I hired Dalia about a year ago to look over by 82 year old mother while I ran some quick errands over the weekends, she was very organized and kind and my mother always enjoyed when Dalia came over for support. I know that Dalia is always there to assist because...

Kim S.

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Armin R.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Armin, I am 30 yrs old male. I have 2 years of experience with caregiving. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping if needed. I have experience with: -Parkinson's disease -ALS -Dementia -Stroke -Quadriplegic I assist with daily life activities; meal prep, medication reminder, light exercise,...
Armin can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"Armin is Amazing! He is so good with my father. Armin is caring and compassionate, strong and gentle. He lifts my father with ease and talks with him respectfully and with kindness. When my father is sleeping, Armin does other household chores-laundry and dishes....

Dawn M.

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Barbara M.


Chicago, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

3.3

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

* CNA- Certified Nursing Assistance, Physical Rehabilitation Aide, CPR * 16 Years of experience including private duty, nursing home, hospice: DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S, feeding tube, suffer stroke, oxygen, diabetics, heart failure, cancer, Hoyer lift, etc. *Languages: English, Polish, Russian. * I like working with...
Barbara can also help with: Respite care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara to spend several hours a week with my mom who suffered from dementia. As my mom's dementia worsened, Barbar took on more and...

Katherine B.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a Senior Caregiver, I offer a compassionate and empathetic personality, combined with over five years of experience working in senior care. I am a highly skilled caregiver, with expertise in assisting clients with activities of daily living, medication administration, and monitoring vital signs. Additionally, I have a strong...
Claudia can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning
5.0
"Cannot recommend Claudia enough! She swooped in super last minute when our usual caregiver called out for the night - Claudia was on her way over within an hour! She is super sweet, very smart and needed no direction at all for the job. She was wonderful with my...

Ciara G.

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Iwona H.


Schiller Park, IL

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Caring Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Ivana. Originally I'm from Poland. I have lived in the US for 30 yrs. I have an Associate Degree in Applied Science. I have several years of experience taking care of elderly patients. I have a background in the medical field. For several years I was working as a Radiology/Mammography Technologist. I moved here...
Iwona can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She was absolutely wonderful! She took such great care of my mom and she always went above and beyond. I highly recommend her. "

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Ana C.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Always Hopeful

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Taking care of the elderly and providing them companionship, love and attention for the past 19 years has been a fulfilling advocacy for me, it does not only give me an opportunity to be able to care and provide love for a special member of your family but also it gives me a chance to be able to share my life with someone who...
Ana can also help with: Companionship, personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"Ana has been absolutely amazing!! She has helped care for my 93 year old grandmother, who has beginning stages of dementia. She is very reliable, dependable and does an amazing job! She makes sure that she is eating and drinking enough, bathed, and properly taking...

Jennifer K.

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Grazyna A.


Berwyn, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a main caregiver for my late Mother for more than 10 years. I was a caregiver for a lovely Lady with Alzheimer's disease for last 6 years. She recently moved to a nursing home. I was responsible for all her needs like administering medicine, filling up medicine boxes, doing grocery shopping, preparing meals, helping with...
Grazyna can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, personal care, errands, meal prep
5.0
"Grace is the best caregiver anyone can ask for. She took care of our mom, who has Alzheimer's, for over 7 years. She is dependable, kind, considerate, understanding, helpful, caring, attentive, compassionate and very devoted to her work. We were extremely lucky...

Ed D.

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."

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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, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, dementia & 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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Melissa S.


Elmwood Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for 10+years. I am CPR certified and I have a passion for care, I have met many people and family's on this website that it's been a pleasure to be apart of their life and work with them. I am a very caring and outgoing person, I am gentle, honest and strong I am flexible, and I'm always willing to...
Melissa can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Melissa is a really nice young lady. She is flexible with her schedule and working. She works hard and is very kind. She has long term clients she has worked for - so she's loyal. She takes direction well and follows your specific needs (I've had some caregivers...

Kathy D.

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Detris M.


Oak Brook, IL

$22-30/hr4 yrs exp

Dependable And Trustworthy

I love being a caregiver providing sincere and compassionate care to seniors. My experience and my expertise in this field has allowed me to improve the quality of life for seniors, and provide families with a peace of mind knowing their loved one is being properly cared for. I can meet and exceed your expectations and provide...
Detris can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Detris has been a true blessing for my family. She provides such high quality of care to my elderly mother which has not only helped my mom live a better life but has provided me with peace of mind. Detris is kind and gentle but also firm and knowledgeable. She is...

Laura N.

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Zhaklin D.


Schiller Park, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver

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: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Airie S.


Des Plaines, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy CNA /Caregiver With 15 Years Of Experience Available For Companionship, Or Housekeeping.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been a caregiver for 15 yrs & I truthfully love my work. It's very rewarding, in my opinion, for I learned lots of good wisdom from clients & very sincere advice. I enjoy being with them, especially when I see & feel that they are comfortable & safe around me. I always feel good inside knowing that I give my 100% loving...
Airie can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Airie was extremely kind to my mother. Took very good care of her. They actually became friends. "

Care member

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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: Companionship, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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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Recent caregiver reviews in River Grove, IL

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

Elsy F.

5.0

What can you say when an angel comes into your life ? Thank you ! Elsy came to our family when we were in much need of help with my Mother . Professional and personal. Elsy will forever be apart of our family.

- Pamela A.

Maria M.

5.0

Maria has been a fabulous addition to my moms care team. She and my mom hit it off right away. Maria is caring, friendly and trustworthy. I’m thrilled we found her!

- Care member

Valerie C.

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 & cleaned up afterward, helped me...

- Linda B.

Irwin P.

5.0

Irwin was more than a caregiver to our grandfather. He became a friend. He treated our grandfather with great compassion and respect. Irwin is kind and empathetic and trustworthy. We are blessed to have crossed paths and will never forget his love and service to our family.

- Patricia G.

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