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Jill G.
Waterloo, IL
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Compassionate & Experienced Senior Caregiver - Providing Personalized Support & Companionship
I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong passion for providing support and assistance to seniors in need. With several years of experience in senior care, I am committed to ensuring the well-being and comfort of my clients. I believe in treating each individual with respect, dignity, and kindness, and I strive...
Jill can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
COVID VACCINATED w/proof
I am 51 years of age.
I love interacting with seniors.
I'm a great listener.
I am generally a happy & positive person.
I'm experienced in Providing Companionship. I have experience helping to keep the mind working well. Ex. Play Cards or Crosswords together; and misc. physician recommended activities...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Maria helped us out by taking care of my mom while we were visiting St Louis. My mom has dementia and was particularly tense and confused in a new place. Maria was very sweet and kind to her. She was able to take care of her despite my mom wanting to roam and go...
Ali H.
5.0
(3)
I have been doing home healthcare for 9 years and it has become a passion of mine. I have experience with stroke patients, dementia patients, a quadriplegic, Parkinsons, as well as hospice patients. I have experience with bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, meal prep, hoyer lift, Sara steady (sit to stand), and light...
Kristen can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She worked for my brother a number of years, a quadriplegic up until his death. She was a fast learner and dependable. She kept him mentally sharp by them playing trivia with "Alexa". I felt she was very caring about him."
Shirley R.
Sarah H.
Millstadt, IL
$19-30/hr
I have worked as a CNA in an Alzheimer's unit of a Hospital years back. I love to cook. I clean well and I'm a compassionate caregiver.
Sarah can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care
5.0
(3)
I am an experienced, patient, and nurturing caregiver. I have always felt caregiving is more than a job to me. My seniors are part of my family. I will make my time with your loved one a pleasurable experience for both of us.
I am experienced in bath therapy, administration and organization of medication, as well as the...
Lauren can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Caring, available for all of neighbors' needs, reliable and would hire if I needed anyone. Took good care of them."
Robert M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 65-year-old female retired pharmacist looking for caregiving opportunities. I am active, fun loving, reliable and responsible. I cared for my elderly dad who had cancer and my elderly mom who had dementia. My sister had cerebral palsy and was in a wheelchair, and I assisted her with all of her needs throughout her...
Judith can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We were looking for someone to help take of an older parent for companionship and some help around the house and we could not of found a better person in the world than Judy.
We hired Judy in January 2022 to help take care of my mom who had just lost her...
David K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have nursing home, assisted living, and private home care experience! Amazing references & an amazing relationship with my residents and their families.
Emerald can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Emerald was amazing with my dad. He had terminal lung cancer and she wasn't with him long, but she made his last days so comfortable and eased the minds of my sisters and I when we couldn't be with him. I wholeheartedly recommend Emerald for any care needed for...
Rhonda V.
Julie M.
Saint Louis, MO
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Mother, Grandmother I Have Been A Caregiver For Over 20 Yrs. I Am Dependable, Honest.
5.0
(2)
I have 20 +years of experience in senior care. I am also still a cna. I enjoy cooking and crafts in my spare time. I also enjoy spending time with my family. I can help with Home Care and Hospice Services. I can also help with cooking, light housekeeping , meds, and bathing . I am dependable and honest.
Julie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Julie goes above and beyond! She has been with our family for almost 4 years. She coordinated my mom's care and always ensured that we had coverage. She did mom's shopping and laundry, took her to appointments, coordinated her meals, took care of her showers and...
Erin G.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chelsey and I have worked in the caregiving field for nearly 13 years. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia, diabetic care, catheters, colostomy, cancer diagnosis, knowledgeable with medications, have had proper training with Hoyer lifts, sit to stands, and much more. Caring for others is truly my...
Chelsey can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Chelsey is dedicated, professional & very experienced; sincere, caring, patient; takes initiative; genuinely cares about the people she cares for; an excellent team player. She is exceptional. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have caregiver skills that I think might be important to you.
I can offer you a friendly, easy-going and ethical personality, companionship, excellent cooking skills, light housekeeping, reliable transportation and a squeaky clean background check. I have 10+ years caregiver experience, 7+ years social work...
Keyeonta can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Keyeonta was a terrific caregiver to my uncle. She was caring, kind and conscientious. She went above and beyond in the care she provided. The whole family loved her."
Sharon D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I cared for both my aging parents through their last years of life. Happy to accompany your family member to appointments or shopping/errands. I would be a patient caregiver for your loved one.
Rosanne can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We love Roseanne! She's a wonderful help to our aging dad. Always punctual, great communication and she's a kind, caring person. Very happy to have her help!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
CPR Certified, tech savvy, very positive & I love to clean. I have used hoyer lifts and sit to stands, pivot discs & gait belts. I have lots of Alzheimer's experience & I am very patient. I love to take clients on outings when weather permits.
Deanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I've worked with Deanna for a few years with a few different clients. I love working with Deanna because we have the same work ethic! Very caring, compassionate, dependable, organized and clean. You know when you come in after Deanna, things are going to be done!!"
Theresa B.
Andrea R.
Belleville, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello.. I have 10 years plus working as a caregiver. I have worked in assisted livings as well. I love what I do and have a huge heart for the elderly that I treat as family. I will assist in anything your loved one needs. I like to engage in conversation to open up to each other.. cook.. take walks if able.. and whatever else...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Andrea is a compassionate, dependable, and experienced caregiver. She communicates very well with my mother-in-law, and she also is excellent at communicating with us when there are any changes or concerns. We know that we can count on Andrea to be there and to...
Cindy F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate, experienced, and patient caregiver. I think of my clients as my own family. Growing old is a gift, but one that can bring challenges. I am here to help your loved one through their challenges in a loving, but comfortable atmosphere. In addition to the daily physical duties (the doctors appointments,...
Lauren can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Lauren is a incredible person who has been nothing short of amazing! She treated my husband and I like family. Her love of animals is especially obvious. Lauren is a hire you will not regret."
Jolande S.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love the elderly. I try to keep them at home. I love animals and birds. I am very loving and friendly and enjoy helping others. I spent 3 1/2 years with one man for 6 nights a week. I helped he and his wife until he expired. I spent 1 1/4 years with a gentlemen who expired. I spent over 1 year with another man and 2 years with...
Hazel can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, visiting physician, dementia, personal care, respite care & more
5.0
"Christine is so dependable and caring that before you know it she will feel like a member of your own family. She never turns away from a task, she is compassionate and kind. She and I have had a few of the same clients in the past. I have to say she is one of...
Helen N.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work for Healthcare as a Field Coordinator Supervisor/Caregiver. I've been in the Healthcare Field for 10 years. I'm looking for a private client. I have private home care experience with hospice care, bathing, giving meds, minimal cooking, laundry, and light housekeeping. I love helping others in need of care on a daily...
Evelyn can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Hi! I've been a senior caregiver for 3 plus years. I also have been a private caregiver for 1 year. Prior to that, my mother used to take me to work with her as a CNA and that's where my love for senior caregiving took place! Giving families the opportunity to love on their loved ones in their older years and embrace the...
Ajinah can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
I like caring for seniors because I find passion in giving back and helping those that can't help themselves times
I'm looking for a job that provides a safe environment and that provides flexibility
I started caring for seniors in 2000.. I've been a nursing assistant for almost 25 years
Doreka can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
I got into caregiving working as a full time caregiver for my father for 10 years. He suffered from Parkinson's and dementia, eventually becoming completely disabled and bed bound/wheel chair bound. I managed all aspects of his care until he passed away in 2021. I have since then worked as a HHA for several other...
Kayla can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Hi! I have 5+ years experience working with elderly clients and am registered with the Family Care Safety Registry. Many of my clients have had Alzheimer's disease, and I provided overnight care as well as care during the day. I assisted to and from the bathroom, facilitated memory activities such as looking through photo albums...
Caroline can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent caregiver reviews in Waterloo, IL
Maria N.
5.0
Maria has been a godsend for us. She helps me with my Mother with advanced dementia.
- Care member
Kristen V.
5.0
She worked for my brother a number of years, a quadriplegic up until his death. She was a fast learner and dependable. She kept him mentally sharp by them playing trivia with "Alexa". I felt she was very caring about him.
- Shirley R.
Lauren B.
5.0
Caring, available for all of neighbors' needs, reliable and would hire if I needed anyone. Took good care of them.
- Robert M.
Judith D.
5.0
We were looking for someone to help take of an older parent for companionship and some help around the house and we could not of found a better person in the world than Judy.
We hired Judy in January 2022 to help take care of my mom who had just lost her eyesight in her left eye and was no...
- David K.
Emerald C.
5.0
Emerald was amazing with my dad. He had terminal lung cancer and she wasn't with him long, but she made his last days so comfortable and eased the minds of my sisters and I when we couldn't be with him. I wholeheartedly recommend Emerald for any care needed for your loved one. She is definitely a 10...
- Rhonda V.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Waterloo, IL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Waterloo, IL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Waterloo, IL in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Waterloo, IL on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $25.00 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 Waterloo, IL?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Waterloo, IL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Waterloo, 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 Waterloo before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Waterloo, IL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Waterloo, 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.