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Find companion care in Columbia, IL that you’ll love

60 companion care are listed in Columbia, IL

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby companion care is 10 years

Companion care in Columbia, IL

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Maria N.


Columbia, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With 8 Yrs Experience, Much Love & Patience.

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

COVID VACCINATED FLU & PNEUMONIA SHOTS always current. $25 per hour 2 hour min. 52-year-old, non-smoker Experienced Caregiver Very patient & compassionate Offering flexibility for family members who just need a break. -Dementia Care -Handicap Care (Quadriplegia) -Mobility Assistance -Activity Assistance (willing to...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, visiting physician, 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.

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Caroline F.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

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: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, personal care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Caroline is very compassionate and committed to excellent care. She demonstrates placing others before self."

Care member

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Britt Z.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-28/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with Diabetics, Alzheimer's and other medical conditions. I love taking care of people and making them smile. I am a good companion and will accommodate your needs. I also do volunteer work for dogs and cats, so I love pets.
Britt can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Jerri B.


Arnold, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caretaker

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. Companion care. Run errands. Help with meals and medication. Very easy going & compassionate care. I'm on social security and need to be paid cash.
Jerri can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Sharon M.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

10 Years + Superior Senior Care

In home quality patient care, a liaison between client, family and healthcare professionals. Daily documentation and reports for my protection and the patient. Preparing food and if necessary assisting the client. I assisted with bathing and personal hygiene as needed. Most clients want to be independent so I was always there...
Sharon can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Bintu K.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Adaptable, and Empathetic CNA/caregiver. My skills includes colostomy bag, companionship, personal care, household task, transportation, medication reminder, and mobility assistance. The one thing families should know about me is, I have a slight accent.
Bintu can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
Hello! My name is Sefika, and caring for others has always been important to me. Along with going to school to become a medical assistant, I have years of experience providing compassionate support to seniors. I have worked in nursing homes, as well as private in-home care. I truly love what I do, and I believe that everyone...
Sefika can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, mobility assistance, errands, transportation, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

I have 23 years of experience, taking care of patients in hospital settings. In the meantime I've been doing side jobs as a home healthcare companion.
Emira can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning
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Krista P.


Imperial, MO

$14-22/hr10 yrs exp

I am caring, professional and always have my. clients best interest at heart. I have over 14 years of experience working with all kind of clients. I am a soft spoken person who guinuenly cares about my clients. I want to make sure my clients have the best lives possible and can continue to live in their own homes safely while...
Krista can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
5.0
"She's such a great caring person. She helped out the family with short notice. I will keep her in mind if I ever need a care taker again. "

Chris D.

I took care of my grandmother for a long time before she left us. I would bathe her, change her diapers or bed pan depending on the time of day, and get her whatever she wanted or needed, even if it were just companionship! Although I have no paid experience I do have experience! I am a very patient and loving person and would...
5.0
"Marissa really helped me while I was traveling through town. She is very kind and capable. She wants to be a doctor someday, she will be a great one!"

John G.

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Anne G.


Saint Louis, MO

$35-48/hr10 yrs exp

A Unique Caregiver Who Enjoys Helping!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking for an energetic, patient, engaging caregiver? I am a Professional Personal Companion. I travel throughout STL visiting with Seniors when their families cannot. I've been doing this since 2019. I genuinely like hearing the same story over and over! Whether your Mom/Dad lives independently or in a Senior Living Community,...
Anne can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, personal care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Judith D.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Retired Pharmacist Looking For Caregiving Position

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: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, errands & 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.

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Suzanne B.


High Ridge, MO

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Elder Care Companion

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for elderlyAlzheimer's patients for 4 years. The Lord called Evelyn home. Nike is living out his remaining days at a facility.
Suzanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands, transportation, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Suzanne made the difficult process of end of life for my Mother on hospice so peaceful and comforting. Suzanne was so helpful, so positive, so thoughtful, so professional, so experienced. I could go on and on heaping praise for Suzanne. If I had to go through...

Tammy W.

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Cassandra B.


Belleville, IL

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Hi I'm Cassy

4.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with our elderly loved ones for 6-7 years, I specialize in dementia care and companionship I can help bathe, feed and stimulate active conversations and and help with memory loss issues. I also know how to use a gates belt and am strong, I can also change colostomy bags. I can also shop and take loved ones to...
Cassandra can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Cassandra provided great care for my mother, who has memory difficulties Cassandra is very personable and did a great job drawing my mom into conversation and engaging her in activities my mom enjoyed. She is very dependable and a great communicator, and was always...

Care member

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Michaelene B.


Saint Louis, MO

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Support Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

When my father passed away in 1995, I moved to Florida to keep my mom company. Over time, it became necessary for her to have full time help. I became my mother's full-time caregiver offering her companionship and preparing her meals, medications and paying her bills. After she passed away, I returned to St. Louis and cared for...
Michaelene can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, companionship, hospice services
5.0
"Michaelene has been caring for our mom with dementia. She has been so kind and patient with her. We've never brought a caregiver in before and were nervous about bringing someone in from outside of the family. But in a short time she has brought us comfort in...

Chris P.

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Sheri K.


Fenton, MO

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Mature Personal Care Attendant helping Seniors stay in their homes. Assisting with light cleaning, meal prep, errands, doctor appointments, pet care, companionship.
Sheri can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
5.0
"Sheri helped my mother after a hospitalization. Did light cleaning and shopping. Helped with taking blood pressure and doctor appointments. Always on time and reliable. Very professional!"

Sharon W.

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Andria W.


Saint Louis, MO

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with all types of patients I have work for agencies private duty living in 24 hours I have done hospice respite home health aide Homemakers give medication prepare and make meals Give baths run errands Go to doctors appointment companionship. I have a variety of experience
Andria can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Omg!!!!! Awesome sauce isn’t the word. She’s so caring. It’s like she a whisperer of some sort. I see the passion she has for helping people. Would recommend "

Care member

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Bridget L.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have 27 Years Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Bridget. I have 27 years of experience in Home and Hospital Care. I'm reliable and honest and have a passion for taking care of people. I've worked in several hospitals, homes and facilities. I assisted my family's on vacations and family outings. I have reference letters, background check and police report. I'm...
Bridget can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, errands, transportation, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Bridget is capable of full care of your family member. From companionship with limited needs to a loved one who requires extensive help."

Joan K.

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Keyeonta S.


Saint Louis, MO

$22/hr10 yrs exp

10+year Experienced, Compassionate, Caregiver

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: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
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.

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Recent companion care reviews in Columbia, IL

Maria N.

5.0

Maria has been a godsend for us. She helps me with my Mother with advanced dementia.

- Care member

Caroline F.

5.0

Caroline is professional, reliable and was able to step right in on her 1st shift and get my Mom with dementia to shower when we were struggling in that dept. My parents adore her and mom now looks forward to the pampering. Caroline also helps tidy up the closet and kitchen. She makes Mom feel...

- Care member

Krista P.

5.0

She's such a great caring person. She helped out the family with short notice. I will keep her in mind if I ever need a care taker again.

- Chris D.

Marissa H.

5.0

Marissa really helped me while I was traveling through town. She is very kind and capable. She wants to be a doctor someday, she will be a great one!

- John G.

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.

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