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On time. Pleasant, professional, adequately distant allowing for privacy, yet attentive and caring when needed. I would hire her again and

Review for Onivabkhena O. by Care member

I have known Vida for around two years ans Vida worked as a live-in caregiver for my elderly mother until a family member was free to

Review for Vida V. by Charles W.

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

Review for Barbara M. by Katherine B.

Companion care in Elmwood Park, IL

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Guadalupe M.


Elmwood Park, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

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Hello! I have worked in Assisted living facilities Agency's and In the homes of Clients in need of assistance. I have provided Companionship and HealthCare service for Individuals with Cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Dementia, and after surgery care. I can provide transportation to and from Doctor appointments, Grocery...
Guadalupe can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Onivabkhena O.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Have experience for This job . I have worked with Alzheimer's and dementia client. Worked as companion. Bathing grooming I do Very well. Cooking and do
Onivabkhena can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Onivabkhena is an exceptional worker. She treat her clients like family. And most especially with love"

Care member

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Vida V.


Brookfield, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Your Loved Ones To Feel Their Best

Hello there, My name is Vida. I have over 20 years of experience in senior care, providing help in a broad spectrum of help needed, from simple companionship, caring for elders with physical and mental disorders and diseases, to hospice patients, making them comfortable in their last stages of their lives. Duties involved...
Vida can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"I have known Vida for around two years ans Vida worked as a live-in caregiver for my elderly mother until a family member was free to continue as caregiver. My mother, who was living at home at the time, welcomed Vida’s much needed assistance as a live-in...

Charles W.

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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: Dementia, live-in home care, home modification, respite care, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

3.0
"We are looking for an every other Weekend Care Giver (my friend Linda who needs the Care Giver and myself) and Barbara responded to my AD. I spoke with her on 2/1/18 and phoned her again 2/2/18 to set up an interview however she said her family does not want her...

Bonnie F.

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Ana C.


Chicago, IL

$18-35/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, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
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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Honey Jane P.


Skokie, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Loving And Caring - Provides Comfort And Safety To Clients Round The Clock.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Driven and compassionate Caregiver with 10+ years proven track record in elderly and disabled caregiving in their private homes, nursing homes, Assisted Living. I am Hardworking and honest, known to provide companionship to the elderly while performing light housekeeping tasks and running errands.
Honey Jane can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
5.0
"Honey Jane is the most loving, kind and compassionate person! She became a member of our family when she cared for my mom. You will not be disappointed with Honey Jane!"

Michele S.

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Arnold A.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as hardworking, honest & reliable. I enjoy my job as a caregiver because I love helping other people. I always treat them as my own family. Respect them and give the treat that they deserve. I'm looking for a job that need my help. So, I can apply my experienced & knowledge as a caregiver. I...
Arnold can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services & more
5.0
"Arnold took care of my husband for two and a half years. My husband was hard to please but Arnold was so responsible that my husband felt so safe with him. He really takes his job seriously and handled everything for me. I couldn't have survived my husbands...

Marlene M.

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Kasuba M.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Big Heart, Bigger Smile!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kasuba and I have 5 years experience in elderly care. My past clients know me as a fun loving, engaged and involved, patient, understanding and knowledgeable caretaker. I have experience working with patients of Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease, and COPD, among others. I am able to help with...
Kasuba can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Kasuba was WONDERFUL. We had 3 prior caregivers (& a temporary one) who were all awful nightmares. Kassy came to us & our world changed. I no longer had to worry about anything relating to my mother's care. She was absolutely wonderful with her. Instead of sitting...

Robin W.

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Loretta S.


Skokie, IL

$19-35/hr3 yrs exp

Retired RN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a retired registered nurse. I am seeking a companion/caregiver position to care for a senior person with love and meaningful relationship. I have been enjoying this work for the last 3-4 years. My clients have preferred me because I am easy to get along with and always have their needs and desires in mind first. I have made...
Loretta can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I would highly recommend Loretta. She was a great companion for my mom, who is in the moderate stage of Alzheimer's. Loretta came to our home on a regular schedule to visit and drove my mom to the lake to take walks, to ice cream, to the botanic garden, etc. She is...

Care member

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Alfredo R.


Skokie, IL

$25-32/hr4 yrs exp

I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...
Alfredo can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services & more
5.0
"Alfredo proved to be a very professional and pleasant care for my mother, especially given that it was her last days with us. My family and I were very satisfied with Alfredo's performance. Although he was, in my opinion, over qualified for the position, he...

Care member

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Larysa N.


Harwood Heights, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver Available For Full And Part Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate caregiver/companion with great experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and some household tasks. I am extremely patient, reliable and easy to work with. I am also skilled at managing schedules and make sure to keep my clients as active as possible. On a...
Larysa can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Larysa is amazing. She has been caring for my mother for quite some time now and we truly appreciate how great she is. She is very patient and understanding with with my mother who is 95 years old. She is attentive to detail and always willing to go the extra...

Angela S.

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Barbara J.


Chicago, IL

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time/full Time Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Our elders are like open books, experience ready to be shared. I have worked with them for a long time and there is nothing I enjoy more than to listen to their stories and, of course, learn from them. I guess that is what motivated me to study to become a Technician in Geriatrics and Gerontology in Spain.
Barbara can also help with: Companionship, personal care, hospice services, specialized care, live-in home care
5.0
"I hired Barb 1 year ago for companionship. She has been one of the greatest blessings in my life and my wife's life. Barb came to me soon after I had undergone heart failure. She was able to help me gain mobility back and shifted me from being a very negative, sad...

Craig H.

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Rasa D.


Lyons, IL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable Caregiver

Fun and experienced caregiver can help with med reminders, companionship, laundry, cleaning, errands, daily exercise, bathing, eating, dressing, 2-3 hr in the morning or afternoon.
Rasa can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Rasa is such a wonderful & caring person. She took good care of my Mother who has Parkinson's' Disease. Rasa organized my Mothers' medications and made sure that she took all of her pills. Rasa would get my Mom out of the house and take her for walks around the...

Jennifer U.

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Brenda A.


Elmhurst, IL

$25-32/hr7 yrs exp

Brenda 3+ Years Of Caregiving Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brenda and I have been a dedicated caregiver for the past seven years. I assist with daily activities, mobility support, meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. Beyond physical care, I offer companionship and emotional support to enhance overall well-being. I have experience working...
Brenda can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Brenda is such a sweet and responsible caregiver, she took care of my elderly mom with Alzheimer’s for 3 years and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to have done so. She is great at her job and you can always count on her to show up on time and be there for...

Care member

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Jessica T.


Hillside, IL

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jessica, and I am dedicated to providing compassionate and reliable care for seniors. I attended College of DuPage (COD) for my CNA certification, furthering my commitment to offering the highest standard of care. For the past several years, I have had the privilege of providing companion care, focusing on...
Jessica can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning
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Ruslana K.


River Grove, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience helping with seniors which includes Bathing/Dressing, helping with medication and meal preparations. I love to engage and interact with my senior companions. I am kind, compassionate, funny, and caring. I am a very patient person. I love for the elderly to talk about their lives. I like caring for seniors...
Ruslana can also help with: Companionship, personal care, dementia, transportation, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Ruslana was a very responsible caregiver for my mother. My mother enjoyed her company,her excellent cooking . She is a kind,patient and thoughtful woman. There are not enough words to express her kindness and goodness nature she has shown towards my mom. I would...

Mihael G.

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Rhoda M.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Worked As A Care Giver For Right At Home.

I am a certified nursing assistant I have been working as a caregiver/ companionship for more than 10 years . I previously worked in some nursing homes and couple of private care jobs . I'm very compassionate, sympathetic and caring person, who goes extra miles when doing my job and I love what I do. I have taken care of...
Rhoda can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Rhoda took care of husband and was caring, responsible and always cheerful and helpful. "

Care member

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Martha O.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and responsible caregiver with 15+ years of experience proving the best care for the best clients/patients. I have worn many hats as the caregiver, companion, personal assistant, CNA and even babysitter! I provide well-rounded care and treat my clients with the utmost respect as I lead with kindness and patience. My...
Martha can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I am a RN. Martha took care of my Dad while he was still at home. When he moved to assisted living, my Dad asked Martha to continue as his caregiver. Martha is extremely competent, detail oriented, and most importantly kind and compassionate. In addition to...

Care member

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Laura M.


Cicero, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Laura, I am 48 years old with over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. For the first 20 years of my career I started working for Hospitals such as Rush & Adventist Hospital to then venturing on to using my skills for Senior Care and Companionship for the past 10 years. Throughout my years of experience...
Laura can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Laura M is the best caregiver!! I am very grateful for her service she very sweet and kind and comforting caregiver! I recommend her to anyone. she is best of best "

Care member

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Tina S.


Chicago, IL

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

Home Health Aide, Personal Care Attendant, Available For Companionship, House Keeping, & Meal Prep.

I have 9 1/2 and a half years of experience, & a few letters of recommendations. I've had three clients, and I took excellent care of them. I did physical therapy with them, prepared meals, house keeping, laundry, did errands, I took them to doctor appointments, took great care of their medications, & organized them daily. I...
Tina can also help with: Dementia, home modification, visiting physician
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Tina was a great addition to our family."

Mary P.

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