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Anna M.


River Forest, IL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Eldercare

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I'd describe my personality as patient, dependable, kind I like caring for seniors because they are often very interesting to be around and I enjoy helping them I'm looking for a job that I started caring for seniors when my father fell and broke his back and became wheel chair bound about 10 years ago In my spare time, I...
Anna can also help with: Errands, meal prep, home modification
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CPR

Verica Z.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(6)

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: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & 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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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: Errands, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator, and very experienced and understanding in issues related to eldercare. She has all the qualities we were looking...

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: Home modification, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Very dependable person, she is very respectful and caring towards those around her. She genuinely loves to help others. "

Krystal F.

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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: Personal care, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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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Jessica S.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Full-time Caregiver Available Open Available For Personal Care,companionship,housekeepin

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My past experience includes but not limited to, caring for seniors that have Alzheimer's, loss of mobility and one's that need companions. I love what I do because I love people, I love being around people and I always learn life lessons from my elders no matter what condition they're in. I'm gentle and compassionate about what...
Jessica can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"I feel compelled to write this review even though we ended up not hiring Jessica. Our previous family caregiver was able to fill our current need for a caregiver. But, I was in the process of hiring Jessica because she was so wonderful during the phone interview...

Mary W.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care, companionship
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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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
5.0
"Branndi is a very great listener that is able to come up with solutions to problems. She is very cheerful and brightens any room she enters. She is very organized and timely."

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Rosario V.


Chicago, IL

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

An Individual Person Whose Compassionate , Reliable , Caring .

I have had 17 years experience in providing basic care to individuals. I am confident in my ability to provide the utmost level care to my patients. My work experience is always focused on direct patient care service which was both rewarding and valuable. My skills is capable of companion and respite care, g-tube , feeding,...
Rosario can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is always had a pleasant disposition and a smile , even at 2 o' clock in the morning. If i should need the services of a caregiver again , I would hire only her. Highly recommend. "

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Laura M.


Cicero, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

3.8

(10)

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, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Laura, was absolutely amazing in the care of my late mother. In the months leading to her passing, Laura treated her with such compassion, kindness and dignity. She was punctual in all aspects arriving on time, handling medication, log ins, sticking to bathing and...

Camiliana V.

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Emie M.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Work With A Heart And Honesty

Hi, good day! I am EMIE, a Filipino caregiver who's passionate and loving, and 8 years in counting this years experienced. Being a caregiver my own philosophy, you are mature mentally and emotionally knowing your clients needs most the best care and understanding. My expertise are; Dementia, Alzheimer, Diabetic, Parkinson,...
Emie can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Emie is a kind, passionate and hard working person. She is highly skilled and experienced. I have seen how she takes care of her client with all her heart. She always provides her client with competent, gentle, hands on and loving care . She made the family rest...

Anneliese C.

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Angela Merici C.


Chicago, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Personal Care And Housekeeping If Needed. Available Full-time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 31 yrs old, I love taking care of elder people and looking out for them. I love what I do and been doing it for years. A CNA but have always worked as a private caregiver/companion. I do personal care, companionship, medication reminders.. general care. I also do light housekeeping if needed. I like to organize things...
Angela Merici can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Angela took wonderful care of our mom with Parkinsons for just over a year, until our mom moved into a nursing home. Angela was always extremely reliable and compassionate, and went above and beyond many times for our mom. We appreciate all her hard work, and...

Katie D.

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Anita Z.


Bensenville, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Emphatic Companion With 20 Years Of Health Care Experience

I have 20 years of in hospital and home care experience. Experience both inpatient and outpatient as a respiratory practitioner. 20 years of personal care for senior citizens. This includes dementia care, general socializing, and hospice care. I treat all people with dignity and respect. I believe one should interact with others...
Anita can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Anita really cares about who she takes care of. She is a very caring person. She has a great background that helps with a lot of different situations. I am thankful she helped us with my mother."

Cheryl L.

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Barbara M.


Chicago, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

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

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

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.

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Sheree B.


Westchester, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-Time Work Available

Home Sweet Home Care - La Grange, IL August 2017 to Present Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Companionships, Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; Cleaning, Sanitation
Sheree can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Great place with awesome people. Highly recommended!!!"

Jerrel H.

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Jasmyn B.


Justice, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Senior Care Companion

Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 9-month-old babygirl and I've been working with a fantastic client base and I am looking to take on an additional part time client in a caregiving, house manager or personal assistant capacity. I have over 9 years of combined experience working in schools as a special education...
Jasmyn can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship, specialized care & more
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Julie Ann O.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Companionship

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. I'm Julie been working in the health care environment for at least 12 years now. working sometimes as a part time in assisted living facility for almost 11 years as a CNA.
Julie Ann can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"She is very knowledgeable and well experienced. Very compassionate and sweet. She is truly an assets for a family that seeking for a professional health care service."

Maricris R.

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Patti B.


Elmhurst, IL

$35-50/hr7 yrs exp

Skilled Senior Caregiver/Care Management-Patient Advocate Consultant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Aging In Place Provider & Consultant - Committed to you or your loved one remaining safely in the home as long as possible, receiving holistic care and ensuring overall well-being. Delivery of over five years of care to a senior with Parkinson's Disease, anxiety and macular degeneration. Exceptionally skilled in documentation...
Patti can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Patti is such a great help to my mom who is 89 and wants to remain independent. Patti is extremely flexible about the number of days, number of hours, and which days are convenient. This was very important to my mom. We are so blessed to have someone so close and...

Anne R.

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: Meal prep, transportation, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning
5.0
"Claudia is a compassionate caring individual. She has been giving my disabled sister the close personal care she has been needing. She is also a good cook. She do her best to stay energized and away from boredom. If there isn't anything to do she may ask if there...

Curtis E.

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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: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, companionship, 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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Recent companion care reviews in River Forest, IL

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

Izabela W.

5.0

Izabela is a wonderful caregiver. She is incredibly reliable even though she commutes at a distance to us; she is attentive, an amazing communicator, and very experienced and understanding in issues related to eldercare. She has all the qualities we were looking for in a caregiver. She is efficient...

- Care member

Tina S.

5.0

Tina was a great addition to our family.

- Mary P.

Grazyna A.

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 to have her and our mom loved her!...

- Ed D.

Jessica S.

5.0

Jessica has been a wonderful addition to David's life! She makes sure his home is clean and well organized, she has truly been an improvement to his home life. We are so thankful she is able to help us.

- Inis C.

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