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Companion care in River Forest, IL

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Diane B.


River Forest, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Compassionate Caregiver For Veterans And Seniors

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After being a live in companion of sorts for my elderly mother for the last few years it's time for the next chapter of life to take off. So I've set out to be a house sitter, pet and senior care giver. Professionally I am an accomplished Human Resources professional. My current clients are small business owners around the USA....
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, live-in home care
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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: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
"Extremely knowledgeable and caring. Often goes above and beyond. Very personable and friendly. She continues to make the effort to help us out when we need her."

John M.

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Danielle J.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Danielle ( Dani). I've been a private caregiver for over 30 years. I've worked mainly with Alzheimer's and Dementia clients. I've also worked with clients with Parkinson, strokes, MS, hospice care, bedridden or just as a companion. I have great references. I've stayed with my clients until their passing or move to...
Danielle can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Danielle worked for us for many months till my mom passed in Feb. My mom was 97 and Dani worked nights from 10pm to 8am. We were so blessed to have her and to know her. She is a treasure ! Hire her ! You won't regret it."

Gloria R.

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

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"very compassionate with my parents"

Carol M.

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Timothy F.


Chicago, IL

$19/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For Employment!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, thank you for checking out my care. com profile! You can call me Tim or Timothy. I'm currently a student and medical assistant at Northwestern University, working towards my LPN. I have clinical rotations on Mondays, but I'm available for care giving any other day of the week. I'm open to any set schedule and can be...
Timothy can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Timothy is caring and competent. The best caregiver I could've asked for for my father with dementia."

Joshua R.

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Janina N.


Park Ridge, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.4

(5)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I love working with seniors. I am patient with them and caring. I have more than 10 years of experience with them and look to add on some more! I have a reliable vehicle and can work flexible hours. I currently live in Park Ridge. -11+ years of experience caring for elderly people -Administered daily medication and coordinated...
Janina can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Janina is a wonderful caregiver. She helps my Aunt and Uncle. They love her as do I. I would recommend her She is caring and she cares for them as they are family"

Tina L.

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Grazyna A.


Berwyn, IL

$10-20/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: Transportation, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, 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: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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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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, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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

$25-30/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 care, feeding, bathing, get vital sign,...
Rosario can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Rosario was very professional, took loving care of me when I had surgery and unable to perform any daily activities. She also took care of my husband, who has medical issues while I was disabled. We love Rosario and would certainly hire her again. She is like...

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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: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, 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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Emie M.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Work With A Heart And Honesty

Hi, good day! I am EMIE, a Filipino caregiver turns 5 years of experienced this year. Being a caregiver in my own philosophy, you are mature mentally and emotionally knowing your clients who needs most a care and understanding. My expertise are; Dementia, Alzheimer, Diabetic, Parkinson, Stroke and Companionship. I always make...
Emie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Emie took care of my parents for 5 years. She is not just a caregiver but she is part of our family. She is knowledgeable, nurturing and so kind. We would have been lost without her and I thank god he brought her into our life. We owe her everything and will never...

Patty L.

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

CNA

5.0
"Angela, is caring and capable. She is reliable, compassionate and trustworthy and I consider myself fortunate to have her as a caregiver for my parents!!!"

Care member

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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: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Anita is wonderful. Very kind and caring. Don't hesitate to hire her especially if you need companion help."

Kathy D.

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

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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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Brenda A.


Melrose Park, IL

$26-30/hr5 yrs exp

Brenda 3+ Years Of Caregiving Experience

Hi there, My name is Brenda and I am a Certified Private Caregiver with over 5+ years of experience. I am passionate about Elderly Care and I have a range of experience including but not limited to providing care for patients with Alzheimer's, Cerebral Palsy, Hospice care and overall total companionship. I am well qualified to...
Brenda can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Brenda was wonderful- responsible, hard working, very capable with a sweet and endearing demeanor "

Care member

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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: Dementia, personal care, respite care
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, specialized care, companionship & 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: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & 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: Home modification, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Patti has been an amazing caregiver for my mom! She is reliable, organized and indispensable in providing care, oversight and helpfulness for my mom. Patti offered suggestions on how to make household tasks easier for my mom and has been a true advocate for her...

Vickie 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

Danielle J.

5.0

She is friendly, caring, honest and dependable. Danielle manages medication disbursement, driving for errands, every day living help to dress, shower, get ready for bed and prepare meals.

- Gia M.

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

Timothy F.

5.0

Timothy is caring and competent. The best caregiver I could've asked for for my father with dementia.

- Joshua R.

Janina N.

5.0

Janina has a kind, calming and caring disposition. She is very proactive, productive, and a hard worker. She helped me out greatly as I have a chronic illness.

- Kelly C.

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