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Dionne V.


Blue Island, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I worked in a few nursing home for over 6 years. I no longer work as a CNA. I do currently take care of an elderly woman with Dementia. I have experience with wheelchairs, showering, and feeding.
Dionne can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Lillian H.


Crestwood, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Specialist

4.6

(10)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 19 plus years' experience working as a caregiver/companion in geriatric care. I have cared for five family's in the past 10 years because when hired I am with my clients for many years I specializing in Alzheimer's/Dementia/cardiac/Diabetic care and have managed medication. I have worked closely with nurses handling all...
Lillian can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Lillian is very knowledgeable about the work she does she cared for my mom and did a very good job and my mom love her I would not hesitate to hire her again "

Care member

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Helena K.


Palos Hills, IL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver/CNA

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Helena. I am very patient, caring, and have experience with caring for persons with the elderly as well as dementia/Alzheimer. I used to care for an elderly couple, but recently had to let that go because they were being moved out of state to live closer to their children. I am bilingual (Polish and English). I...
Helena can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Helena is outstanding and helped my mother tremendously! She was there for all of my mother's needs, and was even able to make it on short notice some days. Helena is reliable, compassionate, and dedicated. She is always so positive and brings several ideas of her...

Barbara G.

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Wanda O.


Hammond, IN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Looking For CNA/ HHA I Have A Certificate In Alzheimer Care. I Am Looking For Full Time Work .

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Before getting into care-giving I was a medical assistant. I worked in a family care facility along with a cardiologist. They are a husband, wife team. I really have a great compassion for the elderly and after working with a broad spectrum of health care I felt we need to standup and help the elderly, after all who was there...
Wanda can also help with: Respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She will take good care of your loved one's."

melany R.

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Ciara R.


Chicago Ridge, IL

$18-24/hr7 yrs exp

Patient, Dedicated, Compassionate And Personable.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated & compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head in emergencies. Specialization in looking after elderly and physically disabled. Most experienced with dementia and Alzheimer's. I will be obtaining my CPR recertification this month. For a snapshot personal bio- I am a wife & mother of three humans, four...
Ciara can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Ciara has been working with us for nearly 2 years. She is one of the most empathetic hard working caregivers I have ever met. She is reliable, trustworthy, compassionate and competent. Ciara brought her prior experience and her willingness to learn new tasks in...

Dennis B.

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Lilia R.


Crestwood, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible Nursing Assistant Who's Always On Time.

I'm a hard working woman with almost 40 years of experience in the medical field. Retired from Christ hospital after 16 years as a nursing assistant, and have been care giving part time since then. I will always treat your family member like my own. I am very easy going, flexible, friendly, reliable, and very passionate about my...
Lilia can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Lilia is a wonderful caregiver. She took such great care of my mom for her last few months. Lilia is kind, caring, gentle, friendly, sweet, reliable, lovely lady. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a caregiver for a loved one. Our family was so lucky to...

Susan P.

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Karina K.


Palos Heights, IL

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have helped my father take care of my mother whom has passed with diabetes, kidney disease and heart issues for 5 years. I was trained in Home chemo dialysis so my mother did not have to go get dialysis and it was less stress on her body. I also took care of my 80 heart old Aunt who has passed with dementia and C. O. P. D. for...
Karina can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Karina was wonderful. She was so comforting to my mom in law and treated her with such respect and compassion. Always on time and keeps lines of communication open with me with updates on care and appointments. She is an exceptional caregiver."

Carol F.

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Caroline C.


Tinley Park, IL

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Certified Caregiver

Hello, a little about me nurturing, patient, compassionate, empathic caregiver, with a positive outlook on life. I am a certified caregiver, looking for reliable work. I love to keep clients engaged, and listen to their needs, and encourage them to do as much as they can for themselves. follow a care-plan , music, exercise,...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Caroline was very conscientious and caring. Friendly disposition and provided loving care for my wife."

Care member

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Barbara R.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Full-Time, Caregiver/ Companionship

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Provide routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, and applying topical medications to the elderly convalescents, or person with disabilities at the clients home or in a care facility. Monitor and report changes in health status. Perform incontinent care, feed, bathe, dress, groom, prepared...
Barbara can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Barbara is a very patient, kind hard working caregiver. I have worked side by side with her doing patient care and she has always provided excellent care to patient and families. "

Care member

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Maureen J.


Orland Park, IL

$19-35/hr5 yrs exp

Kind And Compassionate

I am a retired pharmacy tech of 40 years. I'm looking for a career change and want to give back outside of the business world. I cared for my mom with dementia for more than 3 years. I would find joy in taking care of children and adults alike. Doing errands such as doctor appointments, hair appointments, or shopping while...
Maureen can also help with: Dementia, companionship, transportation
5.0
"Kind, compassionate and caring . Maureen is always willing to help and does do with a smile . I highly recommend !!"

Kathy T.

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Obiageli N.


Chicago, IL

$20-46/hr10 yrs exp

I have 11 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services, Errands/Shopping, Cooking, Light housekeeping. My patient care includes... Hospice care, stroke care, Dementia, Alhzeimer, and medication reminder. Transferring skills include.... Hoyer lifting experience on transferring from walker to bed/wheel chair,...
Obiageli can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She's a passionate caregiver. She's diligent with her job"

Care member

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Solomon O.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Solomon. I have 5 years experience in home care services with various medical conditions steming from CVAs, dementia, companionship, hospice and terminally ill elders and also knowledge about medical conditions having passed through medical college and awaiting my callup. I wish to be the caregiver that want...
Solomon can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We are extremely happy that Solomon’s been helping taking care of my dad for the past two months. My dad is in a wheelchair and has very limited mobility. Solomon has been helping with all kinds of tasks from companionship, help with hygiene to taking him to the...

Care member

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Eileen K.


Worth, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For 15 Years

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Eileen! I have been a caregiver for 19 years. I've taken care of people with all different types of things, such as dementia, loss of limbs, epilepsy and so on. I love what I do, I think it makes me a better person.
Eileen can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Eileen helped our mother out when we were not able to be there. She called our mother before arriving to put her mind at ease about someone other than her children helping her. She was punctual, caring, a wonderful communicator and we will definitely call her for...

Suzanne F.

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Whitney S.


Justice, IL

$20-39/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver Who Loves To Spend Time With The Elderly. I Would Be Of Assistance To You.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a licensed CNA for 19 years. I have worked for an agency, private homes, family home care. I have worked with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cardiac patients, Disabled, Dialysis, Hospice and Bed ridden patients. I'm Certified in CPR. I'm currently applying for Nursing School next year. I would like to be a Hospice Nurse. I'm...
Whitney can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She is very caring and kind . Dependable and honest."

Andrea M.

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Wafa S.


Oak Lawn, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Devoted Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been a caregiver for over 20 years. I have experience working with individuals who have dementia and Alzheimer's. I am caring and truly pour my heart into my work. I would love to get to know you and share my work with you!
Wafa can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Wafa offered my mom the most genuine care ever. Every day she came into work with a smile on her face and love in her heart. She was a blessing to my mother in her last years of life and a blessing to our family. We don't know what we would have done without her....

Rania S.

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Pam M.


Palos Hills, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Housekeeper/ Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant Available FT/PT/PRN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ** Hi! My name is Pam! I am a very reliable, compassionate, responsible and trustworthy caregiver. My experience has included working for various families as well as a certified nursing assistant. My goal is to keep people in their homes and provide a substantial quality of life! Above and beyond...
Pam can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, home modification, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Pam was very receptive to the needs of both the clients. She was especially patient with the patient who was on hospice. She went above and beyond her duties to make sure that everything was right for the clients."

Care member

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Verlisa B.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Professional Certified Nursing Assistant

4.0

(4)

I am a Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant for 10 years. I Enjoy providing trustworthy care for your specific needs. It has also been very rewarding providing exceptional care for Dialysis, Cancer and Dementia Patients. I am very dedicated to providing the highest quality of care with bathing, companionship, meal...
Verlisa can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Verlisa b. Provided transportation for our father to his weekly dialysis appointments. Ms. B maintains keys to our home and She drives our automobile. She is very trust worthy and our father is very happy with the support that Verlisa provides. We are happy to...

Care member

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Tina O.


Hickory Hills, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Experienced Caregiver/CNA Available Full-Time And Over Nights

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began my career in nursing as a home health aide and worked in numerous hospitals as a CNA. From 2004 to 2009, I worked as a private duty caregiver for an agency. Starting in 2009, I was responsible for a gentleman who had dementia and his wife who was a diabetic and wheelchair bound. He passed away at age 101 in January of...
Tina can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

CNA

5.0
"Tina assists & cares for my mother in our home. She is very professional, caring, and committed to helping others & making every day their best. I highly recommend Tina for your family's needs."

Karen S.

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Melissa S.


Chicago, IL

< $10/hr12 yrs exp

Im Melissa, Caring & Compassionate.Looking Forward To Helping You Meet The Needs Of Your Loved One.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Melissa, I have over 10 years experience caring for our elders. I have worked in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and homes. I have experience with loved ones whom are dealing with dementia, also those that require maximum assistance with ADLs, and need ambulatory assistance. I can help with managing...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship & more
5.0
"Truly a Godsend!!!!!!! I am Lauren G. and my husband and I hired Melissa in October of 2021 to care for my Mother-in-Law Gracie. We were the full time caregivers for her and we were to the point where we needed help. After many phone interviews, we met Melissa and...

Lauren G.

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Lashawn G.


Chicago, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time

I'm 50 years old I have been in the health field working as a Caregiver for over 20 years. I take pride in my profession I enjoy working with the elderly. It gives me a sense of purpose in life. I started just helping the elderly at my Grandmother's church. I started enjoying it so much that I made health care my profession. I'm...
Lashawn can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Lashawn is very professional and prompt. She was very flexible for our family needs. She was truly a pleasure in our time of need. Will use her in the future."

Crystal B.

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Recent dementia care reviews in Blue Island, IL

Lillian H.

5.0

Lily cared for my father, who is 78 years old with very moderate Alzheimers, for almost a year and brought such a friendly, upbeat, and positive energy with her each day, which is very important when caring for someone like my dad who battles high anxiety on top of his dementia. She consistently...

- Johnny G.

Helena K.

5.0

Helena is outstanding and helped my mother tremendously! She was there for all of my mother's needs, and was even able to make it on short notice some days. Helena is reliable, compassionate, and dedicated. She is always so positive and brings several ideas of her own for how to care for my mother...

- Barbara G.

Wanda O.

5.0

Wanda is a great person who always treat everyone with kindness and respect. She does her job well and treats people that she works for and her coworkers like family. She is stable and stays at her job for the long term. I highly recommend her. Jen

- Jennifer S.

Ciara R.

5.0

Ciara has been working with us for nearly 2 years. She is one of the most empathetic hard working caregivers I have ever met. She is reliable, trustworthy, compassionate and competent. Ciara brought her prior experience and her willingness to learn new tasks in caring for my husband who is a...

- Dennis B.

Lilia R.

5.0

Lilia is a wonderful caregiver. She took such great care of my mom for her last few months. Lilia is kind, caring, gentle, friendly, sweet, reliable, lovely lady. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a caregiver for a loved one. Our family was so lucky to have her!

- Susan P.

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