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Dementia care in Forest Park, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
provided comfort and companionship towards my clients. Very attentive, patient, compassionate and professional in responding towards clients needs with a caring attitude on treating them with dignity and respect.
Previously work with Patients with following conditions:
Alzheimers
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
Kristelle can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 30 years of experience as a CNA. I have worked in several settings including nursing homes, hospitals, and in home health care. Helping others has been my life long passion and I truly enjoy it. My experience is very extensive. I have worked with dementia patients, Alzheimer patients, hospice patients, rehab patients,...
Marylou can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We were very happy with the care that Marylou provided for our mother. She is an outstanding CNA who really loves helping people. We were blessed to have her for a few years until mom passed. Definitely give her consideration for caring for your loved one."
Sharon G.
Whitney S.
Justice, IL
$20-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate Caregiver Who Loves To Spend Time With The Elderly. I Would Be Of Assistance To You.
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"She is a very caring, punctual and reliable person. She was my 83 year old mother caregiver and she was an excellent person. When she left it was hard to replace her we had to go through a few caregiver until my mom was comfortable with one of them and that took...
Viviana R.
5.0
(8)
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: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
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
Michelle P.
Westchester, IL
$30-37/hr • 9 yrs exp
Senior Care Giver , Assistent, Help With Meal Prep And Cleaning
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a care giver since since 2014 I have helped clients with dementia, Parkinson, MS, Wheel chair bond and others. I am also experience with drip lines colostomy bags feeding tubes and ulcers. Meal planning and prep assist with feeding * Bathing / Dressing * Companionship * Meal Preparation * Medication Management /...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
5.0
"We could not have asked for someone better to care for our mother with MS. Michelle was her primary caretaker for years and always went above and beyond what was asked of her. In addition to taking care of my mother's physical needs, Michelle provided great...
Wesley D.
George S.
Chicago, IL
$17-31/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is George . I am a father of two and a proud husband. I worked for CBOE Global since 1992 until their closing in 2019.
I have been a caregiver for both my parents since 2000. As of 2020 I have been working with patients that have Parkinson's Dementia and Alzheimer's . Additionally I have worked with clients that...
George can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
5.0
"George is the best thing that happened to our family. He came as a relief caregiver to our house where my mother lived with us, helped my mother with Alzheimer’s smile from start to finish. He took her for walks and exercise 1-½ hours per day. He sang with her and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
Iwona U.
Hickory Hills, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Professional Caregiver/CNA With Over 10 Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
I am a professional caregiver/CNA with over 10 years of experience in care giving for elderly people and excellent references from previous employers. I am looking for a position where I can use my knowledge and skills to the benefit of someone in need of personal assistance, care and companionship.
I have experience with home...
Iwona can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Iwona worked for my family for 5 years. The only reason she is not with us is that we required more hours and a full time arrangement.
Iwona is conscientious, attentive, innovative and pays careful attention to the needs of the person. She adjusts quickly to the...
Robyn S.
Arnold A.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
I'm Kelly, a compassionate, reliable caregiver, available to assist.
I have 20 years of experience working in hospice, hospitals, assisted living and private home settings. I'm skilled in caring for seniors with health conditions, specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's care.
Listening, patience, communication...
Kelly can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Was on time, reliable and easy to work with. "
Cassandra J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm very caring, compassionate Certified (Nursing Assistant) with over 20yrs of experience in elderly/ Dementia Care assisting them in their homes and in Facilities. I strive to do my very best to go above & beyond in order to keep them safe, healthy and in well being . I believe in doing unto others as you would have them to do...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Professional, reliable, showed up as promised, and even accommodated to location change which I found out the day before, as well as unexpected overtime on the day of the job. She is friendly and has great energy. Would hire her again 10/10."
Erina M.
Ludi T.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Ludi T 53 yrs old. I am responsible, compassionate & honest person. I have 22yrs experience as a caregiver mostly Dementia/Alzheimer's patients, strokes, Parkinson, tube feeding, oxygen, catheter, suctioning, cancer patients, hoyer lift from bed to chair & chair to bed, hospice. My duties; meals prep, med prep, med...
Ludi can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, hospice services, dementia, personal care
4.0
"Ludi was a great caregiver for a few weeks - she is safe, honest, clean and very organized. Unfortunately she wasn't very dependable for the type of care that we needed."
Terri K.
Sylvia A.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sylvia , I'm a 4th year medical student, I have been working as a Caregiver and CNA for over 6years now.
I've grown to love taking care of the elderly like they are my own relatives. I have also taken care of children and mentally disabled people. I have experience with transportation, transfer, dementia, stroke and...
Sylvia can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"One thing distinct about Sylvia is her passion for healthcare, well fortified by her training as a medical student. Everyone can tell she loves to care for people and getting people to their utmost medical self is her priority regardless of any level she occupies(...
Janet O.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a independent caregiver with many years of experience. I have flexible hours live-in or come and go, with loving care. During the years I have had different cases. I have been working with dementia, stroke, diabetes, cancer, tube feeding and much more. I treat people with respect. I'm professional with caregiver training...
Barbara can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"I was a little reluctant to use a service that hadn't been
recommended but decided to give Care.com a try and am I glad I
did. I created a list of potential candidates and Barbara was at
the top of the list. I called and we hit it off, she started the...
James C.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle and I have over 10 years experience as a CNA/caregiver. I enjoy working with seniors and helping those in need. I'm available for short visits (minimum 2 hours max 4 hours).
I offer the following services:
Transportation to/from doctor appointments
Physical Therapy (regular exercise)
Assistance with...
Michelle can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Michelle was fantastic. She was responsive, patient, and punctual. She put me at ease about having to hire a carer to pick me up after surgery and was easy to chat with on my ride home. Would definitely hire again."
Jennifer F.
I am a patient, attentive, and compassionate care giver. Spending time with older adults with dementia to provide companionship and a listening ear, I am experienced in interacting with and caring for aging adults.
Alanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Berna D.
Chicago, IL
< $10/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've been a caregiver for five years and have handled patients with different conditions like dementia and disabled. Patients with COPD, catheter, ostomy and pistulaetc. With knowledge on using hoyer lifts.
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Berna can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Experience in dementia/Alzheimer's. Pet friendly. Experience with transfer machines. Bathing, grooming. Housework. Companion senior care.
Tina can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Agnes C.
Elmhurst, IL
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I was taking care of an elderly couple, preparing meals, taking them to appointments, grocery shopping. The gentleman had a dementia so patience and kindness was a key.
Agnes can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Great people skills
I am a PTA and RN
Great with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Great was house with pets
Good cook
Good cleaner
Tammy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
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Recent dementia care reviews in Forest Park, IL
Marylou N.
5.0
Marylou was outstanding! She took care of my father for several months when he was recovering from surgery. She was always very polite and friendly, and had a very caring demeanor about her. She really knows how to handle just about anything a patient may throw her way. My father was fortunate to...
- Mark P.
Whitney S.
5.0
She is a very caring, punctual and reliable person. She was my 83 year old mother caregiver and she was an excellent person. When she left it was hard to replace her we had to go through a few caregiver until my mom was comfortable with one of them and that took about ten months. Words can't express...
- Viviana R.
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
Michelle P.
5.0
We could not have asked for someone better to care for our mother with MS. Michelle was her primary caretaker for years and always went above and beyond what was asked of her. In addition to taking care of my mother's physical needs, Michelle provided great companionship and was always a joy to be...
- Wesley D.
George S.
5.0
George is the best thing that happened to our family. He came as a relief caregiver to our house where my mother lived with us, helped my mother with Alzheimer’s smile from start to finish. He took her for walks and exercise 1-½ hours per day. He sang with her and connected with her which is what...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Forest Park, IL
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Forest Park, IL?
Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Forest Park, IL, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.
How much does dementia care cost near me in Forest Park, IL?
The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Forest Park, IL is $20.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Forest Park, IL?
If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Forest Park, IL to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.
Is it safe to hire dementia care near me in Forest Park, IL?
Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Forest Park, IL, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring dementia care near me in Forest Park, IL?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Forest Park, IL, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.