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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: Hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"She is very caring and kind . Dependable and honest."
Andrea M.
Armin R.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Armin, I am 30 yrs old male.
I have 2 years of experience with caregiving.
I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping if needed.
I have experience with:
-Parkinson's disease
-ALS
-Dementia
-Stroke
-Quadriplegic
I assist with daily life activities; meal prep, medication reminder, light exercise,...
Armin can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, personal care & more
5.0
"Armin is Amazing! He is so good with my father. Armin is caring and compassionate, strong and gentle. He lifts my father with ease and talks with him respectfully and with kindness. When my father is sleeping, Armin does other household chores-laundry and dishes....
Dawn M.
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & 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
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, Dear!
I finished Nursing School of Medical Science University, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. I was worked Hospital #3, like as Registered Nurse.
My Nursing Diploma doesn't allowed to work RN in USA, so I have been working as like CNA, caregiver for 18 years in Chicago area.
I'm professional, compassionate and trustworthy.
I have...
Odonchimeg can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"While the timing didn't work our to hire Odonchimeg, I was so impressed with her warmth, kindness and professionalism."
Katrina P.
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: Errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"Michelle is a reliable caretaker that shows the people she is caring for love and respect. She communicates effectively and efficiently with all stakeholders involved, always making sure the wants and needs of the person trusted in her care are at the forefront....
Marissa S.
Annie V.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Aide. Available For Full-time Job. Come And Go
4.3
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified CNA who's been working in this field for more than 20 years. I enjoy being a caregiver because I love to take care of people, especially the elderly. I'm compassionate, empathetic, and determined. I have experience working with patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke, Paralyzed, Diabetes, COPD,...
Annie can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
4.0
"Annie took good care of my Mom and Dad. Both have dementia and different needs. She did a good job with understanding their needs and how to put into action her care plan for them.
She has warmth and a kind smile which goes far when you are dealing with...
Dina K.
Jill R.
Des Plaines, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Thank you in advance for the opportunity to assist you in this most important time in your loved ones life. My name is Jill and I'm 60 years old. I spent a majority of my life being a nanny, a mom and a grandma. I've taken care of elderly and babies. My most recent job was caring for an 88-year-old gentleman with minor dementia...
Jill can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Jill cared for my father like he was her own. She took the time to get to know him, his likes and dislikes and catered to his every need. Jill engaged him when it wasn't easy to do so a greatly increased the quality of his life. She was flexible and able to...
Alicia B.
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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Iza took care of my Aunt for three years. Not only did she care for her and took her to appointments, she also took her on outings and came up with activities to engage her mind. She is a true treasure."
James M.
Ruthy S.
Des Plaines, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-time Work And I Will Prefer Night Shift.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ruthy I am a certified nurses assistant and a Phlebotomist, I have 18years experienced working for elderly people and I love doing my job. I have 8 years experienced working in a nursing home and I experienced a lot of cases because I was assigned in the long term facility, people that has Dementia, Alzheimer,...
Ruthy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"We hired Ruthy to help my father for an overnight. From the first meeting, she made my father smile. He had severe pain and anxiety and Ruthy kept him calm and helped him find comfortable positions so he could sleep. After his overnight with Ruthy, he said "I've...
Jennifer F.
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: Hospice services, errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is the most caring nurse I ever met. With 2nd progressive M.S. I have met many nurses over the years and Marylou is the best I ever had, she personally has saved my life over three times. I could go on for hours pointing out all her qualities that make her a...
Joseph F.
Lily M.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part-Time Worker Available To Help With Care Giving, Pet Sitting, Or Tutoring
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I recently moved to Chicago to be closer to friends and am eager to start work in my new community. My background includes teaching at the high school and college level, so tutoring comes easily for me. But I am also a caregiver - for both humans and fur babies.
Growing up in a large family (my father had 12 siblings), over...
Lily can also help with: Personal care, companionship, dementia
5.0
"Very sweet and altogether professional."
Mark J.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Highly compassionate and experienced caregiver with 13+ years of experience providing personalized care to seniors and young adults with disabilities. Proven ability to build strong rapport with clients and families, providing physical and emotional support while maintaining their dignity and independence. Skilled in assisting...
Alma can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Alma is wonderful. She is kind, gentle, and understanding. my grandmother is in her 90s and as her condition declined, Alma went right along with the changes and recommended ways to help make things easier for us and my Gramma. She helped cover numerous times when...
Susanne D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Justin, and I have over a decade of experience in senior care, specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) with 6 years of experience in nursing facilities and 7+ years as a dedicated home caregiver. I'm skilled in various forms of patient transfers, including...
Justine can also help with: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Justin was excellent. Punctual, kind, caring, gentle but very strong. He has a great deal of experience. Will definitely hire him again and you should too!"
Todd V.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a dedicated caregiver for 9 years providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my clients. I have experience with clients with Alzheimer's/dementia. My services include light daily cleaning, medication reminders, assistance with toileting, bathing, walking, running errands, wound care and accompanying clients to...
Carolynn can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We hired Carolynn to take care of my aunt for full days. She cooked delicious meals and took her shopping and to doctor appointments. She is personable and extremely caring. While working she spent as much time as my aunt desired by her side, just keeping her...
Care member
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: Live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
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.
Hi! I have some experience with senior care and have cared for elderly/elderly and sick family members. I have had some experience with early onset alzheimers/dementia.
Let me know if you're interested, thanks!
Teresa can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
I have family and volunteer experience with companion care, engagement, transportation and housekeeping for older adults living with dementia. I work full time as a social worker in the dementia field and have availability on weekdays after 5 p.m. and weekends anytime. I have no minimum weekly/monthly hour requirements....
Catherine can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
I have 5 grandchildren in Ukraine that I have taken care of. All of my professional care taking is with the sick and elderly including heart attack and stroke recovery patient that are bed-ridden as well as dementia patients and other ailments.
14 years experience with seniors , knowledge of cancer, dementia and wound care needs, meal prep and bathing. Professional training in the medical field in Surgical centers, doctors offices and physical Therapy. My focus is on ensuring the best quality of life possible.
Elizabeth can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep
Michael L.
La Grange, IL
$25-35/hr
I lived with my grandmother for her last years before dementia took her. I was with her every day, cooking her meals, bathing her, running errands with her, and entertaining her (she loved card games, especially Uno).
Michael can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, transportation, light cleaning
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Recent dementia care reviews in Oak Park, IL
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.
Armin R.
5.0
Armin was incredible. He worked just weekends for awhile but then we hired him for 24 hour care for my father. He was kind, compassionate and highly skilled. His calm demeanor was such a welcome energy during my father's last days and hours. He was a true blessing.
- Nancy B.
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
Odonchimeg G.
5.0
While the timing didn't work our to hire Odonchimeg, I was so impressed with her warmth, kindness and professionalism.
- Katrina P.
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.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Oak Park, IL
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Oak 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 Oak 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 Oak 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 Oak Park, IL is $21.50.
How can I find dementia care near me in Oak 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 Oak 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 Oak 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 Oak 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 Oak Park, IL?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Oak 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.