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Lisa M.
Ava, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant: Available For Companionship, Light Housekeeping, Meal Prep, And Small Errands
I have worked with physically and mentally disabled adults for over 13 years and the elderly for the last five. I am CNA certified and have references if needed. I am a mother of six beautiful children and have a love for all people. I also have a love animals and nature .
Skills:
CNA
Ramsey D.
Carbondale, IL
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified nurse assistant , with 10 years of experience. I specialize in clients with dementia/Alzheimer's.. Patients with dementia never forget the words to the songs. I treat your family as they were mine.
Ramsey can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Ramses is diligent , caring, kind and fun.Ramses would play music from our mothers era. Even with dementia our mom sang she remembered the words and was happy to see Ramses .
He kept her company and they talked about her past while going through her old albums, he...
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I have over 30 years experience taking care of the elderly in all aspects from hospital nursing homes and private duty. I have also done hospice care I enjoy helping them.
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, meal prep, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hello! I am new to Carbondale IL, but my profile won't seem to change my location!
My experience ranges from 5 summers of nannying little ones to 3 years of caretaking for older folks to providing live in support for a quadriplegic male in his late 20s. I am happy to provide light house work and meal prep and transportation....
Meredith can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have 35 years of experience. I live in Chester il, My name is Kimberly. I have been doing private live-in for 35 years. I have taken care of Alzheimer's, dementia, cancer, and Parkinson's, patients, I have empathy for them. I put myself in their situation and try to feel what they're going through. I love pets. I also clean,...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, personal care, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I've provided compassionate, senior care in my home for the past four years full time, including overnights. Being a companion and providing care for seniors brings me much joy. I'm experienced in Alzheimer's care, personal care, medicine administration, transportation needs, and meal prep. The lady I most recently cared for,...
Eva can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, home modification, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Hello! My name is Kaitlyn and I would love to be you or your loved one's new caregiver! I graduated top of my CNA class both in theory and clinicals. I have 1+ year in home health and would be happy to provide references. I am currently in college to work towards becoming a Registered Nurse.
Not only am I compassionate and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I have many years of experience with helping.
Are you hungry? Let me make you a meal.
Is your house in in need of attention? Let me tidy it up for you.
Are you moving, downsizing or needing to decluter ? Let me help you with that. Do you have pets that need fed, walked or lightly groomed? I like all kinds of critters and can...
Joi can also help with: Respite care, personal care, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
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FAQs for finding home care in Ava, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Ava, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Ava, IL as of March, 2025 is $15.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Ava, IL?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Ava, IL. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Ava, IL or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Ava, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Ava, IL will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Ava, IL that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Ava, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Ava, IL, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Ava, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Ava, IL, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.