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60 home care are listed in Columbia, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Columbia, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
COVID VACCINATED w/proof
I am 51 years of age.
I love interacting with seniors.
I'm a great listener.
I am generally a happy & positive person.
I'm experienced in Providing Companionship. I have experience helping to keep the mind working well. Ex. Play Cards or Crosswords together; and misc. physician recommended activities...
Maria can also help with: Errands, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Maria has been a godsend for us. She helps me with my Mother with advanced dementia. "
Care member
compassionate
reliable
good communication
family history of caregiving
consistancy
20 years ago
read... cook... journal
hard worker with a huge heart
Cleanliness
organization
friendly
Sharon can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a housekeeper, care giver, live in care for many years. I enjoy crafts, sewing, cooking, outdoor activities, helping people enjoy life and all interests in as many ways as possible, almost aways a smile and gentle care can help a day start good. I have reliable references from families of past clients, some of which...
Sunny can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I'm a 30 year veteran of providing home health to all industries of healthcare. I do live-in as well as hourly . I have cared for ALS clients and i'm also on the list with the ALS society as a recommended provider for caregivers. My salaries are always negotiable to fit the needs of the cares and families. I consider myself a...
Lowrene can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. Companion care. Run errands. Help with meals and medication. Very easy going & compassionate care. I'm on social security and need to be paid cash.
Jerri can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care for your child(ren).
Grace can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
My special skill is listening to elderly. I also work all Hoyer lifts. I am pet friendly. I have a bachelors degree in healthcare management. I have an associates degree in pharmacy science. I always come to work I never call off. Very punctual.
Jennifer can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
. With over five years of healthcare experience, including 1. 5 years as a nurse, I have developed a strong foundation in providing compassionate, patient-centered care. My background includes working with diverse patient populations, managing chronic conditions, and delivering specialized care plans, all of which have prepared...
Shannon can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Gwendella, CNA,
Enjoys caring for patients of all ages and backgrounds, as well as building a relationship with families. I am dedicated to providing compassionate care. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare. Hospice care, long term care, rehabilitation care, Dementia and Alzheimer's care. I have flexible hours and...
Gwendella can also help with: Dementia, companionship, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Gabrielle E.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aid/ Personal Care Attendant Available For Campanionship, Meal Prep, Exf. Full Time.
CNA certified, CPR certified, help with meal prep, administer mediciations, light house keeping, driving client to appointments, running Arron s. Taking client for exercise. Over 5 years experience. Many years experience helping children with special needs. On top of 5 years experience with care giving. Outgoing, friendly,...
Gabrielle can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Michelle L.
Arnold, MO
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Michelle and I am a personal assistant!! I help families with day-to-day necessities, I can cook, clean, run errands, laundry, organization etc. My job is to make life a little bit easier for you by taking some stress off by helping with day to days needs.
Michelle can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services, home modification, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.6
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm an extremely Caring, highly energetic medical care assistant that will assist in many fields. Such as...... Distributing medication
M/T, O/T, P/T, Meal prep, Showers,
Management of appointments ....
Communicating with patient physician if need be amongst other great comfort measures!! I take much pride in
Assisting...
Christina can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Krissy filled a need in caring for my mother when I had to travel out of town. She was calm, gentle, understanding, and very willing to help my mother. She willingly provided updates while I was away and offered to help me fill in some gaps as well. I appreciated...
Rhonda H.
5.0
(8)
I have over 30 years of experience. I have been with one family alone for 22 years and counting. I've trained with several home care agencies throughout the the State I have experience in Alzheimer's Dementia Parkinson Hospice Pleurex Catheter Draining Cancer care etc.. I'm a seasoned caregiver with a passion for the elderly.....
Monica can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Monica's dedication and expertise in assisting my grandmother and mother have been invaluable. Her insightful approach, filled with genuine care and affection, has made a remarkable impact on their well-being."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lisa , I am originally from St Louis . I currently work as an Occupational Therapy practitioner. I also have a strong background in caregiving and special needs care for both adults and children. I also have a BA in Sociology. I can help with anything needed including pet care. I love all animals! I am a great cook...
Lisa can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, personal care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
22 years of experience of nursing homes and in home care for elderly. I worked with people on ventilators and dementia of all kinds such as Alzheimer's or Korsakov syndrome. I dont mind housekeeping as well. I got my own transportation and im good with pets. im bilingual german/english. I am punctual, reliable and a good...
Daniela can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Consistent, punctual and professional. Great work ethic and pleasant personality."
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for elderlyAlzheimer's patients for 4 years. The Lord called Evelyn home. Nike is living out his remaining days at a facility.
Suzanne can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, live-in home care, transportation & more
5.0
"Suzanne was wonderful to work with and took great care of my parents-including preparing healthy meals for them! I would definitely ask Suzanne back to help us when the need arises!"
Suzanne M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been in the caregiving field for 16 years. I started off by taking care of my family, and now I spread my love by helping others. I would love the opportunity to care for your loved one.
Brittany can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She goes above and beyond when it comes to her job. I really love and miss Ms.Brittany."
Shantel S.
5.0
(1)
Dementia, Alzheimers, wheelchair bound. safety and well-being of the person is my priority.
participate in social, emotional, and intellectual development. reliable and trustworthy, flexible to follow family rules. Adaptable and flexible to change my routine to accommodate family needs.
assist with movement and mobility...
Lorna can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia
Shannon K.
Belleville, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Looking To Care For Your Loved Ones, Nanny For Your Children
4.5
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a CNA for over 7 years. In both a skilled and home setting. I started off as an activity aide in a nursing home when I was 18. That helped me gain experience by interaction between myself and the residents. Soon after I went to private duty for a resident that was going home. I did that for a while and I went to...
Shannon can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
4.0
"Shannon is an outstanding caregiver with excellent skills! We trust her with our 97 year old mother and feel fortunate to have her helping us. Shannon handles multiple responsibilities with confidence and thoughtfulness. She is gentle and respectful to Mom, but...
Nancy H.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love the elderly. I try to keep them at home. I love animals and birds. I am very loving and friendly and enjoy helping others. I spent 3 1/2 years with one man for 6 nights a week. I helped he and his wife until he expired. I spent 1 1/4 years with a gentlemen who expired. I spent over 1 year with another man and 2 years with...
Hazel can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, visiting physician, respite care, dementia, personal care & more
5.0
"Christine is very committed to her clients. She is hard-working and ambitious, but the best thing about her is that she truly cares about the people she is helping and is eager to assist however possible. She is very sweet, and thoughtful as well. She is a...
Cheryl S.
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Recent home care reviews in Columbia, IL
Maria N.
5.0
Maria has been a godsend for us. She helps me with my Mother with advanced dementia.
- Care member
Christina S.
5.0
Krissy filled a need in caring for my mother when I had to travel out of town. She was calm, gentle, understanding, and very willing to help my mother. She willingly provided updates while I was away and offered to help me fill in some gaps as well. I appreciated that she understood the situation...
- Rhonda H.
Monica H.
5.0
Monica's dedication and expertise in assisting my grandmother and mother have been invaluable. Her insightful approach, filled with genuine care and affection, has made a remarkable impact on their well-being.
- Care member
Daniela B.
5.0
Daniela is incredible. Her level of care for my grandma was amazing. Her nursing background definitely came in handy.
- Care member
Suzanne B.
5.0
Suzanne made the difficult process of end of life for my Mother on hospice so peaceful and comforting. Suzanne was so helpful, so positive, so thoughtful, so professional, so experienced. I could go on and on heaping praise for Suzanne. If I had to go through this again, I would contact her in a...
- Tammy W.
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FAQs for finding home care in Columbia, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Columbia, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Columbia, IL as of February, 2025 is $25.00 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 Columbia, IL?
Care.com has 2 home care providers for seniors in Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Columbia, 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 Columbia, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Columbia, 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.