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60 home care are listed in Columbia, IL
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Columbia, IL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Took care of an elderly couple for a year, just ending in December.
I took care of a man with Aids for one full year. I also took care part time of an elderly woman for several months. And I've taken care of a woman who is quadriplegic.
I was also a teacher/ counselor at St. Joseph's Academy and Chaminade for 30 years.
I love...
5.0
"Mary (or as she is known, Peggy) is a thoughtful, compassionate and caring person who takes a genuine interest in others and has a "helping" kind of personality..
She engages in the lives of others in a helpful way."
Ralph S.
Sabray M.
Saint Louis, MO
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a married woman with children. I have been in the senior care field since 2010. I worked on the Dementia unit for 5 years then the assisted living unit for 2 years. I also worked in the hospital for 3 years. I take joy in caring for the elderly because we are first commanded to by Jesus Christ. Also the wisdom and knowledge...
Sabray can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sabray is delight. She is experienced and is ever so pleasant. Her smile is contagious. We enjoy having her."
Nelda R.
Julie M.
Saint Louis, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Mother, Grandmother I Have Been A Caregiver For Over 20 Yrs. I Am Dependable, Honest.
5.0
(2)
I have 20 +years of experience in senior care. I am also still a cna. I enjoy cooking and crafts in my spare time. I also enjoy spending time with my family. I can help with Home Care and Hospice Services. I can also help with cooking, light housekeeping , meds, and bathing . I am dependable and honest.
I would love the...
Julie can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Julie goes above and beyond! She has been with our family for almost 4 years. She coordinated my mom's care and always ensured that we had coverage. She did mom's shopping and laundry, took her to appointments, coordinated her meals, took care of her showers and...
Erin G.
Megan B.
Saint Louis, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
1. Helped with day-to-day and long-term management of personal affairs
2. Assisted with physical therapy, exercise, and general health
3. Administered and managed medication
4. Performed housekeeping duties including
laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning
5. Planned and prepared meals according to dietary restrictions
6....
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She was amazing with my mother in all regards. She really cared and went above and beyond and my mom so enjoyed her time with Megan. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tiara, and I'm a College Graduate with 16 plus years of experience of Nursing. I can help with In-Home Nursing care, assisting your love ones with everyday living. I can also provide Transportation Services, Cleaning, light yard work, patient advocacy, respite care, and hospice care. you name it I can assist!.......
Tiara can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Tiara is very great dependable person to work with ! She was there for my family when we needed her the most I felt comfortable leaving my grandpa in her care! Highly recommend:)"
Jacinta J.
5.0
(3)
I have been doing home healthcare for 9 years and it has become a passion of mine. I have experience with stroke patients, dementia patients, a quadriplegic, Parkinsons, as well as hospice patients. I have experience with bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, meal prep, hoyer lift, Sara steady (sit to stand), and light...
Kristen can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She worked for my brother a number of years, a quadriplegic up until his death. She was a fast learner and dependable. She kept him mentally sharp by them playing trivia with "Alexa". I felt she was very caring about him."
Shirley R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have caregiver skills that I think might be important to you.
I can offer you a friendly, easy-going and ethical personality, companionship, excellent cooking skills, light housekeeping, reliable transportation and a squeaky clean background check. I have 10+ years caregiver experience, 7+ years social work...
Keyeonta can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Keyeonta was a terrific caregiver to my uncle. She was caring, kind and conscientious. She went above and beyond in the care she provided. The whole family loved her."
Sharon D.
Teresa F.
Saint Louis, MO
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. I'm looking for an afternoon shift Monday through Friday in between 12:30 and 5:00 p.m.
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care. I love my title as a Cna/caregiver and take my job very serious, I love being able to help those continue to do what makes them smile with an extra set of hands.
Loretta can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I have had about three years of experience as a caregiver for the elderly both at a skilled nursing home and working independently for an in home healthcare agency. While working as caregiver for the elderly, I have acquired the following skills; training in Alzheimer's/dementia, provide assistance with bathing, dressing,...
Maria can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
Carey E.
Saint Louis, MO
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter Avaliable Full time, Can Start Immediately.
I am passionate about caring for seniors. I assisted in caring for both my grandma and grandpa. After they were in a nursing home I liked to visit as often as possible and enjoyed the company of the other residents. I attended all of their parties and events.
Carey can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a Home Health Nurse Services I provide includes:
Assist clients in their daily personal tasks, such as bathing or dressing
Perform housekeeping tasks, such as laundry, washing dishes, and vacuuming
Help to organize a client's schedule and plan appointments
Setting up medication box and administering medication
Monitoring...
Taiyonna can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Jamierye W.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as funny, motivated, and caring
I'm looking for a job that can build my skills. Open my eyes to new things as well as push me to do the top. I love caring for people, when I look for a job I look for something I know I'm capable of.
In my spare time, I like to enjoy nature. I'm big on exercise and...
Jamierye can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Kim S.
Freeburg, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping meds bathing etc.
Kim can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, errands
Skills:
CNA
I have 25 years of experience I am MA1 insulin certification. I worked doing in home caregiver I enjoy and it's been my passion to care for our seniors. I'm CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFIED
Sherry can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Im a CNA/CMT I have 15yrs of care service with
Home health , companion, memory care , care facilities . I'm registered with the family care Registry! I Have Transportation Offerings Companionship,meal Prep Errands Med.reminder...ect
Teresa can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Experience CNA for 10 years. Graduated LPN school in March 2024. Currently I work at a skilled facility in Creve Coeur , Mo as a charge nurse. I have experience with hoyer lifts, sit to stands, medication management, G- tubes, IV management, Trach care, hygiene management, meal prep, wound care, Alzheimer's-Dementia, hospice ,...
Margaret can also help with: Errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
I have 2+ year's worth of experience working in 2 different facilities one with disabled adults and including seniors with all sorts of needs. Keystone place , Cerebral palsy institute of Southern Illinois, Home instead.. I can do assisted care in mobility, bathing, dressing and working with those that require memory care. I...
Leona can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
Hello! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 20 years of experience working in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities with clients of all ages and backgrounds. The bulk of my work history is as a clinical pharmacist, but when my own children left the nest a few years ago, I took the...
Reena can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia & more
Angela K.
Saint Louis, MO
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Angel. I have been in the field for over 24 years. I have experience working with clients in End of Life Care, Hospice, Geriatric Care, Paraplegic, Quadriplegic, Alzheimer's, Post traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson's, ALS, Psychiatric Care, Post-Surgical Care, and Campaignship. I also have experience with...
Angela can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, home modification, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
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Recent home care reviews in Columbia, IL
Mary O.
5.0
Mary (or as she is known, Peggy) is a thoughtful, compassionate and caring person who takes a genuine interest in others and has a "helping" kind of personality..
She engages in the lives of others in a helpful way.
- Ralph S.
Sabray M.
5.0
Sabray was very pleasant and I had every intention of hiring her. She was punctual for her interview and very articulate and seemed to have knowledge of senior care. I have other caregivers who were working for me and after doing budget was unable to hire her. The caregiver that I was going to...
- Lucy O.
Julie M.
5.0
Julie has regularly far exceeded our expectations as a caregiver for our parents. She's intelligent and caring and has used both of those traits to deliver excellent care to our parents. She always goes above and beyond the call of duty in every aspect of her work and with a positive caring attitude...
- Beth H.
Megan B.
5.0
She was amazing with my mother in all regards. She really cared and went above and beyond and my mom so enjoyed her time with Megan.
- Care member
Tiara H.
5.0
Tiara was wonderful with my mom who had dementia. She was kind, considerate, and they always had fun together. She knew how to redirect mom during her times of frustration. She could always light up the room whenever she entered and she never left my mom's bedside during her final days. I'm happy to...
- Kathy K.
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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 March, 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.