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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
Barbara A.
Fenton, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA 30 Years Experience, Bonded Insured. Provide Care And Assistance So You Can Stay At Home.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Very patient, knowledgeable, easygoing Caregiver/Certified Nurse Aid with a sense of humor and over 30 years experience in Rehab, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Memory Care , Parkinson's, Stroke, Hospice Care. CPR/First Aid. Non smoker. Good cook. Good with pets.
Barbara can also help with: Home modification, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Barbara is an outstanding care giver. She began working for us to take care of my brother in hospice and continued on to take care of our mother. She was always on time, worked the days we requested, and mom loved her! We highly recommend Barbara for her caring...
Care member
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: Personal care, home modification, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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....
Lucy O.
Julie M.
Saint Louis, MO
$25-35/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.
Julie can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
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...
Beth H.
Megan B.
Saint Louis, MO
$25-50/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: Dementia, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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...
Kathy K.
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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
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: Personal care, dementia, 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, errands, meal prep
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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, meal prep, light cleaning, 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, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Licensed Nurse
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: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, home modification, live-in home care
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: Live-in home care, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
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: Personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care, dementia & more
Meskerm B.
Saint Louis, MO
$8-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 4 year of experience. Responsible caregiver enthusiastic about supporting best practices in hospital operations, compliance and healthcare management. Demonstrated strengths in multi-area management, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player. Experienced Patient Care Coordinator...
Meskerm can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Hi
I started caring for my grandmother about 20 years ago. She is now 100 and still thriving. She plays the piano every night! I've helped with bathing, grooming, dressing, errands, shopping, dementia/alzheimers care, etc. All sorts of things. Basically whatever she needs or wants I'm happy to assist her.
I also cared for my...
Kathryn can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, home modification, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Recent home care reviews in Columbia, IL
Barbara A.
5.0
Barbara was a great help for us when we had to place our mom in hospice care. She was flexible with hours, comforting for my mom and supportive of our family. All the nurses and workers from the hospice agency were impressed with her work and dedication to patient care. Highly recommended.
- Tom L.
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
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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.