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My name is Fran. I have worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant for more than 25 years. I am a non-smoker Christian mother of three and a grandmother of three. During my free time, I enjoy reading, mostly my Bible. I have experience with feeding, bathing, dressing, vitals, Hoyer lift, documentation, etc. I take pride in caring...
Fran can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Lenor S.
Orland Park, IL
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as Compassionate, Observant, Dedicated.
Caring for seniors offers a chance to provide comfort, dignity, and companionship to individuals who have contributed so much throughout their lives. It's rewarding to make a meaningful difference in their daily lives, hear their stories, and help them...
Lenor can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Karen Z.
Alsip, IL
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, And Meal Prep. Looking For Full Time
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a medical assistant and a CNA. I am hardworking, patient, trustworthy. I have 3yrs experience as a Medical Assistant in clinical settings, 8 yrs experience as a caregiver, 2yrs experience as a CNA. I am bilingual fluent in Spanish and English. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's,
Karen can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
I have been a caregiver to the elderly since 2005. My experience includes working with clients who have Dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (this client was quadriplegic), cleaning, and cooking. I was a liaison between client and doctor/family, attorney, financial institutions, took bus to doctors appts, dentist. I...
Dianne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship & more
I have been in Senior care over 20 years. I have provided personal care, I. e bath, shower, dressing, grooming, meal prep, lite housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders. I am looking for employment closer to home. I am up to date on all the required trainings for Illinois Department on Aging.
Priscilla can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Renata B.
Oak Lawn, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I'm energetic caregiver with over 10 years experience taking care of seniors, providing personal care, assistance with daily task, and companionship to patients. I'm able to provide exercises to improve endurance, balance and mobility. I'm also good listener and able quickly recognized patients needs.
I'm also massage...
Renata can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced caregiver/CNA, have 17 years experience, references, car. I have experience with dementia, stroke, diabetes, cancer and more. I am caring, reliable, passionate, kind person and love my job.
Regina can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CNA
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia, Alzheimer. I can run errands and do light housekeeping. I am pet friendly and I am willing to assist with your pets. I hold SSN, USA work permit, FBI level 2 background check. I have license CNA and references available on your request. I can...
Milka can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Cris Z.
Country Club Hills, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Devoted Caregiver With Six Years Of Experience With Senior
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional caregiver since 2006 years (with certification). I encountered different kinds of patients with different cases of illnesses. Diabetes, High Blood pressure, dementia, Alzheimer's and companionship. I love working with elderly people. It always have been a pleasure to work with them. I'm a very...
Cris can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Octavia A.
Frankfort, IL
$27-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
Why Caring For Seniors Is Personal: A Heartfelt Reflection
I enjoy caring for seniors because it can often be very personal. For me, it's not just about doing a job or fulfilling a duty, it resonates with my own life experiences and family memories.
Having had a close relationship with my grandparents and older relatives, caring for seniors can feel like a way of honoring the love and...
Octavia can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
I have worked in a supportive living home for seniors as a CNA. I am a certified nursing assistant. I love helping people, that's why I'm in this job field. I am planning to be a nurse. I have some experience caring for seniors. I will also babysit children.
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, errands
Skills:
CNA
I am 56, I am a CNA, Caregiver, personal Asst, and Homemaker for 20+ yrs. I love caring and taking care of others. I believe it is my given Gift. I have the passion and compassion. I love helping people.
Skills:
CNA
Irish-born caregiver with decades of experience for overnight care or daily care. Prefer South suburbs foro daily care (I live in Palos Park) but happy to travel a fair distance for overnight roles.
Patient, caring, exceptionally capable with a good bit of humor. Availability is flexible.
Extensive dementia care experience...
Noreen can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
Very devoted and reliable young senior who loves to offer companionship, errands, cooking and care. 5 years experience with dementia . Will help with grocery shopping and light housework. Totally dedicated. REFERENCES. Cares about the elderly. Very compassionate. Very reliable. Alzheimers and Dementia experience. Very sociable....
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care, companionship & more
Hello! I'm Shirley , I'm a fun loving parent of a two very energetic Children. Who keeps me on my toes, I am looking forward to getting payed a little extra cash while doing something that I love. And that's helping and caring for children infants two teenagers, and I also am a homemaker Willing to assist in the every day needs...
Shirley can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
2.7
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a CNA 34 years with experience in ADLS dementia Alzheimer's ostomy and mentally ill hypertension diabetes, etc. I m also experienced in stroke, CHF, hypertension, Muscular Dystrophy, cooking, light house keeping errands and also CPR Certified. I as well am available for live in position's I'm flexible some weekends I'm...
Dana can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She is a Caregiver who cares deeply about her clients. She is a good listener and she is good at handling mood swings in her clients. She is very knowledgeable and competent."
Nadeene W.
Phoebe C.
Bridgeview, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been in the Social Service/ Health care professional for 10 years. Having the opportunity to work in both this fields has truly made me more compassionate, caring and patient Individual. I give 100% to my clients and their families in every way because we are a team. I also believed that like all relationships communication...
Phoebe can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Courtney P.
Hickory Hills, IL
$18-33/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as loyal, empathetic, and caring
I started caring for seniors when I was 12 my mother was not necessarily a senior but she had a brain tumor and I cared for her my entire childhood until she passed away when I was 18. I then cared for my friends grandmother who had lung cancer in my early twenties....
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification
Lora O.
Matteson, IL
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Lora. With eight years of experience in senior care, I am fully qualified to assist with all your needs. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to ensure your comfort and well-being.
Strong communication skills
Dignified personal care provision
Dementia care
Mobility support skills...
Lora can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I never really thought of myself as a caregiver until I looked at my life.
But from the beginning I can remember getting things done, organizing and making lists as a small child, which carried into my adult life, So now I realize, that, life is constantly changing, therefore you need to try, to be flexible with it. No...
Bernadette can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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FAQs for finding home care in Oak Forest, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Oak Forest, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Oak Forest, IL as of April, 2025 is $17.25 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 Oak Forest, IL?
Care.com has 4 home care providers for seniors in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Oak Forest, 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.