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60 home care are listed in Wood River, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Wood River, IL
Patrice F.
Florissant, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nurse Assistant Available Or As Needed Could Be Full Or Part-Time
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified nurse assisstant who has 18 years of experience in nursing, hospice, homehealth, specialty hospitals, rehabilitation, long term care, assisted living, nursing homes, experience with alheimer , dementia, stroke patients and diaysis, cancer, colosomy,
showers, bedbaths, dressing, feeding, vitalsisigns,...
Patrice can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She's a very caring person very dependable and truly cares for the human race."
Carla B.
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: Meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"She was FABULOUS!!! I'll definitely hire her!!! Great to know she's available!!!!"
Mattie J.
Jacqueline W B.
Collinsville, IL
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Live In Experience For Eight Years I Have A Refere
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have experience with dementia, and Alzheimer patients have had experience with living in for six years have been in healthcare for 10 years
Have reference if needed
Jacqueline W can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
5.0
"I don't know if Jacqueline is a nurse, but she has the skills to recognize all kinds of health issues. As the caregiver for a friend of mine, she was able to help her in many health crises. Without Jacqueline my friend would not have survived into her nineties...
John M.
5.0
(7)
My name is Donna . I am a Registered Medical Assistant. I do have my current CPR & 1st Aid certification. I live in Collinsville, Illinois.
Being a caregiver gives me great joy. It really is my passion to help the elderly anyway I can. I have many years of experience .
I can help with mobility of client. I have Hoyer lift...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia
5.0
"Donna was an excellent companion and caregiver to my mother-in-law. She was kind, thoughtful, and thorough. Having Donna at home gave me peace of mind. She kept a daily written record of things that I needed to know regarding medications, doctors, and day-to-day...
Lea Y.
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 is delight. She is experienced and is ever so pleasant. Her smile is contagious. We enjoy having her."
Nelda R.
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: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & 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
Scheneka M.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm CNA and will be returning back to school to finish my nursing degree. As an cna I have 20+ years of experience with assisting pt with rehab after surgery or last stay in the hospital, memory care, total care, hospice care, and companion care Welling to help u or love one with their care
Scheneka can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Scheneka is the best caregiver that we had. She is very experienced, compassionate, and hard working. She was one of the few caregivers that our 92 year old father with dementia loved. He always looked forward to seeing her and trusted her more than others. I...
April G.
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, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & 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
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I found my true passion in life - caring for seniors 30 years ago. I began working in the Food Service Department at a nursing home in North County. From there I took private positions in home health care from a chore worker, errand runner, to the overall care of bed ridden patients.
Judith can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance, respite care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Judy is a very compassionate caregiver who is so very patient and kind. Her heart is in the right place and she truely cares about the person she is caring for as if it was a family member. She is dependable and punctual. "
Patti H.
3.2
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for the Elderly for over 30+years. I am very compassionate about the care I give. I have experience In Alzheimer's/Dementia, Adl's, transferes, and light household cleaning. I am very trustworthy, and punctual. and have worked along side Hospice on many different occasions. As a Senior Caregiver I have planned...
Lorie can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"Lorie has this quiet presence about herself which really goes a long way with my mom whom at times is very difficult to please. Also the way Lorie is gentle with mom, touching her arms, showing up and really focused on mom to allow mom to feel secure. Lorie...
Michele O.
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: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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.
Keyionda B.
Florissant, MO
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
High my name is Keyionda but you can call me Key. I have been a certified nurses assistant for 19yrs spending the last 13 1/2 yrs in hospice. I'm looking to either care for your elderly loved one in my home or their home setting. I have cared for my 107 yr old client for the last 13 yrs with the last 6yrs of her living in my...
Keyionda can also help with: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Keyionda has been in our lives since 2011. First, caring for my Grandfather who was 95 at the time, and then my Grandmother who recently passed at age 107. Key quickly became family to us as she gave the best care anyone can imagine for our loved ones. I know that...
Care member
4.3
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient care and charting skills gained through 18 years of experience as a Certified nursing assistant . I am compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse health care settings. I have experience in caring for Hospice patients,...
Mona can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, home modification
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mona was wonderful. She was always on time and very respectful. She was a great caretaker."
Walter D.
I am available for companionship, bathing, dressing, preparing meals and light housecleaning, I' m a people person. I have references, CPR certified, transfer, used all types of lifts, tube feeding experience, gave medication.
Carlis can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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, light cleaning, home modification, errands, dementia & more
I am certified as a nurse assistant and home health caregiver. I have worked for 3 1/2 years as a home healthcare aide. I have experience in all the aspects of care giving that includes Alzheimer's & stroke rehab.
Stacey can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I am currently a nursing student who has experience with elderly care and have babysat for many years. I am good with pets and even have some of my own. I have a vehicle as well for any transportation needs.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, personal care
I believe that everyone should be loved and cared for in a genuine way regardless of their background.
Clementina can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hello my name is Shawnine I have been a certified nursing assistant for 25 years and currently serving 17 of those years with saint Louis va hospital I have true passion for engaging and encouraging my patient to fulfill life to its fullest I do not only hold experience in my field but I also hold true compassion and happiness...
Shawnine can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Hi! My name is Esther. I've been a caregiver almost 8 years now while completing school. I graduated from college with my bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. More recently I've graduated from graduate school in August 2021 from Logan University for Chiropractic and I love being in the medical field. I've worked as a...
Esther can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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Recent home care reviews in Wood River, IL
Patrice F.
5.0
Very responsible and great people skills , great energy loving person to be around
- Victor A.
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.
Jacqueline W B.
5.0
I hired Jackie to take care of my mother. She was the most knowledgeable caring compassionate person we had. She was with us for a little over 3 years. Mom always wanted her there. She said she felt so safe and comfortable with her in the house.
If I ever have a need for a caregiver in the...
- John S.
Donna M.
5.0
Donna was an excellent companion and caregiver to my mother-in-law. She was kind, thoughtful, and thorough. Having Donna at home gave me peace of mind. She kept a daily written record of things that I needed to know regarding medications, doctors, and day-to-day interaction with her client. I...
- Lea Y.
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.
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FAQs for finding home care in Wood River, IL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Wood River, IL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Wood River, IL as of February, 2025 is $16.00 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 Wood River, IL?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Wood River, 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 Wood River, 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 Wood River, IL?
The types of home health care services near you in Wood River, 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 Wood River, 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 Wood River, IL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Wood River, 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 Wood River, IL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Wood River, 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.