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Hello I hope that your day is going well. Thanks for checking out my profile, I've been a caregiver for over 10 years I am CPR and first aid trained. I am reliable and I love what I do. Here are some of the things I service Assisting with bathing, dressing, and grooming
Doing light housekeeping, such as laundry and...
Darnisha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship
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4.3
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am seeking a position as a Home Health Aide where I can provide personal healthcare, support, and assistance to seniors at home or in a residential care facility. I am honest, dependable and very reliable. I bring a caring and positive attitude and a deep desire to do my best in all I do. I also possess excellent and varied...
Norma can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite care & more
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5.0
"Very good caregiver. She has taken care of my father several times. Very patient and knows her stuff. Norma has good common sense and is a hard worker. She is helpful also around the house. Highly recommend her!"
Francisco A.
Jose V.
Sugar Grove, IL
$16-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have six (6) years of experience as a home health aid. Seeking a position where I can assist others.
Jose can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Jose is compassionate, calm, patient, and dependable. He cared for my stepdad with so much love. He is an excellent cook, listener and guitar player. Since my stepdad loved to sing, Jose always brought his guitar and played all his old favorites so he could sing...
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in DeKalb, IL
What does a home health aide do near me in DeKalb, IL?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in DeKalb, IL, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in DeKalb, IL?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in DeKalb, IL, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in DeKalb, IL?
To find home health aides near you in DeKalb, IL, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from DeKalb, IL. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in DeKalb, IL?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in DeKalb, IL on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $25.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in DeKalb, IL?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.