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With years of experience as a Home Health Aide, I have had the privilege of working with individuals with disabilities, special needs, and seniors. Providing care and assistance to those in need has always been my passion, and I take great pride in making a positive impact on their lives.
Currently, I care for an 83-year-old...
Tatyana can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Gaile L.
Willowbrook, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Helping clients through commitment, dedication, and love for my occupation. I have 20+ years of experience, I am a caregiver, certified nursing assistant, as well as a certified home health aid. I've worked with many wonderful people and helped care for clients with many kinds of physical and mental impairments. I've done...
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.8
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working in the home care field for over 20 years now and I have my own transportation. I'm fully vaccinated and I have my booster shot plus I'm comfortable working around pets
Katina can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Katina is a very kind, loving caregiver, she always looking out for OTHERS daily LIVING, I would recommend Katina to everyone.. Blessings and Thanks for hiring a loving caring woman.."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years experience with senior care. I am able to assist in all aspects of daily living including but not limited to bathing, transfers, medication reminders, meal preparation, feeding, housekeeping and transportation. I am currently registered through the state of California with the HCA registry. I enjoy my work with...
Trinity can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Trinity is super nice, strong, and helpful. She gets right to work and is such a big help. She pays attention to details and has such a beautiful heart for this job! She takes good care of me, and is friendly and professional. I highly recommend her."
Theresa C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm from the Philippines, I been a c. n. a since 2007. I have worked in the home and in facilities, I have worked with seniors with all kinds of situations. I love my job, caring for others is my passion.
Jovy can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jovy was the main caretaker for my mother at the end of her life, she was with us until she recently passed. My mother had advanced Alzheimer's and severe mobility issues. We had other caretakers for weekends and some day shifts and she was undeniably the best. I...
Holly K.
4.9
(10)
I'm 50 years old I have been in the health field working as a Caregiver for over 20 years. I take pride in my profession I enjoy working with the elderly. It gives me a sense of purpose in life. I started just helping the elderly at my Grandmother's church. I started enjoying it so much that I made health care my profession. I'm...
Lashawn can also help with: Home modification, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I am an RN who supervised Lashawn and she is awesome with patients, kind and observant"
Cynthia P.
Gema T.
Glenview, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aid with 11 Years Experience in Senior Care Looking for Part Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA. I have 11 years of experience. I have worked in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and private duty. I have experience caring for people with, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and with many other problems.
Gema can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Gema took care of my 93 yr-old mom (and dad too) for the last four years. She is caring, skilled, dependable, bright, intuitive, and technically adept at the physical and emotional aspects of care. She has great communication skills and practical good sense. Our...
Janet G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience in home health care and am a certified nursing assistant. I specialize in providing hospice care and have worked extensively with seniors facing various medical conditions, including cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and dementia. My clients value my reliability and...
Sheria can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep & more
5.0
"Sheria is kind and hard-working. She did so much for my father-in-law before his death, making sure that he stayed clean and comfortable. She really cares about my mother-in-law; even now that my MIL is in assisted living, she calls her to say hello. In addition,...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a compassionate and trustworthy individual with extensive experience supporting seniors and individuals with health conditions, impairments, and disabilities, I take great pride in my work. I provide essential services, including light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and personal care assistance. My...
Lourdes can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Lordes (LuLu) is a passionate, empathetic, spiritual and kind caregiver. LuLu was both caregiver and friend and companion to my Father. LuLu was considered family and we are so appreciative that she was a caregiver for us in difficult times."
Care member
I worked as a CNA at the University of Hospital on the telemetry floor. I provided full care to my patients including, monitoring vitals, bathing, range of motion exercises, assisting with feeding, walking and using bathroom facilities. I left my job to care for my father who was a diabetic, double amputee, and needed 24 hour...
Skills:
CNA
I have over 17 years experience in this field. I enjoy helping people. The last client I've had was taking care of by me until she passed away. I am a caring person
Santana can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I have always been involved in the schools serving the students and families so I have reinvented myself as a CNA so I can continue to serve. I am Basic Life Support certified. I received my schooling at A Plus Health Care Training in St. Charles. The directors and teachers have worked in their fields for many years and have a...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Chileshe K.
Chicago, IL
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Available For Medicine Reminders-Alzheimer's, Dementia. Companionship, Cooking And Housekeeping.
Dedicated Home Health Aide/Care Giver (5years) and Nanny (1. 5 years). Past clients
Suffered from Alzheimer's , Dementia, COPD, and Cancer.
I have a Social Work Degree and so care about people's welfare, serving the best interest of the client. Im a good companion and I care about the health of clients, I love to cook fresh...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 14 years of experience as a Home Healthcare Provider and Client Manager, I specialize in compassionate, high-quality care for individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, and Parkinson's. I create personalized care plans that prioritize dignity, comfort, and safety while providing expert support for...
Lynda can also help with: Home modification, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
I worked as CNA/caregiver for 20 years with physical and mental disabilities as well as for companionship. I gain all my knowledge and experienced that aspired me more in helping the lives of needy one, not only as a profession but giving them happiness too. I have worked in the different facilities like Assisted living,...
Cristina can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Judith, and I have over 5 years of care giving experience. I am First Aid and CPR certified and I am a Certified Nurse Assistant! I have worked at a foster care facility for over 3 years and worked for one family professionally, long term.
I am very passionate about caring for people and I also have over 3...
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I am a certified nurse assistant /home health aid, personal care attendant with 15 years experience. I can help with transportation services, and bathing, dressing, general companion care, medication reminder, meal preparation, errands, grooming, incontinence care etc.
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, transportation & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Joellen G.
Oak Forest, IL
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Certified Nurse's Aide and Nationally Licensed Massage Therapist
I began working as a certified nurse's aide in the 1990's. The majority of my clients have been seniors. However, I also spent three years caring for a 30-year-old quadriplegic man. I have a great deal of respect for people especially the elderly that is why I feel it is my responsibility to help maintain their dignity while...
Skills:
CNA
I am a certified nursing assistant. I work with the elderly as a home health aide. I provide respite care in areas such as patient with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, patient with colostomy bag, cancer patient, stroke, removing and replacing catheter, wound care, dementia, and Alzheimer's. I believe that I can make a...
Pearl can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
Skills:
CNA
I'd describe my personality as kind, empathetic, and funny.
I like caring for seniors because I enjoy listening to &helping them live their best life possible at this stage of life.
I'm looking for a job as a respite caregiver who fills in when your regular caregiver needs time off but will consider permanent.
I started...
Colleen can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
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Recent home health aide reviews in Forest Park, IL
Katina M.
4.0
I found Katina to be a dedicated worker and genuinely caring for her patients! She is prompt and complete in her work!
- Care member
Trinity S.
5.0
Trinity is super nice, strong, and helpful. She gets right to work and is such a big help. She pays attention to details and has such a beautiful heart for this job! She takes good care of me, and is friendly and professional. I highly recommend her.
- Theresa C.
Jovy J.
5.0
Jovy took care of our mom, who had cancer and was such a calming, compassionate presence for not just our mom, but also for the family. She truly cares about people and was even able to say goodbye to our mom right before she passed.
- Pam Y.
Lashawn G.
5.0
Lashawn is very professional and prompt. She was very flexible for our family needs. She was truly a pleasure in our time of need. Will use her in the future.
- Crystal B.
Gema T.
5.0
Gema took care of my 93 yr-old mom (and dad too) for the last four years. She is caring, skilled, dependable, bright, intuitive, and technically adept at the physical and emotional aspects of care. She has great communication skills and practical good sense. Our family came to trust, respect and...
- Janet G.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Forest Park, IL
What does a home health aide do near me in Forest Park, IL?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL?
To find home health aides near you in Forest Park, IL, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Forest Park, IL on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $27.00 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 Forest Park, 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.