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Home health aides in Oak Forest, IL
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
Tina O.
Hickory Hills, IL
$23-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Private Duty Experienced Caregiver/CNA Available Full-Time And Over Nights
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began my career in nursing as a home health aide and worked in numerous hospitals as a CNA. From 2004 to 2009, I worked as a private duty caregiver for an agency. Starting in 2009, I was responsible for a gentleman who had dementia and his wife who was a diabetic and wheelchair bound. He passed away at age 101 in January of...
Tina can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Tina assists & cares for my mother in our home. She is very professional, caring, and committed to helping others & making every day their best. I highly recommend Tina for your family's needs."
Karen S.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm reliable, compassionate empathetic hard working I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant who loves providing care to help your loved ones and family members stay in the privacy of their home. I provide meal preparation assistance with feeding, shopping errands, medication reminders, assists with bedbath, showering and dressing,...
Patricia can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Patricia filled in for our regular caregiver at the last minute for five weeks of 5 day a week in-home care for our 93 year old mom. She is extremely reliable, trustworthy and was an excellent companion and caregiver for mom. Mom has moderate dementia and required...
Care member
Kamila K.
Orland Park, IL
$14-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am 42 years old. I worked many years taking care of kids and older people. I am hardworking and expertise in helping anyone regardless of age. I am very passionate. I did housekeeping, food prepping, assistance with medication, grocery shopping, and driving my patients to medical facilities. I also was a home health aid. I am...
Kamila can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
I love elderly people. I feel they are interesting and full of life experiences. I am willing to provide friendship and care to your elderly parent or grandparent. I am able to prepare light meals, grocery shop, and do some light cleaning and laundry. I am a compassionate person and have experience with young children but have...
Gaile L.
Tinley Park, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hello, I'm Teja. I am 21 years of age, I have a year of experience in being a Home health aide, I recently acquired my CNA license, and I am planning to further my education so that I can provide the best care for seniors. I have a heart for people, many people are doing it for the money. It's not about the money to me. I want...
Teja can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Ausra V.
Oak Lawn, IL
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 15 years of experience in a health care setting. In Lithuania (where I came from), I worked in a hospital of mental diseases, as an attendant for 5 years. I was taking care of mentally ill patients, most of them were seniors. I am an experienced, responsible, honest, compassionate, caring, patient and kind health care...
Ausra can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
(1)
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, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Katina has been a blessing to our family. she's very dependable, caring, . My mother in law is bed bound, and Katina took good care of her. my family and I felt comfortable going to work because we knew that she was in good hands."
Felicia J.
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, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"I'm so happy to leave a review for Ms Trinity, she is an amazing individual whom I hired to care for my bed bound Mother who also suffers from Dementia. She has a true passion for what she does and it shows in the care she provides. She is very knowledgeable and...
Gail G.
Sheree B.
Westchester, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full-Time Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-Time Work Available
5.0
(4)
Home Sweet Home Care - La Grange, IL
August 2017 to Present
Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Companionships, Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; Cleaning, Sanitation
Sheree can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sheree's very nice with a loving personality... She's excellent with children... Very professional... And she exceed above and beyond all expectations..."
Ashley O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am have worked with seniors for the past 25 years. It has always been my greatest pleasure to assist seniors that I have cared for to get back on their feet, into their homes and to their lives. I began my healthcare career as a home health aide and was so encouraged and fulfilled by helping the seniors in my care get proper...
Roberta can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Roberta is kind and knowledgeable. She is compassionate and I felt blessed to have worked with her."
Leslie P.
I have been an Home Health Aide for 13 years, I love what I do.
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: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Adeshewa B.
Calumet City, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full Time And Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep
The experience was good. I was very punctual, honesty and friendly. I have worked with pple with arthritis, diabetes and hypertension. I was very helpful
I've been working as care manager for an assisted living facility for 16 yrs. my family are nurses and health care providers as well.
I have 9 years of being a caregiver I started out in the homes and for the last 3 years I have been worrying in facilities and also in the memory care units a s well.
Yolanda can also help with: Dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm very caring, compassionate Certified (Nursing Assistant) with over 20yrs of experience in elderly/ Dementia Care assisting them in their homes and in Facilities. I strive to do my very best to go above & beyond in order to keep them safe, healthy and in well being . I believe in doing unto others as you would have them to do...
Margaret can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
I am a mother of 4 I'm married I live in Crete. I took care of my grandmother before she died. I recently took care of a school teacher that lived in Crete for 2 years.
Kameela can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Katherine W.
Hinsdale, IL
$14-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Pre-Med University Of Notre Dame Student And Certified EMT Looking For Home Health Care Aide Job
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified EMT and have experience working on the ambulance and providing pre-hospital patient care, administering medications, and transporting patients. I have also attended to patients as a hospice volunteer and clinical intern. I am currently a student at the University of Notre Dame and am looking to provide home...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, home modification, meal prep
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Recent home health aide reviews in Oak Forest, IL
Tina O.
5.0
Tina assists & cares for my mother in our home. She is very professional, caring, and committed to helping others & making every day their best. I highly recommend Tina for your family's needs.
- Karen S.
Patricia W.
5.0
We had the privilege of having Patricia care for my father, and I cannot speak highly enough of her dedication, professionalism, and genuine compassion. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she approached her work with a deep sense of responsibility and...
- Sindhu A.
Katina M.
5.0
Katina has been a blessing to our family. she's very dependable, caring, . My mother in law is bed bound, and Katina took good care of her. my family and I felt comfortable going to work because we knew that she was in good hands.
- Felicia J.
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.
Sheree B.
5.0
Great place with awesome people. Highly recommended!!!
- Jerrel H.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Oak Forest, IL
What does a home health aide do near me in Oak Forest, IL?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL?
To find home health aides near you in Oak Forest, IL, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Oak Forest, IL on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $16.00 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 Oak Forest, 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.