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51 home health aides are listed in Westchester, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of September 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 10 years
Home health aides in Westchester, 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
Raygen M.
Chicago, IL
$25-39/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a loving, caring home health aide who takes immense pride in providing compassionate care to elderly and special need individuals. I genuinely love what I do and it reflects in every aspect of my work. When I interact with my residents/clients I strive to create an environment filled with warmth, understanding, and empathy....
Raygen can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, transportation
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
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: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
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:
Home Health Aide
CNA
My personality is compassionate, humble, & one with integrity.
Seniors are some of the most wise and vulnerable individuals within our society. Often I glean from those I tend to.
Seeking a profession that provides financial autonomy and carries meaning and depth.
I started caring for seniors when I became an officer for the...
Tamika can also help with: Live-in home care, transportation, home modification, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Hello as a former home health aid in Arizona I am familiar with caring for the elderly. I have all my vaccines and I will get a tb test and a finger print background test also if you like. I am warm and loving. I can help with dressing. I have never done baths and prefer not to do that. I can take to doctors appointments, run...
Patricia can also help with: Errands, respite care, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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...
I have a certified CNA for over 15+ years and I have experience with older and young adults with dementia, Parkinson, diabetes, amputees, stroke, and mental illness.
I am capable of providing companionship and social interaction as needed.
I am very patient, loving, kind, understanding, reliable, trustworthy, punctual,...
Marva can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, 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: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maddie, I'm a senior at UW-Madison studying Psychology. Once I graduate, I plan to go to nursing school to pursue a career in geriatric nursing. I currently work as a home health aide with a non-profit company, and I am First-Aid and CPR certified. I have many years of experience through caring for my own...
Maddie can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hi, I am reliable and dedicated caregiver who has an experienced in working with people/persons with disabilities. Committed to improving overall patient's well-being and health through personal care and energetic engagement. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living. I completed training for Basic Life Support (CPR and...
Maricris can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Westchester, IL
What does a home health aide do near me in Westchester, IL?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Westchester, 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 Westchester, IL?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Westchester, 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 Westchester, IL?
To find home health aides near you in Westchester, IL, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Westchester, 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 Westchester, IL?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Westchester, IL on Care.com as of September, 2024 is $15.00 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 Westchester, 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.