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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: Meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Patience D.
Chicago, IL
$17-22/hr
Getting into senior caregiving for me was a life time experience. Working with a wise seniors made me realize that I have a passion for health aid . Being a caregiver has given my professional life a direction I'm studying towards LPN and I enjoy working with seniors. I have worked from assisted living facilities , Hospice...
Patience can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
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: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Stephanie D.
Forest Park, IL
$27-39/hr • 4 yrs exp
Nursing Student - Child Care, Senior Care, ADLs, Nannying
Hello, my name is Stephanie.
I'm a new grad nurse with a background in newborn care and Senior Living Assisted care settings. My passion in healthcare is for Maternal-newborn health, and I will be beginning my NICU position in the spring.
I am certified in First Aid and CPR and have over three years of experience in assisted...
Stephanie can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Wheeling, IL
What does a home health aide do near me in Wheeling, IL?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL?
To find home health aides near you in Wheeling, IL, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Wheeling, IL on Care.com as of April, 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 Wheeling, 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.