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17 home health aides are listed in Wood River, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 6 years
Home health aides in Wood River, IL
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 24 years old. I have worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for three years. I have worked in a nursing home, supportive living facility and had experience with hospice care and memory care. I enjoy being able to take care of others and helping in any way possible. I am looking for a home health aide type of position.
Sarah can also help with: Personal care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
I have experience in providing care for the elderly such as doing everyday tasks, doing med checks, running errands, providing transportation, light housekeeping, doing end of life care, etc.
Crystal can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Karla H.
East Alton, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
The Help Your Loved Ones Deserve. Experienced With All Aspects Of Care. CNA To Companion To Cooking.
I have many years experience with home care giving. Was hired for private care when the company I worked for closed. I stayed for over 3 years with same families until they went into skilled nursing at ages of 94 and 83. Experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, & COPD patients. People person. Cook, clean and shower assist. CNA,...
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
Dawn T.
Saint Charles, MO
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide To Care For Your Loved One. Available Full Time
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced and reliable caregiver to care for your loved one. The majority of my experience has been caring for the elderly with dementia. It has been rewarding and quite a learning experience. I also have experience in caring for clients who were diabetic, stroke victims, cancer, and dementia. I assist in bathing, activities...
Dawn can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, respite care, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"She is very caring to the patient. She attends to their needs. She is respectful and responsible.
I would definitely hire her again. She took care of both of my parents and did an awesome job with them."
Kathi S.
Hi, my name is Aaliyah! I'm currently looking to be a caretaker while I'm in school for nursing. I have hospital experience as a Patient Care Technician in the cardiovascular intensive care unit and experience as a Home health aide for the elderly. I am also certified to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities. I am...
Aaliyah can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am certified as a nurse assistant and home health caregiver. I have worked for 3 1/2 years as a home healthcare aide. I have experience in all the aspects of care giving that includes Alzheimer's & stroke rehab.
Stacey can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Gloria J.
Saint Louis, MO
$8-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Gloria. I have been a caregiver and home health aide for a few years. I am experienced in a wide variety of senior care services and medical conditions. To know me is to know that I am loving, caring, and compassionate. I take pride in what I do and love to do so!
Gloria can also help with: Respite care, transportation, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hi I'm Charletta Marie
I have over 20 yrs of Medical / HomeCare experience.
My previous employer I've worked as a nutrition assistant at Lutheran Senior Services. I also used my CNA liscense working and assisting residents with all daily living activities. My past employers in the medical field have allowed me also the...
Charletta can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Andria W.
Saint Louis, MO
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with all types of patients I have work for agencies private duty living in 24 hours I have done hospice respite home health aide Homemakers give medication prepare and make meals Give baths run errands Go to doctors appointment companionship. I have a variety of experience
Andria can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Catherine B.
Saint Ann, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am writing in response to your advertisement for open position. I am eager to work. I am a recent graduate from Saint Louis College of health careers. I will work hard to prove my self and asset to your home. I am available immediately for full time employment and would appreciate the opportunity to start at your convenience....
Catherine can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification & more
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
I enjoy working with elderly,. I have worked for two years for a company called Papa Pals, as companionship, light cleaning, sitting giving meds. I have worked dementia and Alzheimer's patients getting along well with them. After that I had started working in home health care with Alzheimer's and...
Patricia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Taylor B.
Saint Louis, MO
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Senior Care Specialist (CPR/First Aid Certified)
I worked as a senior care specialist at a home health care for two years before being promoted to office manager for the agency. I am passionate about caring for seniors because my mother was diagnosed with MS when I was in high school. I know how much help I needed with caring for her, and I hope to be that aid to help loved...
Taylor can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, specialized care, dementia
I have 3 yrs of experience with home health care experience with seniors. I also have my own non emergency medical transportation company as well with my main focus as transporting my senior citizens to medical appointments
I'd describe my personality as
Energetic
Positive
Serving
I'm looking for a job that will allow me...
Thomas can also help with: Errands, transportation
Skills:
CPR
Jennifer N.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Strongly Believe That, Helping The Needy And Offering Care And Support, Is My Calling From Above.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Having worked for several years with the most vulnerable population, which includes, the elderly and the special needs, I posses proven skills in Handling emergencies, ability to work on multiple tasks, dealing with a diversified range of patients. I have worked in hospital settings, nursing home, private homes and public...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Deja G.
Saint Louis, MO
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full-Time Also Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep.
I have always volunteered in senior homes. I love helping senior citizens.
Hello. Professionally I have over 8 years in the Care giving industry /Specifically Home care-setting field. Through out my years Ive serviced over 15 different WONDERFUL families ( most long term) and 2 of them I currently care for. I have my CPR/first aide license, Level 1 Med aide & various certifications from the yearly...
Marnishia can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Lindsey H.
Florissant, MO
$8-13/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Lindsey and I'm a baby sitter and a home health aide. I have about 2 years experience in both fields. I'm a very trustworthy and reliable person. I'm 20 years old and will love to be your next caregiver!
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Wood River, IL
What does a home health aide do near me in Wood River, IL?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Wood River, 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 Wood River, IL?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Wood River, 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 Wood River, IL?
To find home health aides near you in Wood River, IL, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Wood River, 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 Wood River, IL?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Wood River, IL on Care.com as of November, 2024 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 Wood River, 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.