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18 home health aides are listed in Wood River, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
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: Respite care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, personal 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, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & 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: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
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: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, personal care, errands, respite care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Dawn. She took care of my 82 year old mother for several days. She is a compassionate person and made my mom feel very comfortable. I had no worries when Dawn was with my mother. I would definitely hire her again. The whole process was easier...
Stacy 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: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & 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: Home modification, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care
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: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, respite care & more
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, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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: Companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Looking to house and home elderly to assist with daily living activities included but not limited to bathing, cooking, cleaning, rotations, shopping, errands, activities, appointments and much much more.
I love caring for seniors because seniors mean the world to me. At a certain age or time in our lives, everyone will need a...
Kaneka can also help with: Mobility assistance, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
- My Availability isn't accurate pls DM to inquire!
Experienced as a CNA/Care giver for children with ADHD, autism, and cerebral palsy
- Currently working as RN in a hospital on postpartum/mother baby unit, part time neonatal ICU and part time as a Pediatric Home Health Nurse
- Breastfeeding education
- infant/neonatal...
Tristian can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
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: Transportation, errands
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: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Tayler O.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I Would Love To Help You, Help Them Specially for the Elders
I currently work for an Emergency Service Restoration company M-F 7am-4 p.m.
I have 10 year experience working in the healthcare field from companionship needs, CP clients, dementia, and mental disabilities.
I got into the health care field due to growing up in a home with two working parents as well as two siblings who...
Tayler can also help with: Hospice services, errands, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
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: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship & 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, errands, meal prep, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Kiana W.
Fairview Heights, IL
$15-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 17 years of experience working with special needs children and disabled adults. I have experience as a certified nursing aide and home health aide. My top priority is making sure your family member is always comfortable and treated like one of my own family members!
Kiana can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
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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 March, 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 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.