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Hospice care in Darien, IL

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Aurelija M.


Darien, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Position

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I have been working as a caregiver for a family for 21 years. They were like my own family. My work included hospice care (wound care and medication management, tube feeding, bathing/showering, dressing, tiding the house, cooking and companionship. I have experience with stroke, dementia and Alzheimer diseases. Also worked as a...
Aurelija can also help with: Dementia, visiting nurse, home modification, hospice services, personal care, visiting physician & more
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Paula M.


Villa Park, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

36 Years Of Health Care Experience With Senior, Home, And Hospice Care

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been in the health care field for over 45 years. I have worked with mentally challenged, in nursing homes, home care, with dementia, stroke, cancer, heart, and hospice care patient. I love to work with people. I'm also available to do lite housekeeping, errands and meal prep if needed. I am flexible, kind, dependable,...
Paula can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
"Paula cared for my dad overnight last year after he had a severe stroke. Paula was kind & patient with my dad. Paula was also friendly with my mom & would sometimes bring her cookbooks :-) Paula was helpful aside from assisting my dad, such as tidying up the house...

Lisa G.

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Marylou N.


La Grange, IL

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Caring CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 30 years of experience as a CNA. I have worked in several settings including nursing homes, hospitals, and in home health care. Helping others has been my life long passion and I truly enjoy it. My experience is very extensive. I have worked with dementia patients, Alzheimer patients, hospice patients, rehab patients,...
Marylou can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Marylou was outstanding! She took care of my father for several months when he was recovering from surgery. She was always very polite and friendly, and had a very caring demeanor about her. She really knows how to handle just about anything a patient may throw her...

Mark P.

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Kelly B.


Naperville, IL

$24/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kelly. I'm a caregiver with 13 years experience (6 yrs paid). Since 2010, I have been hands on with care giving for my own parents and family, including stroke, MS, Parkinson's, epilepsy, diabetes, chf, trauma, surgery recovery, wound care, Alzheimer's and hospice care. I loved what I did so much that I made this...
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
5.0
"She really cares about your family member just like her own. She is a great cook. And very helpful."

Erica B.

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Michelle M.


Clarendon Hills, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver/Companion/Assistant

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

My name is Michelle and I have over 10 years experience as a CNA/caregiver. I enjoy working with seniors and helping those in need. I'm available for short visits (minimum 2 hours max 4 hours). I offer the following services: Transportation to/from doctor appointments Physical Therapy (regular exercise) Assistance with...
Michelle can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands, home modification, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Michelle was a wonderful weekend caregiver for my sister who was in hospice care following a stroke. Care included bathing, feeding, wound care, hoyer lift, Broda wheelchair, etc. She was extremely reliable, very professional and trustworthy. I highly...

Carissa H.

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Jelena M.


Naperville, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

28 Yrs Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Retired Hospice Nurse with 21 yrs experience as caretaker , have LTC degree and masters in gerontology
Jelena can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Jelena worked with my parents daily. They were well cared for with attention, outings and meals. We really appreciated all the time and attention she gave them."

Lynette H.

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Tewan N.


Romeoville, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced CNA/ Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With God All Things Are Possible Hi Family, I'm a CNA who is easygoing, hard working, compassionate, very optimistic, dependable, and dedicated. I have worked with many diverse families and get along with all perfectly well through great conversation and the love of God. I love taking care of people (The elderly) which tends to...
Tewan can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Tewan was a caregiver for my parents for a couple of years and my parents loved her. She was very attentive, caring, and thoughtful. She fulfilled all their needs when they were unable to care for themselves. She did everything from helping my mother exercise to...

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Dawn L.


Bridgeview, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in nursing homes as a caregiver and worked for family and few of my own seniors I have taken care of. I've been a housekeeper for years. Great companion. Love helping seniors with their daily needs. I see that I have a bad review from one of my clients. just so everyone knows I gave her a two week notice because...
Dawn can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Dawn took care of my mom for 3 years while she had dementia and was blind. Dawn was always very nice and patient with my mom. Helped take care of her daily needs till the end. I was very blessed to have had Dawn's help. She was great!"

Sandra L.

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Margie H.


Lombard, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Smile To Start My Day

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

20 years experienced and wealthy of reference is my guarantee to be trusted. I'm a certified nursing assistant, studied psychology on aging. Completed professional advancement for CNA's. Cares different cases: dementia, Parkinson's, MS , diabetic with CHF & COPD, patient with PICC line & tracheotomy tube, colostomy/ foley...
Margie can also help with: Companionship, personal care, dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Outstanding care from an outstanding caregiver! Prompt – Kind – Efficient – Lovely – Warm & Caring. When service is exceptional, it warrants praise and Margie is just that! "

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Vida V.


Brookfield, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Your Loved Ones To Feel Their Best

Hello there, My name is Vida. I have over 20 years of experience in senior care, providing help in a broad spectrum of help needed, from simple companionship, caring for elders with physical and mental disorders and diseases, to hospice patients, making them comfortable in their last stages of their lives. Duties involved...
Vida can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more
5.0
"I have known Vida for around two years ans Vida worked as a live-in caregiver for my elderly mother until a family member was free to continue as caregiver. My mother, who was living at home at the time, welcomed Vida’s much needed assistance as a live-in...

Charles W.

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Kristina S.


Palos Hills, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Full Time

I have 20 years of experience with elderly, hospice, cancer, dementia, diabetes, dialysis, wound care patients and more, I have great references, I am a great cook, and have a nutritionist certification, I have a clean background check, us citizenship, and various other certifications. If you are interested please contact me , I...
Kristina can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Kristina is a fantastic caregiver! Highly recommended!"

Bill T.

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Patricia W.


Bridgeview, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Pat Great Smile, Senior caregiver

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: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, personal 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

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Jennifer M.


Summit Argo, IL

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

I am a mother of four adult children, and proud grandmother of 5. I have a wide array of experience working with children and adults of all ages. I have had animals of all kinds throughout the years, but I am particularly fond of dogs and personally owned a Yorkshire-Terrier, a Chow-Chow (he made it almost 19 years!), 2...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jennifer is a great person for all of your needs. She has been very beneficial to me and my family. Would hire again if needed."

Janay C.

Certified nurse aid since 2005. Experienced in Gero Psych, Hospice, In home care, memory care and assisted living
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Grace L.


Lemont, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time And Part Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Grace. Available full time and part time, live-in, come and go, weekends, nights. I am tall, athletic, CNA trained (BNA certificate) and a caregiver with 15+ years of experience in providing home health care. I have excellent references. My duties include personal hygiene (showering, bed bath and grooming), toileting,...
Grace can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Jill J.


Lyons, IL

$19-20/hr

Available For Senior Care

After helping numerous relatives in their senior years and in hospice I am very comfortable helping the elderly and find it very rewarding.
Jill can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care & more
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Katherine W.


Hinsdale, IL

$15-22/hr4 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: Home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
Hello, I have been a CNA for about 6 years and currently just graduated school to become a nurse. I currently have skills trained for dementia, hospice, and long term long term care for patients during my years of being a cna. I have just finished school in March and currently passed my state boards to become a nurse. I...
Destiny can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, transportation & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

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Lauren H.


Westmont, IL

$19-20/hr3 yrs exp

Geriatric CNA

I've worked in an assisted living community and memory care for a few years now. I have the experience of working with people with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease. I also have experience taking of people on hospice. I enjoy spending time and caring for seniors that need the extra help.
Lauren can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

I worked at UChicago Medicine for 5 years. I took care of my grandmother who had dementia and currently help out with my stepdad with dementia. I cared for a cancer patient that declined treatment helped family facilitate hospice, provided companionship, meal prep, Medication, light cleaning, laundry, and helped with...
Paige can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more

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Recent hospice care reviews in Darien, IL

Paula M.

5.0

Paula cared for my dad overnight last year after he had a severe stroke. Paula was kind & patient with my dad. Paula was also friendly with my mom & would sometimes bring her cookbooks :-) Paula was helpful aside from assisting my dad, such as tidying up the house & doing laundry. Paula was a...

- Lisa G.

Marylou N.

5.0

Marylou was outstanding! She took care of my father for several months when he was recovering from surgery. She was always very polite and friendly, and had a very caring demeanor about her. She really knows how to handle just about anything a patient may throw her way. My father was fortunate to...

- Mark P.

Kelly B.

5.0

She really cares about your family member just like her own. She is a great cook. And very helpful.

- Erica B.

Michelle M.

5.0

Michelle was a joy to be around after my difficult recovery from surgery. She was neat and tidy, kind and professional, friendly and warm, and immediately put me at ease when we met. She helped me with meals, medications, repositioning, showering, getting dressed and light housework/picking up. I...

- Jenny D.

Jelena M.

5.0

Jelena provided exceptional, reliable, and compassionate care to our parents during her tenure w/us.

- Care member

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