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Hospice care in Elmwood Park, IL

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Angelica M.


Elmwood Park, IL

$20-25/hr

Angelica

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My experience with caregiving came from the passion and love that my mom showed my father when he was sick and dying. Ever since I saw her dedication and 24/7 hard work and care that she provided for him, I've always admired it and carried it through my life. I've cared for special-needs children, I've also cared for hospice...
Angelica can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
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Kristena W.


Elmwood Park, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Healthcare Assistant

Hello, I'm Kristena. With over 5 years of experience in elder care, I've had the privilege of working with both Alzheimer's patients and those without. My journey began as a home caregiver, then led me to hospice care, and now I'm seeking to provide dedicated home health care to a single client at a time. Caring for seniors is...
Kristena can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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Kathy M.


Chicago, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

CNA With 8 Years In Hospice & 13 Years As A Private Caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA who has 18 years experience, 8 of those years I worked in hospice. I am CPR and Dementia certified as well. I'm available for overnight shifts, five days a week including weekends. I love what I do because there is such a great need. So many seniors do not get the proper care they deserve. If I can make a difference,...
Kathy can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, companionship, respite care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kathy helped my mother care for my father during his final weeks of life. Her prior experience working in hospice was extremely valuable as he was home under hospice care during this time. She traveled a good distance to assist them, and was more than willing to...

Jackie S.

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Sheria W.


Evanston, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Loving, Caring Nurse Assistant/Home Aid

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 +years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Hospice Care. I've also worked with seniors that have Cancer, MS, Alzheimer's, Diabetes, and Dementia. I'm very reliable and attentive and I'm very respectful of others and very sincere.
Sheria can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Sheria is kind and hard-working. She did so much for my father-in-law before his death, making sure that he stayed clean and comfortable. She really cares about my mother-in-law; even now that my MIL is in assisted living, she calls her to say hello. In addition,...

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Charity W.


Skokie, IL

$28/hr8 yrs exp

3.7

(9)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello there!! I have 17 years of experience in adult / senior care in nursing homes, assistant living, and home care settings. I have served elders who are coping with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, hospice, and palliative care. I also have experience in using an aspirator, G-tube/NG-tube, tracheotomy cleaning, and...
Charity can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"She has great attention to detail. She has helped me out on several occasions. I usually manage 4-6 person teams. She is great at following directions and punctuality was not an issue. She's very professional and easy to work with."

Quintin T.

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Barbara M.


Chicago, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

* CNA- Certified Nursing Assistance, Physical Rehabilitation Aide, CPR * 16 Years of experience including private duty, nursing home, hospice: DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S, feeding tube, suffer stroke, oxygen, diabetics, heart failure, cancer, Hoyer lift, etc. *Languages: English, Polish, Russian. * I like working with...
Barbara can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, home modification, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

3.0
"We are looking for an every other Weekend Care Giver (my friend Linda who needs the Care Giver and myself) and Barbara responded to my AD. I spoke with her on 2/1/18 and phoned her again 2/2/18 to set up an interview however she said her family does not want her...

Bonnie F.

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Annie V.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant. Home Care Aide. Available For Full-time Job. Come And Go

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified CNA who's been working in this field for more than 20 years. I enjoy being a caregiver because I love to take care of people, especially the elderly. I'm compassionate, empathetic, and determined. I have experience working with patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke, Paralyzed, Diabetes, COPD,...
Annie can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Annie was an overnight caregiver for my mother for the last five months of her life. She's dependable, skilled, compassionate and kind. If you get the chance to hire her - DO!"

Nancy C.

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April S.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Care, Companionship

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been in the care giving job for the past 8 years and have learned to love this job simply because I feel like I am doing it for my own parents. My connection with my clients extends down to the families because they say that by so doing, they themselves were given their lives back because they are assured that their...
April can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"We hired April to care for my mom for 5 weeks. April was everything we asked for, hoped for and wished for. April went above and beyond any caregiver we had. April was very kind, loving, and patient with my mom. My mom had the best care from April. We never...

Janet M.

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Airie S.


Des Plaines, IL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy CNA /Caregiver With 15 Years Of Experience Available For Companionship, Or Housekeeping.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been a caregiver for 15 yrs & I truthfully love my work. It's very rewarding, in my opinion, for I learned lots of good wisdom from clients & very sincere advice. I enjoy being with them, especially when I see & feel that they are comfortable & safe around me. I always feel good inside knowing that I give my 100% loving...
Airie can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Airie was extremely kind to my mother. Took very good care of her. They actually became friends. "

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Alexander T.


Niles, IL

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with Alzheimer, dementia, hospice, stroke patients, transfers, bathing, lifting.. Etc
Alexander can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Alex was a fantastic addition to my father’s care team. He was organized, empathetic, hard working, and eager to support and make a difference in providing my father with quality care for the remainder of the time that my father has left. My father was diagnosed...

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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, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & 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.

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Ludi T.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Ludi T 53 yrs old. I am responsible, compassionate & honest person. I have 22yrs experience as a caregiver mostly Dementia/Alzheimer's patients, strokes, Parkinson, tube feeding, oxygen, catheter, suctioning, cancer patients, hoyer lift from bed to chair & chair to bed, hospice. My duties; meals prep, med prep, med...
Ludi can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, personal care
5.0
"She's a good worker and good lady too..We worked together with Dementia Pt."

Lailani A.

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Rosario V.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

An Individual Person Whose Compassionate , Reliable , Caring .

I have had 17 years experience in providing basic care to individuals. I am confident in my ability to provide the utmost level care to my patients. My work experience is always focused on direct patient care service which was both rewarding and valuable. My skills is capable of companion care, feeding, bathing, get vital sign,...
Rosario can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Rosario was very professional, took loving care of me when I had surgery and unable to perform any daily activities. She also took care of my husband, who has medical issues while I was disabled. We love Rosario and would certainly hire her again. She is like...

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Violeta O.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring, respectful, responsible I like caring for seniors because l love helping them. I'm looking for a job that is mutually beneficial. I started caring for seniors about 3 years ago. In my spare time, I like to read or watch videos One thing you should know about me is that l...
Violeta can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"From beginning l didn't want to get a nanny but with my husband working all day long l was starting thinking about my options. I started to ask my friends and my girlfriend recommended the best one. I couldn't be happier with her professionalism, honest care for my...

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Anita Z.


Bensenville, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Emphatic Companion With 20 Years Of Health Care Experience

I have 20 years of in hospital and home care experience. Experience both inpatient and outpatient as a respiratory practitioner. 20 years of personal care for senior citizens. This includes dementia care, general socializing, and hospice care. I treat all people with dignity and respect. I believe one should interact with others...
Anita can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Anita is wonderful. Very kind and caring. Don't hesitate to hire her especially if you need companion help."

Kathy D.

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Jurate C.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Caregiver Available.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My experience has been providing companionship to seniors, cooking for them, cleaning, doing their laundry, taking them to the doctor's appointments and anywhere they need to go. I take care of them as if they are my own family. Seniors deserve that and much more. My experience includes being companions to the elderly and/or...
Jurate can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Very kind and personable. Knows how to care for someone as if it was her own family. "

Barbara Z.

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Katherine A.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Kind & Creative Caregiver!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a loving mom, daughter, artist, gardener, death doula and caregiver! I am an experienced care worker and death doula (a caring end of life support), who has worked intimately with both elders and adults with disabilities. I also cared for my mom for 2+ years and worked with young people in the field of art education...
Katherine can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Shiona H.


Chicago, IL

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked the last 2+ years as an intensive care nurse and have experience in many types of elder care situations especially end-of-life. However I want my compassion to reach beyond the hospital walls! I have a strong desire to work with children and mother-baby pairs. I am also open to elder care and pet care.
Shiona can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services
I'd describe my personality as patient, empathizing and loyal I like caring for seniors because I understand the importance and the quality of care that individuals need when they are toward the end of their life and the lack of quality care that is out there. I'm looking for a job that provides mutual respect and where my...
Mira can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
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Sheri L.


Des Plaines, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Experienced personal CNA offering 20+ years of experience in providing compassionate and reliable care to elderly and disabled clients. Able to provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting. Capable of providing direct personal care to terminally ill patients in their homes...
Sheri can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent hospice care reviews in Elmwood Park, IL

Kathy M.

5.0

Both my mother and I spoke with Kathy about caring for my dad. While a family emergency prevented her from starting, I was so comforted and impressed with how professional and empathetic she was. Her compassion and kindness came through her emails and phone calls and she clearly has many years of...

- Katrina P.

Sheria W.

5.0

Sheria is kind and hard-working. She did so much for my father-in-law before his death, making sure that he stayed clean and comfortable. She really cares about my mother-in-law; even now that my MIL is in assisted living, she calls her to say hello. In addition, she communicated with us - 10 hours...

- Care member

Charity W.

5.0

She's caring and accommodating.

- Adetola A.

Barbara M.

5.0

Barbara worked with my mom for nearly six years- right up until the day she died. She was a godsend to our family. Initially, we ask Barbara to spend several hours a week with my mom who suffered from dementia. As my mom's dementia worsened, Barbar took on more and more time until eventually she was...

- Katherine B.

Annie V.

5.0

Annie was an overnight caregiver for my mother for the last five months of her life. She's dependable, skilled, compassionate and kind. If you get the chance to hire her - DO!

- Nancy C.

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