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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: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & 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: Hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

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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: Hospice services, companionship, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:

CNA

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...

Katrina P.

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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: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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Danielle J.


Chicago, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Danielle ( Dani). I've been a private caregiver for over 30 years. I've worked mainly with Alzheimer's and Dementia clients. I've also worked with clients with Parkinson, strokes, MS, hospice care, bedridden or just as a companion. I have great references. I've stayed with my clients until their passing or move to...
Danielle can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Danielle is flexible, friendly, understanding and in the short time she has been employed by my family has been a gift. We are very lucky to have found her."

Michelle D.

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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"She's caring and accommodating."

Adetola A.

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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, respite care, hospice services, dementia, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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...

Katherine B.

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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: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

3.0
"Her work ethics are great. She's kind and motivated but just not reliable. "

Patty F.

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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: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"April took care of my mother-in-law for 4 years, 24/7. She was incredibly caring and conscientious, and became like a family member. I can't say enough about her dedication to making sure my mother-in-law lived her final years to the fullest, and was safe and well...

Mary T.

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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: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands & 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: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I am a RN case manager. I have had the privilege to work with Alex with a mutual client. He is excellent with care and advocating for his patients."

Tracie B.

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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: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jennifer is a very caring person. Your loved one will be in very good hands. She helped with showers and changes clothes. Debbie M."

Debbie M.

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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, personal care, dementia, home modification
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, personal care, dementia & 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

$14-25/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, hospice services, errands, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Anita really cares about who she takes care of. She is a very caring person. She has a great background that helps with a lot of different situations. I am thankful she helped us with my mother."

Cheryl L.

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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: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care
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/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: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, transportation, meal prep
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia & more

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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

Danielle J.

5.0

She is friendly, caring, honest and dependable. Danielle manages medication disbursement, driving for errands, every day living help to dress, shower, get ready for bed and prepare meals.

- Gia M.

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.

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