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Hospice care in Forest Park, IL

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Clare T.


Forest Park, IL

$75/hr4 yrs exp

Private Practice Music Therapist

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I'm a board-certified music therapist that offers music therapy sessions to seniors. I travel to homes, bring musical equipment, & enhance each client's quality of life. I play 3 instruments, and sing over 2, 000 songs. I encourage clients to sing familiar songs, dance to preferred music, and play percussion instruments with...
Clare can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

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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: Personal care, companionship, dementia, hospice services, 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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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: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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...

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Barbara M.


Chicago, IL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

3.3

(3)

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

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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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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: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
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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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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is always had a pleasant disposition and a smile , even at 2 o' clock in the morning. If i should need the services of a caregiver again , I would hire only her. Highly recommend. "

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Whitney S.


Justice, IL

$20-39/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver Who Loves To Spend Time With The Elderly. I Would Be Of Assistance To You.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a licensed CNA for 19 years. I have worked for an agency, private homes, family home care. I have worked with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cardiac patients, Disabled, Dialysis, Hospice and Bed ridden patients. I'm Certified in CPR. I'm currently applying for Nursing School next year. I would like to be a Hospice Nurse. I'm...
Whitney can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is a very caring, punctual and reliable person. She was my 83 year old mother caregiver and she was an excellent person. When she left it was hard to replace her we had to go through a few caregiver until my mom was comfortable with one of them and that took...

Viviana R.

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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: Errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, personal care, light cleaning & 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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Dawn L.


Bridgeview, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Mobility assistance, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"She was very professional. Always on time. Went above and beyond on numerous occasions. "

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Kristelle C.


Chicago, IL

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Senior Care And Assisted Living For 7 Years

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

provided comfort and companionship towards my clients. Very attentive, patient, compassionate and professional in responding towards clients needs with a caring attitude on treating them with dignity and respect. Previously work with Patients with following conditions: Alzheimers Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
Kristelle can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Tina O.


Hickory Hills, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Experienced Caregiver/CNA Available Full-Time And Over Nights

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began my career in nursing as a home health aide and worked in numerous hospitals as a CNA. From 2004 to 2009, I worked as a private duty caregiver for an agency. Starting in 2009, I was responsible for a gentleman who had dementia and his wife who was a diabetic and wheelchair bound. He passed away at age 101 in January of...
Tina can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Tina assists & cares for my mother in our home. She is very professional, caring, and committed to helping others & making every day their best. I highly recommend Tina for your family's needs."

Karen S.

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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, dementia, respite care, personal care
5.0
"I had a mistake review of J on here before that was meant for another caregiver. J is very kind and calm and has a very calming energy. Our schedule was changing a lot so I couldn't give J a normal schedule. If you have a parent who needs a kind and gentle...

Kathy D.

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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: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
4.0
"Ludi was a great caregiver for a few weeks - she is safe, honest, clean and very organized. Unfortunately she wasn't very dependable for the type of care that we needed."

Terri K.

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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:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Violeta has been a great nanny for our 5 month old. She keeps him busy by playing with toys, reading and playing music. Violeta is very friendly and has always been willing to do more than what is asked such as folding laundry, which I appreciate as a new mom. We...

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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: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, home modification, dementia & 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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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, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Emma B.


Chicago, IL

$30-35/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver

I am a 28-year-old working professional and University of Michigan graduate with three years of senior care experience. I am a certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified End-of-Life Doula, and experienced hospice volunteer. I'm passionate about working with older adults to ensure they're well taken care of, comfortable, and...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, respite care, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Shakenya G.


Chicago, IL

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

Greetings, my name is Shakenya, and I am a CNA with 17 years of experience providing care in long-term care facilities and hospice settings. I am adept at assisting patients with dementia, stroke, and end-of-life care, providing support with activities such as eating, dressing, and personal hygiene. I find immense satisfaction...
Shakenya can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more

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Recent hospice care reviews in Forest 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.

Patricia W.

5.0

We had the privilege of having Patricia care for my father, and I cannot speak highly enough of her dedication, professionalism, and genuine compassion. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she approached her work with a deep sense of responsibility and...

- Sindhu 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.

Anita Z.

5.0

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

- Kathy D.

Jennifer M.

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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