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

CPR

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Katherine A.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Kind & Creative Caregiver!

5.0

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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: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Katherine is caring and thoughtful. My mom really likes and respects her and that is what matters to me the most. "

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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

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: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, companionship, dementia
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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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: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

4.0
"Patricia is absolutely amazing! We originally hired her to care for my mother when she came home from a facility and transitioned through hospice. When my father became ill, she didn’t hesitate to take him on too. She is highly competent, dependable, honorable and...

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

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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

CPR

Wound Care

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: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, 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.

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

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She is very caring and kind . Dependable and honest."

Andrea M.

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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, personal care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"We were very happy with the care that Marylou provided for our mother. She is an outstanding CNA who really loves helping people. We were blessed to have her for a few years until mom passed. Definitely give her consideration for caring for your loved one."

Sharon G.

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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: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & 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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Kristelle C.


Chicago, IL

$30/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: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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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Kelly M.


Chicago, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! I'm Kelly, a compassionate, reliable caregiver, available to assist. I have 20 years of experience working in hospice, hospitals, assisted living and private home settings. I'm skilled in caring for seniors with health conditions, specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's care. Listening, patience, communication...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Was on time, reliable and easy to work with. "

Cassandra J.

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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, personal care, dementia
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, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
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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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, meal prep, dementia, home modification, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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...

Jenny D.

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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: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, respite care & 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: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services & 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: Hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more

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Recent hospice care reviews in Forest Park, IL

Katherine A.

5.0

Katherine is caring and thoughtful. My mom really likes and respects her and that is what matters to me the most.

- Care member

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.

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