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Hospice care in Harwood Heights, IL

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Mira M.


Harwood Heights, IL

$25-50/hr18 yrs exp

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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, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
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Katherine A.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Kind & Creative Caregiver!

5.0

(3)

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

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Katherine has been a great help. She is reliable, flexible and is proactive. For example, we had a rollator delivered to us. She saw that I did not get around to assembling it and assembled it for my mom. There are many other instances where she anticipated what...

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Cynthia G.


Elk Grove Village, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Or Nanny

4.0

(1)

I have 15 years experience. This includes experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, bedridden and wheel chair patients. In addition, I have experience with Personal Hygiene. I'm also a license Hairdresser. I speak only English and have my own car. My passion comes from being able to give back to those who have given so much to all...
Cynthia can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, home modification, mobility assistance & more
4.0
"Interview went very well, but I think she felt more comfortable with more money. I sensed hesitation in her voice after a couple of conversations."

Lori C.

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Aloha K.


Mount Prospect, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Presently Working As Certified Nursing Assistant At Rainbow Hospice Palliative Care. I Have Been A Caregiver For Almost 8 Years To A Disabled Lady. I Am Compassionate Person.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past seven years, I have managed the care of Dorothy L. and her husband. Mr. L. passed away in March of 2010. Mrs. L.'s condition for the past 25 years is one of a spinal injury leaving her bedridden. I perform all her daily needs, care for the house and manage the hospice services.
Aloha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Aloha is extremely caring and dedicated. She went above and beyond to ensure that our quadraplegic mother not only had terrific personal and domestic care, but a good friend. She is also incredibly dependable. I highly recommend Aloha."

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

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Confident posture & a greeting smile"

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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: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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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, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"April took care of my dad and she was always there for us. She is very dependable and always made sure our dad was in good hands. She worked hard even on Holidays! She was like family to us. Thankful for her service! Highly recommended!"

Jennilyn Z.

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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: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care, respite care & 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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Charity W.


Skokie, IL

$10/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 9 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, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She's caring and accommodating."

Adetola A.

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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, personal care, dementia, home modification, live-in home 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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Sheria W.


Evanston, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Loving, Caring Nurse Assistant/Home Aid

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience in home health care and am a certified nursing assistant. I specialize in providing hospice care and have worked extensively with seniors facing various medical conditions, including cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and dementia. My clients value my reliability and...
Sheria can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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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Rosario V.


Chicago, IL

$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 and respite care, g-tube , feeding,...
Rosario can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, live-in home care, 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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Paula M.


Villa Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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

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: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
"Paula has worked for our family part time, since 2016, both as a day care giver and 24/hour when the care for Mom called for it. She was caring, tender and efficient in her skills and she and Mom developed a very close bond. We would often see things while tending...

Nora M.

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Jessica B.


Skokie, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Organized Prompt Efficient

I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I'm a certified medical assistant , patient care tech, and certified nursing assistant . I have extra experience in Hospice, Post surgical, ER, ICU, Med-Surg and Oncology to name a few. I prefer one on one care so that Im able to give my...
Jessica can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Anyone would love for Jessica to work for them."

Drenda P.

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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: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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Armin R.


Chicago, IL

$35/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Armin, I am 34 yrs old male. I have 5 years of experience with caregiving. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping if needed. I have experience with: -Parkinson's disease -ALS -Dementia -Stroke -Quadriplegic -Hospice Care I assist with daily life activities; medication reminder, light exercise,...
Armin can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Armin is Amazing! He is so good with my father. Armin is caring and compassionate, strong and gentle. He lifts my father with ease and talks with him respectfully and with kindness. When my father is sleeping, Armin does other household chores-laundry and dishes....

Dawn M.

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

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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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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, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent hospice care reviews in Harwood Heights, IL

Katherine A.

5.0

There are not enough words to express how wonderful Katherine is and how grateful I am to have found her. My mother needed help when her eyesight got worse, so I hired Katherine to help with things like ordering groceries, signing checks, help with bills, making appointments and driving her when...

- Care member

Cynthia G.

4.0

Interview went very well, but I think she felt more comfortable with more money. I sensed hesitation in her voice after a couple of conversations.

- Lori C.

Aloha K.

5.0

Aloha has helped my elderly mother who has Alzheimer's. Aloha is a blessing! She jumps right in and is experienced, medically knowledgeable, personable, and energetic!

- Julia B.

Vida V.

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 caregiver. Her duties included meal...

- Charles W.

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.

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