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

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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...

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

CNA

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.

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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: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Airie was punctual, caring, and all around very helpful. I’d absolutely hire her again. "

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

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Our family is so fortunate to have connected with Kelly. She is an excellent caregiver that is currently working with us Fridays - Sundays. Kelly’s skills and knowledge with dementia has been vital in helping to care for my father. Kelly is experienced and has...

Katherine D.

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

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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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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: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Licensed Nurse

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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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: Live-in home care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, 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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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: Meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & 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: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning & 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...

Care member

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Paula M.


Villa Park, IL

$15-25/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, dementia, hospice services, companionship, 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: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Wound Care

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: Respite care, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

4.0
"Annie took good care of my Mom and Dad. Both have dementia and different needs. She did a good job with understanding their needs and how to put into action her care plan for them. She has warmth and a kind smile which goes far when you are dealing with...

Dina K.

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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: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
5.0
"Armin was incredible. He worked just weekends for awhile but then we hired him for 24 hour care for my father. He was kind, compassionate and highly skilled. His calm demeanor was such a welcome energy during my father's last days and hours. He was a true blessing."

Nancy 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: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, 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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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.

Airie S.

5.0

Airie was punctual, caring, and all around very helpful. I’d absolutely hire her again.

- Care member

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.

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