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Marie M.


Riverside, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Sunshine To Your Loved One's Day

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Hi everyone! My name is Marie and I love spending time with seniors! I have an old soul. My grandparents are a huge part of my life, and I know the importance of paying it forward! I am family orientated so I know how to navigate family dynamics on all sides and meeting people where they are. It is a vocation that fills me with...
Marie can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Marylou N.


La Grange, IL

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Caring CNA

5.0

(4)

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, light cleaning, personal care, errands, hospice services, meal prep & 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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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: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & 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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Shatania D.


Oak Lawn, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

I'm an experienced CNA with over 10 years of experience in hospital, long term care and private care duties cases , I also work in hospice care as well . I'm very passionate and dedicated with the care I give as an Caregiver, I empathize, and have compassion with family as I know this stage can be very challenging in life for...
Shatania can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Shatania we love you as a caregiver you were very attentive to our dad in his time here. We appreciate your help and thanks for always being reliable. "

Care member

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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: Companionship, home modification, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Michelle was fantastic. She was responsive, patient, and punctual. She put me at ease about having to hire a carer to pick me up after surgery and was easy to chat with on my ride home. Would definitely hire again."

Jennifer F.

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

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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

Care member

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Kristina S.


Palos Hills, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Full Time

I have 20 years of experience with elderly, hospice, cancer, dementia, diabetes, dialysis, wound care patients and more, I have great references, I am a great cook, and have a nutritionist certification, I have a clean background check, us citizenship, and various other certifications. If you are interested please contact me , I...
Kristina can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Kristina worked with my father over the past couple of years. I liked the way she took the initiative to find ways to make him more comfortable. She was very patient with him was able to engage him in meaningful conversation. Kristina is the hardest working...

Ken T.

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

CNA

Home Health Aide

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...

Sindhu A.

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

CNA

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Clare T.


Forest Park, IL

$75/hr4 yrs exp

Private Practice Music Therapist

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

CPR

After taking care of my dad when he was on hospice, I feel like understand the compassion needed for elderly care.
Katherine can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
I'd describe my personality as fun sweet and bubbly I like caring for seniors because everyone needs a little help and encouragement I've always loved helping people since I was younger I'm looking for a job that fits my schedule and is something that is comfortable for me and hands on I started caring for seniors when I...
Madelyn can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, mobility assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Jill J.


Lyons, IL

$19-20/hr

Available For Senior Care

After helping numerous relatives in their senior years and in hospice I am very comfortable helping the elderly and find it very rewarding.
Jill can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, respite care, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
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Isabelle M.


Oak Park, IL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Nurse/ Senior Care Aid

Hello, I have been a registered nurse for 3 years and have experience with all ages, including seniors. I worked at an assisted living and memory care as well as in a hospital. During that time I assisted with medication administration, wound and ostomy care, bathing/ daily living activities, as well as experience with those in...
Isabelle can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, respite care, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
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Cristina R.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

Looking To Provide Full Time Care For Seniors

I have 3 years experience with seniors. I started when I was 14 and went up to when I was 17. I took on senior care because of my dad. My dad is an older person and I wanted to learn how to take care of an older person for that reason, and I ended up liking it so much that I stayed longer than I intended to. I like hearing...
Cristina can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, visiting physician
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: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more

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Recent hospice care reviews in Riverside, IL

Marylou N.

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 way. My father was fortunate to...

- Mark P.

Paula M.

5.0

Paula cared for my dad overnight last year after he had a severe stroke. Paula was kind & patient with my dad. Paula was also friendly with my mom & would sometimes bring her cookbooks :-) Paula was helpful aside from assisting my dad, such as tidying up the house & doing laundry. Paula was a...

- Lisa G.

Shatania D.

5.0

Shatania we love you as a caregiver you were very attentive to our dad in his time here. We appreciate your help and thanks for always being reliable.

- Care member

Michelle M.

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 and light housework/picking up. I...

- Jenny D.

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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