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Nicolette G.


Westchester, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

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John 15:12 My command is this; Love each other as I have loved you. Throughout my life I have always found that I am not truly fulfilled, unless I am serving others. I have experience caring for my great grandmother, everything from playing games to reading to her, praying, singing songs and more. This past year I have...
Nicolette can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, hospice services, personal care, errands, companionship & more
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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

5.0

(3)

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: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & 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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Dawn L.


Bridgeview, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(4)

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: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Dawn has been a huge help for my family during 2020 school year! She was always on time, patient and kind to my 3 children even with the eldest who has behavior mishaps. Sadly I moved to Texas and wish I had her help everyday even 2 years latter!"

Meray A.

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Margie H.


Lombard, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Smile To Start My Day

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

20 years experienced and wealthy of reference is my guarantee to be trusted. I'm a certified nursing assistant, studied psychology on aging. Completed professional advancement for CNA's. Cares different cases: dementia, Parkinson's, MS , diabetic with CHF & COPD, patient with PICC line & tracheotomy tube, colostomy/ foley...
Margie can also help with: Mobility assistance, respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Margie helped us care for our elderly mother who has dementia. She was wonderful. She is patient, dependable and respectful. Anyone will be lucky to hire her & I can absolutely recommend her."

Lisa D.

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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: Live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, personal care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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

CNA

5.0
"She is the most caring nurse I ever met. With 2nd progressive M.S. I have met many nurses over the years and Marylou is the best I ever had, she personally has saved my life over three times. I could go on for hours pointing out all her qualities that make her a...

Joseph F.

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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: Home modification, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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

Home Health Aide

CNA

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

CPR

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, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
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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: Light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, home modification
Skills:

CPR

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Sandra A.


Chicago, IL

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

CPR Certification Senior Caregiving Experience All Housekeeping needs Cooking Transportation Needs Hospice
Sandra can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Aurelija M.


Darien, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Position

I have been working as a caregiver for a family for 21 years. They were like my own family. My work included hospice care (wound care and medication management, tube feeding, bathing/showering, dressing, tiding the house, cooking and companionship. I have experience with stroke, dementia and Alzheimer diseases. Also worked as a...
Aurelija can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, hospice services, visiting nurse, home modification, dementia & more
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Lauren H.


Westmont, IL

$19-20/hr3 yrs exp

Geriatric CNA

I've worked in an assisted living community and memory care for a few years now. I have the experience of working with people with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease. I also have experience taking of people on hospice. I enjoy spending time and caring for seniors that need the extra help.
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

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Kelly W.


Schiller Park, IL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Caregiver

I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate, understanding. I like caring for seniors because one day I will be a senior myself and would want someone to care for me with compassion and respect. I'm looking for a job that can offer stability and a peaceful work environment I started caring for seniors when I completed...
Kelly can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more

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Recent hospice care reviews in Westchester, IL

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.

Dawn L.

5.0

She was very professional. Always on time. Went above and beyond on numerous occasions.

- Care member

Margie H.

5.0

Outstanding care from an outstanding caregiver! Prompt – Kind – Efficient – Lovely – Warm & Caring. When service is exceptional, it warrants praise and Margie is just that!

- Care member

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.

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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