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Personal assistants in East Chicago, IN

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Krystyna L.


Chicago, IL

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Krystyna. I have taken care of infants and toddlers for the past 10 years. I have worked as an infant and toddler teacher. I've been a nanny full time, part time and occasional babysitting. I've nannied in New Orleans, Dallas, and New York. I'm a certified Nurse Assistant and CPR certified. I have my own car so...
Krystyna can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She did a great job as a nanny to our daughter, who was 1.5 years old. We've had her babysit our b/g twins and now 3 years old daughter as over the last couple of months as well."

Dyan W.

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Dorothy U.


Schererville, IN

$25/hr3 yrs exp

With over 6years of dedicated experience in senior care, I'd describe my personality as an honest, RESPECTFUL, PATIENT and KIND person. I am a compassionate caregiver; My expertise includes Companionship, managing medication etc. It may also please you to know that I'm fully vaccinated for COVID and also has my CRP/FirstAid...
Dorothy can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, home modification, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Her commitment with the clients is overrated . she's focused, details oriented , loving and passionate about her job. Everybody loved her"

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Maria C.


Chicago, IL

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For A New Private Client.

Experienced caregiver with an illustrious track record spanning over 20 years of providing personalized and heartfelt care to diverse individuals in need. This multifaceted exposure has not only enriched my skills but also instilled in me a creative approach to delivering compassionate care. My journey in caregiving has been an...
5.0
"Maria is an outstanding caregiver. Kind, dedicated, knowledgeable of the issues that come with old age and disability. She was very calm and understanding even when my mother (95 and diagnosed with dementia) was irascible and difficult to deal with. Maria had...

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Dumaso M.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

Personal Trainer/ Physical Therapist Assnt.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Dumaso, I've been a caregiver for about 5 years now. I am a certified personal trainer/ physical therapist assistant as well so I'm really good with people! -CPR certified -lots of recommendations
Dumaso can also help with: Transportation, live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Dumaso is wonderful. He's pleasant, calm and on time or early every day. I wish I had a reason to keep him forever."

Amy M.

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Katherine B.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a babysitter, I have nine years of experience. I worked for six months as a full time nanny and started when the child was 4 months old. During college, I worked as a camp counselor, so I love crafts. I was a teacher's assistant in the Early Child Development Lab for two and a half years. At the daycare center, I worked with...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent. "

James G.

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Taylor P.


Chicago, IL

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with over five years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to connect with children on a personal level. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates on their child's day. I'm comfortable...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Taylor is was a great babysitter for our boys. I know she comes from a teaching background and it is clear that she knows what she’s doing with the kiddos. Very fun , down to earth person! Always is fun to see her connecting and playing with the boys."

Tyesha J.

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Sharon B.


Midlothian, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Trustworthy Caregiver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, Im a very compassionate and patient person. My experience in caregiving has been extremely gratifying. Taking care of a woman with Alzheimer's disease for the past 8 yrs. I have experience in meal preparations according to needs, mobility assistance, personal hygiene, light housekeeping, medication management, personal...
Sharon can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Grateful for the care that Sharon provided. She is a wonderful, caring person."

Kim M.

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Barbara R.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Full-Time, Caregiver/ Companionship

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Provide routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, and applying topical medications to the elderly convalescents, or person with disabilities at the clients home or in a care facility. Monitor and report changes in health status. Perform incontinent care, feed, bathe, dress, groom, prepared...
Barbara can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

4.0
"Barbara is a great employee , reliable and has an awesome work ethic. She does her job and is very attentive to the clients. She’s very lovable. "

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Jamie K.


Cedar Lake, IN

$20-25/hr

Experienced Senior Caregiver

Experienced caregiver with 20 years in the healthcare industry, I am a compassionate and dedicated senior caregiver committed to enhancing the lives of the elderly. My experience includes providing daily assistance, personal care, companionship, and specialized support for individuals with a variety of health conditions. Known...
Jamie can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
"Not only has Jamie cleaned my house, but she helped take care of my grandfather as well and I would recommend her to everyone. Any family would be really lucky to have her assistance!"

Allie K.

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Gabriela M.


Park Forest, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time - Live IN Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I hold a registered nurse degree from Bucharest, Romania, Europe; worked independently providing outstanding service to a select circle of elderly clients. I speak several languages including Romanian, German and French. I have experience in and assisted clients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, stroke and other...
Gabriela can also help with: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
4.0
"We are lucky to have found Gabriela as a caregiver for our mom. She is very knowledgeable, dependable and will do whatever tasks are needed and more. Our mom has dementia and the stimulation of care and activities has helped put smiles on her face which is most...

Alice T.

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Felicia O.


Chicago, IL

$23-27/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Good day Are you searching for a nurturing and caring home care assistant to comfort your love one. You and your family are special, so it takes a special kind of person to be a your home caregiver. I am a 54yr old compassionate caregiver with more than 12 years of experience engaging seniors living at home and facilities to...
Felicia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Felicia is a very caring, thoughtful, detailed oriented and has a can do attitude! She was able to schedule various medical appointments, attend the appointments and take detailed notes for my father, who she took care of until literally his dying breath. She...

Lynn W.

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Annie H.


Chicago, IL

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time And Overnight Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi My Name is Annie and I seriously love hanging out with children. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, like how to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for the past 7 years in the position of...
Annie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Annie is definitely a 5 Star tutor. She is worked around our schedule and even helped us out with last minute requests also. She is a wonderful baby-sitter and a very knowledgeable tutor. My son missed many days of school but with Annie's help, he was able to keep...

Mik H.

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Bonita H.


Chicago, IL

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Dedicated And Compassionate Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

From 2012-2013 I worked for the Autism Program of Illinois, and umbrella company of The Hope Institute for Children and Families. In my role as Network Outreach Coordinator I worked on behalf of children and families with Autism and other developmental disabilities. My previous role, along with my years of volunteer experience...
5.0
"I called Bonita last minute and she showed right up. She was very patient and understanding with my daughter. She has a bright smile and brings positivity with her, which helps when you have a kid suffering from depression."

Crystal M.

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Patty B.


Chicago, IL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Live In Companion/Homemaker Caregiver

I am 54 yrs , Born in Chicago. I am vaccinated If you have who still resides in their home but needs 24/7 assistance's with oversight with daily activities such as cooking, bathing, daily hygiene, give medications ... my assistance has been provide fro several senior citizens in the past I have many Talents of caring for ill and...
Patty can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I have MS and need meal prep, help with mobility, etc. She keeps me healthy, assures that I exercise to maintain my muscle tone and most importantly keeps my mind active. Laughter and a delight!"

Patricia P.

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Kathleen M.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

RN, Nanny, Caregiver & Friend

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! I'm Kathy!! I'm an RN with a lot of experience w kids. I have been a nurse for 18 years. I worked in St Joes Hospital in Joliet as well as Linden Oaks in Naperville. Besides bringing many years of nursing experience, people and leadership skills with me, I am very reliable & flexible. I have done patient/family teaching for...
Kathleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We interviewed Kathy and she was very punctual and had great long term experience in child care. She was very caring and knowledgeable about child education. She would make a great nanny or childcare provider to any lucky family. "

Elizabeth C.

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Marisol H.


Chicago, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Children Are Never To Young To Start Learning About The World Around Them!

I have over 15 years of personal and professional experience. I have worked in a daycare setting from the infant room 6 weeks to 15 months to the twos room. Which I was the lead teacher and had an assistant teacher work with me. We had 8 little students in our class. We followed a curriculum, served lunch, did activities, sang...
Marisol can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Very hands on. Many positive Characteristics; responsible, creative, dependable, and most importantly great with kids."

Vanessa S.

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Oluwatope A.


Chicago, IL

$20-42/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, kind hearted, caring, good listener and easy going I like caring for seniors because it gives me a valuable insight into the aging process and what's to come, giving me an opportunity to think about what matters most in life and how I will look after myself as well as them. I'm...
Oluwatope can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Oluwatope is a wonderful caregiver. She took care of both my mom and dad who are in their 90’s. She is super responsible. She was always on time or early. When she first started, she would even text me to say she was on her way. Oluwatope really listened to and...

Joe S.

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Daiva P.


Palos Hills, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Daiva. I'm dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a medical background and 19 years of experience working in patients care, both facilities and home environment. Committed to improving overall patient wellbeing and health through professional care and energetic engagement. I'm organized and thrust worthy person...
Daiva can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Daiva was caring for my father for almost 2 years. She is very hands on and built a strong relationship with my father, as well as with us. I would not hesitate to contact Daiva again should the need arise. A+ caregiver!! "

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Guadalupe S.


Chicago, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lupe , I am a professional experienced Montessori educator Woman , I will be so happy to assist you in caring your children . I am a very reliable , patient respectful person who loves to care, interact , play learn with children and enjoys being part of their life. I have worked with children of different ages...
Guadalupe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lupe has been with us since my daughter was 4 months old and she is now almost two and a half. We have to move out of state for my husbands job, otherwise I would have been with her for many many many years. I cannot say enough amazing things about her. She is such...

Lexi S.

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Mary D.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Companion Or Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Mary. I have 5 years experience as a senior caregiver/companion. I have a great deal of patience, a positive attitude, and a caring heart. My background, personality and temperament enable me to care for your loved one as if they were my own. I'm experienced in Alzheimer's/Dementia care, Parkinson's Disease,...
Mary can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Mary was wonderful with our mother. She cared for her for 11/2 years. She was kind, patient, and took excellent care of our mother. She communicated with us daily and I always felt like we could depend on her no matter what kind of day my mom was having."

Joanne H.

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Recent personal assistant reviews in East Chicago, IN

Krystyna L.

5.0

I interviewed Krystyna for our new born son and really enjoyed her kindness, her experience and her interest in kiddos. She has a good amount of experience working with all age ranges, multiple children and prefers in home care over daycare. Think she would be a great fit for a family, just not...

- Lindsey B.

Dorothy U.

5.0

Her commitment with the clients is overrated . she's focused, details oriented , loving and passionate about her job. Everybody loved her

- Care member

Maria C.

5.0

Maria is an outstanding caregiver, patient, punctual, going out of her way, and over her duties in caring for her patients.

- Care member

Dumaso M.

5.0

Dumaso is wonderful. He's pleasant, calm and on time or early every day. I wish I had a reason to keep him forever.

- Amy M.

Katherine B.

5.0

Smart, attentive, caring, and a good sense of humor. Katie is excellent.

- James G.

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