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Rilla P.


Brookfield, IL

$15-23/hr1 yrs exp

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I use to help take care of a senior after her surgery. I lived with her for a few months. She was in a wheelchair after knee surgery. I did light house keeping, laundry, meal prep, meals, and helped her with whatever she needed.
Rilla can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation

Marylou N.


La Grange, IL

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Caring CNA

5.0

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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: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

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...

Mark P.

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Danuta D.


Palos Hills, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Provided daily care for my elderly neighbor which included: medication reminders, meal preparation, housekeeping, help with bathing and beauty care. During her care my client was placed on an oxygen machine so I am very familiar with the operation of this machine. I also transported her to doctor appointments and grocery...
Danuta can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Let me begin by introducing myself and. My name is Deborah and I have end stage COPD and other medical issues. There are times in my life that it was not safe for me to be alone and that is when I use the services provided by Danuta. Donna has worked for me off and...

Deborah 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: Home modification, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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Ann H.


Villa Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Worked for 3. 5 years helping with a 93-year-old retiree who suffered from multiple strokes and early onsite dementia and Alzheimer's. My duties included grocery shopping, taking to doctor appointments, outings with family and friends. I also did light housekeeping, hygiene care, prepared meals and was a constant companion....
Ann can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Ann cared for my mother on several occasions over a period of 8 years. She started helping Mom when she needed less assistance--doing household chores, following through on exercises--and as Mom developed more serious health problems, Ann was always there for our...

Diane S.

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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: Dementia, errands, home modification, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Michelle was a wonderful weekend caregiver for my sister who was in hospice care following a stroke. Care included bathing, feeding, wound care, hoyer lift, Broda wheelchair, etc. She was extremely reliable, very professional and trustworthy. I highly...

Carissa H.

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Brittani F.


Chicago, IL

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

I currently have my BA in Psychology and a minor in Women and Gender Studies. This April I will began my grad program to receive my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University. I have worked with children for over 10 years. I enjoy assisting them in reaching developmental milestones and fun crafts. I am a...
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Elizabeth C.


Riverside, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Capable And Warm Caregiver With Years Of Experience

14 years experience with seniors , knowledge of cancer, dementia and wound care needs, meal prep and bathing. Professional training in the medical field in Surgical centers, doctors offices and physical Therapy. My focus is on ensuring the best quality of life possible.
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
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Tumurmunkh T.


Oak Brook, IL

$14/hr10 yrs exp

Alzheimer's, Dementia, Brain Related Issues, Strokes, Heart Attacks, After Surgery Many More

Shortly doing this job business for 10+ years, almost twice graduated as a Caregiver worked with 22 clients
Tumurmunkh can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, mobility assistance, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I've been a stay at home mom with kids now off to college. Though I'm a registered nurse, I prefer to not return to 12 hour hospital shifts. Experienced with seniors. I really enjoy senior companion care. Can run errands, assist with packing/moving, cook meals (I'm a good cook and mindful of dietary restrictions), light...
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, personal care & more
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Helena K.


Palos Hills, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Helena. I am very patient, caring, and have experience with caring for persons with the elderly as well as dementia/ Alzheimer's Disease, Diabetes, Hospice Care, Multiple Sclerosis, Orthopedic Care, Parkinson's , Post Surgery Recovery, Skin Disorders, Stroke, Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Companionship, Light...
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Marija R.


Darien, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

I have European certification for RN with 3 years of experience in emergency room and Hospital. (Surgery asistent and care of patients after surgery, immunization, phlebotomist...)
Marija can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Jasmin D.


Hillside, IL

$17-18/hr5 yrs exp

Available For Part Time Care-giving, Companionship And Meal Prep

I used to care for my great grandfather in the summers while we would visit him in Mexico. I would help with the simple tasks of walking around, taking his medicines, and feeding his animals. He loved to take walks around his ranch so I would help him walk through the fields or walk the horse or donkey that he rode. Over the...
Jasmin can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, respite care, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
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Dorota S.


River Grove, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

My Name Is Dorothy And I'm Looking For A Job Where I Can Make A Difference In Someone's Life.

I'd describe my personality as caring nice professional Experience: Many years of experience as an independent caregiver. Also I worked as a Operations Director and Human Resources Coordinator Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability Streamlined processes to improve...
Dorota can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hello, thank you firstly for reviewing my profile. My name is Isabel and I am 25 years old. I have my undergraduate degree in biology and a post graduate degree in medicine. I am currently applying to medical school and have years of experience with patients and nannying as well. Currently working part time as a Medical...
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Jenna E.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-18/hr1 yrs exp

Just finished my nursing degree at Saint Xavier where I have clinical experience on Med-Surgical floors, ER, NICU and OB, and nursing homes. I have assisted with ADL's including bathing, feeding, mobility, dressing, passing medications, and exercise.
Jenna can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care
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Dovile W.


Willowbrook, IL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone, My name is Dovile originally I am from Lithuania. Love being a caregiver, I wish I would have started long time ago I have experience working with Alzheimer, panic attack, knee surgery, broken bones, stroke and Parkinson disease. Here are some of things I've done errands shopping, doctors visits, traveling helping...
Dovile can also help with: Personal care, home modification, live-in home care, visiting nurse, respite care, dementia & more
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Kayla R.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hello all! I formally worked at a hospital on the neurosurgery floor where I cared for patients who had strokes, seizures and brain surgery. I decided to take a step back from the crazy hours so that I could spend more time with my son. My passion and commitment to helping others is still something I value in my life! Which is...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, transportation, errands
Skills:

CNA

Katelynn B.


Chicago, IL

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Katelynn. I am currently a student at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. I am on the pre-nursing track. I am currently located in the Chicago area. I have one year experience in a hospital setting as a CNA on a Neurological Medical Surgical unit and have assisted clients outside of the hospital...
Katelynn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Katelynn performance as an elderly caregiver leaves nothing lacking, meeting all required tasks and requested with no oversight needed. She assisted in making fresh home cooked meals, planning activities, medication handling, and providing great companionship....

Jose R.

Emilia M.


Chicago, IL

$23-38/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver And Nanny.

Bilingual Medical Assistant -English and Spanish Professional, motivated bilingual Registered Medical Assistant with over 12 years of hands on experience. Fluent reading in English and Spanish . Medical Assistant committed to high levels of patient care, with outstanding communication skills to comunícate with patients and other...
Emilia can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, personal care
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Recent post-surgery care reviews in Brookfield, 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.

Danuta D.

5.0

Let me begin by introducing myself and. My name is Deborah and I have end stage COPD and other medical issues. There are times in my life that it was not safe for me to be alone and that is when I use the services provided by Danuta. Donna has worked for me off and on for over five years. She is...

- Deborah W.

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.

Ann H.

5.0

Ann cared for my mother on several occasions over a period of 8 years. She started helping Mom when she needed less assistance--doing household chores, following through on exercises--and as Mom developed more serious health problems, Ann was always there for our family. Ann truly acted and cared...

- Diane S.

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.

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