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Michael M.


Downers Grove, IL

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

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Diagnosed with brain tumor 2017, after surgery and chemotherapy I've been in remission. Worked professionally in finance and construction until my illness (going great now). Currently, I work part-time mornings as a special education assistant at Henry Puffer Elementary school Mon-Fri.
Michael can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
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Jacqueline N.


Carol Stream, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Jacky And I'm An Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant Through The State Of Illinois.

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dependable, task-oriented, compassionate professional with 26 years of experience in the medical field. Driven to provide exceptional customer service/medical assistance. Demonstrates superior communication skills, and is motivated by a challenging work setting. My years of dedication, determination, and enthusiasm clearly...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CNA

5.0
"I hired Jacqueline to care for my Mother. Jacqueline worked out perfectly and my Mother not only enjoyed her company but also praised her knowledge of how to care for her (and how to maximize our healthcare system). She was dependable and trustworthy from Day 1 on...

Paul P.

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Wendy P.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Loving Caregiver Seeking Part Time Position To Make A Positive Difference

If you are looking for a kind, patient and compassionate person to assist you or your loved one, I could be just what you are looking for. I am seeking a part time position to provide companionship and assistance with other needs such as light house work, errands, meal prep., appointments, etc. I am energetic, out-going,...
5.0
"I have had Wendy care for my 77 year old husband who has both Parkinson’s and dementia. She was on time, engaged him in activities, even cleaned the kitchen! Great gal! Highly recommended!"

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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: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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"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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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: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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...

Jenny D.

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Kelly B.


Naperville, IL

$24/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kelly. I'm a caregiver with 13 years experience (6 yrs paid). Since 2010, I have been hands on with care giving for my own parents and family, including stroke, MS, Parkinson's, epilepsy, diabetes, chf, trauma, surgery recovery, wound care, Alzheimer's and hospice care. I loved what I did so much that I made this...
Kelly can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Kelly was such a great babysitter for my little one. She was always on time and was extremely flexible despite my varying work schedule and last minute changes. She really puts the needs of those in her care first."

Chloe L.

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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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, live-in home care, home modification, meal prep, errands & more
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Home Health Aide

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Jazmine F.


Bolingbrook, IL

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a bilingual and skilled Registered Nurse, I have my bachelors degree in nursing. CPR and ACLS certified. My healthcare experience includes: Travel Agency RN for 2. 5 yrs- units include telemetry/ medical-surgical, PCU, rehab/ortho, geropsych. Also experienced in Long term care, and skilled nursing home. Previously a...
Jazmine can also help with: Personal care, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, respite care, specialized care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Nora C.


Bolingbrook, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Care Hearth Unit Edward Hospital Naperville

I have 14years of experience. I can help with Home Care , hospice and memory care. I have passion with the client/patient. Im working 10 years as a caregiver Manager at Sunrise Memory care . I know how to deal with client with dementia. I'm expert with ADL's - bathing, dressing, transferring using wheelchair, joyer lift, sit...
Nora can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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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: Companionship, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
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Wendy P.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Energetic. Caring Provider Seeking Part Time Elder Care Position

If you are looking for a kind, patient and compassionate person to assist you or your loved one, I could be just what you are looking for. I am seeking a part time position to provide companionship and assistance with other needs such as light house work, errands, meal prep., appointments, etc. I am energetic, out-going,...
Wendy can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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: Personal care, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
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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: Live-in home care, respite care, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care, home modification & more
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Luniya N.


Westchester, IL

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

About Me, senior caregiver

Hi, I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 4 years of experience providing exceptional care for seniors, having worked with people who have different medical conditions such as Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery etc. I have skills in assisting with daily living activities, mobility support,...
Luniya can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
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Oluwasegun E.


Woodridge, IL

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Senior care

a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with 6 years of experience in providing exceptional care to individuals of all ages. I also specializes in assisting elderly clients, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from surgery or illness, ensuring they maintain a high quality of life. My comprehensive skill set...
Oluwasegun can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, transportation
Qualifications Dedicated, accomplished international medical graduate (IMG) with D advance General Practice Physician-GP residency in Lithuania. Four years General Practice Physician experience. Seven years Hospice Assistant experience. Approved to take the USMLE exam. Education Doctor of Medicine General Practice Physician-GP...
Daiva can also help with: Errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
I have years of caregiving experience, handling patients who had stroke, surgery, dementia or companionship. I also am very clean and organized, and can help with housekeeping. I grew up raised by my grandmother and know how to take care and be patient with them. I love pets too!
Jae Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia
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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
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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
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"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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Recent post-surgery care reviews in Downers Grove, IL

Jacqueline N.

5.0

I hired Jacqueline to care for my Mother. Jacqueline worked out perfectly and my Mother not only enjoyed her company but also praised her knowledge of how to care for her (and how to maximize our healthcare system). She was dependable and trustworthy from Day 1 on the job! I would highly recommend...

- Paul P.

Wendy P.

5.0

Wendy is AMAZING! My husband and I cannot say enough about her and the amazing experience our daughter had with her! We came from out of state for a wedding and never left our daughter with anyone besides our family before. Wendy took the time to video with us before babysitting our daughter, and...

- Care member

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.

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.

Kelly B.

5.0

She really cares about your family member just like her own. She is a great cook. And very helpful.

- Erica B.

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