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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, light cleaning, dementia
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Ann H.


Villa Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

5.0

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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: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care & 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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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.

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: Errands, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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
"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...

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

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: Specialized care, companionship, respite care, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance & 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: Hospice services, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, respite care
Skills:

CNA

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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, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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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: Errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, companionship & more
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: Meal prep, errands, personal care, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance & 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: Visiting nurse, personal care, respite care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care & 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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, transportation, companionship
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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care & more
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, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
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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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Gretchen V.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm an experienced Senior Caregiver. I help seniors and their families by preparing meals, doing laundry, running errands, picking up prescriptions, taking them to Dr. appointments, doing light house work, and providing companionship. I am experienced with bathing, feeding, toileting, administering medications and...
Gretchen can also help with: Dementia, home modification, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Gretchen has been with us for a couple months now. She is reliable, kind and easy to get along with. She helps my husband with his OT/PT daily exercise routines as well his ADL's. It is clear she is invested in his overall health. She even helped me create a daily...

Charron B.

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Recent post-surgery care reviews in Downers Grove, IL

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.

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.

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