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Jenna E.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-18/hr1 yrs exp

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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: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning
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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, transportation, errands, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

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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: Personal care, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & 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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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: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
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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, live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal care, home modification & 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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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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Victor A.


Chicago, IL

$22/hr4 yrs exp

This Is Me

I'd describe my personality as Passionate , diligent and integrity I like caring for seniors because of the passion and the heart of service to humanity I'm looking for a job that will give me opportunities to use my experience to assist and care. I like a safe environment I started caring for seniors when I care for a man...
Victor can also help with: Meal prep, errands, respite care, home modification, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Cassandra K.


Chicago, IL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated & Loving Caregiver

I have provided care to seniors for 13years professionally. It has been rewarding and an honor to service such an resilient generation from various cultural groups with ranging physical and cognitive needs over the years. Throughout this journey, I have garnered a passion for dementia patients in particular and developed...
Cassandra can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning
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Alicia D G.


Alsip, IL

$27-45/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Seasoned Surgical Tech, Cna/caregiver

Hello if you are reading my profile-THANK YOU. I am a seasoned caregiver with experience in various fields. I enjoy taking care of families of patients that are in need of care in their home. I am private duty and very flexible however, I am in search of a long term family but wouldn't mind taking care of someone in hospice or...
Alicia D can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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.

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Kimberly R.


Chicago, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. I am dependable and love to have fun with kids. I love kids to be themselves and to enjoy life. I took care of a 56-year-old man who has Epilepsy. He has seizure attacks a lot of times and I make sure that he take his medication, meals, took him to his doctor appointments, shower, light housekeeping and laundry. Also, I...
4.0
"Interviewed her and she was early for her appointment. I plan to add her to my on call list."

Bertina P.

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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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: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
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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Asia B.


Flossmoor, IL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver

Nursing student. My experience/background Alzheimer's/Dementia, Cancer, Parkinson's, surgery recoveries, fall risk, ADL, incontinence, medication reminders, etc. My past clients would probably say I'm pleasant, free spirited, *patient with a sense of humor. I love to make people laugh. In addition to providing companionship I'm...
Asia can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Asia is a very compassionate and caring caregiver. Asia was a companion to my 91 year old mother. She was a friend to my mother and her family. My mother looked forward to her time with Asia and I had peace of mind. She engaged my mother in activities and...

Mary W.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, personal care, 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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Rosie K.


Hammond, IN

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I cared for my mother before she passed away at the age of 16. I administrated shots, and her pills. I gave her baths daily. I made all meals and kept the house clean, she walked with a walker. For the past 30 years, I have helped my brother by preparing his medications, and taking him to doctor appts., and after surgery care....
Rosie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Rosie is a caring and compassionate person. She went above and beyond for all of the residents in her care. She was dedicated and loyal to her position. You won't get a better caretaker than Rosie!"

Linda B.

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

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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Sharon B.


Orland Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for the last 11 years. I absolutely enjoy working with the elderly. My main focus is keeping seniors in their homes and safe. I have learned so much about life because of the wonderful stories they share with me. I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's patients and have lots of patience and have...
Sharon can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, dementia, personal care, errands
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Our mom suffered with Alzheimer’s for 7 years- and we were extremely fortunate to have had Sharon as her primary caregiver for the past three. Patient, responsible, caring and kind, we felt such comfort every day knowing Mom was not only receiving exceptional care,...

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Recent post-surgery care reviews in Oak Lawn, 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.

Katelynn B.

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. Proving she is a skilled caregiver by...

- Jose R.

Kimberly R.

5.0

Kimberly is an incredible caregiver. She has been working for us for over two years and she has provided excellent care of our special needs daughter who is cognitively impaired and has a seizure disorder. She is loving, caring, thoughtful , trustworthy and she is always in a good mood. She will do...

- Adrienne N.

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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