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Find senior care providers in Columbia, IL that you’ll love

60 senior care providers are listed in Columbia, IL

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby senior care providers is 10 years

Senior care providers in Columbia, IL

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Maria N.


Columbia, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With 8 Yrs Experience, Much Love & Patience.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

COVID VACCINATED w/proof I am 51 years of age. I love interacting with seniors. I'm a great listener. I am generally a happy & positive person. I'm experienced in Providing Companionship. I have experience helping to keep the mind working well. Ex. Play Cards or Crosswords together; and misc. physician recommended activities...
Maria can also help with: Home modification, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Maria has been a godsend for us. She helps me with my Mother with advanced dementia. "

Care member

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Makayla S.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, My Name Is Makayla CNA RMA

I have held my certification for my CNA (certified nursing assistant) for the past 5 years, this year I took my RMA( registered medical assistant) to advance my skills in nursing. Basic life support and CPR certified. Previously worked in skilled nursing facilities, home care and rehabilitation! Also have previous experiences...
Makayla can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"I would recommend Makayla to anyone looking for high quality, compassionate care giving. After watching how she took care of my grandma when she had her health issues I wouldn't want to take the chance trying to find anyone else!"

Alex K.

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Chelsey S.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Home Health Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Chelsey and I have worked in the caregiving field for nearly 13 years. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia, diabetic care, catheters, colostomy, cancer diagnosis, knowledgeable with medications, have had proper training with Hoyer lifts, sit to stands, and much more. Caring for others is truly my...
Chelsey can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Chelsey helped take care of my dad with Alzhimers for roughly a year and a half. She was a consistent hard worker and would help prepare healthy meals and help out with chores like dishes, laundry and odds and ends around the house. She is dedicated and...

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Britt Z.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-28/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

At this time, I currently have two clients and have a full schedule. I am experienced with diabetics, Alzheimer's and other medical conditions. I have compassion for the elderly and a hard worker.
Britt can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Britt worked as my relief in my absence while I recovered from surgery."

Care member

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Margaret G.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced speech pathologist with 20 experience in healthcare including Rehabilitation and acute care. I am specialized in cognitive linguistic care and the treatment of dementia and generalized cognitive disorders. I am partially Retired but I'd very much like to return to my work in geriatrics or elder care.
Margaret can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Margaret has been a wonderful addition to our family! She is patient and communicates very well with my mom who has dementia. She plays games that stimulate her brain and gives mom the feeling of having a true friend. She's reliable, helpful and has a happy...

Becky B.

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Deanna R.


Arnold, MO

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

2017 MAHC Caregiver Of The Year Recipient!

CPR Certified, tech savvy, very positive & I love to clean. I have used hoyer lifts and sit to stands, pivot discs & gait belts. I have lots of Alzheimer's experience & I am very patient. I love to take clients on outings when weather permits.
Deanna can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I've worked with Deanna for a few years with a few different clients. I love working with Deanna because we have the same work ethic! Very caring, compassionate, dependable, organized and clean. You know when you come in after Deanna, things are going to be done!!"

Theresa B.

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Gail D.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hello, I been in the healthcare industry for 10 + years now I work part-time as a personal home health aid with an elderly couple in Saint Louis county I would love to get the opportunity to work with you and you family.
Gail can also help with: Home modification, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
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Sunny F.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-37/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I Have Been A Caregiver For 20+ Yrs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a housekeeper, care giver, live in care for many years. I enjoy crafts, sewing, cooking, outdoor activities, helping people enjoy life and all interests in as many ways as possible, almost aways a smile and gentle care can help a day start good. I have reliable references from families of past clients, some of which...
Sunny can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I used to work in a nursing home as a cna, for a while, I love helping out weather it's with people or without people, im very outgoing and love helping other people out! im looking for a family I can be a nanny for full time or even a family I can clean their house or help with senior care! I will care for your children like...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Ericka V.


Arnold, MO

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Experience Medical Assistant who assisted elderly family member before they moved to assisted living homes.
Ericka can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands, live-in home care & more
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Jasmina S.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caretaker for as long as I have been a housekeeper. I have a lot of experience with senior care. I'm a social butterfly. I also have my license in pharmacy technician and license in nursing assistant. With both of my licenses, I have worked in the hospital before, so I come experienced with a lot of medical...
Jasmina can also help with: Hospice services, visiting physician, personal care, home modification, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Amazing and very detailed and organized woman."

Jasmina M.

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Jessica H.


Millstadt, IL

$14-26/hr6 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois. I have 6 years experience working with seniors in long term care settings. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional. I am branching into home care because I believe, especially with Dementia, care in a home...
Jessica can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Licensed Nurse

CNA

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Melanie C.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Hospice, Home Health, Caregiver.

I am very passionate about what I do. I have families that request me. I have been a hospice/home health worker for 34 years and counting. I am certified in MO and IL. Most of the time I can get patients to do things for me that their own families can't do, like eat, take a bath, etc. Please just check me out and you won't be...
Melanie can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Regina P.


Arnold, MO

$8-24/hr10 yrs exp

CAREGIVER

I've been a senior caregiver for 17 years and before that I was in the field of Social Work. I am an honest, dependable and experienced caregiver and I'm eager to begin caring for you or your relative. Most of those I've cared for had more than one medical condition. The majority had some form of dementia as well as other...
Regina can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, personal care
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

I have worked as a CNA in an Alzheimer's unit of a Hospital years back. I love to cook. I clean well and I'm a compassionate caregiver.
Sarah can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Lowrene S.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

CAREGIVER

I'm a 30 year veteran of providing home health to all industries of healthcare. I do live-in as well as hourly . I have cared for ALS clients and i'm also on the list with the ALS society as a recommended provider for caregivers. My salaries are always negotiable to fit the needs of the cares and families. I consider myself a...
Lowrene can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Jerri B.


Arnold, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caretaker

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. Companion care. Run errands. Help with meals and medication. Very easy going & compassionate care. I'm on social security and need to be paid cash.
Jerri can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Grace O.


Arnold, MO

$8-13/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care for your child(ren).
Grace can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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Caroline F.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi! I have 5+ years experience working with elderly clients and am registered with the Family Care Safety Registry. Many of my clients have had Alzheimer's disease, and I provided overnight care as well as care during the day. I assisted to and from the bathroom, facilitated memory activities such as looking through photo albums...
Caroline can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Journee P.


Saint Louis, MO

$19-30/hr8 yrs exp

Gentle Hands On Care With Seniors .

I'd describe my personality as ENERGETIC, PASSIONATE, ACCOUNTABLE. I like caring for seniors because I love learning new things and furthering my career. I've always been a people's person growing up especially a grandparents baby. I have a compassion of caring for the elders. I adapt pretty easily to new settings and get alone...
Journee can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, transportation, errands, home modification, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Recent senior care reviews in Columbia, IL

Maria N.

5.0

Maria has been a godsend for us. She helps me with my Mother with advanced dementia.

- Care member

Makayla S.

5.0

I would recommend Makayla to anyone looking for high quality, compassionate care giving. After watching how she took care of my grandma when she had her health issues I wouldn't want to take the chance trying to find anyone else!

- Alex K.

Chelsey S.

5.0

Chelsey helped take care of my dad with Alzhimers for roughly a year and a half. She was a consistent hard worker and would help prepare healthy meals and help out with chores like dishes, laundry and odds and ends around the house. She is dedicated and experienced with a hoyer lift and all things...

- Care member

Britt Z.

5.0

Britt worked as my relief in my absence while I recovered from surgery.

- Care member

Margaret G.

5.0

Margaret has been a wonderful addition to our family! She is patient and communicates very well with my mom who has dementia. She plays games that stimulate her brain and gives mom the feeling of having a true friend. She's reliable, helpful and has a happy disposition.

- Becky B.

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