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Senior care providers in Gardner, IL

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Rebecca M.


Gardner, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

20 Years Experience With Caring For Elderly. Lots Of Recommendions. Full Time Position.

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

20 years has a CNA. Also a CCMA, CPT. CET. I worked as a caregiver for 20 years in many homes providing care to loved ones. Also in nursing homes and in fox center for the mentally challenged. I am familiar with feeding tube s, ports, catheters, and other thing that sometimes are needed for your loved ones. Although I have went...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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Peiton H.


Gardner, IL

$14-23/hr1 yrs exp

I enjoy helping families take care of their loved ones. Extra help can take the weight off of one's shoulders so they can focus on spending quality time with their loved one!
Peiton can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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Kimberly W.


Braidwood, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been taking care of people for over 20 years and I love what I do. I mainly dealt with dementia and Alzheimer's patients in wheel chairs and walkers. I have great references and a lot of experience. If your still offering the job I'm very interested. Thank you
Kimberly can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lindy P.


Coal City, IL

$19/hr6 yrs exp

CNA/ Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6+ years experience of working with all age groups Including infant to elder. I am CPR/BLS certified & have my CNA, I am trained & certified in First Aide Care. I have a wide experience in nursing homes, assisted living, at-home care & memory care units, and hospitals including ER. Ive also worked within the schools...
Lindy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Very caring and went over the top with my grandmother. She was always early and came last minute if need be. She would take my grandma shopping and out to eat all the time just for enjoyment. There was never any complaints. Would definitely recommend Lindy!"

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Melissa K.


Braidwood, IL

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hi my name is Melissa I have been a CNA for 7 years and counting. It's all I've ever known aside from side jobs. I am CPR certified and have tons of experience with Alzheimer's/dementia. I have been working with it for over 6 years now. I love being a CNA and love helping people which is why I got into the profession in the...
Melissa can also help with: Dementia, transportation, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

CNA

I am a natural caregiver. I love feeding/assisting elderly people, preparing meals, helping with anything around the home, transportation and errands. It all comes easy for me.
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

I have been working in a nursing home facility since 2018. I absolutely love working with seniors and keeping them engaged in many different aspects. I would love to spend extra time with them!
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Gloria A.


Dwight, IL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver.

I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance,...
Gloria can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Laura R.


Dwight, IL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I love to help people of all ages and abilities. I have experience working with adults, including the elderly, and children of all ages. I am currently a special education teacher.
Laura can also help with: Respite care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification & more
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Kelly L.


Coal City, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Care For Your Loved One

Hi, I am a CNA with 20+ years experience. I am CPR certified. I have worked with infants up to geriatrics. Most of my experience comes from within a hospital setting, with a couple years of long term care. I currently work full-time (4 days a week) at Morris Hospital and I am looking for part-time work before and/or after my...
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Wound Care

Hi there! I just graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing and am home for the summer. I have nursing home experience, have taken multiple courses on geriatric care, and also have my CNA certification.
Madison can also help with: Errands, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

I'd describe my personality as; careful, caring, and fun. I like caring for seniors because it's an opportunity to do what I wish I could have done for my family. Making anyone's life easier and more enjoyable is something that feels great to do! I'm looking for a job that feels satisfying and does more to help the people I'm...
Jacob can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more

Jessica B.


Braceville, IL

$20-30/hr

College Educated Caregiver With Experience!

Hello! I would love to assist you. My name is Jessica and I am an experienced caregiver: patient, thorough, detail-oriented, clean, nonsmoker/nondrinker, and excellent cook. I am also college educated with a Psychology degree from Lewis University.
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands & more
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Rosie B.


Kinsman, IL

$22/hr9 yrs exp

Compassionate Home Health Aide Available Full-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 2 years experience in skilled nursing facilities and 7 years senior home care. Needs for dementia, mobility assist, well as physical and occupational therapy assistant. General health and well being in daily life companion care . Bathing and personal care included in general health. I've worked in home health care with...
Rosie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Rosie is caring, compassionate, thoughtful, kind, patient, hard working, loyal, sweet, trustworthy, personable, an absolute joy to be around. I simply cannot say enough good about her. Everyone needs Rosie in their lives! Not hiring her would be a disservice to...

Danielle S.

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Susan N.


Morris, IL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Senior

I cared for my 97-year-old father, who has now passed. I do errands, take them to doctor appointments, make their meals, light cleaning. errands companionship, my goal is to make sure they feel good about their selfs and happy every second I'm with them. I have a great sense of humor, and I take my job very seriously as if they...
Susan can also help with: Visiting physician, errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Sue was recommended to us for our 96 year old mother. She completely lived up to the recommendation! She had her hands full with long days (10-11) hours. She was always on time, patient and caring . She followed instructions and knew plenty about the constant...

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Jennifer H.


Kankakee, IL

$22-28/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate And Attentive

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Years of valuable experience with dementia and quadriplegic care. Compassionate and optimistic. I have documentation of COVID immunity. I have recently relocated to Tampa, but have kept my residence/background check through Illinois. Hours negotiable.
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, errands, transportation & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Jennifer did a wonderful job helping my mother while we were out of town for a funeral overnight. She was competent in lifting/transfers, toileting, dressing, and overall care. She was friendly and good with conversation. My mother enjoyed having Jennifer work...

Laura W.

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Mylin F.


Kankakee, IL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Exceptional Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Mylin (Mai) 44 yrs of age, and I graduated with a bachelors degree in communication arts. I started shifting my profession when a good friend of mine introduced this to me 9 years ago. From then on, I loved what I did. I am a fun, loving, focused, attentive, and dedicated person. I have been caring for the...
Mylin can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Very personable and took very good care of my 96 yr old mother."

Care member

I've always had a heart for the elderly. My desire is for them to feel seen, loved and cared for in their last days.
Dawn can also help with: Dementia, companionship
Skills:

CPR

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Diana P.


Channahon, IL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hey I've had the amazing experience of working with seniors and I've enjoyed it since you get to be their companion and really connect and help them definitely learned a lot while taking care of them
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands
Skills:

CNA

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Amanda G.


Cullom, IL

$20/hr2 yrs exp

In Home Caregiver

I'm a navy veteran. After my daughter was born, I left the service to raise her. I was a sahm to 4 kids until 2020, when I started caring for a woman with end stage Alzheimer's. I cared for her until she passed in 2022 and since I have been working at a group home for adults with disabilities. I'm kind, compassionate, and...
Amanda can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

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Recent senior care reviews in Gardner, IL

Lindy P.

5.0

Very caring and went over the top with my grandmother. She was always early and came last minute if need be. She would take my grandma shopping and out to eat all the time just for enjoyment. There was never any complaints. Would definitely recommend Lindy!

- Care member

Rosie B.

5.0

Rosie was a godsend to our family in every way going above and beyond in so many ways. She was very devoted and took extremely good care of my mother in law. We are so very grateful to have found her. She became one of the family. God bless you Rosie

- Susan S.

Susan N.

5.0

Sue was recommended to us for our 96 year old mother. She completely lived up to the recommendation! She had her hands full with long days (10-11) hours. She was always on time, patient and caring . She followed instructions and knew plenty about the constant care that our mom would need with...

- Care member

Jennifer H.

5.0

Jennifer was a wonderful help with my mom. She had a consistent schedule with us and would fill in when we needed extra help. Very kind and trustworthy with your loved one.

- Tam B.

Mylin F.

5.0

Mylin helped and cared for a family member recovering from surgery. Mylin is very friendly, thoughtful, and found ways to help beyond what was requested. We will look to request Mylin again if a family member needed assistance. I highly recommend Mylin.

- Karen A.

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