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Senior care providers in River Forest, IL

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Sherie A.


Bensenville, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Home Health Aid Available Part-Time

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Being a caregiver is so amazing. I'm extremely capable and compassionate with extensive experience in elderly care-giving. Hard-working, honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer. Enthusiastic to get a caregiver position at a private household utilizing care-giving skills to...
Sherie can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Sherie has worked for our family helping with the care of our 81 yr old father, a recent widow suffering from Dementia. She is very dependable, caring and patient. She has treated our Dad like her own family and has gone above and beyond to care for him since the...

Brooks W.

Compassionate caregiver, who has experience working on assisted living for 1 year. Taking care of the senior is my line of job it's just like taking care of my grandmother or grandfather. Patience, love, and understanding for them
Felmielyn Niña can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
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Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Nina is a very kind, compassionate Caregiver. She is smart, neat, and organized: and has taken good care of me. I highly recommend hiring Nina. "

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Gerard G.


Niles, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Partner

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

When our loved one's life is transitioning to their "care years"--a time in our life when we need combination of support services so we can live as independently as possible--we appreciate them for bringing us into this world and walking with us every step of the way, even when it is hard. And, it is now our time to return the...
Gerard can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, home modification, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
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CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Gerard is an excellent caregiver with great experience who did a wonderful job caring for my father and helping him regain his experience after a hospitalization. 10/10 would definitely recommend him!"

Aasia K.

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Jill R.


Des Plaines, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Thank you in advance for the opportunity to assist you in this most important time in your loved ones life. My name is Jill and I'm 60 years old. I spent a majority of my life being a nanny, a mom and a grandma. I've taken care of elderly and babies. My most recent job was caring for an 88-year-old gentleman with minor dementia...
Jill can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance
5.0
"Jill cared for my father like he was her own. She took the time to get to know him, his likes and dislikes and catered to his every need. Jill engaged him when it wasn't easy to do so a greatly increased the quality of his life. She was flexible and able to...

Alicia B.

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Sylvia A.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Sylvia , I'm a 4th year medical student, I have been working as a Caregiver and CNA for over 6years now. I've grown to love taking care of the elderly like they are my own relatives. I have also taken care of children and mentally disabled people. I have experience with transportation, transfer, dementia, stroke and...
Sylvia can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
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CPR

5.0
"One thing distinct about Sylvia is her passion for healthcare, well fortified by her training as a medical student. Everyone can tell she loves to care for people and getting people to their utmost medical self is her priority regardless of any level she occupies(...

Janet O.

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Natacha P.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well as CPR. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking after elderly...
Natacha can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Natacha in not only caring, patient and understanding. She is also incredibly professional in the details. Providing help organizing and managing the care team put in place to help my sister. I highly recommend her for your loved one. "

Sara J.

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Carolynn T.


Lyons, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate Artist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a dedicated caregiver for 9 years providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my clients. I have experience with clients with Alzheimer's/dementia. My services include light daily cleaning, medication reminders, assistance with toileting, bathing, walking, running errands, wound care and accompanying clients to...
Carolynn can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Carolynn is dependable bright and caring. She is an excellent companion who quickly earns her clients trust."

Bill M.

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Jo-marie W.


Chicago, IL

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Caring And Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate and experienced CNA/Caregiver with over 10 years of experience. My motto is that "Everyone should be treated with dignity and love no matter their race and age". I am a tender loving, gentle, kind and sincere person who always puts the client first, their care and well being is my priority. I am also a...
Jo-marie can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Jo-Marie is a warm, loving, wonderful caregiver and a very special person. She took excellent care of my parents and their home for several years. They absolutely adored her, as did our entire family and friends. She is trustworthy, reliable, capable, efficient,...

Jane Y.

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Barbara S.


Chicago, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Working as a Caregiver Since 2000

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a independent caregiver with many years of experience. I have flexible hours live-in or come and go, with loving care. During the years I have had different cases. I have been working with dementia, stroke, diabetes, cancer, tube feeding and much more. I treat people with respect. I'm professional with caregiver training...
Barbara can also help with: Home modification, personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"I was a little reluctant to use a service that hadn't been recommended but decided to give Care.com a try and am I glad I did. I created a list of potential candidates and Barbara was at the top of the list. I called and we hit it off, she started the...

James C.

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Grazyna A.


Berwyn, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a main caregiver for my late Mother for more than 10 years. I was a caregiver for a lovely Lady with Alzheimer's disease for last 6 years. She recently moved to a nursing home. I was responsible for all her needs like administering medicine, filling up medicine boxes, doing grocery shopping, preparing meals, helping with...
Grazyna can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, transportation, errands
5.0
"Grace is the best caregiver anyone can ask for. She took care of our mom, who has Alzheimer's, for over 7 years. She is dependable, kind, considerate, understanding, helpful, caring, attentive, compassionate and very devoted to her work. We were extremely lucky...

Ed D.

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Jessica S.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Full-time Caregiver Available Open Available For Personal Care,companionship,housekeepin

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My past experience includes but not limited to, caring for seniors that have Alzheimer's, loss of mobility and one's that need companions. I love what I do because I love people, I love being around people and I always learn life lessons from my elders no matter what condition they're in. I'm gentle and compassionate about what...
Jessica can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I feel compelled to write this review even though we ended up not hiring Jessica. Our previous family caregiver was able to fill our current need for a caregiver. But, I was in the process of hiring Jessica because she was so wonderful during the phone interview...

Mary W.

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Branndi C.


Hillside, IL

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hi my name is Branndi & I am an experience Caregiver, Companion... I have over 10 plus years experience provided the best care for senior citizens while in the comfort of their own home or while in Assistant living... I prepare meals, due laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, run errands, & just being a good...
Branndi can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."

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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: Dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & 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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John P.


Berwyn, IL

$20-39/hr1 yrs exp

Retired Wanting To Stay Busy.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is John! I am 64 yr old, recently retired building engineer, I took care of a 200 unit, senior citizen building in Oak Park, I was there, 24 years and developed close and trusting relationships with many of the residents there. I am easy-going, dependable, punctual, and patient. I would be happy to assist you and...
John can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship & more
5.0
"John has lots of experience dealing with seniors. He always treated my sister [age 81] with respect. He often went above and beyond the call of duty such as the evening when her neighbor called him to let him know that my sister had been taken by ambulance to the...

John D.

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Detris M.


Oak Brook, IL

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Dependable And Trustworthy

I love being a caregiver providing sincere and compassionate care to seniors. My experience and my expertise in this field has allowed me to improve the quality of life for seniors, and provide families with a peace of mind knowing their loved one is being properly cared for. I can meet and exceed your expectations and provide...
Detris can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Detris has been a true blessing for my family. She provides such high quality of care to my elderly mother which has not only helped my mom live a better life but has provided me with peace of mind. Detris is kind and gentle but also firm and knowledgeable. She is...

Laura N.

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Rosario V.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

An Individual Person Whose Compassionate , Reliable , Caring .

I have had 17 years experience in providing basic care to individuals. I am confident in my ability to provide the utmost level care to my patients. My work experience is always focused on direct patient care service which was both rewarding and valuable. My skills is capable of companion care, feeding, bathing, get vital sign,...
Rosario can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is always had a pleasant disposition and a smile , even at 2 o' clock in the morning. If i should need the services of a caregiver again , I would hire only her. Highly recommend. "

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Marissa M.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hands Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA with 16 years of experience, I'm looking for a job on Saturdays and Sundays . Please read my reviews from my clients and their families. My experience of people, I care for people with dementia and Alzheimer's. I enjoy keeping my clients active . Walks , play games that they may enjoy , bake and most of all is...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Marissa has been caring for my father (who has Alzheimer’s) for two years. She is kind, patient and reliable, and her presence is truly comforting. My Dad views her as his close friend, a testament to Marissa’s warm personality, and she brings joy and support to...

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Laura M.


Cicero, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

3.8

(10)

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Laura, I am 48 years old with over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. For the first 20 years of my career I started working for Hospitals such as Rush & Adventist Hospital to then venturing on to using my skills for Senior Care and Companionship for the past 10 years. Throughout my years of experience...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"We hired Laura M. to take care of my 96 year old mother overnight at the Rehab Center back in January 2023. We then moved my mother back home with the help of Laura, who continued to take care of my mother overnight. My mother is 96, Spanish speaking, has dementia,...

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Emie M.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Work With A Heart And Honesty

Hi, good day! I am EMIE, a Filipino caregiver who's passionate and loving, and 8 years in counting this years experienced. Being a caregiver my own philosophy, you are mature mentally and emotionally knowing your clients needs most the best care and understanding. My expertise are; Dementia, Alzheimer, Diabetic, Parkinson,...
Emie can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Emie took care of my parents for 5 years. She is not just a caregiver but she is part of our family. She is knowledgeable, nurturing and so kind. We would have been lost without her and I thank god he brought her into our life. We owe her everything and will never...

Patty L.

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Sophia K.


Chicago, IL

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

20+ YEARS EXP AS TOP CHICAGOLAND CAREGIVER

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with elderly people for over 20 years ranging from a luxury care facility to a memory care unit to in home private care. I was with my last client for nine years in which I was responsible for all aspects of her day to day life. I was also responsible for hiring and overseeing two care givers which were part of...
Sophia can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"For eight years, I observed and at times helped Sophia as she cared for an elderly parent, who was descending into dementia, of a dear, longtime friend. Sophia displayed unstinting commitment, often working to the point of exhaustion and sacrificing her own...

Adrian M.

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Recent senior care reviews in River Forest, IL

Sherie A.

5.0

Sherie has worked for our family helping with the care of our 81 yr old father, a recent widow suffering from Dementia. She is very dependable, caring and patient. She has treated our Dad like her own family and has gone above and beyond to care for him since the loss of our Mom. I would highly...

- Brooks W.

Felmielyn Niña K.

5.0

Nina is a very kind, compassionate Caregiver. She is smart, neat, and organized: and has taken good care of me. I highly recommend hiring Nina.

- Care member

Gerard G.

5.0

Even though I found somebody else, he was willing to be the back-up should things go awry. He was engaging during our phone call. Most likely to hire in the future.

- Annie S.

Jill R.

5.0

Jill cared for my father like he was her own. She took the time to get to know him, his likes and dislikes and catered to his every need. Jill engaged him when it wasn't easy to do so a greatly increased the quality of his life. She was flexible and able to adapt to our schedules as needed. She...

- Alicia B.

Sylvia A.

5.0

I worked together with her to take care of a very difficult client. But she was so patient and well knowledgeable about what to do to calm them down.

- Lucy H.

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