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Find senior care providers in Wood River, IL that you’ll love
60 senior care providers are listed in Wood River, IL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby senior care providers is 3 years
Senior care providers in Wood River, IL
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 24 years old. I have worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for three years. I have worked in a nursing home, supportive living facility and had experience with hospice care and memory care. I enjoy being able to take care of others and helping in any way possible. I am looking for a home health aide type of position.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, personal care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
I am a 19-year-old mom who is looking for caregiving jobs. I have experience taking care of my grandma with type 2 diabetes and helping her get around the house. Im very passionate about giving people the time and care I would like to receive if I needed care. I help elderly in my own neighborhood and hope to be able to work for...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, meal prep, respite care, errands & more
Gary H.
Edwardsville, IL
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Lots Of Experience With Senior Needs And Dementia Issues
5.0
(1)
I am a strong advocate for senior care activities and believe that seniors are often not given the respect or understanding that they deserve and need. I am the founder of Osprey Village, LLC, a not-for-profit assisted living facility currently under development. I have an elderly mother and another family member with mild...
Gary can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"I have known Gary for at least 4 years and in that time I have come to not only appreciate his dedication to whatever task is at hand, but also to know that he is an intelligent, caring, and very honest person. With regards to care-giving, he sees each person not...
Marsha H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!! I'm Jeris, I ENJOY helping others and would love the opportunity to be of assistance to you and your family.
I began care giving as a big sister, babysitter for my teachers, and finally as a career. I completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program. My most recent position was for 16 months, until her passing.
I have...
Jeris can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jeris was a blessing to our family. Her extensive background working with senior clients was obvious to all our family from the very beginning. Her capable, gentle manner with my mother, who initially was skeptical about needing assistance, quickly relaxed my...
Carole S.
5.0
(4)
I have experience with companion care including some wound care and taking companion to medical appointments. Also available for overnight care.
Mary can also help with: Dementia, respite care
5.0
"Mary offered extraordinary care for my mother for several years. Not only did she tend to my mom's physical needs, she was amazing at keeping her meds on track and monitoring her health stats. But perhaps most importantly, she created a lovely friendship with my...
Suzanne K.
Kaneika M.
Saint Louis, MO
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have 20+ years in senior care. I can provide care to the elderly and disable clients in a professional and compassionate manner. I can assist with meal preparation, personal hygiene, and bathroom
needs, vitals recording and administering medications according to prescription schedule. License and insured driver. I have worked...
Kaneika can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Families would enjoy having her as a worker. Always dependable, on time, enjoy and love her career and very dedicated. You will feel as if she's a part of your family not just a worker."
Jayda T.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Companionship to & bathing, cleaning for everyday needs. Experience caring for one that has poor eyesight or blind. Laundry
Deborah can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, companionship
5.0
"She was always very kind hearted "
Care member
Lisa S.
Alton, IL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lisa and I have over 10 years of experience in senior care. I love caring for seniors and am very compassionate in the work I do. My experience includes companion care, those with cancer, hospice care, and I specialize in dementia/Alzheimers. If you have any questions feel free to message me as I would love to...
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, errands, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Lisa has been caring for my mother for awhile now. She is caring, compassionate and very attentive to my mother. Mom thinks the world of Lisa and so do I."
Keith W.
5.0
(3)
I have 25 years of experience as a CNA. I Love making a difference in the life of everyone I come in contact with. I'm very good at what I do and have no doubt that you will be satisfied with the service I provide.
Shinese can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Shinese, was such a blessing at the right time. I'm so grateful. She's caring and has a great level of compassion while showing great concern for my family and everyone around. Outstanding, professional, and caring. I would highly recommend her for all families. We...
Nikki S.
5.0
(1)
I only do Laundry Services at this time.
please look up
LADY AND THE LAUNDRY on my work and to book a time to have your laundry done.
if you have any questions please message me.
Thank you
La'toya can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, dementia, home modification, visiting physician
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"LA'Toya was great with our laundry. The booking was easy, just sending a text to ask her to pickup. Her folding was impeccable 👌🏽. Our laundry smell great, and packed well. Billing was super easy as well, she send an invoice, and I was able to pay with tip of...
Care member
Amy P.
Alton, IL
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available Immediately 16 Years Experience Have Other CNA Available For 24 Hour Care
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Enjoy what I do! Have experience with cancer, dementia, parkinson, strokes hospice care, wound care, G Tubes, catheters, hepatitis, cirrhosis, ALS, diabetic care, phlebotomy, PT/OT (home therapy) pivoting-transfer, medical equipment, hygiene, light housekeeping, medicine management, doctor appointments, shopping and much more...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Wow!!! What can I say about Amy. Well if you are looking for someone knowledgeable, hard working, dependable and caring then you found your lady!! Amy has cared for my mother a stroke patient for over a year. She always on top of everything medication appointments...
Amber A.
Tina W.
Edwardsville, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
In Home Care And Companionship Available For Full-Time. Experience With Alzheimer And Dementia.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I discovered my love for working with the elderly in 1992. My first job was working at a state hospital on the geriatrics ward. The patients ranged from schizophrenia, Alzheimer/dementia, bipolar and other disorders. It was very challenging but rewarding. I would like to continue to provide this type of care as well as offering...
Tina can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Tina always went above and beyond for my mother when she took care of her. She always was in a great mood and helped boost my mothers spirits. Her hard work and drive to help others shows and we were so thankful for everything she did to help not only my mom but...
Leah K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Mykel, and I've been certified since 2002. This profession actually chose me, here's how. When I graduated from high school at 17 my uncle needed a new pacemaker, my mother sent me to take care of him. I watched as the nurse took his staples out, my uncle said, "this is your field"! He passed a few months later and I...
Mykel can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, home modification, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Mykel views her caretaking role as more than a job, she truly cares about her clients. She assisted our family with the care of my 90 year old mother, who adored her. In addition to providing for her care helping her shower, dress, meal prep, medical appointments...
Cari I.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Good cook, good housekeeper, good companion, good listener, good caregiver who has a caring heart and respect for you and your loved one. Fully Covid Vaccinated. I have good transportation and I am punctual and reliable.
Bethany can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Bethany cared for a elderly family member with compassion and kindness. She is hard working and pleasant. She would bring these qualities to any job."
Care member
Karla D.
Saint Louis, MO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Cna. Light House Keeping. Cooking. Errands. Transportation. Meds.
25 years of working in seniors field. Family friends and in nursing homes also private duty cases. Love what I do it's my calling.
Skills:
CNA
I have over 25 years of experience taking care of people in their homes. I have worked with many different types of people, from hospice patients, to patients with all types of disabilities, and people just needing help in their homes. Some of my training includes using Hoyer lifts, incontinence care, grooming, hygiene, bathing,...
Rhonda can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
My name is Larry. I am 21 years old I've been a caregiver for almost a year and a CNA for two. I achieved a 95% patient satisfaction rate with my last employer. Although I may not have as much experience someone who's been in this line of work longer than me. I do my very best to make sure I meet every patient needs
Larry can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Hi there, I'm Annie! I am a registered nurse specializing in oncology. I have a background in helping seniors with little things such as home care, errand running, and housecleaning. I am looking for a flexible part time job to help with the little things for your loved one :)
Tiara L.
Saint Louis, MO
$30-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I help and assist seniors, and people with disabilities
That May struggle with simple life task and need assistance to make life run a little
Smoother day to day.
I'd describe my personality as Outgoing Bubbly and Kind.
I like caring for seniors because I worked in the Field, for some time now.
Watched my grandparents live...
Tiara can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Martha R.
Alton, IL
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Part-time Companion Care Available To Take Seniors To Appointments, Run Errands, Enjoy Each
I enjoyed my time as a receptionist at an assisted living facility, spending time assisting residents, employees, visitors, and families. I loved hearing their stories, knowing that sometimes time and dementia distorts their memories, so I try to engage them in telling the stories how they want to tell them. I helped with my own...
Martha can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician
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Recent senior care reviews in Wood River, IL
Gary H.
5.0
I have known Gary for at least 4 years and in that time I have come to not only appreciate his dedication to whatever task is at hand, but also to know that he is an intelligent, caring, and very honest person. With regards to care-giving, he sees each person not as a patient or client, but as a...
- Marsha H.
Jeris A.
5.0
Jeris was a blessing to our family. Her extensive background working with senior clients was obvious to all our family from the very beginning. Her capable, gentle manner with my mother, who initially was skeptical about needing assistance, quickly relaxed my mother and she welcomed the assistance...
- Carole S.
Mary W.
5.0
I met Mary as she was a caregiver for one of my homecare patients. I have never known a caregiver to be so dedicated and committed to giving good care. My perception was truly that she took care of her client as if it was her own family member. I have actually gotten to know her outside of that...
- Kate G.
Kaneika M.
5.0
Families would enjoy having her as a worker. Always dependable, on time, enjoy and love her career and very dedicated. You will feel as if she's a part of your family not just a worker.
- Jayda T.
Deborah R.
5.0
She was always very kind hearted
- Care member
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FAQs for finding senior care in Wood River, IL
In 2025, how much does senior care cost near me in Wood River, IL?
The average rate for hiring a senior care provider in Wood River, IL on Care.com is $17.00 per hour as of February 2025. This rate will vary depending on the level of care needed (medical/non-medical or overnight care), the provider's certifications, years of experience, and total amount of hours required per day/week.
What types of senior care are available near me in 2025 in Wood River, IL?
You can find a variety of in-home senior care options in Wood River, IL on Care.com. Some of these options include having a companion to support your loved one with daily activities such as getting around the house, helping with meal prep, light housekeeping or even dressing/bathing. You also have the option to find a nursing assistant if medical care is required. There are also caregivers who can provide senior transportation to run errands or drive to doctor appointments. For seniors that require highly monitored care or cannot remain in their own homes, you'll find other options in Wood River such as assisted living facilities or nursing homes.
How can I find senior care near me in Wood River, IL?
Care.com has 2 senior care providers in Wood River, IL. You can filter and sort local senior care providers by distance from Wood River and compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other families.