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Senior errand assistants in Des Plaines, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Justin. I have over a decade of experience in senior care specializing in cases such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant. I have 6 years of experience working in nursing facilities as a CNA, as well as 6 years and counting as a home caregiver. I am proficient in transferring...
Justine can also help with: Dementia, home modification, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Justin was excellent. Punctual, kind, caring, gentle but very strong. He has a great deal of experience. Will definitely hire him again and you should too!"
Todd V.
5.0
(2)
Many years of experience in senior care and Household Management; Compassionate, Patient, Trustworthy, Energetic, and Responsible. Upheld the high standards of the family's expectations. Flexibility with work schedule when needed. Able to Provide the following assistance: Grocery/Supply Shop; Meal Prep; Light Housekeeping; Run...
Lupe can also help with: Transportation, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I highly recommend Lupe R. as a senior care provider.
She worked for my mother for the last 3 years, on a weekend basis. She is very compassionate, trustworthy, and hard-working. She is also full of energy and her punctuality was a big plus!
Lupe R. went beyond...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maria J, I have worked with seniors for six years. My best friend mother health became worse and I took care of her until she passed away. I took her to her doctors appointment stayed with her while she was admitted in the hospital provided for her so that she can be comfortable cooked clean wash clothes did errands I...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Maria was wonderful! She arrived on time and showed compassion and care for me the whole time. She's easy to talk to and very professional. I'd recommend her to anyone without reservation. "
Care member
Paula M.
Villa Park, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
36 Years Of Health Care Experience With Senior, Home, And Hospice Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the health care field for over 45 years. I have worked with mentally challenged, in nursing homes, home care, with dementia, stroke, cancer, heart, and hospice care patient. I love to work with people. I'm also available to do lite housekeeping, errands and meal prep if needed. I am flexible, kind, dependable,...
Paula can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Paula has worked for our family part time, since 2016, both as a day care giver and 24/hour when the care for Mom called for it. She was caring, tender and efficient in her skills and she and Mom developed a very close bond. We would often see things while tending...
Nora M.
Michelle P.
Westchester, IL
$30-37/hr • 9 yrs exp
Senior Care Giver , Assistent, Help With Meal Prep And Cleaning
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a care giver since since 2014 I have helped clients with dementia, Parkinson, MS, Wheel chair bond and others. I am also experience with drip lines colostomy bags feeding tubes and ulcers. Meal planning and prep assist with feeding * Bathing / Dressing * Companionship * Meal Preparation * Medication Management /...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Michelle took care of my Sister-in-law she had MS and was in a wheelchair for 7 years. Michelle did an excellent job, she is responsible, caring, and stayed with her during hospice till the end. I can't say enough, I would highly recommend Michelle."
JUANITA G.
5.0
(2)
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, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
5.0
"Branndi is very outgoing. She has lots of enthusiasm and brings light and excitement to any environment she is a part of."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 20 years of experience as a caregiver. I have nursing degree and worked in the hospital in Lithuania. I take care of seniors with cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, cancer, and with individuals recovering from surgery and/or hospice care. I can help with all daily tasks...
Reda can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Reda is a "must hire" if you are in need of someone with her skills. She was someone you could count on to handle all the care related details and do so compassionately."
Steven J.
5.0
(1)
Have worked in assisting several senior clients with one-time, and or ongoing tasks. Cleaning, cooking, organizing, and errands are a few of the areas I have experience with. I strive to make my clients feel comfortable and ease any stress they may be experiencing with completing ongoing tasks.
Sharayah can also help with: Companionship
5.0
"I hired Sharayah originally to assist with some general housekeeping and was very pleased with her work! She was always very communicative, thorough, and kind. Upon getting to know her better I found out that she also did pet care. Whenever I go out of town I hire...
Sarah R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle and I'm an experienced Caregiver/personal assistant. I enjoy working with seniors and I'm compassionate about what I do. I understand that everyday life can get pretty hectic and I'm available to provide assistance whenever and wherever I can. My services include but are not limited to; light...
4.7
(3)
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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, personal care, companionship, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
provided comfort and companionship towards my clients. Very attentive, patient, compassionate and professional in responding towards clients needs with a caring attitude on treating them with dignity and respect.
Previously work with Patients with following conditions:
Alzheimers
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
Kristelle can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Mikayla M.
Streamwood, IL
$14-19/hr
Hello my name is Mikayla and I'm willing to do senior care including errands, light housekeeping, transportation (have a car, not a van though), or simply to keep people company. I am also able to cook and can do odd jobs around the house.
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
Diamond D.
Chicago, IL
$18-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi, I have 5+ years of paid experience caring for seniors. I provide companionship, errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation, grooming, bathing, etc, I am compassionate about the work I do and does it well.
Diamond can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, transportation, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Carolyn K.
La Grange Park, IL
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
I've been a stay at home mom with kids now off to college. Though I'm a registered nurse, I prefer to not return to 12 hour hospital shifts. Experienced with seniors. I really enjoy senior companion care. Can run errands, assist with packing/moving, cook meals (I'm a good cook and mindful of dietary restrictions), light...
Carolyn can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, companionship & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently caring for seniors as a companion, housekeeper and errand runner. This includes preparing meals, managing personal matters, supervising personal care (showering, etc.) and providing social time and activity planning. I provide transportation to and from doctor appointments or whatever else is needed. I have a lot...
Clemonce can also help with: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, personal care & more
I am an upcoming senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison double-majoring in marketing and management and human resources. My internship was cancelled due to COVID-19 and I am available and looking for odd jobs! I have had experience with housekeeping for neighbors and have been doing my laundry, meal prepping, and running...
Olivia can also help with: Basement cleaning, pet waste cleanup, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, dusting & more
I have always enjoyed spending time with the senior population, helping them and learning from them. I grew up having a very close relationship with my grandparents and was lucky enough to have them in my life into my late 20s. Later in their life, I would visit them in their assisted living home and it was then that I became...
Carrie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation, respite care, companionship & more
I am a Nursing graduate that has found a passion in helping people with needs and seniors. I have volunteered in senior facilities as well as done nursing clinicals with older age groups. I have experience with activities of daily living including: bathing, grooming, feeding, transportation aid, and medication management. Every...
Jocelyn can also help with: Mobility assistance, respite care, personal care, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
I'm an energetic, compassionate woman with caregiving experience located in downtown Chicago. I'm college educated with excellent communication skils, sense of humor, cooking and organizational skills. Desires companion/assistant position for senior woman, man or couple in Gold Coast, River North or Streeterville. I enjoy the...
Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands
I have always enjoyed caring for seniors and have volunteered at assisted living facilities for over 10 year, participating in activities, errands, and more. I have experience working with Alzheimer's patients as well.
Tara can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, home modification, errands, personal care & more
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Recent senior errand assistant reviews in Des Plaines, IL
Justine A.
4.0
Justin was a caregiver for my mother for over a year. He was extremely reliable, knowledgeable with all ADLs, and cared about my mothers welfare. I never worried when Justin was taking care of my mother, because I knew she was in good hands. He would always text me when he arrived, update me...
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Lupe R.
5.0
My grandmother had been living independently at home when she had a fall-scare over 5 years ago. A family member hired Lupe to provide senior care to my grandmother, as well as, oversee four additional members of my grandmother’s caregiving team.
Lupe was organized in her scheduling and office...
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Maria J.
5.0
Maria was wonderful! She arrived on time and showed compassion and care for me the whole time. She's easy to talk to and very professional. I'd recommend her to anyone without reservation.
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Paula M.
5.0
Paula cared for my dad overnight last year after he had a severe stroke. Paula was kind & patient with my dad. Paula was also friendly with my mom & would sometimes bring her cookbooks :-) Paula was helpful aside from assisting my dad, such as tidying up the house & doing laundry. Paula was a...
- Lisa G.
Michelle P.
5.0
We could not have asked for someone better to care for our mother with MS. Michelle was her primary caretaker for years and always went above and beyond what was asked of her. In addition to taking care of my mother's physical needs, Michelle provided great companionship and was always a joy to be...
- Wesley D.