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Senior errand assistants in Downers Grove, IL

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Mary S.


Lombard, IL

$15-25/hr

Available For Companionship, Errands And Housekeeping. Part-Time.

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I am a very caring and emotional person, and I love to connect with people. Having the opportunity to lessen someone's distress is a very special privilege. While I have not had experience, or the opportunity to work in senior care, I feel I would make a great fit for the responsibilities that come with it. While they are...
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Bogdan B.


Woodridge, IL

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Understanding The Elderly

I've helped my mother through cancer and have been working as an HHA for sometime now. I am friendly and consider. Will assist in any way I can, and am a great cook. I'd describe my personality as caring and whitty. I like caring for seniors because if it wasn't for them, life would feel empty. I'm looking for a job that will...
Bogdan can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, errands, dementia & more
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Dawn G.


Lombard, IL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

PT Availability For Senior Caregiver, Well Checks, Housekeeping, Meal Prep, Errands/Appointments.

I am a Licensed Chiropractic Physician practicing in Lombard IL. I also received CNA training in 1985 (experience in Nursing Home and Home Healthcare Agency, and Hospice settings). I have taught medical/science related courses at university and career colleges, over the last several years. I have cared for my live-in...
Dawn can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

I am a professional caregiver with 20 years of experience caring for seniors and others in need of assistance. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. Some of my recent responsibilities include, help with daily activities, bathing, help getting dressed, getting around the house safely, manage medications, prepare meals. I also...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

I have volunteer experience delivering meals to seniors. I should be able to run errands/grocery shop, assist with light housekeeping, and light meal preparation.
Robin can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands

Christine F.


Westmont, IL

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caring For 5 Children Mother And Mother In Law

I have raised 5 children ranging in age from 17-29. The youngest is a senior in high school, and the other 4 have completed bachelors degrees. I have substituted and volunteered at their schools, have VIRTUS training through the archdiocese of Chicago. I am looking for opportunities to flexibly spend some of my day with children...
Christine can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hello all! My name is Amanda and I'm currently looking for a position as a companion caregiver for a senior member of my community. I am able to provide the following services: companionship, errands, light housekeeping, laundry, cooking/meal prepping, pet care (no cats please), and transportation. Hourly rate is flexible...
Amanda can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep

Bob P.


Naperville, IL

$24-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Life Gives Me More When I Am Able To Help Others.

I am very caring, patient and understand the aging process. What was once a simple task now is challenging. There is so much to be learned from prior generations I'd describe my personality as patient, people pleaser, and want to make the world a better place. I like caring for seniors because they can be funny, frustrated...
Bob can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, transportation, errands
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Amy L.


Joliet, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am 31 years old with a passion for helping others. I have a 13+ years experience of senior care/ companionship, babysitting, house work, dog sitting/walking, errands & odd and end jobs. I'm always on time & a quick responder. I try to work efficiently and safely. I try to cater to each different family's needs and work with...
Amy can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Amy has been working for me going on two years now full time. She’s always on time & comes in with a smile on her face. She’s direct and to the point. I am bed ridden & need many different types of care throughout my day. She operates my hoyer lift with no issues...

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Larysa N.


Harwood Heights, IL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver Available For Full And Part Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate caregiver/companion with great experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and some household tasks. I am extremely patient, reliable and easy to work with. I am also skilled at managing schedules and make sure to keep my clients as active as possible. On a...
Larysa can also help with: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Larysa was my mother's weekend caregiver for almost four years. She was a great companion to her. She was always bright and cheery, kept my mother entertained, well fed and engaged. My mother suffered from dementia as well as diabetes and heart disease, and Larysa...

Jo Ann Z.

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Alexis T.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors and disabled participants for 5 years. I began working as a home care giver. I have worked with people with dementia, alzheimer's, bed bond clients and all other medical conditions. I provided daily tasks such as light house cleaning, doing laundry, dressing and grooming the participant, preparing...
Alexis can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!"

Dan K.

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Holly P.


Saint Charles, IL

$18-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver For Seniors

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Holly. I have been caring for others for as long as I can remember. I began caring for my grandma when she was no longer able to do so and that is when I realized caring for seniors is what I truly love to do. I officially started caring for seniors with a local agency over 10 years ago. I truly love helping...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Holly is amazing! She is honest, caring, and dedicated to her job. She cared for my dad, who wasn't keen on having a caregiver. He is in assisted living now, but still talks about how special Holly is. He enjoyed all of the time they spent together. I also had...

Julie W.

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Gretchen V.


Saint Charles, IL

$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced Senior & Disability Caregiver. I help with preparing meals, laundry, running errands, Dr. appointments & companionship. I am experienced with bathing, feeding, toileting & administering medications. I managed a five-person caregiving team for two years, including schedule & medication management. I'm trained...
Gretchen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She is a truly caring person, we feel like she is part of the family now. She is trustworthy and that is important when inviting someone into your home. I can't find words to express how grateful we are for her kindness and caring service."

Valeri P.

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Glenn D.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Full Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Senior Caregiver with 13 years of experience in geriatric care within homes and assisted living environments. Recognized for ability to provide emotional and physical support to clients and staff. Possess exceptional communication abilities, as well as cultural sensitivity to deal with a diverse range of people. My Job...
Glenn can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, visiting physician, visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Glenn is the best caretaker one can have. Loving caring, dedicated and always concerned. He worked for us for 21/2 years. Was with us till my husband till he passed away. I have had many replacements when Glenn took his short vacation, not one could be compared...

Sarah M.

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Majolagbe O.


Naperville, IL

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Preps, Transportation

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I couldn't have asked for a most rewarding profession. I am married with a loving husband and 3 kids. We reside in Naperville. I have a passion to take care of the elderly and spending time with them have been so rewarding. I have worked at the Senior Day Care Center, Independent living for Seniors, and at their homes. I have 4...
Majolagbe can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Jola is a kind and compassionate mother and wife. She is a very honest person and will not compromise the truth. I have known Jola and has helped me with my kids over the years and they call her their aunt to this day because of the love she showed them. I highly...

Maud M.

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Quintisa T.


Chicago, IL

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home-care Provider

3.0

(2)

My name is Quintisa I've been doing care-giving/CNA for some years. I've worked with seniors and people with disabilities, all my clients have fallen to love me, and I've done the same, I love helping others and making them feel comfortable with me in their home, I'm very nice. I cook, clean, run errands, do laundry, medication...
Quintisa can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"She is great with people from all age groups kindhearted and gentle with people"

Tanisha S.

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Laura A.


Lockport, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver With Flexibility

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a medical assistant with over 25 years of experience and can offer care for your loved one, senior parent or grandparent. I do light housekeeping as well as provide meals and assist with daily activities. I am a reliable, loyal and caring person and am CPR certified. I can accompany to appointments and run errands....
Laura can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"We have only had Laura one day, but really like her and can see she will be a real help to us."

Merrilyn S.

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Francy C.


Streamwood, IL

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Or Part-time Senior Care Giver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am trained and experienced working with senior citizens. My training and experience involves seniors and other clients with dementia, Parkinson's, clients with partial mobility as well as hospice care. I have experience assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, medical tasks, cleaning, transporting to appointments, and...
Francy can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Francy was such a godsend to our family in caring for my Grandmother. She has such compassion, patience and love. Anyone who has Francy as a caregiver is certainly blessed."

Nicole B.

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Mary D.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Companion Or Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Mary. I have 5 years experience as a senior caregiver/companion. I have a great deal of patience, a positive attitude, and a caring heart. My background, personality and temperament enable me to care for your loved one as if they were my own. I'm experienced in Alzheimer's/Dementia care, Parkinson's Disease,...
Mary can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Our family was very fortunate to have Mary provide care and companionship to my (now deceased) father, who suffered from Alzheimer's. She has a kind, gentle way with people, I've seen her with my dad. He sometimes had bouts of anger/confusion, and was not always...

Kathy S.

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Patricia W.


Bridgeview, IL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pat Great Smile, Senior caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm reliable, compassionate empathetic hard working I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant who loves providing care to help your loved ones and family members stay in the privacy of their home. I provide meal preparation assistance with feeding, shopping errands, medication reminders, assists with bedbath, showering and dressing,...
Patricia can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Patricia filled in for our regular caregiver at the last minute for five weeks of 5 day a week in-home care for our 93 year old mom. She is extremely reliable, trustworthy and was an excellent companion and caregiver for mom. Mom has moderate dementia and required...

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Recent senior errand assistant reviews in Downers Grove, IL

Amy L.

5.0

Amy is absolutely wonderful. She took care of my father that was bed bound she was very attentive to him.

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Larysa N.

5.0

Larysa is amazing. She has been caring for my mother for quite some time now and we truly appreciate how great she is. She is very patient and understanding with with my mother who is 95 years old. She is attentive to detail and always willing to go the extra mile. She is a very caring person...

- Angela S.

Alexis T.

5.0

Alexis has a great work ethic and is very responsible and trustworthy. She does a great job cleaning my 5 bedroom home and does the grocery shopping, drops off the dry-cleaning and helps with senior care. I would definitely recommend her to a friend!

- Dan K.

Holly P.

5.0

My mom loves Holly. Holly comes a couple day and my mom looks very forward to her coming all week long. She is so great talking to her, and this is a challenge as my mom is a tough one who can be very moody and disagreeable. Holly always has such a great kind, caring, and loving approach.

- Susan M.

Gretchen V.

5.0

Gretchen is wonderful at taking charge and getting organized and situated. I felt at ease when she was care taking for my mother. I relied on her expertise and knowledge and I would hire her again. She is trustworthy and someone you can count on.

- Erica K.

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