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Madison F.
Gilberts, IL
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as positive, creative, and caring.
I like working with kids because they are so brilliant. I love helping children grow into smart and brave adults. Whether it be crafts, games, or a mini-lesson, I love watching kids learn.
My skills include autism child-care, history in swim lessons and life...
Madison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Heather T.
Gilberts, IL
$17-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Dependable & Caring MamaBear Looking For A Family To Take Care Of
Dependable and Honest Single Mom of Teens in search of a family to make a difference caring for their loved ones big or little. I love children of all ages, seniors hold a special place in my heart. I have 19 years experience in Massage Therapy and love what I do for others. I love taking care of people.
I like working with kids...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began my career managing households for diplomats with the Nepali embassy, during which I had training in CPR, First Aid, Food Hygiene and Security. My last 2 years have been spent caring for a Parkinson's patient with dementia. provided professional 24 hour care man with Parkinson , disease, hypertension, anxiety, disorder...
Ram can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Ram was my 90 year old Mother's caregiver for 13 months and he did an excellent job. He was very kind and compassionate with her and understood her problems with progressive dementia. He took care of her medications, bathing and hygiene, cooking and...
Raija W.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come with cleaning experience of over 19plus years. I provide professionalism, high quality detailed cleaning, and free estimates for new clients. My references can be provided upon request.
Marzena can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Marzena has been wonderful! She is great with our 3 children and temperamental dog- she has been with our family for 2.5 years and we don't know what we would do without her! She is very reliable and trustworthy! We highly recommend her to other families!"
Kristen K.
Marzena R.
Huntley, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nurse Assistant / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marzena and I am a CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) plus COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) with CPR. I have over 10 years of experience with Parkinson, Alzheimers, Dementia, MSA, ALS, Stroke, Hospice, Cancer and Hoyer lift.
As a CNA I provide direct care to patients and as a COTA I help improve/recover...
Marzena can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Marzena has been a wonderful caregiver for my father over the past four weeks. She is kind, considerate, knowledgeable, and has been a godsend for our family. She anticipates what my father needs before he needs it, and she has also helped identify and helped solve...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families,
Thank you for reading my bio, my name is Carime, and I am a Certified Nurse Assistant. I have been in the medical field for over 15+ years. My passion is being a home health private caregiver. I have worked in facilities such as Nursing/Assisted homes, Doctor offices, Private homes, and Hospitals (in Labor and...
Carime can also help with: Errands, hospice services, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Carime has been a God send for my family. She cares for my 88 year old Father and has been excellent from day one. Dad suffers with Dementia and looks forward to seeing Carime every day. She has quickly become someone we can always depend on and feel very...
Josie R.
4.8
(13)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have been cleaning homes for almost 10 years. I have experience with cleaning family houses, hotels and offices. Available to help with organizing the house, do laundry, grocery shop etc. Multiple reference on request and I am great with animals. I am always on time, very reliable and a person that you can trust and also feel...
Michaela can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Michaela did her first cleaning for us today and we were extremely impressed. Her communication was great letting us know when she would be here, arrived on time, and really paid attention to detail on the important things that we wanted cleaned.
She's very...
Travis U.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Meghan I have over 18 years of diverse caregiving experience which include; skilled nursing homes, rehabilitation/restorative units, hospice care and live in caregiving. I also have experience with clients with multiple sclerosis. I started my journey with private care in 2019 and haven't looked back. I...
Meghan can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Meghan was an excellent caregiver for my father. She went above and beyond with caring for me dad before he passed away at 92. I highly recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a stay at home Mom/
Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 +
years. My oldest child is 30, and my
youngest just turned 20. I am looking
for part time caregiver position. I have
worked with elderly care, handicapped,
disabled, learning disabled, ADHD,
special needs, of teenagers to senior
citizens. My son was a quadriplegic...
Robin can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Robin is caring and compassionate. Robin puts forth incredible details into everything she does."
Robyn W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two sons who are now 19 and 23 years old. I have been a long term resident of Crystal Lake, IL. My husband and I raised our children in Crystal Lake. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and spent many years with a career in social services. I enjoy part time work at this stage in my life that has...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Alia J.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dr. appointments and grocery shopping, I don't mind driving. I enjoy cooking and cleaning, doing dishes and laundry. Social conversations, love doing jigsaw puzzles, watching t. V. with the elders and making sure their medication are given on time. Help them exercise, physical therapy and read to them. Listen to music, take...
Alia can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"We hired Alia to provide companionship to our 80yr aunt. Her strengths include: Patience. Responsibility. Compassion. Flexibility. She has been a perfect fit. "
Rick S.
Robin F.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$44/hr • 10 yrs exp
Stay At Home Mom Wants To Help With E-learning/child Care
5.0
(1)
I've been a stay at home Mom/Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 + years. My oldest child is 30, and my youngest just graduated high school, and turned 18. I am looking for part time caregiver position. I have worked with elderly care, handicapped, disabled, learning disabled, ADHD, special needs, of teenagers to senior citizens....
5.0
"She is an amazing caregiver. Her patience and compassion is awesome. She goes above and beyond. I so appreciate her. "
Care member
Amy S.
Algonquin, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Uniquely experienced certified nursing assistant with superior customer service skills and direct patient/client interaction in the aviation, health care and home health industries. Intuitive and analytical, I am a highly motivated self starter with a passion for making those in my care feel that they truly matter. Employment...
Amy can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I hired Amy as driver for a one day medical procedure. I couldn't have made a better choice. Thanks so much, Amy."
Peter S.
Moriah B.
Lake in the Hills, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I provide excellent care services by having clear, structured expectations and offering fun, engaging activities. I am experienced with a diverse variety of needs and ages.
Below is a summary of my experience/qualifications:
-Currently a teacher, pursuing Special Ed accreditation (1 yr)
-Teaching assistant/after school care...
Moriah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Moriah was a great find! She did a fantastic job with our 8 year old son, he had nothing but good things to say about his time with her. I would highly recommend her."
Jeff B.
I am an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have a cat named Harrison and I grew up with a golden retriever. I love being around animals and I grew up cat-sitting and dog-sitting for my neighbors. I am going to school for Occupational Therapy, but I strive to help people in all aspects of their...
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation
I'm currently in school for Occupational Therapy and have worked with different populations during my clinical settings including memory care and older populations. I've worked with patients and performed safe transfers. I can help with a variety of needs including Transportation Services, Errands, and Light Housecleaning.
Julianna can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, dementia
I babysat 2 neighborhood children (14 mo. & and 3) as an adolescent and then cared for other families in the area. During undergrad, I was a camp counselor middle-school age children. Upon graduating college, I worked in the private sector of reading remediation with individuals of all ages (4+) and varying different...
Cori can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Hi! My name is Maddie and I am 23 years old. I am currently a college graduate student, studying Physical Therapy. I have been babysitting for many years now, ranging from watching one to five children of many different ages. I have worked other jobs in the past as well, ranging from working in the food business to life...
Maddie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I am a recent graduate from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a B. S. in Rehabilitation Sciences. I will be attending Washington University in St. Louis program of Occupational Therapy this August in hopes to receive my OTD. I would love to help in any way I can, and learn about your specific needs.
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
My husband and I reside in Campton Hills and have lived in the area for over 27 years. I have been working professionally as a nanny/babysitter/caregiver/household manager since December 2018 and unprofessionally for children and the elderly for the past 35+ years. My nanny resume includes care for 4 children (incl. multiples)...
Gwendolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Gilberts, IL
Ram B.
5.0
Ram was my 90 year old Mother's caregiver for 13 months and he did an excellent job. He was very kind and compassionate with her and understood her problems with progressive dementia. He took care of her medications, bathing and hygiene, cooking and companionship. He did some light housekeeping...
- Raija W.
Marzena R.
5.0
Marzena has been wonderful! She is great with our 3 children and temperamental dog- she has been with our family for 2.5 years and we don't know what we would do without her! She is very reliable and trustworthy! We highly recommend her to other families!
- Kristen K.
Marzena R.
5.0
Marzena was very reliable, caring and capable. She took great care of my uncle and was able to gain his trust quickly. She was always on time and very dependable.
- Care member
Carime M.
5.0
Carime is absolutely wonderful with my 89 year old Father who has dimentia. She’s very patient and attentive. Takes extremely good care of him.
- Care member
Michaela S.
3.0
Does not want to get Covid vaccine.
- Emily R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Gilberts, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Gilberts, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Gilberts, IL, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Gilberts, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Gilberts, IL is $16.00 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Gilberts, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Gilberts, IL. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Gilberts, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Gilberts, IL, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.
What can a therapy dog near me in Gilberts, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Gilberts, IL, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.