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Polly P.

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South Elgin, IL 60177

from $18 per hour

10+ years of experience

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About Polly

Experience: 10 yrs

Nurturing children and witnessing their growth has been my passion for the past 10 years. My journey into childcare began with rewarding babysitting experiences that showed me how much I value making a positive impact on a child's development. I am a patient, creative, and approachable caregiver who finds genuine joy in supporting families. Whether we are playing outdoor sports, solving puzzles, or engaging in educational games, I love fostering a fun environment. I hold CPR training and First Aid certifications to ensure safety at all times. I am happy to assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and creative crafts. I prioritize your preferences by following your household rules and communicating through your chosen method. I am comfortable caring for one child at a time and love incorporating pets into our daily adventures. I look forward to becoming a trusted, reliable partner in your family's life.

Most recent review

I've known Polly for 20 years, and she has worked as an aide/caregiver for senior clients that my husband has acquired in his elder care business. Her support has not only been with taking care of those errands and responsibilities that are necessary, but to also be socially and emotionally supportive. She has worked with seniors that have Alzheimer's, mentally challenged, and those that require physical assistance. Polly always makes the time to assist with last minute changes in schedules or helping to relocate senior who has to go to an assisted living situation or nursing home. She is present and aware of the very delicate balance that must be present in the relationship between a caregiver, the client and their immediate family members. Any critical issues or changes in the patient are relayed to the appropriate parties so appropriate decisions are made. It has been very helpful that Polly also has been a pharmacy technician and has conversational Spanish language abilities. She is more than a persona aide, she also has the prescription/medicine background to compensate her CNA experience. She makes a point to be available when a visiting nurse is at the client's home to review their personal situation.

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Peggy S.

7/28/2014

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$18-20/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$25/hr

Can help with

Companion care

Craft assistance

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Qualifications

Education

High school degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

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Other Qualifications & Credentials

I used to be a CNA at a nursing home years ago and I'm also a certified pharmacy technician.

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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mon

8:00 AM–8:00 PM

tue

8:00 AM–8:00 PM

wed

8:00 AM–8:00 PM

thu

8:00 AM–8:00 PM

fri

8:00 AM–4:00 PM

sat

8:00 AM–5:00 PM

sun

9:00 AM–1:00 PM

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