Kristen P. Care Companion in Carterville, IL 62918

Looking for full or part-time work as a care companion.

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Carterville, IL (Carterville, IL • 7 miles away | will travel 30 mi)

6 years paid experience

Last signed in: Within a month

Home Care Rates $35 per hour
$132 per half day
$240 per full day
$1200 per week
$4800 per month

Kristen’s Bio

My passion in life is assisting families in caring for their most important assets (children, seniors, pets, homes, clothing, etc.).

I have been serving as a temporary house manager in Los Angeles. My responsibilities are to maintain a spotless, calm, safe and happy environment for a five bedroom/3 bathroom home. I happily manage recycling, minor repairs, outdoor maintenance, inventory, cooking two meals per day, shopping, meal planning, event planning, moving assistance, laundry, etc.

I was trained by a Donna Karan specialist in high-end fabric care/laundering.

I have extensive senior care experience. I started volunteering with seniors through a program doing arts and crafts in the mornings. I then served as an activities assistant at the largest nursing facility in Illinois. They sent me to several trainings on activities and care for individuals with dementia and alzheimer's. I have experience with both men and women and enjoy even the most curmudgeon personality.

I am a good cook, maintain a clean/organized environment, can discuss most any topic, play cards, love puzzles, walks, music, reading and any other activities a senior is capable and would like to participate.

I've been trained by LPNs to provide all the care and safety their role entails in a dementia assisted living facility.

I can't wait to learn how I can help you and your loved one!

Experience

Age Specific Experience

6 years paid experience with:

Under 55 years old
55 to 64 years old

65 to 74 years old
75 to 84 years old

Over 85 years old

Experience with providing basic care services:

Conversation and companionship
Safety supervision
Meal preparation
Medication reminders

Social activities
Light housekeeping
Exercise/Physical activities

Laundry and linen changes
Shopping
Mobility assistance

Experience with providing personal care services:

Bathing
Dressing

Grooming
Feeding and special diet

Toileting

Experience with providing individualized services:

Medication Administration
Medication Assistance
Medication Management

Grooming Guidance
Assistance with Pets
Meal Planning

Nutrition Education
Mobility Training

Experience with providing health & medical services:

Wound Care

Willing to run errands

Availability & Job Preferences

Availability Duration

Prefers to provide visiting care

Short term (1 to 3 months)
Temporary (4 to 12 months)

Permanent (1 to 2 years)
Permanent (2 or more years)

On call (as needed)

Job Duration

Willing consider either a part time or full time position

Available to start on 5/14/2024

Availability

My availability is valid through 8/13/24

Open (all day, everyday)

References

Michele D. is a reference for Kristen P.

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About Kristen

Home care
Respite care
Transportation services
Available with short notice
Available full and part-time
Non-smoker
Comfortable with pets
One reference available

Qualifications include:

CPR Training, First Aid Training

Received special training in activities for dementia/alzheimer's patients. Particularly those in distress. Was also trained by LPNs in their roles and responsibilities in dementia unit at assisted living facility.