Patsy S. Care Companion in Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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

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CPR certification

Chicago Heights, IL

16 years paid experience
Female

Last signed in: Within four months

Home Care Rates $18 per hour
$72 per half day
$150 per full day
$750 per week
$3000 per month

Patsy’s Bio

Hi. My name is Patsy Stephens. I have been in the health care field for 30 years. I started out as a Medical assistant working in the lab at St. MARY'S Hospital in Hobart Indiana. I worked there for about 8 years while attending IUN for nursing. while working at St. Mary's I realized that I didn't want to be a nurse. I was very happy as a Medical assistant. I then went to work for Dr. Ashwani Kumar in Internal medicine and Geriatrics. during this time I was offered a teaching position which with Dr. Kumars encouragement I accepted the position and began the most rewarding phase of my life. I love being a Medical assistant and I love taking care of people. I worked briefly in home health care with a stroke patient who passed away. I love what I do and to me being able to help people is the most rewarding aspect of my job. I have had a very difficult year though and I am looking to make some changes in my life. I lost my 29 year old daughter and my mother in a 2 month period. the loss was devastating and I knew right there and then that I wanted to spend my days helping people. taking care of them in what ever way possible. I'm a certified medical assistant. certified phlebotomist an allied health instructor with the American medical technologist. I am a CPR instructor through American heart association

Experience

Age Specific Experience

16 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
Pain Management

IV Therapy/Injections
Diabetic Care

Central Line Care
Ostomy Care

Willing to run errands

Willing to provide non-medical transportation (e.g. to appointments, shopping, errands, etc.)

Availability & Job Preferences

Availability Duration

Prefers to work as a live in care provider

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

Start date is flexible

Availability

My availability is valid through 10/19/20

Weekday Early Morning
Day-time Weekdays (M - F)

Weekday Afternoons
Weekday Evenings

Weekends Daytime
Weekends Evenings

About Patsy

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

Qualifications include:

First Aid Training, CPR Training, Licensed

I have worked as a Medical assistant since 1991 I have done all aspects of my job including home health care and teaching. I am a CMA a phlebotomist a CPR instructor certified in first aid and a TB instructor. I worked for 8 straight years in Internal medicine and Geriatrics. I am very good at my job. I'm compassionate, caring, patient and very empathetic. I love what I do. I love taking care of people and making them feel better.