Heather S. Care Companion in Chicago, IL 60620

Looking for full-time work as a care companion.

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Expired.

Last completed on 05/25/2014.

Basic background check 05/25/2014
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First aid certification
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First aid certification
CPR certification
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CPR certification

Chicago, IL (Chicago, IL • 9 miles away | will travel 50 mi)

15 years paid experience

Last signed in: More than 6 months

Home Care Rates $17 per hour
$12 per half day
$150 per full day
$735 per week
$2940 per month

Heather’s Bio

I have been a care giver fifth teen plus years.Working with the mentally challenge,hospice and handicapped of all ages.Some background experiences.ADL,ROT,breathing treatments,gate belt,standby assistance,seizures,transfers,toileting,cooking,light housekeeping,wound care and insulin. Observing and reporting the general well-being of the person or persons to whom I am providing care.Here are a few illness that I have encountered.Alzheimer's,Cancer,dementia,parkinson,paraplegic and macular degeneration.Capable to problem solve without monitoring and a quick study.I consider this line of work rewarding ,gratifying,and important. Bring cheer and comfort helping others live a healthy satisfying life.Certificate of Completion Alzheimer's Care.

Experience

Age Specific Experience

15 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

Experience with providing health & medical services:

Wound Care

Pain Management

Diabetic Care

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 to consider a full time position

Start date is flexible

Availability

My availability is valid through 4/30/14

Open (all day, everyday)

Skills & Abilities

Languages Spoken

English

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Heather S. Care Companion in Chicago, IL 60620

Looking for full-time work as a care companion.

Heather’s Bio