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Karen W.

Karen W.

$15.00 / hr

Chicago, IL

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About Karen

I think that a caregiver must have a warm heart, the person receiving the care has lost the ability to do for themselves. That is very hard to deal with. My life long dream was to work in a field that would allow me to make a diffidence in the lives of others, to help them to feel better about living. I am happy each day that i can see know matter what my client is faced with , she looks to me for that you can do it. Then there is a big smile on her face that gives me all the joy one could need. Caring for others is my calling from God. God needs someone to care for his children through.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

    Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

    Skills & Expertise

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Arthritis
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • COPD
    • Dementia
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Hearing Disorders
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Certified with both Department health Illinois &City of Chicago Department of Health.

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2018
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

    In Home Companion

    Nov 2012 - Nov 2015
    Patrica Belts
    I prepare three meals a day, bath, dress, light house keeping. I take my client on outings, grocery shop, assisted with medication daily morning and evening. I do laundry as needed. i am companion for my client. I am a Massage Therapist so i touch my client so that she can feel loved, it helps the trust to develop. We have a bond she looks so forward to the time that we spend together.
    Nov 2012 - Nov 2015

    Everest College

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

    West Suburban Hospital

    May 1995 - Apr 2012
    Nancy Gunnell
    I assisted with the daily care of patients. Taking vitals reporting any change to head nurse. I would just be companion fro some that just needed a friend. then i joined the lab and being to draw blood on patients of every age group in a outpatient setting , as well as i did EKG. I had to carry out the orders of the Doctor.
    May 1995 - Apr 2012

    Graduated from Austin Career Education Center affiliated Saint Patrick High School.

    Jul 1982 - Jan 1983
    Jul 1982 - Jan 1983
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