COPD Caregivers in Highland Park - 585 caregivers found

Professionally trained Caregiver with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. I have been a Caregiver for over 10 years. Especially skilled with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Arthritis and Cancer. I would not only be a caregiver, but a friend to whom I care for adding my own personal touch and personality to their day to day needs, while providing for increasing levels of responsibility and professional growth.

Given a hand in any situation is a plus for me it makes me feel good as a daughter, mother, family members and wife I started out as a single Mothers over 20 years and I was encouraged to attend the nursing assistant course due to my personality and I never looked back, I also worked in Transportation for Pace paratransit and I encouraged and helped most of my clients to sign up for the services. I decided with the Experience I have in Health and Transportation I wanted to get my own Clients in the DuPage County area

*Iam compassionate and caring *I love what I do. I am punctual. *I pray for my patients. *I give all of my clients my personal individual attention. * I cook, do lite housekeeping, medication setup. Medication reminders *Check vital signs bloodpressure, heart rates, oxygen levels. *Accu-checks for diabetics *G-tube feeding * Woundcare * Bedbaths *Showers *ADI's *Doctors appointments, and salon appointments, ect *Organization a plus

I've always had a passion for caring for people. I have thirteen years of experience in health care. I'm very outgoing, caring, compassionate, reliable, honest, focused, and dedicated to my job. I became dedicated to caregiving when I volunteered with this organization 12 years ago. After my experience there, I knew my true passion was in caregiving. I enjoy seeing the smiles on my clients faces. and enjoy providing services that will enhance their quality of life. My personal achievement was pursuing my goals by furthering my career of applying for the OTA program, successfully graduating, and passing my state boards to become a COTA/L. As a COTA, I specialize in activities in ADL's daily living and IADL' instruments of activities of daily living. In addition, I have a numerous amount of CEU courses and certification to further my career.

I am currently 33 years old, mother of two. I have been a home care aid (6 years) and personal assistant (2yrs) The reason I became a caregiver was due to the fact when I was 7mths pregnant with my oldest child; my mother had a stroke that effect her short &long term memory and was in much needed help at home with her daily need due to the fact my mother has difficulty remembering certain things like she did years ago; I felt she needed someone to help her on the things she might need on her day to day routines but since she didn't like stranger in the home I became a caregiver to show her caregiver aren't just stranger they can become part of your family as well. I am very familiar with all house cleaning, washing clothes, assisting with elderly needs, washing dishes, organizing furniture, running errands, cooking (basics), assist with bathing. I currently have desired work schedule of which would consist of Tuesday&Wednesday, 9-2pm Saturday (open) Sunday 8am-5 p.m. I am mostly flexible with any job description except for transportation which at the moment I don't own a vehicle.

I have been working in a caregiver position, and healthcare field, since the age of 14. I love the work, helping in any way I can. I've worked with a variety of clients, men and women.

I am a very compassionate, loving and caring individual who goes above and beyond my call of duty to make others happy, receive the best care and effectively do my job. I possess excellent clinical, customer service and communication skills. I am a team player. I am respectful, responsible, resourceful, teachable, adaptable and disciplined. I also very patient and accomadating to clients' needs and families requests. I am able to function effectively under stressful conditions yet preserving to accomplish my goals. I am very loyal to my patients and my employers.

I have a passion for helping people and that comes with over 15years exsperience in the healthcare field. I serve with excellence while maintaining a level of professional conduct. The best part of my job is when I have left the client & family feeling pleased they have had me to assist with the quality of life for their loved ones. Background and References available upon request.

BIO I have been working as a home health aid/caregiver since 1992. I work a lot with Dementia and Alzheimer clients. Also, taking care of my mother who has been sick with the Alzheimer's disease through for a long time. I am compassionate and is a very patient person and I do understand the importance of making sure my clients are taking care of properly. I pick up experiences from diverse type of sicknesses such as bipolar, other mental care, strokes, alcoholic etc. I have a lot of experience taking care of people. I am very friendly and patient. If you need to know information about my experiences and references contact me for an interview please. Thank you. I'm also open for night shifts. Thank you.

Everyone is always saying that I have a beautiful smile and I believe it is because they can tell that I truly enjoy smiling! I have a bubbly and very personable personality. I became a CNA in 2008 and have worked in both long-term care facilities and hospitals. Currently I work part-time at Rush University. I enjoy being a caregiver because it is a rewarding job to be able to support people in their time of need. I am most proud of being a frontline worker during this COVID-19 pandemic and showing the world that superheroes wear scrubs not capes!