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Kimberly R.

Kimberly R.

$17.50 / hr

Oak Lawn, IL

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About Kimberly

HELLO I BECAME A CARE GIVER TO HELP PEOPLE,TI HELP THE ELDERLY AND CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILTIES OR AS A COMPANION. I LIKE BEING A CARE GIVER BECAUSE I LIKE TO HELP PEOPLE. IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD TO HELP ANYONE. A PERSONAL ACHEIVEMENT OF MINE THAT IM PROUD OF IS WHEN MY PATIENTS FEEL LIKE I PUT A SMILE ON THEIR FACE, I MADE A DIFFERENCE , I HELPED SOMEONE AT THE END MY WORKED DAY.I HAVE BEEN A CARE GIVER . I FEEL VERY CONFIDENT AT WHAT I DO. I WORKED IN EVERY FACILITY HOSPITALS, NURSING FACILITY'S, REHAHILIBITATION CENTERS ALSO. I CURRENTLY WORK PART TIME FOR ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • Holiday Shifts

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
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

PATIENT CARE TECH

Sep 2002 - Sep 2019
ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER
ASSIST Patient with bathing, assist patient with walking, assist with feeding, assist with grooming, report any changes to RN, LIFTING, transporting, collect specimen urine or stool for lab, heart monitor on patient,assit with ambulating,toilet Service-oriented patient care tech with 20 year background in Nursing Field. Core competencies as well as excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Responsible patient care Associate, proficient in Passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence. 20 years in Nusing Field and Patient Care Associate positions. Goal-oriented patient care Tech dedicated to high levels of customer satisfaction and meeting aggressive business goals. Great with specialized knowledge in Computer skills and Certified Hard working who drives high sales in both slow and busy shifts and with background in Nursing and Business. Maintains an orderly and neat store floor at all times. I assist patients with tasks they are unable to do for themselves. I deliver food trays and help feed.
Sep 2002 - Sep 2019

CPR CERTIFICATION

Jan 2000 - Jan 2016
Jan 2000 - Jan 2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

May 1997 - Sep 2002
Lexington Nursing Home
Take vital signs and gather other patient data as well as administering basic care and tending to the hygiene needs of patients. “Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.” “Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.” “Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.”
May 1997 - Sep 2002

HAYTI HIGH SCHOOL

Aug 1984 - May 1988
Aug 1984 - May 1988
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