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Jelena R.

Jelena R.

$25.00 / hr

Chicago, IL

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About Jelena

High School Teacher Linguist ( fluent: Serbian, Bosnian, Slovenian, Italian, Russian, English)for 22 years, and after that a C N A - very rewarding and inspiring. Teenagers and our Seniors are having in common 1 important mutual need - to be listened to. And I am a good listener. Patient, observing. An excellent cook too. Proud of my referrals, glad to share it with my new employer...positive approach and good energy are in my eyes. I`m compassionate, tender, yet punctual, professional.. And as a good Christian, I like to think: my good deeds are there somewhere written, will be remembered when I become that old to need someone`s help, care, nurturing.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • Weekend Live-In
  • 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

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • 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
  • Italian
  • Russian

Experience & Education

CNA Live-in 24/7

May 2002 - Present
George Pulos MD
One on one 24/7 for 5 years. Also Hospice 24/7
May 2002 - Present

Long Term Live in care One on one

Feb 2010 - May 2024
Dr Misha Popovich MD Radiologist
My patient was a "tough cookie" retired Doctor Gynecologist, having Caregivers only on short terms, but I ve spent with her several years, her sons out of state and all went excellent. I am proud of the referral thety added to my Care.com Profile.
Feb 2010 - May 2024

Transportation

Feb 2015 - Nov 2017
Dr Thomas Horigan MD
Transportation to Doctor s appointments, store, barber etc. Also, to his Church events etc. Very nice experiences.European, Australian and USA driving records clear.
Feb 2015 - Nov 2017

CNA Live in 24/7

Sep 2015 - Feb 2017
Diane Dr Pujdok
One-on-one 24/7 CNA Live in
Sep 2015 - Feb 2017

Stroke survivor care One on One 11 months

Mar 2014 - Jan 2015
Michelle Jacobsen
One on one, all day care, stroke patient one side weak, but we meet our goals, she is walking, talking...we are all happy now.
Mar 2014 - Jan 2015

CNA Live in 24/7

Apr 2007 - May 2010
Carl A Dahlia
CNA full time 24/7 till the Patient passed away at age 94 ( War Veteran). Also other nice patients Full time One-on-one. Art of Menthal Care Certificate, Dementia and Alzhaimers Desease.12 Certificates and very nice referrals that I am proud to share with you.
Apr 2007 - May 2010

Teacher

Sep 2000 - Jun 2008
High School For-Creative Arts
I love children - Children are Poetry. Tutoring English One-on-one all ages. Translating all documents. Book, novels and poetry.
Sep 2000 - Jun 2008

University of Arizona

Jan 2002 - Jan 2005
Tucson, AZ
Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

University of Slovenia

Jan 1986 - Jan 1992
Switzerland
Jan 1986 - Jan 1992

Professor

Sep 1976 - Jul 1982
Engineering Management in Ljubljana
Professor Linguist, teaching students 2 European languages
Sep 1976 - Jul 1982

University of Belgrade

Jan 1978 - Jan 1982
Belgrade, MO
Jan 1978 - Jan 1982
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