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Crystal R.

Crystal R.

$15.50 / hr

Decatur, IL

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About Crystal

1. To help other people 2. I like helping people , I like being able to let them know that not only do they have friends and family that care about them but they also have complete strangers that do also. 3. Not letting many things get me down regardless of how bad it gets. 4. I like what I do for others. I don't like that some people think that CNA's aren't a big deal, I don't like that we get looked down upon , but I love being able to be there for my clients and just by a smile and a little reassurance, their day gets a little bit better.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • 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
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Diabetes
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    CNA

    May 2013 - Nov 2015
    Bement Health Care Center
    responsible for answering call lights, taking and documenting vital signs, computing input/output, assisting with feeding, and other ADL’s when necessary. Other jobs were monitoring the environment for any safety issues and notifying the Nurse of any patient concerns. Ability to work cooperatively on a team in order to meet the needs of the patient, family and unit
    May 2013 - Nov 2015

    CNA

    Nov 2014 - Jun 2015
    MSN
    responsible for answering call lights, taking and documenting vital signs, computing input/output, assisting with feeding, and other ADL’s when necessary. Other jobs were monitoring the environment for any safety issues and notifying the Nurse of any patient concerns. Ability to work cooperatively on a team in order to meet the needs of the patient, family and unit
    Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

    CNA

    Oct 2011 - Jul 2013
    Arthur Nursing Home
    responsible for answering call lights, taking and documenting vital signs, computing input/output, assisting with feeding, and other ADL’s when necessary. Other jobs were monitoring the environment for any safety issues and notifying the Nurse of any patient concerns. Ability to work cooperatively on a team in order to meet the needs of the patient, family and unit
    Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

    CNA

    Jul 2012 - May 2013
    Mattoon Health Care Center
    responsible for answering call lights, taking and documenting vital signs, computing input/output, assisting with feeding, and other ADL’s when necessary. Other jobs were monitoring the environment for any safety issues and notifying the Nurse of any patient concerns. Ability to work cooperatively on a team in order to meet the needs of the patient, family and unit
    Jul 2012 - May 2013

    CNA

    Jan 2009 - May 2011
    Piatt County Nursing Home
    responsible for answering call lights, taking and documenting vital signs, computing input/output, assisting with feeding, and other ADL’s when necessary. Other jobs were monitoring the environment for any safety issues and notifying the Nurse of any patient concerns. Ability to work cooperatively on a team in order to meet the needs of the patient, family and unit
    Jan 2009 - May 2011

    Parkland College

    Jun 2003 - Aug 2003
    Jun 2003 - Aug 2003
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