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Jennifer M.

Jennifer M.

$16.00 / hr

Hammond, IN

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About Jennifer

What makes me a great caregiver?Well to start off I didn't actually know what I wanted to do with my life,I was 20 yrs old and clueless!I recieved a college program and started to look through it and saw CNA classes,thought to myself wow I can do this!Well that was 22 yrs ago.I have learned so much,gained so much from all my years in healthcare.I love knowing I just made a difference,I made someone happy even if I was with them for 5 minutes.I have experience in many areas of healthcare.Rehab,cardiac care,Alz/Dementia,Home Care,Spinal Cord injury,

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Meal Prep
  • 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
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Renal and Urological Disorders
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Nursing Support Assistant

    Sep 2010 - Feb 2015
    University of Chicago Medical Center
    I am a resposible for taking patients vitals,recording intake and outputs in epic,Accuchecks,Place patients on cardiac monitoring,Assist with adls.I am also on the skin team,check all patients skin for new breakdown and old.
    Sep 2010 - Feb 2015

    cna

    Apr 2005 - Sep 2011
    St James Hospital
    I worked as a cna on a inpatient rehab floor.Responsible for vitals,intake and outputs and bloodsugar check,apply braces,assist with wound care.
    Apr 2005 - Sep 2011

    Patient Care Technician

    Feb 2003 - Mar 2005
    Rehab Institute of Chicago
    PCT on spinal cord injury unit Catheter care and tube feeding Vent/trachea care Applied braces as needed per patient Hang gastric feeding to gravity FIM scoring/computer based charting BVI training Assist patients with A.M. care, take vital signs, prep for procedures, blood glucose , and obtain specimens
    Feb 2003 - Mar 2005

    CNA

    Mar 1999 - Feb 2003
    Mother Theresea Home
    Administrated complete care and comfort for the patients in the Alzheimer/Dementia unit. Assisted patients with adl’s and feeding Assisted with walk to Dine program Checked patient’s vitals on a daily basis
    Mar 1999 - Feb 2003

    Prairie State College

    Mar 1993 - May 1993
    Mar 1993 - May 1993
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