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Amy W.

Amy W.

$15.00 / hr

Chicago, IL

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About Amy

I show a lot of compassion to my client's I want to always show that I'm here for them and their needs. I'm a very reliable and trustworthy person. I also have a lot of patience, as you must in this job environment. I'm very proud in the work that I do. It makes me happy making another individual happy, I have positive energy. I love helping my client's to accomplish their goals. I'm well organized and provide day to day progress reports and notes. I'm here to help those who need help, this is my passion. I do own a vehicle and will run errands for those whom need shopping done or sometimes even have to go to a doctore appointment. I'm great at what I do 7 year's experience and have great reference.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • 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

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Recovery
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Caregiver

Mar 2014 - Present
Senior Helpers
Assistance with meal prep/ planning, cooking, hygiene, bathing, dressing, toilet assistance, transfers, light house keeping, medication reminder, exercise techniques, shopping and organization. I'm experienced with alzheimer's and dementia. I have 4 year's experience with stroke and cancer patient's. I have 7 year's experience with caretaking all together.
Mar 2014 - Present

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

Jan 2015 - Jan 2018
Chicago, IL
Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

Amundsen High School

Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
Chicago, IL
Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
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