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Carla C.

Carla C.

$25.00 / hr

Fox River Grove, IL

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About Carla

Hi My name is Carla. I'm 54 years young. Married 28 years with 2 daughters in college. I've been an Intensive Care RN for 29 years. Worked various fields including Burn Unit, Medical/Surgical and Trauma units. In home Hospice/ Palliative care. Rendered live in care to in laws for 1 year until their passing. During which time license and accreditations expired. No desire to return to hospital setting which led me to private care giving and care to my family. I very much enjoy and get great satisfaction from helping people to enriched lives. I've been blessed with the relationships of my patients and being a part of their lives. I'm very active. Enjoy exercise,reading , gardening and spending time with family. I look forward to being a part of yours. Sincerely Carla

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

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
  • 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

Caregiver

Jun 2017 - Oct 2017
Catherine
Complete in home care for mother of physician with Alzheimer's/Dementia and one sided paralysis. Duties included bathing / dressing , transfers multiple times in day from bed to chair and toileting. Nutritious meal prep and feeding. Medication management. Laundry and light housekeeping. Companionship, music, conversation and weather permitting daily walks in wheelchair. Relationship ended as family decided on nursing home placement.
Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

Jan 1986 - Jan 1989
Chicago, IL
Jan 1986 - Jan 1989
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