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Jennifer D.

Jennifer D.

$20.00 / hr

Wauconda, IL

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About Jennifer

Hi! I was a caregiver for my grandmother 24/7 for over five years. She was wheelchair-bound, severely handicapped with dementia. My daily responsibilities included companionship, giving meds, helping her with hygiene, transferring her, re-positioning her throughout the day/night so she did not get pressure sores, meal preps/feedings, working with home health care for home visits and transporting her to doctor visits. I took care of her in her final days with the help of hospice so I am experienced in the hospice process as well. For the last two years, I've been taking care of a woman with Parkinson's and dementia who lives in assisted living . Caregiving is my passion! I have a tremendous amount of experience plus my bachelors degree in psychology. I truly believe I was put on this earth to care for others. I have excellent references upon request!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

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
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Caregiver

Feb 2012 - Sep 2017
Caregiver for my grandmother
I was a caregiver for my grandmother 24/7 for over five years. Unfortunately, she recently passed away so I'm looking for a new caregiving position. She was wheelchair-bound, severely handicapped with dementia. My daily responsibilities included companionship, giving meds, helping her with hygiene, transferring her, re-positioning her throughout the day/night so she did not get pressure sores, meal preps/feedings, working with home health care for home visits and transporting her to doctor visits. Caregiving is my passion, I have a tremendous amount of experience plus my bachelors degree in psychology. Before taking on the position of caregiver for my grandmother I was a nanny for 10+ years. I have excellent references upon request! Please message me if you'd like more info.
Feb 2012 - Sep 2017

Roosevelt University

Jan 1998 - Jan 2003
Chicago, IL
Jan 1998 - Jan 2003
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