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LATISHA S.

LATISHA S.

$20.00 / hr

Chicago, IL

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About LATISHA

My primary personality trait in dealing with people is patience. I love to hear seniors share their life and experiences. And I am a good listener. I realized that I had a knack for caring for seniors while I was primary caregiver for my own mother for 10 years. After she passed away and I needed income as a single parent and Biblical Counseling student, I realized that my years as my mother's caregiver had given me valuable on-the-job training that I could utilize to help others. Because of my genuine love for people, I enjoy listening to and communicating with seniors. I especially cherish opportunities to learn about life from the vantage point of a senior's perspective and experience. I cared for my mother from the inception of her Alzheimer's until she passed away some 10 years later. I recently cared for a dear friend's mother for 6 months who was suffering from pancreatic cancer. And for the last 18 months I have and am currently caring for another friend's mother who is 89 years old. I have been able to assist these ladies through difficult health and emotional situations with finesse.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • 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
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Home Health Aid

Aug 2018 - Present
Gareda Home Health Care
Home care for senior citizens. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, cooking, dressing, grooming, feeding, housework, etc.
Aug 2018 - Present

Master's International University of Divinity

Jan 2003 - Jan 2023
Evansville, IN
Jan 2003 - Jan 2023

Claims/Agent

May 1982 - May 2002
State Farm Insurance
Insurance professional
May 1982 - May 2002

Illinois Wesleyan University

Jan 1976 - Jan 1980
Bloomington, IL
Jan 1976 - Jan 1980
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