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Patricia D.

Patricia D.

$15.00 / hr

Chicago, IL

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About Patricia

I am an excellent caregiver because I am a passionate, people's person and I have 10 plus years experience. I decided to become a caregiver when I went through a personal experience. My Mom was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer, which was very devastating for my family and myself. I changed my lifestyle to take care of my Mom. When my Mom passed away I decided to go into the healthcare field to provide people with the level of respect and dignity that they deserve, because we took care of Mom at home due to the difficuties and expenses of putting her in a facility. Providing care and companionship to people is and will always be a part of my life. There is nothing like the rewarding feeling you get when you know you have made someone feel better or even smile regardless of what they are going through. This why I chose this field and why I continue to work and advance in the healthcare field.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • 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

    • ALS
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Arthritis
    • Cancer Recovery
    • COPD
    • Dementia
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Home Health Care
    • Hospice Care
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Certified Nursing Asst.

    Nov 2012 - Jul 2014
    Windsor Park Nursing Home
    Assist patients with adl's, which included feeding, bathing,grooming, dressing. Mobility assist, transfer assist, partial or total assist. Medication assist/reminder. Toileting,CPR certified,wound care and assist, etc.
    Nov 2012 - Jul 2014

    Certified Nursing Asst.

    Feb 2006 - Aug 2009
    Waterfront Terrace Nursing Home
    Assist residents with adl's,which included bathing, dressing, feeding,partial or total care, mobility asst, medication asst./ reminder.Transfer asst, wound care, appt reminder,use of lift or transfer equipment,etc.
    Feb 2006 - Aug 2009

    Everest College Chicago

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

    Kennedy King College Chicago

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2006
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2006
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