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Colleen V.

Colleen V.

$20.00 / hr

Chicago, IL

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About Colleen

I am a very loving, compassionate and caring person who treats every patient as if they were my family member. I love working with elderly and disabled patients. I have 12+ years in the Medical Field. I am a Medical Assistant and Home Health Caregiver. I am empathetic and very patient and I love what i do and take pride in it. I love to help people and I am dependable and prompt. I have a great personality and provide excellent care for all patients.

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
  • Overnight

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
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Home Health Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Home Health Caregiver

Feb 2018 - Present
Nina Espinosa
I am a Cargiver 3 days a week for this patient whom I have cared for at home before hospitalization and after. Duties include preparing meals, bathing ,dressing, medications, wound care and performed vitals. I have provided care in all daily needs as well as compassion in a loving and professional manner.
Feb 2018 - Present

Everest College - Skokie

Jan 2007 - Jan 2019
Skokie, IL
Jan 2007 - Jan 2019

Home Health Caregiver

May 2017 - Dec 2018
Patricia Perez
I provided patient care as well as companionship and compassion. Preperation of meals according to prescribed diet. I administered medications per doctors orders as prescribed. My duties included changing bed linens, washing laundry and cleaning. Assisted with personal hygiene,emptying of catheter, daily bathing and clothing. Accompanied and provided transportation for patient to doctor appointments as needed.
May 2017 - Dec 2018

Medical Assistant

Feb 2005 - Mar 2014
Family Med
Assisted with setting and preparing rooms for new patients. Stocked all medical supplies for Physician. Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of the patients. Obtained information about patient's medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies. Helped elderly and patients with disabilities in and out of beds, wheelchairs and automobiles before and after surgeries. Scheduled clients for referral medical appointments with other doctors. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Feb 2005 - Mar 2014

Morton College

Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
Cicero, IL
Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
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