bingApril B. | Professional Caregiver in Crystal Lake, IL | CareLinx
April B.

April B.

Algonquin, IL

About April

What I like about being a caregiver is that I can make a positive difference in someone's life. I take pride in my work as a CNA. I like to make connections with people and it shows with patients/residents. I have 10 years experience as a caregiver and have worked with patients in hospitals, in hospice, home care and long-term facilities. I like to talk to patients and make them feel comfortable. I also have training in ambulating patients and assisting with dressing and feeding. I always have good reviews in my work as a CNA.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Renal and Urological Disorders
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    CNA

    Dec 2013 - Aug 2014
    Covenant Home and Hospice
    CNA for home care. Assisted residents with housekeeping/organizing, dressing, ambulation, and meal preparation. Assisted hospice patients in long-term care facilities as well.
    Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

    CNA

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
    Kindred Hospital
    CNA for step-down hospital for severe to moderate patient load. Assist with adl's, feeding and ambulation. Check for skin changes and make patients feel comfortable.
    Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

    CNA

    Nov 2011 - Sep 2012
    Amedia Nursing Registry
    Home care
    Nov 2011 - Sep 2012

    PCT/CNA

    May 2010 - Nov 2011
    St. Joseph Hospital
    CNA for float pool department Assisted patients with adl's, comfort care, ambulation and feeding in: medical/surgical, oncology, neurology, ortho/rehab, behavioral health, E/R and ICU and pediatrics
    May 2010 - Nov 2011

    CNA/PCT

    Jun 2006 - May 2008
    Centegra Hospital
    CNA for ortho and medical surgical
    Jun 2006 - May 2008

    CNA

    May 2005 - Jun 2006
    Sherman West Court
    CNA for long-term and alzheimers departments.
    May 2005 - Jun 2006

    McHenry County College

    May 2005 - May 2005
    May 2005 - May 2005
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