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Katrina P.

Katrina P.

$17.00 / hr

Glenview, IL

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About Katrina

Being a caregiver is not only taking care of your patients, it's about learning who they are what makes them who they are. That way it's better to take care of them. You know their likes and dislikes! What attracted me to being a care giver was the care that i received as a patient in the hospital. They really took good care of me and my needs. Made me feel safe and well taken care of. I want to give that same compassion as I received everyone deserves that! I enjoy seeing my patients happy and comfortable when I'm there, I love seeing them get done what they need to get done and feel accomplished at the end of the day, my personal achievements are that I'm a mom of three loving boys who enjoy life and are very smart and capable of anything and I learned that from working in health care being exposed to everything and anything and learning how to deal and how other deal with things.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • 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
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Nurses care tech

Jun 2006 - Present
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Measurements Body Temperature ORAL, RECTAL, AXILLARY Radial and Apical Pulse Respirations Blood Pressure Weight Assistance with ADLs Bedbath PARTIAL, FULL Perineal Care Nail Care Oral Care Dressing Applying Elastic Support Hose Making an Occupied Bed Positioning/Repositioning Logrolling Patient Transfer with and without Mechanical Lift or Gait Belt Passive Range of Motion Exercises Feeding Assisting with voiding Ostomy Care Recording (I & O) Catheter Care Indwelling/Condom Collecting Specimens First Aid/CPR/AED Precautions STANDARD, ISOLATION, AIRBORNE, DROPLET etc Proper Use of PPE.
Jun 2006 - Present

Oakton Community College

Jan 2016 - Jan 2024
Des Plaines, IL
Jan 2016 - Jan 2024
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