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Katrina J.

Katrina J.

$15.00 / hr

Danville, IL

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About Katrina

I love taking care of the elderly took care if my grandmother till she passed away i love to work around the elderly some have families and some have nobody but there caregivers i seen it both ways very heartbreaking.I took care of my mother in law when her own daughter wouldnt she died of pancreatic cancer i was with her day and night i did everything for her and in the end it broke my heart she got so bad in the end she was completely disabled and could not even feed herself or anything .I am a 41 yr old mother of 4 my oldest being 23 and my youngest 16 i am a very loving and caring individual that will do anything for anybody i have worked i have been a cna for 14 yrs now i have worked around the elderly mainly in nursing homes but did my own mother in law and grandmother on a daily basis in the end my grandmother lived with me and she had bad dementia and alzeimers and i know how and wat to do in bad situations and how to handle the elderly on full moons. I really love caring for them.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • 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

    • ALS
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • Hospice Care
    • 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

    Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
    danville care center
    Taking care of the elderly changing feeding dressing them etc.
    Nov 2012 - Jun 2014

    cna

    Sep 2011 - Jul 2012
    hawthorne inn
    Taking care of the elderly
    Sep 2011 - Jul 2012

    cna

    Jul 2010 - Jun 2012
    danville care center
    Taking care of elderly
    Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

    danville high school

    Aug 1988 - May 1991
    Aug 1988 - May 1991

    danville high school

    Aug 1988 - May 1991
    Aug 1988 - May 1991
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