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Michelle M.

Michelle M.

$15.00 / hr

Kankakee, IL

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About Michelle

Hello there! My name is Michelle and I have been caring for someone since I was in the 10th grade. (Years ago) I moved in with my grandmother, she had been a widow for about 3 years. She was suffering from depression, breathing issues and I know many more health issues that later claimed her life. Her living conditions weren't the best and she totally refused to go to the doctor. I arranged for her to move into an apartment which she enjoyed for about 2 years. I never thought that I would be working in this field. I originally went to school for administration careers. But to see their faces light up when you please them is why I continue to work in this field. Plus I have the satisfaction of knowing that care was administered properly. I have worked with the elderly, as well as, individuals with special needs. Very willing and ready to meet your families needs.

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
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • Hospice Care
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Private Caregiver

    Sep 2013 - May 2014
    George Hoskins
    Presently, I care for a patient with alcoholism. Illnesses due to this disease caused this patient to be hospitalized with permanent aftercare. I provide assistance with the following: confer with all providers concerning my client’s condition, medication changes etc., medication reminders and refills; making appointments, transporting to appointments, preparing meals, doing laundry, finances and housekeeping, as well as companionship. Previously my patient was terminally ill with cancer. I provided all the care mentioned above as well as end of life care.
    Sep 2013 - May 2014

    South University

    Mar 2010 - Oct 2010
    Mar 2010 - Oct 2010

    Patient Care Attendant

    Mar 2008 - Feb 2010
    Riverside Healthcare Senior Living
    I worked on Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s unit. Assisted residents with ADL's, dressing and undressing, medication reminders, bathroom reminders, toileting, breakfast, lunch and dinner reminders, went on country drives, played games with residents, exercised with the residents as well, spoke with family as needed about the residents health and well-being. I assisted in the reception area answering phone calls and assisting residents with their mailing, appointments and outings, typed and updated menus.
    Mar 2008 - Feb 2010

    University of Phoenix

    Mar 2009 - Sep 2009
    Mar 2009 - Sep 2009

    Human Resources Assistant

    Oct 2006 - Sep 2007
    Indian Oaks Academy/Nexus
    I worked in a facility for troubled youth. My tasks included assisting the Human Resource Manager with the following; timekeeping on ADP clock in system, Benefits/Orientation training, First Aid/CPR training, Workman’s Compensation, typing, filing, answering telephone, Affirmative Action tracking, assemble personnel files, track and update DCFS paperwork, complete DCFS driver eligibility, as well as corresponding with DCFS representatives regularly by phone and email.
    Oct 2006 - Sep 2007

    Counselor

    Nov 2005 - Oct 2006
    Indian Oaks Academy/Nexus
    Monitored and processed youth that had been victims of sex offenses or that were sex offenders.
    Nov 2005 - Oct 2006

    Claims Processor/Customer Service/Correspondence Specialist

    Oct 2000 - Apr 2003
    Cigna Healthcare
    I went through nine weeks of training before being released on the floor to process claims. During this time I was introduced extensively to Diagnosis and CPT coding. After about a year I volunteered to attend training in customer service and was employed in that position two to three times a week. My last year, I attended training for the correspondence position. I answered incoming mail from patients, doctors and providers, repaired claims and replied to correspondence by mail and by phone.
    Oct 2000 - Apr 2003

    Administrative Co-ordinator

    Sep 1994 - Aug 1999
    City of Paducah-Human Rights Commission
    Direct assistant to the Human Rights Director. I opened office, sorted mail in the mailroom and distributed mail throughout City Hall, received and made telephone calls to clients, gathered intake information from clients, sat in on meetings with Director and client, took minutes for office meetings and monthly meetings with a 9 board commission whom I corresponded with daily. Created and put together Annual reports and office reports for the commission board, corresponded with Mayor and City Manager on a weekly basis.
    Sep 1994 - Aug 1999

    Brannon Business Institute

    Mar 1996 - Jun 1998
    Mar 1996 - Jun 1998

    West KY Area Vocational School

    Aug 1997 - Apr 1998
    Aug 1997 - Apr 1998

    Paducah Community College

    Aug 1995 - Nov 1995
    Aug 1995 - Nov 1995

    West KY Technical-Vocational School

    Aug 1991 - Mar 1992
    Aug 1991 - Mar 1992

    Paducah Tilghman High School

    Aug 1981 - May 1984
    Aug 1981 - May 1984
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