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Ericka S.

Ericka S.

$18.00 / hr

Joliet, IL

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About Ericka

Hi my name is Ericka Smith and I've been a CNA/Caregiver for over 20 years and I absolutely LOVE what I do. I'm a registered Medical Assistant as well as a Certified Nurse Assistant. I'm CPR certified as well as a certified Dementia Care Specialist. I enjoy providing quality care to my clients, patients, residents. I have worked in patient care in numerous settings. Hospitals, Nursing Homes,Assisted living facilities as well as Home Care. And no matter where I'm working as a caregiver I give 100% I'm so good at what I do because I love what I do.

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
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • Weekend Live-In
  • Holiday Shifts

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
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Patient Care Technician/CNA

Mar 2018 - Present
Silver Cross Hospital
Assist RN's with patient care such as ADL's ROM's, intake/output, vital signs, EKG's, monitoring patients post recovery for signs of infections, report any signs or change of condition to RN/ Charge Nurse
Mar 2018 - Present

Lead CNA/Caregiver/Mentor

Mar 2013 - Sep 2018
Silverado
Lead CNA/ Mentored and Trained new CNA's to facility. Was responsible for basic patient care such as Vital Signs, ADL's, Intake/OutPut redirecting confused /Dementia residents. Assisted with grooming and we'll being of residents
Mar 2013 - Sep 2018

Sanford Brown College

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
Hillside, IL
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
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