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Kathryn S.

Kathryn S.

$15.00 / hr

Joliet, IL

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About Kathryn

Hello, my name is Kathryn. I have been a caregiver for 14 years I have experience in many areas of healthcare. I am CPR AED certified. I chose this field because I love caring for people the feeling that I get knowing im helping someone accomplish goals in which maybe hard for them is undedescribable.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time

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Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Bus Driver

Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
First Student
Ensure that all passengers wear seat belts or are placed in appropriate (age or weight) car seats and belted in. Ensure that any behavioral issues do not compromise the safety of any child on the bus. Perform daily sign on & sign off sheets, accounting by name all children getting on and off the bus. Ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult upon leaving bus (on the authorized list). Ensure that no child is ever left unattended while on the bus, following all procedures put in place to prevent a child being left behind. Visually observe the health of each child on the bus. Coordinate the paperwork flow between homes and Rainbow. Continuous collaboration with Rainbow staff, families and transportation manager to design efficient bus routes, mail/message deliveries and staffings. Perform a complete visual safety check of each bus driven on a daily basis, completing daily pre and post trip checklists. Keep interior of bus clean daily, and bus exterior as needed. Report any needed repairs, and deliver bus to repair site. Record mileage and gas.
Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

CNA

May 2013 - Oct 2015
PARC point
Helps patients by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs; providing comfort, transportation, and vital sign monitoring.
May 2013 - Oct 2015

lead Cna

May 2002 - Mar 2013
Meadowbrook manor
Helps patients by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs; providing comfort, transportation, and vital sign monitoring.
May 2002 - Mar 2013
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