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Okezie O.

Okezie O.

$25.00 / hr

Chicago, IL

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About Okezie

I decided to become a caregiver after working in a nursing home for some time and seeing the growing number of seniors that needs and deserves our care and are not getting it or not getting enough care that they deserve. I enjoy providing care to people knowing that i might need one day, i have always given my best to my clients to assure that they get the care they deserve, so if you have me as your caregiver be rest assured that your loved one is in the best possible hands.

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
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Caregiver

Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
Home instead senior care
Provided in home care for elderly, helped with their activities of daily living, light home cleaning and prepared meals for the clients.
Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

Direct support professional

Feb 2010 - Dec 2015
Rimland services Nfp
Provided care for people who were developmentally disabled and geriatric patients. Bathed, groomed and assisted clients with their ADLS. Administered medications per instruction from a registered nurse and cooked meals and completed end of shift paperwork.
Feb 2010 - Dec 2015

Truman college

Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

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June 2019
RAY C.
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Ex marine helping my ex army father. Great help
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