Betty R.
$15.00 / hr
Oak Lawn, IL
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What makes me a good caregiver is that I like helping people and I have always been this way. I have worked in the medical field for over 24 years and have always enjoyed being with my patients. Helping them in any way I can (getting them fresh water,cleaning their space, assisting with eating, respiratory care, etc... Seeing them smile for any reason is a great feeling. I know in home caregiving patients are "clients" and clients soon become friends. A friend that I would care for. I reside in Oak Lawn IL. My Daughter and Grandaughter live with me year round and my Son stays with us seasonally. I am 59 and ready to make a career change. I have not been employed for the last 15 months. I have been keeping busy being a different kind of caregiver. Meaning I have been my Grandaughters caregiver. My elderly neighbor has a caregiver that comes to his home twice a day everyday. I have great respect for her and have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to make a change in careers and this is what I would like to do for many years to come. I have cared for many patients but I also cared for my Grandfather for 5 years until his passing. I also cared for my Mother for many years until she passed. My Sister when she was layed up due to a roller skating fall and my Son when he had a really bad fall down a flight of stairs. I feel I qualify to be a caregiver and I hope you think so too. I will still be caring for my Grandaughter until the coming fall season. Which is at the most three days a week. Weekdays. For now I am hoping to work part time and I would not only be available 2 or 3 days a week but I would really like to weekends.
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Transferring & Mobility
- Exercise
- 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
- Arthritis
- Cancer Recovery
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- COPD
- Dementia
- Depression
- Hearing Disorders
- Tracheotomy / Ventilation
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
Experience & Education
respiratory therapist
Christ Hospital
respiratory therapist
Glenshire Nursing & Rehabilitation
respiratory therapist
St Agnes Nursing and Rehabilitation
respiratory therapist
Brentwood Nursing & Rehabilitation
respiratory therapist
Little Co of Mary Hospital
Moraine Valley Community College
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