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Topeka S.

Topeka S.

$15.00 / hr

Hanover Park, IL

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About Topeka

A little about myself, I received my certified nursing assistant certification in the year 2000. In my years of experience. I have worked in the hospital setting in oncology, med surg, oorthopedic, and telemetry units. In the nursing home setting I have worked in med surg, dementia (locked and unlocked) units. As well as a facility for children with disabilities. For the last six years I have worked in a home care setting. My first Home Care client was an older gentleman on dialysis. I stayed with him less than a year, because he decided to stop dialysis and let nature take its course. He then became a hospice client. I stayed with him until the end of his life. And attended his viewing to pay my respects. I can provide his wife and daughters number for references. After he passed away I was hired for my recent lady Miss Maxine (God Rest her soul).A little about her, she was a diabetic female with advanced stage macular degeneration, early-stage dementia and limited Mobility. I helped manage her medication as well as her diet. Her son and I kept her insulin scale balanced. I was with her for 4 years, she passed away a few weeks ago. I can provide you with her son's contact information to get more insight on the care I give.

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
  • 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 2012 - Jun 2016
Maxine Nommisto
Provided diabetic support, medication management, ADLs and meal prep. Also did household upkeep.
Apr 2012 - Jun 2016

Hospice home caregiver

Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
Yohannas
Provided dialysis transportation as well as home care ADLs.
Feb 2012 - Apr 2012

South Surburban college

Jan 2000 - Jan 2000
Jan 2000 - Jan 2000

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