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April R.

April R.

$18.50 / hr

Lombard, IL

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About April

I became a caregiver because I feel in me to take care of people in need. I have the heart and passion to take care of people in any situation. I love being a caregiver because I feel I'm accomplishing something in my life to take care of people in need. i come from a big family and have children of my own that I love very much. My biggest accomplishment was to take care of my Grandma when she needed me the most. She had stage 4 cancer and I Thank God I helped her go thru this every step of the way. So if I'm taking care of a family member of yours I would treat them the way how I expect a family member of mine should be treated.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Weekend Live-In

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic 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
  • Spanish

Experience & Education

Nursing technician

Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
UIC hospital
­ Follow RNs and all Medical Staff orders  ­ Translate Spanish for Medical staff, families and patients   ­ Blood pressure, temperature, blood sugars  ­ Ekgs  ­ Intake and Outputs, Foleys, colostomys, JP tubes,  ­ Diaper changes, wound care, trach care, vent care, oral care, bathing, feeding  ­ Handle Sitter cases (suicide, prisoners, dementia, mentally challenged)  ­ Computer work Charting  ­ Keeping patients rooms and unit organized, clean, stocked  ­ Apply Tele Monitors  ­ Collect specimens such as urine and stool  ­Ability to follow hospital policy, rules and regulations, attend meetings, and seminars  that involve continuing education  ­Ability to work in a team situation   ­Can easily adapt to change/new environment  ­Escort Patients/family members  ­ Perform CPR/assist in Rapid Response and Code Blue  ­Ability to use basic communication skills with patients and their families, protect their  rights, dignity, privacy and provide patient teaching and education 
Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

triton college

Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

PCT

Jun 2007 - Feb 2012
Macneal hospital
­Provide patient care and safety under the supervision of an RN Report to RN/MD/PCT (Vitals, I&Os, food intake, elimination) Check patient vital signs Assist patients with bathing, change bed linens, ambulation & transfer, hygiene, feeding,  elimination, and prevention of skin breakdown   Ability to use all medical equipment, devices, and supplies appropriately such as PPE,  nasal cannulas and O2 masks, NG tubes and containers, JP and Hemovac drains, Foley  catheters, Fecal Bags, SCDs,Under RN supervision, assisted in Wound Care such as change Dry, Wet­to­Dry  dressings, Tegaderms, pressure dressings (2x2 or 4x4 gauze, Kerlix), applied topical  ointments, Also dealt with  Wound Vacs/dressings hygiene, feeding and elimination  ­Check blood glucose levels/Use Glucometer  ­Phlebotomy   ­Trach Care  ­Clean and expel any used items, supplies, and equipment, keep environment clutter free,  Perform CPR/assist in Rapid Response and Code Blue 
Jun 2007 - Feb 2012

Triton college

Jan 2007 - Jan 2007
Jan 2007 - Jan 2007
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