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April D.

April D.

$15.00 / hr

River Grove, IL

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About April

I have been a licensed practical nurse since 1990. I received my nursing diploma in 1989, but passing my nursing boards in 1990 and receiving my nursing license is one of the achievements that is most gratifying to me personally. I live with my mother, sister, and pets. I enjoy watching old movies, old comedies, and doing bible study. I moved to California for a brief period of time and returned to Illinois due to family commitments. I began searching for work in the nursing field, when a friend of my sister asked me if I would consider becoming a caregiver for her mother. The mom was living with her oldest daughter who had the primary caregiver role. However, she was finding it increasingly difficult to work a full time job and care for her aging mother. I agreed to try out the role of caregiver and it lasted for a little over 5 years. This decision I will never regret. I have a friendly and outgoing personality, and great compassion for seniors. The client and family depend on the caregiver and I take this responsibility seriously. I am honest and dependable. Forming ongoing relationships with the client and family is very meaningful.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

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

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • 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

lpn/private duty caregiver

Jan 2009 - Jan 2014
Physicians Mutual (independent contractor)
Client assessment, assistance with showering, skin care, dressing, toileting, observation and assistance as needed with ambulation. Blood pressure and glucose monitoring done at least once daily, weight taken 2-5 times per week. Prepared breakfast and lunch and set up afternoon snack. Spoke with daughter of client frequently to give and receive updates. Provided medication reminders and ordered medications from pharmacy. Did laundry and linen changes along with light housekeeping, dusting, sweeping and mopping floors. Helped client with her incoming mail and sorted bills for daughter to pay. Ran errands to pick up groceries, toiletries, medications, and other things as needed. Scheduled physician and other appointments and took client to appointments, outpatient testing sites, physical therapy, hair salon, and social events, particularly going out to lunch. Conferred with other members of the interdisciplinary home care team as needed.
Jan 2009 - Jan 2014

LPNII

Jan 2002 - Jan 2008
Loyola Healthsystems (Loyola Family Medicine)
Roomed patients, took vital signs, charted chief reason for visit, set up room for physician. Did blood draws, electrocardiograms, injections, collection and processing of lab specimens. Did nurse telephone triage, patient call backs, pharmacy follow through, insurance referrals. Did quality control testing in lab. Ordered supplies and cleaned and restocked rooms.
Jan 2002 - Jan 2008

Triton College

Jan 1989 - Dec 1989
Jan 1989 - Dec 1989
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