bingKaren R. | Professional Caregiver in South Holland, IL | CareLinx
Karen R.

Karen R.

$15.00 / hr

Posen, IL

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About Karen

I BECAME A CARE GIVER BECAUSE I ENJOY TAKING CARE OF PEOPLE NEEDS AND MAKING THEM FEEL BETTER AND THERE WANTS TO FEEL BETTER I,M COMPASSION ABOUT EVERY THING I HAVE DONE I ENJOY PEOPLE SPECIALLY THE SENOIR BECAUSE GOD SAID WE MUST TAKE CARE OF THE ELDERLY AND I BELIEVE THAT IS SO I TOOK CARE OF MY FATHER WHO Had cancer and my sister, and My Grandmother ALSO SO I,M JUST NOT A CAREGIVER IN THE FIELD BUT I,VE EXPERIENCE THIS IN MY OWN FAMILY I IENJOY THEM WHILE THEY WERE ON THIS EARTH I THANK GOD FOR THAT TIME WITH THEM THAT IS MY PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT THAT I,M PROUD OF I,M A CARING PERSON AND I ENJOY MY CHURCH FAMILY WHO HELP ME THROUGH THE STRUGGLES THAT I HAD WHEN MY 32 YEAR OLD SON GOT KILLED ON MAY 14, 2013 AND ME AND MY 19 YEAR OLD SON MANAGE TO COME THROUGH THAT WITH THE MIGHTY GOD AND I LOVE HIM DEARLY IN MY LIFE I COULD NOT DO WITHOUT GODS HELP I,M A SINGLE MOTHER AND I RAISE MY CHILDREN TO ALWAYS RESPECT YOURSELF AND THAT WAY ITS EASY TO RESPECT OTHERS IN THE RIGHT MANNER BECAUSE GOD LOVE YOU ALWAYS NO MATTER WHAT YOU GO THROUGH IN LIFE HES THERE WHEN YOU NEED THEM MY KIDS WERE ALWAYS MY LIFE AND STILL IS EVEN THO I ONLY HAVE ONE LEFT ON THIS EARTH MY OLDEST IS ALWAYS WITH ME BECAUSE HE WAS ME

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

    • ALS
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Blood Disorders
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • 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

    CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT/HOPICE AIDE

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2014
    MED STAFF ON CALL
    TAKING CARE OF THE ELDERLY AND CHILDREN NEEDS ADL ,R.O.M
    Jan 2011 - Jul 2014

    PATIENT CARE TECH/HOSPICE AIDE

    Jun 2006 - Nov 2011
    SOUTH SURBURBAN HOSPITAL
    TAKING CARE OF THE TERINALLY ILL BATHING GROOMING, TURNING, FEEDING, R.O.M, TOILETING, TRANFER, EDICATION MANAGEMENT ECT.
    Jun 2006 - Nov 2011

    HOME HEALTH AIDE/CNA

    Jun 2000 - Aug 2006
    HOME HELTH PLUS
    GOING TO HOMES ,HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES TAKING CARE OF THE ELDERLY TERMINALLY ILL ADL,S GROOMING MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, TRANSFER TURNING E.C.T.
    Jun 2000 - Aug 2006

    THORNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

    Sep 1972 - Jun 1977
    Sep 1972 - Jun 1977
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