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Dawn G.

Dawn G.

$15.00 / hr

Lombard, IL

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About Dawn

I have been in the healthcare field for over 30 years. Growing up my father was a paraplegic, and my Mother and Brother-In-Law died of Cancer. I suppose caring for loved ones led me to a career in medicine. Recently, I cared for my live in Mother-In-Law of 20 years. She was diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's in 2013. In the beginning of 2018 it became necessary to care for her full time. It became necessary to downgrade my practice in August, when she suffered a stroke and became bedridden. I cared for her at home 24/7 until February when she passed. I understand the mental, physical, and financial strain caring for a loved one places on a family. Allowing strangers in the home for any help/relief is a new frightening experience in itself. I am honest, experienced, compassionate, and have been in the same situation myself. I will do my best to help care for your loved ones in the loving way I cared for my own.

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

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
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Dementia
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

College of DuPage

Jan 1991 - Present
Glen Ellyn, IL
Jan 1991 - Present

Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic

Dec 2012 - Present
Life Spring Chiropractic, P.C.
Owner Chiropractic Clinic. Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Chiropractic, Massage, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture.
Dec 2012 - Present

Home Health Aide

Feb 2019 - Present
Community Care Systems Inc
Home Health Care Aide services including grooming, toileting, dressing, feeding, bathing, incontinence, transferring, housekeeping, meal prep, laundry, medication reminders, errands.
Feb 2019 - Present

HHA/CNA

Sep 2018 - Feb 2019
Community Care Systems, Inc.
Provided 24/7 care for my live in 90 year old Mother-In-Law who had Alzheimer', stroke, dysphasia, bedbound, and on hospice since August 2018. Assisted with bathing and grooming, bed changing, wound care, feeding and meal prep, medication management, physical therapy/ROM, transferring, toileting. This was a senior care service through Dupage County Community Care Program.
Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

Lead Program Instructor (MIBC, MAA)

Jan 2011 - May 2015
Everest College
Lead Instructor for specific programs. College Administrative duties. Taught medical based curriculum to career college students.
Jan 2011 - May 2015

Adjunct Professor

Sep 2004 - Dec 2004
National Lewis University
Temporary Professor for Anatomy & Physiology class with Lab.
Sep 2004 - Dec 2004

National College of Chiropractic

Jan 1993 - Jan 1997
Lombard, IL
Jan 1993 - Jan 1997

Visiting CNA (home care)

Jul 1986 - Dec 1990
Upjohn Healthcare
Performed CNA duties in home. ADL's, bathing, grooming, toileting, lifting/transferring, medication assistance, cleaning, meal prep.
Jul 1986 - Dec 1990

CNA

Sep 1985 - Jul 1986
Lewis Memorial Christian Village Nursing Home
Certified Nursing Assistant for 160 bed elderly nursing facility. ADL's, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding.
Sep 1985 - Jul 1986

Lanphier High School

Jan 1979 - Jan 1983
Springfield, IL
Jan 1979 - Jan 1983

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Melody C.
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Dawn did a great job with my mother.
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