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Ellen H.

Ellen H.

$20.00 / hr

Wheaton, IL

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About Ellen

It has been my privilege to lovingly care for elderly people with dementia, starting with my mother-in-law. I enjoy entering their world and showing them the dignity, respect and gentle care our elders should have. I have become the trusted companion of each person I’ve cared for, and have served several of them for years at a time. Support for the family of the person I am companion to is a special part of my ministry. I am currently a part-time seminary student and simply love people. My desire is to bring joy and wisdom in caregiving to those I serve.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • 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
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Moody Theological Seminary - Chicago, IL - in process

Jan 2011 - Present
Jan 2011 - Present

In-home caregiver

Oct 2002 - Apr 2017
family of persons cared for
All of my caregiving has been with dear people who are older and have dementia. A number of my caregiving assignments have lasted for multiple years. The first woman I cared for the last 4 years of her life. I was with another woman for over 2 years. I cared for another woman the last 2 1/3 years of her life. Currently, I am caring for a couple part-time; the gentleman has dementia. I am a researcher, and have learned much from gerontologists, social workers, nurses, hospice nurses and other staff, books, videos offered by the county department of aging, and communities of caregivers. While I don't have formal credentials, I helped coordinate care for one woman, and trained other caregivers.
Oct 2002 - Apr 2017

UW - Parkside - Kenosha, WI

Jan 1982 - Jan 1989
Jan 1982 - Jan 1989

MATC - Milwaukee, WI

Jan 1979 - Jan 1982
Jan 1979 - Jan 1982
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