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Melissa C.

Melissa C.

$15.00 / hr

Chicago, IL

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About Melissa

There is such a need in this line of work, but for the right type of people. I love this job and I come to work for more than a pay check.To be a great caregiver you have to be a person who naturally shows honor and respect to the elderly and those with disabilities. It is so sad that many elderly ones experience neglect at a time in their lives when they need more assistance. I am sure what they would like to say is found in the book of Psalms, it says "Do not cast me off in my old age, do not abandon me when my strength fails." Is not that the way any of us would feel? I have been trained to care for many different medical needs, including different types of breath machines and even how to clean and use a feeding tube.

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
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Diabetes
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Home Health Aid

    Apr 2010 - Sep 2014
    Open Arms Senior Solutions LTD
    Observed and documented patients status and reported patient complaints to the case manger.Tended to patients with chronic illnesses. Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients health status to hospice.
    Apr 2010 - Sep 2014

    Home Health Aid

    Mar 2014 - Sep 2014
    LivHome
    Cleaned and organized patients living quarters. Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying. Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
    Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

    Lead Resident Assistant

    Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
    The Heights
    Charted daily information on residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs. Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients health status to nursing staff.
    Mar 2012 - Jul 2012

    Techinal Diploma

    May 1998 - May 1999
    May 1998 - May 1999
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