Karen K.

$15.50 / hr

Chicago, IL

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About Karen

I am an experienced caregiver who is compassionate and dedicated in caring for people who are sick, injured, mentally or physically disabled, or the elderly and fragile. I have 10+ years of experience in the health care field. I enjoy helping individuals stay organized and follow a set-up routine to ensure their safety.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

Bathing
Dressing & Grooming
Medication Reminders
Meal Prep
Groceries & Shopping
Exercise
Transportation
Housekeeping
Companionship

Job Interests

Full Time
Short Term
Overnight
Weekend Live-In
Holiday Shifts

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
Dementia
Depression
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Patient Tech/Caregiver

Oct 2015 - Present

Synergy Homecare

Assist patient with personal care. I.e. grooming, bathing, onitored vital signs on a daily basis. Performed glucose levels on all age groups. Proficient in Passive and Active Range of Motion. Proficient with venipuncture and capillary techniques. Assisted patients suffering from Alzheimer/Dementia, strokes, Incontinence, and transferred patients from bed to wheelchair using gait belt. Assisted with

Oct 2015 - Present

Caregiver

Mar 2013 - Mar 2016

Ashley Quality Care

Assisted patients with general care. Monitored vital signs on a daily basis. Reminded patient of the importance of taking medication and maintaining a healthy body. Prepared food for patients. Light housekeeping and errands. Scheduled doctors appointments and escorted patient to all doctor appointments.

Mar 2013 - Mar 2016

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician

May 2015 - Jul 2015

Optimum Endocrinology Care externship

Monitored patients vital signs on a daily basis. Prepared and stocked rooms. Proficient in venipuncture and capillary techniques. Prepared blood for delivery to outside lab. Tested patient glucose levels, and A1C level on as required.

May 2015 - Jul 2015

Caregiver

Jan 2012 - Mar 2015

Christine Junious

Monitored patient personal care. Transferred patients from bed to wheelchair using gait belt. Monitored vital signs on a daily basis. Prepared food for patient diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes. Monitored glucose levels. Proficient in Passive and Active Range of Motion.

Jan 2012 - Mar 2015

Private Duty- Homecare

Jan 2008 - Nov 2012

Laurie Moran

Assisted patient care. Provided wound care as well as applying wet and dry dressing. Monitored vital signs on a daily basis. Performed glucose levels as well as monitor A1C level. Scheduled doctors appointments and escorted patient to all doctor appointments.

Jan 2008 - Nov 2012

Olive Harvey College

Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician

Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

Calumet Counseling and Driving Under the Influence

Monitor and assessed all patients. Conducted counseling on the importance of staying sober. Monitored vital signs on a daily basis. Proficient in venipuncture and capillary techniques. Monitored glucose level on a daily basis. Front desk skills: Scheduled appointments for next counseling session. Collected money for services rendered. Typed correspondence via Criminal justice system.

Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

Kaplan College

Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

Samland Allied Health

Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

Jones Commercial High School

Jan 1974 - Jan 1976

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