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Karen C.

Karen C.

$13.00 / hr

Jacksonville, FL

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About Karen

I BECAME A CAREGIVER, BC I WATCHED A NURSE COME IN MY GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE TO TAKE CARE OF MY SICK AUNT FOR YEARS. WHEN I GREW UP THE NURSE GAVE ME A JOB AND I BEEN DOING IT ABOUT 25 YEARS WITH PASSION. I ENJOY HELPING OTHERS IN NEED. I KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE TO HAVE TO HUMBLE YOURSELF TO NEED A STRANGER TO CARE FOR YOU. I MADE A LIVING IN THE FEILD RAISED TWO KIDS.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Blood Disorders
    • Cancer Recovery
    • COPD
    • Dementia
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Hearing Disorders
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Palliative Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Stroke
    • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
    • Vision and Eye Disorders
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    cna

    Dec 2009 - Jun 2016
    CARLTON SHORES HEALTH AND REHAB
    I worked here from 12-2010 to July 2015. Provided care to post op patients on a orthopedic unit on day shift. Assistance with dressing, bathing, vital signs, meals, charting.
    Dec 2009 - Jun 2016

    pct

    Dec 2014 - Dec 2014
    Brooks Rehabilitation
    I recently moved to the Jacksonville area in july. Provided care for post op patients with orthopaedic needs on night shift. Chart and assistance to am care for early therapy sessions.
    Dec 2014 - Dec 2014

    KEISER UNIVERSITY, DAYTONA BEACH

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

    SHARON REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS

    Jan 1993 - Jan 1993
    Jan 1993 - Jan 1993

    SHARON HIGH SCHOOL

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1988
    Jan 1994 - Jan 1988
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