bingKristine S. | Professional Caregiver in Ames, IA | CareLinx
vaccine

Kristine S. has provided verified documentation of vaccination against COVID-19. More Info

Kristine S.

Kristine S.

Covid-19 Vaccinated

$21.00 / hr

Ankeny, IA

Message
Hire
save jobAdd to Favorites

About Kristine

The emotional and physical drain it is on the individual and the family when going through illness and/or aging is one I'm very familiar with. I have provided support and care to both parents who had cancer and were in Hospice care at home. In addition, I've assisted friends who've had a family member declining. I have no education or professional experience as a bedside caregiver nor do I feel comfortable or confident in providing medical or physical care. I am however, passionate and fully capable of providing excellent support in the following: emotional support | companionship | light housework | cooking | errands | appointments etc. Although the hands on physical bedside care is necessary and of extreme importance, I feel emotional love and support is also a crucial component, as humans we all need to have love and companionship. If this type of care is your need I would be fully vested in providing this service to your loved one as if he or she were my own family member.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • 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

  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Hospice Care
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Administrative Clerk

Dec 2021 - Present
Albaugh Family Senior Community Center/City of Ankeny
-Answer phones and greet members and visitors -Set up memberships for use of the center and its amenities -Run reports for programs and activities - Reconcile and submit daily deposit -Provide excellent customer service to all who enter facility
Dec 2021 - Present

Administrative Assistant

Jun 2011 - Dec 2021
Blank Children's Hospital/UnityPoint Health
-Supported Women's & Children's Executive Director and managers -Supported Neonatology Medical Director and team -Interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and broader health care community * Provided advanced administrative & executive support to multiple leaders and teams * Managed Outlook calendars, coordinate events and travel for leadership and staff * Assisted with meeting preparations & speakers o room reservation, equipment set-up and catering o coordination of guest lecturer(s), honorarium, travel and hotel accommodations o meeting agendas/reports/materials and minutes o apply/obtain education credits (CME & CEU's) for physicians and nursing * Created/distributed/updated call schedules for neonatologists * Assisted with expense reports, budget tracking and credit card reconciliation * Kronos timekeeper for payroll, attendance tracking and paid time-off requests * Contributed to process improvement for best interest of patients, visitors and staff
Jun 2011 - Dec 2021

Department Secretary

Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Blank Children's Hospital/UnityPoint Health
Support of several pediatric specialty physicians, clinics and staff * Created and distributed physician monthly call schedules * Managed complex calendars for physicians * Generated correspondence to support patient's medical care needs as directed by physician
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

Patient Service Representative

May 2008 - Jun 2010
Mercy Medical/Iowa Heart Center
Coordinated patient check-in and check-out at a busy cardiology clinic. Scheduled patient appointments, co-pay and balance collection, daily deposit and customer service. Assisted with other duties as needed.
May 2008 - Jun 2010

Executive Assistant/Foundation Director

May 2003 - Apr 2008
Iowa Academy of Family Physicians
Direct report to the Executive Vice-President and worked with the IAFP Board and its Foundation to support family physicians in Iowa and the family medicine specialty in medical schools and residency programs. * Communicated and collaborated with Iowa medical schools and residency programs to encourage the family medicine specialty * Created reports and materials needed for upcoming board meetings, coordination of fundraising activities, processed membership applications * Updated website; created brochures and pamphlets for meetings and events * Assisted in meeting coordination, event planning, guest speakers and education credits * Composed articles and reports for quarterly magazine * Oversight of programs and projects assigned by the IAFP Foundation (IAFP/F) Board of Directors. o Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs for physicians statewide o Statewide Coordinator of the Tar Wars program (tobacco-free education program) o Annual fundraising appeals and events o Hosted Iowa Reception at annual National Student & Resident Conference in Kansas City * Collaborated with the IAFP and the IAFP/F Board to review and implement strategic plan * Maintained membership files and updates for IAFP members
May 2003 - Apr 2008

Ward Secretary

May 1986 - Jul 1998
St. Luke's Hospital/UnityPoint Health
Responsible for transcription of physician orders, answering phones, assembling charts, filing, greeting visitors and assisting staff as necessary.
May 1986 - Jul 1998

Kirkwood Community College

Jan 1985 - Jan 1986
Cedar Rapids, IA
Jan 1985 - Jan 1986

Jefferson High School

Jan 1981 - Jan 1984
Cedar Rapids, IA
Jan 1981 - Jan 1984
Return to top
Message
Hire

More Caregivers You Might Like

Bonnie Q.

Bonnie Q.

$18.50/hour · Des Moines, IA
I have cared for my husband who was handicapped for seven years before his death in 2011. I have friends and acquaintances who have health problems, mental and physical, whom I look in on with a phone call or a personal visit. I enjoy being a caregiver because it makes me happy to make someone else happy.
View Profile
Tiffany B.

Tiffany B.

$16.00/hour · Des Moines, IA
I have been a caregiver for 10 years. I enjoy this profession to be able to help residents succeed in their everyday lives.
View Profile

Find the Right Caregiver at CareLinx

CareLinx home care services include housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation, shopping, medication reminders, mobility assistance, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, exercise, companionship and more. Compared to traditional agencies, our caregiver services include four distinct advantages.

1. Preferred, high-quality care: CareLinx customers prefer our care over competitors’ by a factor of 10 to 1. You get to choose and interview the caregiver, resulting in a better match and higher quality care.

2. Uniquely affordable: as an online caregiver network with low overhead and zero markups on caregiver pay, our prices are up to 50 percent less than traditional senior care agencies.

3. Care advocates: our direct-hire model gives caregivers higher wages and flexible schedules, and consumers low prices. Everyone gets a better quality of life.

4. Peace of mind: in-home caregivers are background checked and technology-enabled to give you visibility and transparency in the home. Our app provides GPS clock-ins clock-outs, real-time secure messaging, and personalized digital care plan.

Sign Up
Learn More