Rebecca W.

About Rebecca

When I was 19, my Mom was diagnosed with Cancer. Spending much of my time inside hospitals, skilled nursing homes, and at home with Mom, I had an opportunity to see first hand the difference between a truly good Caregiver/CNA and the ones who...weren't so good. I decided that I would get my Certificate so that I could be one of those good ones who truly touched people's lives. I fell in love with the profession, and have been doing this work for almost twenty years since. I truly love having the opportunity to provide the best Care Giving experience possible to all those I care for. One personal achieve I'm most proud of is the time I cleared the airway using the Heimlich Maneuver on a choking patient at a hospital I was working at. Although this particular patient was not assigned to me that day, the CNA caring for her was fresh out of school and panicked when the patient began choking on her breakfast. I was passing the room when I heard the CNA call for help. I recognized immediately that the patient was choking, pulled her into position and did the Heimlich until the food was dislodged. By the time the nurses responded, I had her airway clear and received a round of applause!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Care Giver

Apr 2011 - Jun 2014

All Trust Home Care

I provided come and go home services for clients. Service includes companionship, hygiene assistance, meal preparation, medication reminders, housekeeping, transportation, etc.

Apr 2011 - Jun 2014

CNA/PCT

Sep 2004 - Oct 2009

Infinity Healthcare

Provided interim staffing at local hospitals. Worked ICU, ER, Oncology, Med-Surg, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation, and more. Obtained vitals, EKG's, specimens, reported changes in patient status, patient specific data entry.

Sep 2004 - Oct 2009

Triton College

Aug 2007 - Mar 2009

Aug 2007 - Mar 2009

Mental Health Associate

Mar 2005 - Oct 2008

Riveredge Hospital

I provided in-patient care to patients. Responsibilities included hygiene assistance, encouraging patients to comply with treatment plans, maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu, reporting changes in condition, and providing detailed written documentation of patient progress.

Mar 2005 - Oct 2008

CNA/PCT/Unit Secretary

Jul 1999 - Aug 2004

RML Specialty Hospital

Provided direct patient care including hygiene assistance, obtaining vitals, EKG's, specimen collection, as well as performed data/order entry, transcription, and hosting informative tours of the hospital.

Jul 1999 - Aug 2004

Morraine Valley Community College

Nov 1998 - Mar 1999

Nov 1998 - Mar 1999

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