Dawn G.

$15.00 / hr

Lombard, IL

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About Dawn

I have been in the healthcare field for over 30 years. Growing up my father was a paraplegic, and my Mother and Brother-In-Law died of Cancer. I suppose caring for loved ones led me to a career in medicine. Recently, I cared for my live in Mother-In-Law of 20 years. She was diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's in 2013. In the beginning of 2018 it became necessary to care for her full time. It became necessary to downgrade my practice in August, when she suffered a stroke and became bedridden. I cared for her at home 24/7 until February when she passed. I understand the mental, physical, and financial strain caring for a loved one places on a family. Allowing strangers in the home for any help/relief is a new frightening experience in itself. I am honest, experienced, compassionate, and have been in the same situation myself. I will do my best to help care for your loved ones in the loving way I cared for my own.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

Full Time
Part Time
Short Term

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
Cancer Recovery
Cardiovascular Disorders
Dementia
Hearing Disorders
Home Health Care
Hospice Care
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Care
Palliative Care
Stroke
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

College of DuPage

Jan 1991 - Present

Glen Ellyn, IL

Jan 1991 - Present

Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic

Dec 2012 - Present

Life Spring Chiropractic, P.C.

Owner Chiropractic Clinic. Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Chiropractic, Massage, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture.

Dec 2012 - Present

Home Health Aide

Feb 2019 - Present

Community Care Systems Inc

Home Health Care Aide services including grooming, toileting, dressing, feeding, bathing, incontinence, transferring, housekeeping, meal prep, laundry, medication reminders, errands.

Feb 2019 - Present

HHA/CNA

Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

Community Care Systems, Inc.

Provided 24/7 care for my live in 90 year old Mother-In-Law who had Alzheimer', stroke, dysphasia, bedbound, and on hospice since August 2018. Assisted with bathing and grooming, bed changing, wound care, feeding and meal prep, medication management, physical therapy/ROM, transferring, toileting. This was a senior care service through Dupage County Community Care Program.

Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

Lead Program Instructor (MIBC, MAA)

Jan 2011 - May 2015

Everest College

Lead Instructor for specific programs. College Administrative duties. Taught medical based curriculum to career college students.

Jan 2011 - May 2015

Adjunct Professor

Sep 2004 - Dec 2004

National Lewis University

Temporary Professor for Anatomy & Physiology class with Lab.

Sep 2004 - Dec 2004

National College of Chiropractic

Jan 1993 - Jan 1997

Lombard, IL

Jan 1993 - Jan 1997

Visiting CNA (home care)

Jul 1986 - Dec 1990

Upjohn Healthcare

Performed CNA duties in home. ADL's, bathing, grooming, toileting, lifting/transferring, medication assistance, cleaning, meal prep.

Jul 1986 - Dec 1990

CNA

Sep 1985 - Jul 1986

Lewis Memorial Christian Village Nursing Home

Certified Nursing Assistant for 160 bed elderly nursing facility. ADL's, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding.

Sep 1985 - Jul 1986

Lanphier High School

Jan 1979 - Jan 1983

Springfield, IL

Jan 1979 - Jan 1983

Reviews (1)

March 2019

Melody C.

Verified Review

Dawn did a great job with my mother.

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