Krista A.

$20.00 / hr

Elgin, IL

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About Krista

I started out care giving for my grandmother and helping friends with their parents. I care about the dignity and respect our elderly deserve. I am a licensed CNA. I am fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and the Flu. I look forward to helping your loved one remain in their home and enjoy the routine that is familiar to them.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

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

ALS
Alzheimer's Disease
Arthritis
Cardiovascular Disorders
Dementia
Diabetes
Hearing Disorders
Home Health Care
Hospice Care
Multiple Sclerosis
Neurological Disorders
Palliative Care
Parkinson's Disease
Respiratory Disorders
Stroke
Vision and Eye Disorders
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Assistant Teacher

Nov 2017 - Present

Learning Tree East

I work in a Pre K setting getting the opportunity to mold and help shape young minds in the 3-4yr old room. I work with the children by using age appropriate curriculum and activities.

Nov 2017 - Present

Care Giver

Dec 2018 - Present

Revere Court- Alzheimer's Memory Care Community

I assist the elderly with all needs, crom dressing, to eating, toileting and transfer assistance.

Dec 2018 - Present

Reception and Activities Aide

Oct 2019 - Present

Alden Courts and Estates

I am utilized in multiple roles with my current employer. I am a receptionist at the front desk providing excellent customer service to external and internal clients. In Activities, I have the honor and privilege to work with residents who are in various stages of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or Dementia. I provide various activities that are engaging such as exercises, group discussions about topics the residents want to hear more about, sing alongs and assisting during meal times. I assist the CNAs with toileting when they are short handed.

Oct 2019 - Present

Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

Clearwater, FL

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

Care giver, Scheduler Case Manager, and Administrative Assistant

Jul 2013 - Nov 2017

Visiting Angels

I started out as a care giver in the field for Visiting Angels , caring for the clients by assisting them in meeting their every day needs from cooking a basically simple meal, laundry, transportation, transfers, and companion. I was then promoted to in the office under the title of Scheduler/Case Manager in which I over saw the daily scheduling needs for the care giver and clients and carefully matching up care giver to clients. I also managed the after hours on call phone for the company 6 days a week with another Case Manager. Covering any emergencies for care giver or clients, new client inquiries that might have done in after hours. My final position was the Administrative Assistant to Arlene Petersen and backing up the Scheduling dept. I also kept track of inventory for the office and anticipating the needs of the office staff.

Jul 2013 - Nov 2017

Elgin High School

Jan 1984 - Jan 1988

Elgin, IL

Jan 1984 - Jan 1988

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