Michelle M.

$15.00 / hr

Kankakee, IL

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Hello there! My name is Michelle and I have been caring for someone since I was in the 10th grade. (Years ago) I moved in with my grandmother, she had been a widow for about 3 years. She was suffering from depression, breathing issues and I know many more health issues that later claimed her life. Her living conditions weren't the best and she totally refused to go to the doctor. I arranged for her to move into an apartment which she enjoyed for about 2 years. I never thought that I would be working in this field. I originally went to school for administration careers. But to see their faces light up when you please them is why I continue to work in this field. Plus I have the satisfaction of knowing that care was administered properly. I have worked with the elderly, as well as, individuals with special needs. Very willing and ready to meet your families needs.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

Bathing
Dressing & Grooming
Toileting
Medication Reminders
Meal Prep
Groceries & Shopping
Transferring & Mobility
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
Diabetes
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Hospice Care
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Care
Parkinson's Disease
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Disorders
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

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Sep 2013 - May 2014

George Hoskins

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South University

Mar 2010 - Oct 2010

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I worked on Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s unit. Assisted residents with ADL's, dressing and undressing, medication reminders, bathroom reminders, toileting, breakfast, lunch and dinner reminders, went on country drives, played games with residents, exercised with the residents as well, spoke with family as needed about the residents health and well-being. I assisted in the reception area answering phone calls and assisting residents with their mailing, appointments and outings, typed and updated menus.

Mar 2008 - Feb 2010

University of Phoenix

Mar 2009 - Sep 2009

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Oct 2006 - Sep 2007

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Nov 2005 - Oct 2006

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Nov 2005 - Oct 2006

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Oct 2000 - Apr 2003

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I went through nine weeks of training before being released on the floor to process claims. During this time I was introduced extensively to Diagnosis and CPT coding. After about a year I volunteered to attend training in customer service and was employed in that position two to three times a week. My last year, I attended training for the correspondence position. I answered incoming mail from patients, doctors and providers, repaired claims and replied to correspondence by mail and by phone.

Oct 2000 - Apr 2003

Administrative Co-ordinator

Sep 1994 - Aug 1999

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Direct assistant to the Human Rights Director. I opened office, sorted mail in the mailroom and distributed mail throughout City Hall, received and made telephone calls to clients, gathered intake information from clients, sat in on meetings with Director and client, took minutes for office meetings and monthly meetings with a 9 board commission whom I corresponded with daily. Created and put together Annual reports and office reports for the commission board, corresponded with Mayor and City Manager on a weekly basis.

Sep 1994 - Aug 1999

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Mar 1996 - Jun 1998

West KY Area Vocational School

Aug 1997 - Apr 1998

Paducah Community College

Aug 1995 - Nov 1995

West KY Technical-Vocational School

Aug 1991 - Mar 1992

Paducah Tilghman High School

Aug 1981 - May 1984

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