Brian C.

About Brian

My name is Brian and I am a experienced caregiver who provided 24/7 care of my dad, Dan, who had Alzheimer's disease/dementia for five years until his death in Aug. 2018. I assisted with bathing, grooming, diapering, dressing, toileting, exercise, bed to wheelchair transfers and the like. I shopped, prepared meals, fed him, did laundry and oversaw medication usage. I also met regularly with hospice nurses, music therapists and the team at Heartland Hospice who regularly assessed dad's condition. The team marveled at how well dad was doing. Even though he wasn't able to speak much, his eyes and smile said it all. As a result of regular application of lotion, dad never sustained any bed sores. He was on hospice longer than most because of the TLC he received. I worked through an agency for 6 months and completed a two-day caregiver certification course. I provided two seniors with hands-on care. In May 2019, I worked a split shift with Lombard resident Louis (and his dog) and provided medication management and assisted with toileting and fall prevention and showering. I attended his funeral in January 2020 which his daughter Sue appreciated. For the past year and three months, I cared for an 86-year-old wheelchair bound senior, making sure he took 15 pills several times a day, helping to change his colestomy bag, providing sponge baths and showering, helping him exercise and making sure he propped his leg. I worked 10-hour days Monday-Friday and never missed a day. I accompanied Silvio to doctor's apts., meet weekly with nurse and did all the grocery shopping and cooking. We also did puzzles, played cards and Bunco. I'm looking for full-time/part-time caregiving job where I can be your senior's advocate, companion and friend. Thank you for your consideration.

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