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Dana W.

Dana W.

$15.00 / hr

Springfield, IL

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About Dana

Being in the healthcare field for over 10 years, had shown me the importance of helping ones to be able to stay at home with assist. I have rehabbed many to assisted living, ECF, and home settings throughout my career. I love working with all ages but most experienced with geriatric population. My personality is outgoing, creative, and compassionate. I will try my hardest to fulfill all requirements but attempt to make it as enjoyable as possible. I am CPR certified and am up to date on all TB, MMR, amd flu vaccinations. I would love to assist with keeping older ones in their home as long as safely possible.

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
  • Holiday Shifts

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
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Home Health Care
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English
  • ASL

Experience & Education

Caregiver

Dec 2017 - Present
Homeinstead Senior Care
Non medical caregiving in patient homes, independent, assisted, or nursing home settings. Job skills include: personal assisting with schedule and md appts, ADLS, IADLS, transportation, grocery shopping, cleaning, organizing, medication mgmt, and companionship. A
Dec 2017 - Present

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Mar 2013 - Present
The Brigde Care Suites
Worked 2013 to 2015 as well before moving for another job. Teaching and rehabbing patients with various physical disabilities to complete ADLS/ IADLS including bathing, dressing, grooming, cooking, cleaning, and leisure activities.
Mar 2013 - Present

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
Franklin Grove Nursing Ctr
Same responsibilities as other jobs as Occupational therapy assistant . Moved back closer to family due to some health issues.
Oct 2015 - Sep 2016

Occupational Therapy Assitant

Feb 2009 - Dec 2014
Memorial Medical Ctr
Rehabbing patients after major life injuries or illness and teaching, adapting, educating, and advocating for equipment needs, assistance at home, family training, home modifications, and ADL/IADL skills ( dressing, feeding, mobility, and cooking/cleaning) worked mainly with geriatric population with variety of health issues including cardiac, spinal, orthopaedic, renal, burn, ICU/IMC, bariatric, and more.
Feb 2009 - Dec 2014

Rehabilitation Technician

Feb 2005 - Feb 2009
Memorial Medical Center
Assited all speech, physical, and occupational therpaist with patients treatments. Completed dressing, feeding, and bathing to ensure timely arrival to sessions. Trianed on all transfers with various equipment including slide boards, walkers, canes, sit to stand machine, and total lifts.
Feb 2005 - Feb 2009

Lincoln Land Community College

Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
Springfield, IL
Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

Southeast High School

Jan 2001 - Jan 2005
Springfield, IL
Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

Capital Area Career Center

Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
Springfield, IL
Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
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