Gabrielle O.
$15.00 / hr
Frankfort, IL
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I am positive, energetic, patient, and kind. I love playing games and taking walks. I was primarily raised by my grandmother, and lived with her growing up, so I naturally have always gotten along really well with seniors. I spent a lot of time in my teens and early 20s helping my mom and aunts care for her increasing needs as she entered dementia and became more and more reliant on her wheelchair. When she was 93, she needed a lot more hands on care, so I had her move in with me. I helped her in and out of bed, with diaper changes, washing, cleaning of her room, making meals, making sure she took her medications and did exercise, making and attending doctor visits, balancing her checkbook, keeping her mind sharp with games and conversations, and anything else she needed. She passed away at age 95, and since then I have been interested in helping others with caring for their loved ones. I worked as a full-time Massage Therapist for 3 years prior to taking her in, and majority of my clients were elderly people with chronic pain and mobility problems. I will be graduating in December with a Masters in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, and as an intern a majority of my patients have been seniors. These relationships have been some of the most rewarding in my life, and I continue to be drawn to caring for and building friendships with the elderly.
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Dressing & Grooming
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Exercise
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
- Part Time
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
Skills & Expertise
- Arthritis
- Dementia
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Hearing Disorders
- Home Health Care
- Palliative Care
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
Experience & Education
Intern
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Chicago, IL
Therapeutic Massage Therapist
Self-Employed
Full Time Caregiver
My Grandmother
Massage Therapist
Massages Reduce Stress
Northwestern College - Chicago
Chicago, IL
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