Jennifer O.

$20.00 / hr

Frankfort, IL

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About Jennifer

I began my career as a certified occupational therapy assistant. I helped the elderly to improve their independence in dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting, and more. I worked on strengthening activities, range of motion and breathing techniques. Issued adaptive equipment if necessary, as well as worked with Stroke pts, hip fractures, and many more. I stopped working in the field to be a stay at home mom. I've since gotten divorced, and have been a nanny for a year for an infant who just turned 1. I also took care of my mother-in-law when she developed cancer and took care of her in my home until she was admitted into hospice. I have a strong passion for helping the elderly. I find them interesting, knowledgeable, funny and kind. I am raising my 2 girls, ages 6 and 16. I love children as well. I am trying to provide a better life for them. And I hope to someday renew my license as a therapist. I was very sick when I was a child, so perhaps that gave me the ability to truly feel for the people who need help and don't feel well. It is very rewarding and I hope to make a difference in their lives as well as their family members lives.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

Part Time

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Skills & Expertise

Alzheimer's Disease
Arthritis
Cancer Recovery
COPD
Dementia
Hospice Care
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Care
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Certified Occupational Therapy assistant

Jan 1992 - Mar 1999

Nova care

I was a an occupational therapy assistant for 7 years. I quit to be a stay at home mom. I hope to reactivate my license in the near future. I divorced, and have been taking care of an infant for a year. To assist in raising my children. I am looking for a position in health care. My passion is caring for the elderly. I worked in a nursing home setting for 7 years. I also took care of my mother-in-law in my home a she developed cancer and took care of her until she had to be admitted to hospice. I am looking to help somebody who needs help with their loved one. However, I am not a gourmet cook :)

Jan 1992 - Mar 1999

South suburban college

Jan 1992 - Jan 1999

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