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Kara S.

Kara S.

$12.00 / hr

Danville, IL

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About Kara

1. I became a caregiver in 2011. I received my CNA license in April of 2011. I am also CPR certified. 2.I love helping others that are no longer able to help themselves. It gives me great satisfaction knowing I am able to make someones life easier. 3. I am personally proud of how I am able to keep my grades up as a full time student and also keep a full time and also being mother. 4. I am 23 years old I studying Nursing in pursuit of earning my RN degree. I love people and helping others in anyway I can. I take my jobs very seriously and try to be the absolute best caregiver I can possibly be. I never mind goinh above and beyond for my residents! They are like family to me!

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

    • ALS
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Blood Disorders
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Danville Area Community College

    Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
    Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

    Danville Area Community College

    Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
    Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

    CNA

    Jul 2011 - Feb 2015
    Hawthorne Inn
    I worked in the altezihemers unit most of my time at Hawthorne. Duties included: tolieting every 2 hours. making sure residents were safe from falls at all times. preparing them for supper, showering and preparing them for bed and keeping them active in actives when there is down time. I also charted intake ans output and behaviors daily. I also have experience in the long term care and rehab unit.
    Jul 2011 - Feb 2015

    CNA

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
    Danville Care Center
    Most of my experience was in long term care at DCC. I tolieted residents every 2 hours, helped get them up for dinner, using hoyers, sarah lifts or other stand aids, help with feeding, showering and preparing for bed.
    Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
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