bingKaren P. | Professional Caregiver in Grand Rapids, MI | CareLinx
Karen P.

Karen P.

$20.00 / hr

Grand Rapids, MI

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About Karen

Hello, my name is Karen Palmer. I started doing in-home health care in 2010. I knew at an early age that working in the healthcare field was something that I wanted to do. I believe it is my calling from God. Therefore, I put my all into the care I provide for each individual. A few of my personality traits are caring, compassionate, understanding, loyal, and trustworthy. What attracted me to becoming a caregiver is both of my parents were CNAs, and as a child, they often took us to visit their job. I can remember sitting there watching the residents and feeling the need to help. It has always been in my heart to help those in need, and I was placed on earth to care for those individuals when needed. The things I enjoy the most about being a caregiver are knowing I did my best to help someone and seeing how thankful they are that I could help. The personal achievements that I am most proud of are returning back to school, receiving a High School Diploma, and graduating from college with an Associate degree. I did something I never thought about doing, and I did it for my children and myself. I couldn't be more proud of myself for setting goals and seeing them through to the end.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • 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

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Cornerstone University

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
Grand Rapids, MI
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

CNA

Dec 2021 - Jul 2022
nursing and rehabilitation center
I provide care for brain trauma injury patients. Daily personal care such as showers, dressing, lining change, toileting, brief change, and catheter care. I provided feedings at meal time and helped pass out food orders to patients. I also provided care for those who needed assistance with Hoyer lifts and wheelchairs for transfer.
Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

Caregiver

Sep 2020 - Dec 2021
firstlight in home health care
I helped provide personal care with showers, ROM, meals, housekeeping, med reminds bowel program, catheter care, medical appointments, and running errands.
Sep 2020 - Dec 2021

Director Care Provider

Dec 2020 - Apr 2020
Best Care Nursing Svc
Providing Companionship, Ensuring the client's safety, Customer service, light cleaning, Medication reminder, and providing personal care, baths, and changing light cleaning. Prepared meals and served.
Dec 2020 - Apr 2020

Direct Care Worker

Mar 2019 - Nov 2019
procare unlimited
I Provided Companionship, Ensuring client safety, Customer service, light cleaning, Medication passing, and Prepared meals.
Mar 2019 - Nov 2019

Caregiver

Feb 2019 - Nov 2019
care cardinal alger heights
Worked as part of a healthcare team to assist house member's needs. We provided personal care, Companionship, customer service, personal care, baths, changing, light cleaning. Prepared meals and served.
Feb 2019 - Nov 2019

Cornerstone University

Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
Grand Rapids, MI
Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

Grand Rapids Adult Education

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Grand Rapids, MI
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
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