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Erin A.

Erin A.

$15.00 / hr

Benton Harbor, MI

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About Erin

I truly enjoy being a caregiver because it allows me to give a part of myself to someone and hopefully brighten their day, even something as simple as a smile. I treasure each client I've been able to work with as I have learned so much from their experiences. My most memorable client and I were able to bond when he discovered that I served in the military. He then was able to share his experience as a POW in WWII with me. I feel that each person has something to offer, sometimes it simply takes someone having the time to sit and hear what they need to communicate through words, song, gesture, facial expression, etc. Allowing someone to still feel needed and of worth is of utmost importance.

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

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Hospice Care
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Renal and Urological Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    LPN

    Oct 2013 - Apr 2014
    PSA
    Pediatric nursing in the home and school setting. Attending doctor appts with family, preparing and administering medications, tube feedings. Monitoring tracheostomy and maintaining patency. Incontinence care. Companionship.
    Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

    LPN

    Feb 2013 - Mar 2014
    Total Nurses Network
    Filled in at various facilities when they were short staffed as a floor nurse. Also assigned to hospice clients in their homes.
    Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

    LPN

    Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
    Bickford Senior Living
    Nurse responsible for dementia unit. Administered medications, assisted with ADLs, supervised CNAs, kept medical records updated, communicated with doctors and families to ensure the best quality of life.
    Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

    Day nurse supervisor

    Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
    Autumn Leaves
    Assisted in opening the facility and cared for resident/day-residents. Performed all ADLs including laundry. Medication management, documentation.
    Jan 2013 - Feb 2013

    LPN

    Aug 2012 - Oct 2012
    The Park at Plainfield
    Dementia unit nurse. Medication administration, ordering labs/tests. Assisting with ADLs.
    Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

    LPN

    Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
    Independent private duty
    Cared for client who was in the area for only two months staying with his daughter. Transported client to VA hospital, managed medications, communicated with family and out of state doctors. ADLs
    Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

    College of DuPage

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

    CNA

    Dec 2009 - Jan 2011
    Home Instead Senior Care
    Medication reminders, vital signs, ADLs, light housekeeping, transportation to/from doctor visits, reporting of client's mental and physical well being to nurse supervisor as well as family/medical staff.
    Dec 2009 - Jan 2011
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