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Karen W.

Karen W.

$20.00 / hr

Rochester, MN

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About Karen

I love being a caregiver because I love helping people, as it makes me feel good about myself. I enjoy watching sports and baking is my favorite past time I have been a caregiver for 40 years I started with 20 years in a nursing home and the last 20 years in home health care

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Short Term

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
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Chosen Valley High School

May 2024 - Present
Chatfield, MN
May 2024 - Present

PCA

May 2015 - Present
private caregiver
Personal cares for a private gentleman
May 2015 - Present

PCA

Jun 2022 - Present
SEMCIL/United Home
Personal cares , (bathing dressing grooming )
Jun 2022 - Present

PCA/HHA

Jul 2015 - Oct 2021
Home Instead Senior Care
Personal cares/ Homemaking
Jul 2015 - Oct 2021

PCA/ HHA

Jan 2008 - May 2015
recover health
Personal cares and Homemaker
Jan 2008 - May 2015

PCA/ HHA

Sep 2004 - Dec 2007
Intrepid USA Healthcare Svc
Personal cares/ Homemaking
Sep 2004 - Dec 2007

CNA

May 1984 - Feb 2004
Rochester Health & Rehab East
Personal cares
May 1984 - Feb 2004
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