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Harriett M. - Chicago Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Harriett M.

Full-Time, 9 Years of Experience

I have experience helping with personal hygiene, ambulating, and elimination, such as emptying of external Foley bags, commodes, bedpans, and changing diapers, etc. I help with treatments ordered by physicians and approved and supervised by the nurse. I encourage client to be as independent as possible according to care plan and activities of interest. I give simple emotional and psychological support to client and members of the household.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy reading, soft music, taking walks.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 48 years old
  • 9 years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 25 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Not Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $15 to $20
  • Available on short notice (Care-on-Call)
  • Not interested in working as a live-in care provider

Experienced With Age Groups:
Infant (up to 12 months) Adult (18-64 years)
Youth (1-11 years) Senior (65+)
Teen (12-17 years)
Average User Rating : (based on 0 reviews)
Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral Autism
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy,  Deafness,  Mobility Challenges,  Multiple Sclerosis,  Muscular Dystrophy,  Spinal Cord Injury
Developmental Down Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Speech Delay
Medical Asthma,  Cancer,  Diabetes,  Epilepsy,  Food Allergies,  Heart Defects,  Obesity,  Seizure Disorder,  Thyroid Condition
Other ALS(Lou-Greigs)


Specific Care Service Experience:
Ambulation Blood Sugar Testing Insulin Injections
Assistive Technology/AAC Body Lifting Repositioning
Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene Brushing Protocol Respiratory Care
Bed Baths EPI Pen Injections Seizure Attendance
Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis Feeding Sign Language
Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support G Tubes Stimming Attendance
Other: Hospice
Willing to Learn New Care and Diagnoses' Skills:

Yes, there is always room for learning.


Additional Services Provided:
Medical Transportation Errands/Shopping Laundry
Housecleaning Long Distance Transportation Meal Preparation

Availability (07/30/09 to 07/30/10) Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Early Morning (6am-9am)
Late Morning (9am-12pm)
Early Afternoon (12pm -3pm)
Late Afternoon (3pm-6pm)
Early Evening (6pm-9pm)
Late Evening (9pm-12am)
Overnight (12am-6am)

Qualifications:
CPR Licensed Practicing Nurse Speech Therapist
Certified Nursing Assistant Physical Therapist Special Education Credentials
Occupational Therapist Early Childhood Educator Registered Nurse
First Aid Licensed Vocational Nurse

Education:
  • Level: High school degree
  • School: Westhern Il Univ.
  • Major: psychology
Languages Spoken:
  • Armenian

Other Qualifications:
I have been a caregiver from 2001 to present. I enjoy working with seniors of all illnesses and disabilities. I have been from Misericordia (Heart of Mercy)in 2003.