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Christina J. - Chicago Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Christina J.

Full-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I am experienced with MS. I have been working for the last five years. I do PT with a lady who has MS. I have experience with the Hoyer and bag. She is 90% paralyzed, so I have to do her hygiene in bed. The work is not easy physically and mentally, but I find the work rewarding since I know how to stimulate them where they don't think all the time about their handicap.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy reading and go to the library to get CD's for MS patients. I enjoy going to the museums and the Art Institute to stimulate the brain. I enjoy cooking new things from different cookbooks.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 61 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 20 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $20 to $25
  • Available on short notice (Care-on-Call)
  • 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 1 review)
Diagnoses Experience:
Physical Deafness,  Mobility Challenges,  Multiple Sclerosis
Developmental Fragile X,  Mental Illness
Medical Cancer,  Diabetes,  Food Allergies,  Heart Defects,  Obesity,  Thyroid Condition


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:
Willing to Learn New Care and Diagnoses' Skills:

Yes, of course. Always willing to learn new skills.


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

Availability (06/02/09 to 12/31/10) 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: Holy Family Academy
  • Major: General
  • Graduation Year: 1967
Languages Spoken:
  • English
  • Polish