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Gretchen V.

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Saint Charles, IL 60174

from $20 per hour

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About Gretchen

Experience: 9 yrs

I'm an experienced Senior & Disability Caregiver. I help with preparing meals, laundry, running errands, Dr. appointments & companionship. I am experienced with bathing, feeding, toileting & administering medications. I managed a five-person caregiving team for two years, including schedule & medication management. I'm trained on manual & electric lifts, g & j tubes, tracheotomy & catheter care. I'm CPR/AED/First Aid certified. I'm experienced with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, ALS, autism, Downs Syndrome & cerebral palsy. I'm a single mom with two grown sons. My passions-dogs, cooking & my family! I foster for a local dog rescue-dogs are my love language! I grew up in Naperville, then St. Charles for the last 25 years. I have a big Italian family that live close by. I'm a non-smoker with my own transportation. I have excellent local references. I'm available for daytime & overnight hours, post-surgical & hospice care. Looking for a position within 15 miles of St. Charles.

Most recent review

4.6
based on 10 reviews

Gretchen is wonderful at taking charge and getting organized and situated. I felt at ease when she was care taking for my mother. I relied on her expertise and knowledge and I would hire her again. She is trustworthy and someone you can count on.

EK
Erica K.

10/1/2022

Services

Services offered

Bathing

Companionship

Dementia

Errands

Feeding

Help staying physically active

Home health

Home modification

Hospice services

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Medical management

Medical transportation

Mobility assistance

Personal care

Respite care

Special needs

Specialized care

Transportation

Rates

Recurring jobs

$20-25/hr

Can help with

Companion care

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Qualifications

Education

University of Illinois - Chicago

College degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

Alzheimers or dementia experience

CPR / First Aid trained

Hospice experience

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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