Plainfield, IL 60544
from $20 per hour
(11)
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About Mercelita
Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
I am a dependable, professional, highly educated and skilled caregiver. Caring, compassionate, trustworthy and honest. Over 20 years of accomplishment in home care, assisted living, research and administration. Highly-experienced in individual care for patients with Parkinson's, Macular Degeneration or blind, heart problems, stroke, heart attack; Alzheimer's or early Dementia; patients with catheter, colostomy and urostomy; insulin dependent with diabetic wounds; COPD and on oxygen; neuropathy, bone loss or osteoporosis. Well-experienced on palliative and hospice care; patients who are on blood thinner. I'm knowledgeable about INR test meter; PICC line for TPN dependent. Can do bed bath, bedsore and wound care; can manage medication with careful following of the doctor's home care plan. Will do laundry, grocery shopping, cooking/meal preparation, feeding, personal hygiene, physical and mental activities. Companionship, Personal Assistant, can drive to doctors' appointments and others.
Reviews
Jill P.
Reviewed on 10/20/2023
Mercy was a perfect fit for my Mom's needs before her passing. She is knowledgeable in her care for Seniors and was becoming a great friend to my Mom in her final weeks. Mercy is trustworthy, honest, and is extremely thoughtful regarding the needs of her clients. We are heartbroken that her time with my Mother was so short due to her sudden, unexpected passing. No need to worry about your loved one while in Mercys care.
Services
Services offered
Bathing
Companionship
Dementia
Errands
Feeding
Help staying physically active
Hospice services
Meal prep
Medical management
Personal care
Respite care
Specialized care
Transportation
Rates
Recurring jobs
$20-30/hr
Can help with
Companion care
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Qualifications
Education
University of Baguio, Philippines far Eastern University, Manila
Bachelor degree
Languages
English
Tagalog
Professional skills
Alzheimers or dementia experience
CPR / First Aid trained
Hospice experience
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Other Qualifications & Credentials
CPR certificate
very knowledgeable in computer applications
have long experience in office work and research (Philippines) before I shift to care giving as my new career and passion. skilled and well-experienced caregiver and companion to elderly
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
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