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Plainfield, IL 60586
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Experience: 4 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
Good morning. My mother left this world as she held my hand while home in 2017. Mommy had been diagnosed with vascular dementia and severe spinal stenosis. She was bedridden and required 24 hr. care from me. I bathed mommy in bed, fed her, and provided meds through her feeding tube. I changed mommy's diapers along with emptying her urostomy bag. There was a brief time when mommy's appetite returned and I prepared her meals and sweet treats daily. When mommy felt strong enough, I utilized the manual hoyer lift to place her into the wheelchair. Caring for mommy was difficult due to the dementia, but also rewarding because I could do for HER what she'd done for me as a child. I miss her terribly! It would be wonderful if I could be paid in cash. I'm trying to supplement my income because social security just isn't enough. The salary is also negotiable as times are difficult for many families nowadays.
Kristal B.
Reviewed on 5/3/2023
Myra was extremely patient and caring when taking care of my favorite aunt, which is her mother. She was understanding and had an amazing way about her when dealing with her mother's dementia. Because of Myra's compassionate nature, her mother surprised doctors when her appetite returned and she was taken off the feeding tube for 2 months. I saw firsthand that Myra is a wonderful caregiver.
Services offered
Bathing
Dementia
Hospice services
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Medical management
Personal care
Respite care
Rates
Recurring jobs
$13-15/hr
Can help with
Companion care
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Education
Roosevelt University
Bachelor degree - English Literature
Kennedy-king College
Associate degree - Law
Languages
English
Professional skills
Alzheimers or dementia experience
Hospice experience
Additional details
Non-smoker
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