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Saint Charles, IL 60174
from $20 per hour
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About Gretchen
Experience: 9 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
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.
Reviews
Erica K.
Reviewed on 10/1/2022
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.
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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