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Gail S.
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Wonder Lake, IL 60097

from $30 per hour

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About Gail

Experience: 10 yrs

COVID-19 vaccinated

I started working with Geriatrics at 17 years old, working with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. I went on to Nursing School although I quit when I got married and had my family. I stayed home providing child care for others for 5 years. I then worked for corporations, but always missed taking care of people, whether young or elderly. For 4+ years I provided full time care for an 84-year-old woman with advanced Dementia. Presently I am caring for a married couple (90 & 98yrs.) dementia, meds, meals, myriad of duties. I give my best to meet your needs and provide loving care for your loved one.

Reviews

5.0
based on 7 reviews
AM

Astrid M.

Reviewed on 9/17/2022

Gail was hired to take care of a family member while I recovered from surgery. What was to 8 weeks initially ended being 8 months. This was because she was so helpful to us, that I wanted her to stay on. At the time she left her patient felt that he recovered enough to be independent. Gail, on day one, familiarized herself with the needs and care for my family member and also with my evolving needs while recovering from surgery and, quite frankly my exhaustion dealing with his needs. She got him into a routine which he needed. She engaged him physically, verbally and challenged him to do more than he wanted to but very much needed. She managed his medication which can be tedious but necessary, and in so many ways, became a cherished and necessary member of the family. Summarizing Gail's attributes for a caretaker: very intelligent, takes initiative, familiarizes herself with the diagnosis and medical alert points, is gentle and caring, but also is not a pushover. I have Run out of room

Services

Services offered

Bathing

Dementia

Home health

Hospice services

Medical management

Medical transportation

Personal care

Respite care

Special needs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$30/hr

Can help with

Companion care

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Qualifications

Education

Glenbrook North

Some college

Languages

English

Professional skills

Alzheimers or dementia experience

Hospice experience

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

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12:00 AM–11:45 PM

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12:00 AM–11:45 PM

wed

12:00 AM–11:45 PM

thu

12:00 AM–11:45 PM

fri

12:00 AM–11:45 PM

sat

12:00 AM–11:45 PM

sun

12:00 AM–11:45 PM

Safety

CareCheck

Completed

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