Priscilla Dorn
Evanston
Summary
With over 30 years of compassionate caregiving, primarily as a self-employed caregiver, I excel in chronic illness management and providing emotional support. My experience spans from direct patient care to end-of-life care, demonstrating my dependable nature and problem-solving skills. Achievements include enhancing clients' quality of life and independence through personalized care plans and supportive companionship.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Self Employed Caregiver
01.1990 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with various levels of disability from caregiving throughout the last 30 years first for my mother in the 80's as her diabetes took first her sight, then her legs. Then my younger brother who had always lived with her until his passing in 2012. Then my ex son in law in 2023 and shortly after my other brother, my husband became oxygen dependent around this time and I was his caregiver till his passing in 2019. I have used gait belts, changed ostomy bags, delivered medications to the dying, setup both portable and electric oxygen tanks, continued to care through the various stages of a prolonged dying process when both of my brothers had cancer. Took first aid and CPR both at the start of my care giving days as well as when my last grandchild was born in the 2000's but safe to say I could definitely use a refresher.
- I have been assisting my disabled granddaughter with her daughter since her early toddler years, I help with appointment transportation, helping keep my granddaughters chores at levels she can maintain, have taught her how to cook and sew
Education
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Bosse High School
South Bend, IN1970
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- First aid and safety
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
- Special needs care
- Behavior redirection
- Client transportation
- End-of-life care
- Care plan management
- Chronic illness management
Languages
German
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver
Self Employed Caregiver
01.1990 - Current
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Bosse High School
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