Audrey G.     Age 38      Female      Chicago  - N Dearborn St/ Clark and Division   Member ID: 8663  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hello. I am Audrey and I am 26 years old. I have lived in Chicago a little over 2 and a half years. I moved from here from Indiana. I grew up in a very small farm community and wanted to live in the "big windy city" while I was young and single. I love children and pets are not a problem. I live alone and have a cat name Karen. Yes, I know it seems rediculous, but she is my baby ) I currently work downtown at an art school doing administrative work. This is a full time position, but am interested in helping families in my down time and also meeting new faces. I went to Purdue University and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelors degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. I feel that I can be a huge attribute to your family for the I have experience in babysitting, companionship, and housekeeping from 16 years of age. To earn some extra money during high school I babysat for families of the community as well as family members. The childrens ages ranged from 1-13 years of age. Children are full of energy and keep you on your feet. I also have experience in companionship. I have been volunteering for a company for about a year now. I assist an elderly women with household chores, walking to get groceries, and just sit and talk with her for a few hours at a time. I have honesly have grown to love her as if she were my own grandmother. I have really enjoyed this experience and have learned so much from her. I have also had experience in housekeeping. In high school and college I cleaned a neighbors house for her every other week. She was a doctor, but never had time to clean her house. I would take care of her laundry, water flowers, make beds, clean toilets, water her dog, etc. I enjoyed helping her and she enjoyed helping me. HOBBIES: volleyball, jogging, golf, reading, kayaking, long walks, camping, pretty much anything outdoors, poetry, listening to music, traveling. DISLIKES: SMOKING Thank you for your time and I look forward to meeting you and your family. Audrey       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Methodist        Work Experience & Education Background   5 years experience, 3 references I currently volunteer for an elderly woman. I assist her in walking to the grocery store, cleaning her apartment, hanging up her clean laundry, dusting and organizing her belongings. I also talk with her for a few hours at a time about her life experiences her family and travel experiences. I have also had experience with Alzheimers. My grandmother had it for 7 years. While I was 16 and older I would go every day after school to help watch her while my grandfather worked on the farm.      Skills:    Dressing Grooming assistance     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Arthritis      Dementia   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, College, Bachelor's Degree      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time  Work Hours: less than 20 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed      Occasional/As Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: September 15, 2012  Desired Salary: $15/Hour or Negotiable salary  Willing to travel : Yes,but up to 30 km  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Supervise Home      Errands      Clean Bathroom      Assist with Pet Care      Assist with Walking      Vacuuming      Hand Wash Dishes      Escort to Appointments      Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips to Visit Neighbours, Friends, Family      Bathing Assistance      Alzheimer/Dementia Care      Palliative Care      Lifts and Transfers         References   MIchael Smith  I have baby sat in the past for him or whenever he needs me. I have known him for 9 years.      Dan Craig  I currently volunteer for his company and assist with an elderly woman for a little over a year. I still volunteer for him.