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John Hethorn

Schaumburg

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in elderly care and daily living assistance, notably with KPI, Inc. Expert in personal hygiene support and meal preparation, coupled with exceptional verbal communication skills. Achieved significant improvements in clients' well-being through personalized care and cultural sensitivity. Demonstrates a strong ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their quality of life.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

KPI, Inc.
08.2020 - Current
  • Provided care to a 75 year-old quadriplegic gentleman.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Cooked meals and assisted with eating.
  • Administered medications as prescribed.
  • Transferred client to and from his power chair using a Hoyer lift.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Private Caregiver, Personal Assistant

Jake Westerhof
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Provided continuous care to a quadriplegic gentleman. .
  • Acted as an administrative assistant in the client's law practice and rental properties.
  • Accompanied client when traveling both domestically and abroad.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices.
  • Transferred client to and from his power chair using a Hoyer lift.

Personal Caregiver

Linda Barker
09.2014 - 11.2017
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Personal Caregiver

Liz Spangler
06.2011 - 01.2014
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Education

No Degree - Commercial And Advertising Photography

Texas A&M University
Commerce
05-1989

Skills

  • Elderly care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Cultural sensitivity

Interests

  • Avid snow skier and water skier, as recreational activities
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Adventure Travel

Timeline

Caregiver

KPI, Inc.
08.2020 - Current

Private Caregiver, Personal Assistant

Jake Westerhof
09.2018 - 08.2020

Personal Caregiver

Linda Barker
09.2014 - 11.2017

Personal Caregiver

Liz Spangler
06.2011 - 01.2014

No Degree - Commercial And Advertising Photography

Texas A&M University

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