Location: Chicago
Years Experience: 8
Type: Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages: English
Certifications: CNA, Hospice Care
Otishia J
PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER
Otishia is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who brings a wealth of experience and a boundless passion for caregiving to her work. As a natural leader within her own family, Otishia strives to inspire those around her every day, embodying qualities of respect, observation, care, and generosity.
Professionally, she has honed her skills across a variety of care needs, specializing in Dementia, mobility impairment, and Parkinson’s disease. Her adaptability also extends to hospice care and various forms of personal care, including post-hospital care, making her a versatile choice for a range of caregiving scenarios.
At the heart of Otishia's caregiving philosophy is the genuine enjoyment she finds in connecting with her clients and their families. By taking the time to understand their specific needs and lifestyles, she aims to provide not just practical care but also emotional support.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Otishia cherishes spending time with her family and enjoys catching a good basketball game. This sense of community and enjoyment in life’s simple pleasures influences her work, adding an extra layer of warmth and engagement to her caregiving.
With her rich skill set, respectful nature, and passion for helping others, Otishia is more than just a caregiver; she's a dedicated professional who goes the extra mile to enhance the lives of those she serves.
Qualifications
- Have paid caregiving experience or a CNA, PCA, LPN, or RN
- Be age 21 or older
- Pass a comprehensive background check, drug test, and reference check
- Pass PHC’s skills & knowledge assessment
- Have a good driving record and an insured vehicle
- Basic English speaking, reading, and writing skills
- Current TB immunization
Services our Caregivers Provide
Medication Management
Timely cues to take the right medication at the right time.
Companionship
A conversation, sharing stories, a walk in the park, a cup of coffee in the morning, a bond. Caregivers listen, learn, and are good company.
Personal Care
Assisting with dressing, bathing, and daily hygiene. Our skill-assessed caregivers are ready to help.
Light Housekeeping
Doing laundry or dishes, tidying around the house, taking out the garbage, and many other house chores are a part of our daily duties.
Meal Prep/Groceries
Planning and preparing healthy meals, following an old family recipe, and trips to the grocery store.
Transportation
Whether it’s to a doctor’s appointment or to a loved one’s home, caregivers can always provide a ride.
Daily Exercise
We help clients lead an active lifestyle by following an exercise plan or simply encouraging physical activity.
Social Outings & Routine
We help clients live life to the fullest by supporting daily routines and planning indoor and outdoor activities.
Join Private Home Care and be a part of an exceptional team of caregivers.
We highly value and respect our team of professional Caregivers, and that’s why we have higher job satisfaction and lower turnover. When you join PHC, you join a team of professionals that are skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate about serving others and providing the best care.