Location: Chicago
Years Experience: 20
Languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian
Victoria K
PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER
Victoria’s twenty-year career in caregiving demonstrates a level of experience that is both impressive and reassuring. Her fluency in Russian, Ukrainian, and English makes Victoria a multilingual caregiver with excellent communication skills, enabling deeper connections between her clients within an increasingly diverse society.
As a former nurse and physiologist back home, Victoria delivers professional expertise and much-needed joy while attending to Clients.
With empathy by instinct, Victoria believes that adding laughter, positive engagement, and attending to patients’ physical needs will serve clients effectively throughout their entire schedule.
Her work ethic is grounded on consistency & responsibility—core values she upholds each time while remaining punctual— this indicates devotion to providing dependable services within agreed timelines advantageous, mainly when dealing with chronic conditions like Dementia/Alzheimer’s affected individuals or diabetic cases where service reliability is critical. Her background as a nurse and physiologist gives her the unique expertise to offer high-quality hospice care and wheelchair assistance, ensuring her clients' comfort and safety.
Outside of her professional life, Victoria delights in knitting and reading. These activities not only offer her relaxation but also serve as a source of creative expression.
With Victoria, care is not just about attending to physical needs; it's about creating a bright, positive environment that enhances her clients' overall quality of life. Victoria has over two decades of expertise and multilingual skills, making her an excellent option for effective caregiving.
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.