Shannah Marie Watson
Shannah Watson is a dedicated live-in caregiver with a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. She has been actively working in the healthcare field since 2016 and transitioned into live-in caregiving in 2021. Currently employed with Comfort Keepers in the Arlington Heights, Illinois area, she specializes in providing consistent, one-on-one support to clients in need of long-term care. Her approach to caregiving is rooted in building meaningful relationships with patients while ensuring dignity, comfort, and safety in every aspect of care.
Throughout her career, Shannah has gained extensive hands-on experience working with diverse and complex patient populations, including individuals living with dementia, hospice patients, clients with mental disabilities, cerebral palsy, and those experiencing seizure disorders such as grand mal seizures. She is highly skilled in the use of assistive equipment including gait belts, walkers, and wheelchairs, and is known for her adaptability in high-need care environments. Her strong clinical foundation is supported by CPR certification and comprehensive training through MST School, where she completed home health and STNA training and attended pharmacy school, ranking among the top six students in her class.
Shannah’s passion for healthcare was solidified during her academic training, where she discovered a deep commitment to learning and helping others beyond financial motivation. She thrives in live-in caregiving roles, working four-day shifts and extending care when needed to support patient safety during emergencies. With aspirations of becoming a registered nurse, she continues to build on her knowledge and experience in the field. Her depth of medical understanding often surprises others, reflecting her dedication, professionalism, and ongoing pursuit of excellence in patient care.
• MST School (Home Health / STNA Pathway)
• CPR
• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Certification
• Home Health Care Training Program
• Phlebotomy Training (Partial Completion)
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Dementia
- Hospice
- Mental disability
- Cerebral Palsy
- Grand mal seizures
- Gait belts
- Walkers
- Wheelchairs
- Home health
- hoyer lifts
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
I love, love live-in caregiving - it's my favorite, it's my passion. I love doing one-on-ones with a client and forming relationships. I'm not in it for the pain or the money I love learning information and helping people. When I go into a doctor's office and start explaining medical information, doctors will look at me and ask if I'm a nurse because of how knowledgeable I am. That passion for healthcare and making connections with my clients is what drives me every day. Any type of medical knowledge I can easily retain and I love teaching and showing others what I know.
Locations
Comfort Keepers
Arlington Heights, IL 60004