Ligia K. Care Companion in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Looking for full or part-time work as a care companion.
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Basic background check
Expired.
Last completed on 05/08/2015.
Basic background check 05/08/2015
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First aid certification
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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CPR certification
Fort Lauderdale, FL (Fort Lauderdale, FL • 12 miles away | will travel 20 mi)
15 years paid experience
Last signed in: More than 6 months
Home Care Rates $13 per hour
Ligia’s Bio
I'm a Certified caregiver and I really love what I do. I'm kind, compassion and reliable. All Seniors deserve the best care, respect, and love. I have learned much with them. I enjoy their stories, experiences in life, and their need for love. They deserve a dignified life and my job is always give them a 100% with no exceptions or excuses quality of life. I perform my job with a warm, loving and caring attitude.
I am dependable and truthful. I have a proven record of giving clients self-esteem and respect. I am able to handle unforeseen situations and emergencies. I am detailed oriented, efficient, and able to record and report any changes in the resident's routine. I provide confidentiality and loyalty. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I have a valid driver's license, reliable car and clean driving record.
I worked 3 years, for a lovely lady. She is 88 years old and she suffers from Dementia , Alzheimer's, Diabetes , Atrial Fibrillation and other issues. I worked 14 years for an 88 and 85-year-old couple in NJ, as a Personal Assistant and caregiver. I consider myself very experienced. I'm in the medical field for more than 10 years. I'm Certified Medical Assistant, for many years I worked in Hospitals and Doctors offices. I'm very hardworking, and I feel very content to provide services that they can no longer do for themselves this makes all the difference,it makes my life meaningful.
My skills as a Caregiver:
Vital signs, blood sugar check, assisting with medications. and transferring of elderly.
Meal preparation, cooking and feeding.
Bathing,grooming,dressing, oral care,nail care,skin care,toileting, incontinence care feet massage.
Light housekeeping,laundry,bed change, disinfection of the environment to prevent
infections,care with catheter bags.
Running errands ,shopping and transportation to Doctor's appointments, therapies.
Encouraged and assisting with activities in line with the client's needs and capability like:
walking,dinning out,,reading newspapers, magazines,playing cards,etc...
Overnight care,
Experienced with Alzheimer's and Dementia
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR & AED, American Heart Association ,2013 t0 2015
CERTIFIED
Please feel free to contact me if you feel I will meet your expectations.
NURSING ASSISTANT, HHA (FL )
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN, (NCCT).
PHYSICAL THERAPIST AIDE.
EKG TECHNICIAN.NATIONAL
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT, SINCE 1998, (NCCT).
Experience
Age Specific Experience
15 years paid experience with:
- Under 55 years old
- 55 to 64 years old
- 65 to 74 years old
- 75 to 84 years old
- Over 85 years old
Experience with providing basic care services:
- Conversation and companionship
- Safety supervision
- Meal preparation
- Medication reminders
- Social activities
- Light housekeeping
- Exercise/Physical activities
- Laundry and linen changes
- Shopping
- Mobility assistance
Experience with providing personal care services:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Feeding and special diet
- Toileting
Experience with providing individualized services:
- Medication Administration
- Medication Assistance
- Medication Management
- Grooming Guidance
- Assistance with Pets
- Meal Planning
- Nutrition Education
- Mobility Training
Experience with providing health & medical services:
- Wound Care
- Pain Management
- IV Therapy/Injections
- Diabetic Care
- Central Line Care
- Ostomy Care
Willing to run errands
Availability & Job Preferences
Availability Duration
Prefers to provide visiting care
- Short term (1 to 3 months)
- Temporary (4 to 12 months)
- Permanent (1 to 2 years)
- Permanent (2 or more years)
Job Duration
- Willing consider either a part time or full time position
- Start date is flexible
Availability
My availability is valid through 5/8/15
- Open (all day, everyday)
Skills & Abilities
Languages Spoken
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
References
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