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Ligia K., Care Companion in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 with 15 years paid experience

Ligia K. Care Companion in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

Looking for full or part-time work as a care companion.

  • First aid certification

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    First aid certification

  • 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

Ricia D. is a reference for Ligia K. Relationship: Client
Phyllis F. is a reference for Ligia K. Relationship: Client
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Ligia K.
Ligia K.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
15

years experience

Home Care Rates $13 per hour

  • Basic background check

  • First aid training

  • CPR certification

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