Susan A. Care Companion in Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Looking for full or part-time work as a care companion.
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Expired.
Last completed on 11/16/2015.
Basic background check 11/16/2015
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Pleasant Hill, IA (Pleasant Hill, IA • 5 miles away | will travel 20 mi)
35 years paid experience
Last signed in: More than 6 months
Home Care Rates $20 per hour
Susan’s Bio
I have worked in health care for several years, in direct patient care, management, and education. For a very short time in 2007 I was employed at a nursing home. While I really love working with the elderly population, I found nursing home work to be very discouraging. I never felt, at the end of the day, that my residents received the care they deserved. They were always given adequate care, but is that really enough? I don't think so. In 2008-09, I was given the opportunity to care for my mother in her home as dementia and a major heath event took away her independence. My sisters and I were determined that mom would not go to a nursing home to spend her final years. It was sometimes difficult, but always rewarding. I have tremendous respect for families who make the decision to care for their loved ones at home. I believe that providing home care for our elderly parents is truly the best way to give them the care that they deserve.
Experience
Age Specific Experience
35 years paid experience with:
- Under 55 years old
- 55 to 64 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
- Light housekeeping
- 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
Experience with providing health & medical services:
- Diabetic Care
- Ostomy Care
Willing to run errands
Availability & Job Preferences
Availability Duration
Prefers to provide visiting care
- Permanent (2 or more years)
- On call (as needed)
Job Duration
- Willing consider either a part time or full time position
- Start date is flexible
Availability
My availability is valid through 10/1/15
- Open (all day, everyday)
Skills & Abilities
Languages Spoken
- English
References
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