Kari P. Care Companion in Mendon, MA 01756

Skilled and compassionate health and human service professional with 15 years of hands-on experience in health, human service, and education environments. I am passionate about client empowerment and talented at structuring care plans around each person's strengths and goals

I have worked as a nursing assistant, a personal caregiver, a rehabilitation caregiver, and a live-in care provider. I graduated from the Health Services/Early Childhood Education program of a vocational high school. I have a bachelor's degree in health education. I presently work in a school with AmeriCorps conducting research.

I combine my professional and academic experiences in health, education and social sciences with a passion for compassionate and strengths-based support. I believe that my role involves empowering the people I assist with compassion and the tools to supplement their own capabilities. I think that meeting someone's basic needs for social interaction are incredibly important.

I am experienced with and knowledgeable of theories and methods used in designing, developing and delivering instruction and care for all ages. I have notable experience working with individuals with developmental challenges, disabilities, and altered mental statuses across the lifespan.

Skill Highlights:
*Health assessment skills
*Documentation and charting proficiency
*CPR/First Aid certified
*Health care experience
*Medical terminology proficiency
*Experienced caregiver
*Medication and treatment knowledge
*Health and medical condition understanding
*Computer proficiency
*Developmental disabilities experience
*Sanitation procedure knowledge
*Cooking and cleaning proficiencies
*Owner of reliable vehicle