Kolleen M. Care Companion in Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Looking for full or part-time work as a care companion.
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Last completed on 03/27/2015.
Basic background check 03/27/2015
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Lincoln Park, NJ (Lincoln Park, NJ • 24 miles away | will travel 10 mi)
4 years paid experience
Last signed in: More than 6 months
Home Care Rates $17 per hour
Kolleen’s Bio
I am a 54 year old woman who has years of experience in providing care to hemiplegic and quadriplegic people. Previous jobs have allowed me to provide comfort for the person in numerous ways. I have experience with the electric Hoyer lift and transferring. I have changed briefs (diapers) and I am familiar with the Texas catheter. My duties have included cooking and help with feeding, if necessary. Food shopping, light cleaning, laundry, medicine administration, if called for. Companionship. Blood pressure, temperature, pulse, O2-taking and recording. Bathing in bed and shower. Grooming. Working with visiting nurses and therapists. Maneuvering the person in hospital bed. Wheelchair use. I am the extra pair of hands and eyes whether or not family member is present the same time I am. English speaking only, reliable transportation. I am not a certified aide, nor certified in CPR, but willing to learn CPR. I am detail oriented and reliable. Previous patient reference available upon request. Character references available upon request.
Experience
Age Specific Experience
4 years paid experience with:
- Under 55 years old
- 75 to 84 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
Experience with providing individualized services:
- Medication Administration
- Medication Assistance
- Grooming Guidance
- Assistance with Pets
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 1/27/15
- Open (all day, everyday)
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