Aegis Assisted Living

Honest, Companionship of you

Hello! When I was 18 years old I attended a Medical Assistant program and passed with flying colors, after I graduated I was hired on at an Intermediate Care Facility for adults with disabilities. This place is called Woodland Residential Services and is located in Woodland, CA. I worked there for under four years - In my time there I handled hygiene, bathing, meal prep, transfers, medication, gastrointestinal tubes, seizure activity and catheters. I was eventually promoted to Lead Care Staff and was responsible for training new employees. A short while later, I was hired on as a Direct Care Staff for United Cerebral Palsy. I worked at the Day Program in Thousand Oaks. I absolutely loved my job and thrived there for a little under a year before the commute became too much. While there I was tasked with transfers, hygiene, meal assistance, computer assistance. I worked in tandem with the Physical Education, Art, and Computer programs. I learned a lot about adaptive devices among many other things. This job also gave me many opportunities with catheters, gastrointestinal tunes, and seizure activity as well as multiple other health needs. Currently, I work at Aegis Assisted Living. I work in the Memory Care parts of the building taking care of adults with Alzheimer's or Dementia. I work the NOC shift from 10:30pm-6:30am. As a NOC shift I basically work independently to manage the nightly care of 20+ residents. As of right now, for education, I'm working towards getting my BSN. I hope to transfer to CSUCI in a few years to become a Registered Nurse.

PERSONAL STATEMENT I THINK OF MYSELF AS A POSITIVE INDIVIDUAL. A HARDWORKING AND SELF-MOTIVATED PERSON THAT EXCELS AT WHATEVER I PUT MY MIND TOWARDS. I ENJOYE WORKING ON A TEAM, TEND TO LEAD MORE OFTEN THAN NOT BUT I AM EQUALLY SATISFIED WHEN I SERVE WHEN I SERVE AS A MEMBER. I AM SEEKING A POSITION WHERE I CAN ENHANE MY SKILLS ALL THE WHILE PROVIDING MY UTMOST BEST AT ALL TIMES TO MY EMPLOYER.

I am a compassionate and energetic caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing loving care to seniors and adults of all ages and needs. I love working with seniors because I have the passion and patience to give them the security and love that they need, and I provide a fun and happy environment for them to thrive. I am very light-humored and love to make my patients smile! I have been a proud owner of my own private homecare facility in Washington state for over 11 years. I have worked with nurses, home doctors, hospitals, and PT/OT's regularly due to the nature of being a care facility business owner. I've also worked in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and private home care. I moved to California and am seeking a full-time or Live-in position in the Bay Area. My certifications include the following: 1) Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR), 2) Fundamentals of Caregiving Certification, 3) Dementia Manager Specialist Training, 4) Dementia Caregiving Training, 5) Mental Health Specialist Certificate, 6) Mental Health Care giving Certificate, 7) Diabetes Certificate, 8) HIV/AIDS (Prevention, Transmission, Treatment), 9) Nursing Delegation for Medication, 10) CPR/First Aid. TB Test and continued education since 2003. Experienced with Dementia, Alzheimers, Parkinson's Disease, Diabetes, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hospice Care, Cancer Support, Breathinf Support, Incontinence and Bladder Management, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Needs, Catheter, Special Dietary Needs, and companionship, cooking, housekeeping, laundry, etc.

I am caring, patient and understanding.l like this job because you feel so good to know at the end of the day you make someone's day better and to see that smile on their face.This also brings me joy.I have been in this business over 14 years.