Kathy N.

About Kathy

Physically robust, energetic mature caregiver with upper body strength tempered by a respectful demeanor and gentle touch. I have a decade plus experience specializing in one on one care in clinical and home settings; prior to residing in AZ have had certification as a CNA and Home Health Aide (per Medicare requirements) in Florida, Georgia, and Ohio. Excellent personal references and spotless record, compassionate and flexible with ability to pay attention to details without losing sight of the big picture. Moved onto a successful career with AIG and retired at sale of business unit by corporation. In interim I have been a volunteer caregiver to friends and family post-surgically, including a special needs child. The attributes that make me stand head and shoulders above peers is that my decision to work as a caregiver is by choice and preference, not because it is the apex of my ability. My personality is positive and compassionate, with the right mixture of being bubbly when needed without being overbearing or inappropriate. Caregiving is something innate to my nature and character. My only regret is not in having attended nursing school when I was younger. Another attribute I have is that I tend to anticipate needs before they are expressed, and thus am ready to respond to requests with easy transition.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Ocean County College

May 2002 - May 2004

May 2002 - May 2004

Middlesex Community College

Jan 2002 - May 2002

Jan 2002 - May 2002

Home Health Aide

Mar 1998 - Sep 1999

In Home Health (presently defunct)

Perform Medicare RN supervised home visits as well as extended private duty home care for patients with a focus on geriatric care

Mar 1998 - Sep 1999

Home Health Aide

Feb 1996 - Jul 1996

American Nursing Care

Primarily assigned to a long term home assignment for two patients (married couple) receiving services under Medicare and Ohio Passport home assistance program. Oversee all ADLs, hygiene and toilet assistance, medication monitoring, meal preparation and housekeeping, social interaction, and assist with laundry, as well as perform physical transfers and assist with mobility and transportation for doctor's office visits.

Feb 1996 - Jul 1996

Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant

Jan 1994 - Feb 1996

Medical Dimensions

Assigned to a wide variety of care assignments including Hospice, post surgical, psychiatric, non-ambulatory, CVA, cardiac and multiple diagnosis patients through private pay, Medicare team and Ohio Passport programs.

Jan 1994 - Feb 1996

Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant

Jan 1992 - Jun 1993

Norrell Home Health Care

Provide private duty shift oriented health care in both home and clinical settings

Jan 1992 - Jun 1993

Home Health Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant

Jun 1990 - Jun 1993

Nursefinders

Provide private duty healthcare at home and in facility for acute and long term care patients in age demographic of elementary school aged to geriatric, with a variety of diagnoses including closed brain injury, spinal injury, head trauma, addictions recovery, ALS, post surgical, and hospice

Jun 1990 - Jun 1993

Home Health Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant

Nov 1988 - Jun 1990

Interim/Spherion Healthcare (formerly Medical Personnel Pool)

Worked as supplemental staff on long term and assisted living care units in Orlando, FL in addition to private duty care in facilities and in home.

Nov 1988 - Jun 1990

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