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Kristin C.

Kristin C.

$15.00 / hr

Reading, PA

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About Kristin

My name is Kristin. I have been a caregiver for over 20 years. I started out in 1991 as a home health aide in Hunterdon county, NJ, while in college over the summers. I became a caregiver because I was so impressed with the care my grandmother received on hospice. They took care of her psychological and spiritual needs as well as her physical needs. They were truly angels and it was a great example of what I wanted to do for someone in their life someday. The next summer, I applied and was accepted for a home health aide position. I have never grown tired of caring for people in their homes. No matter what the case, it is always interesting, and I always learn so much from my clients. I am currently working as a private duty aide on weekends, so I have a lot of time to give to other cases. I would prefer evening work to be home with my children in the morning. However, I am willing to consider any shift or hours available. I have been married and living in Exeter Twp. PA for 18 years and have 3 children, ages 14, 12, and 10. I enjoy cooking, baking and arts and crafts. I also like to chat with others and tell stories. I am a great reader and enjoy reading to other people. I am very good with animals as well and enjoy people's pets, I have no animal allergies. I currently have CPR certification, which I plan on renewing in April 2015. I enjoy meeting and working with people of all ages, although most of my experience is with the elderly.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

    Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

    Skills & Expertise

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Diabetes
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    private duty caregiver

    Nov 2006 - Oct 2014
    self employed
    Assisting client with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, laundry as well as being a companion. Reporting to family members and any nursing staff involved in the patient's care. I have had a few cases, and some had the patient living in a facility, so I did report to nurses there. Report to other caregivers.
    Nov 2006 - Oct 2014

    caregiver

    Jul 2005 - Nov 2006
    Columbia Cottage Assisted living facility
    assisting residents with ADL's, light housekeeping, laundry, serving meals, assisting with recreational activities.
    Jul 2005 - Nov 2006

    CNA

    Nov 2000 - Jul 2005
    Beverly Manor (now Golden Living Center) of Reading, PA
    assisting residents with ADL's, taking vital signs, transporting to activities and dining room, reporting to registered nurse, assisting with ambulation and PT exercise.
    Nov 2000 - Jul 2005

    CNA

    Nov 1997 - Nov 2000
    Manor Care of Sinking Spring
    assisting residents with ADL's, taking vitals, transporting to activities and dining room, feeding, ambulating, assisting with PT exercises and reporting to RN supervisor.
    Nov 1997 - Nov 2000

    certified home health aide

    Jun 1991 - Apr 1997
    Visiting Health and Supportive Services
    assisting clients in the home with ADL's, light housekeeping, meal prep, laundry, ambulating, PT and OT exercises as directed by PT or OT, taking vitals, reporting to RN supervisor and client family.
    Jun 1991 - Apr 1997

    Alvernia University

    Aug 1990 - May 1994
    Aug 1990 - May 1994
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