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Kara T.

Kara T.

$12.75 / hr

Anchorage, AK

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About Kara

Greetings! My name is Kara Thomas. I am a 29yr old Direct Support Professional originally from Anchorage, Alaska. I have been in this profession for 9 years. Throughout my journey I have experienced a lot. My love and compassion for the persons I serve are endless. I started off as a regular 9-5 worker assisting individuals with autism and soon graduated to a live in position at the age of 22 where i continued to hold that position until my relocation to San Antonio, Texas. During my time as a live in I learned to love and care for the individuals I supported as if they were my own family. My duties consisted of the regular activities of daily living that were expected of me, however; I enjoyed going above and beyond that. I didn't ever see my work as simply just work. To me it was my life and my individuals were my family. We all have one life to live and if I can make a difference in one persons life then to me that's living. Thank you for your time.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Overnight

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

Skills & Expertise

  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

St. Philips College

Jun 2012 - Present
Jun 2012 - Present

Home Alliance Coordinator

Sep 2013 - Present
Hope Community Resources
Live-in position that provided a positive & nurturing living environment for individuals experiencing developmental disabilities. Managed an assisted living home, provided support in all activities of daily living, and ensured community inclusion opportunities were provided. Supervised other staff working in the home, ensured home finances were used properly, and ensured that all paperwork and reports were complete, accurate, and timely. Participated in yearly licensing process to ensure that home was up to state code.
Sep 2013 - Present

Direct Support Professional I

Jan 2013 - Sep 2013
San Antonio State Supported Living Center
Assist Individuals with activities of daily living, hygiene care, toileting, repositioning, transferring, and feeding.
Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

Home Alliance Coordinator

Dec 2004 - Dec 2012
Hope Community Resources
Live-in position that provided a positive & nurturing living environment for individuals experiencing developmental disabilities. Managed an assisted living home, provided support in all activities of daily living, and ensured community inclusion opportunities were provided. Supervised other staff working in the home, ensured home finances were used properly, and ensured that all paperwork and reports were complete, accurate, and timely. Participated in yearly licensing process to ensure that home was up to state code.
Dec 2004 - Dec 2012
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