Karen C.

About Karen

I have found that my passion/calling is to care for the elderly and/or individuals, who can't do so for themselves. My heart is overwhelmed with genuine happiness when providing care and/or maintaining a personal relationship with each resident, client, and/or patient. I sincerely love fulfilling my heart's desires & passion by providing care, love, companionship, friendship, and even medical care to individuals; resulting in them having a sense of peace, as they go through life changes and having to deal with situations that may be unfamiliar. I find that doing so & providing the utmost respectful care to each of them, brings forth a growth for even myself, as I continue my education into becoming an RN (later to bridge into Nurse Practitioner). Daily, I am seeking the latest knowledge and skill so hopefully I can improve my care traits daily, to a wider/higher demand of clients. I am most definitely proud of a personal achievement in my life pertaining to my husband (who was diagnosed with late stages of Testicular cancer twice)! After receiving a prognosis of 18 months, I decided to further my education & resources, in hopes to find more options....and I did! After nearly 2 years, he is now in remission & cancer-free! This is not to boast about what I did, but instead the 'determination, drive, & passion', that I was blessed with. I will ALWAYS go above & beyond in providing the best care for clients & their family members! I believe there is always room for growth and in order to do so, you must first humble yourself to what you were called to do, whatever that may be!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Wallace State Community College - Hanceville

Jan 2020 - Present

Hanceville, AL

Jan 2020 - Present

Cullman High School

Jan 2005 - Present

Cullman, AL

Jan 2005 - Present

Wallace State Community College - Hanceville

Jan 2021 - Present

Hanceville, AL

Jan 2021 - Present

Certified Nursing Assistant Mentor

Apr 2010 - Jul 2016

Hanceville Nursing & Rehab

*Stayed up-to-date with state changes/policies within the 'CNA' certification and/or guidelines. *Follow care guidelines outlined in the client's individualized care plan. *Perform, but is not limited to: personal care assistance, Alzheimer's/Dementia Care, stroke recovery, ambulation/mobility assistance, transportation needs, meal preparation, and housekeeping. *Report any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the office in a timely manner. *Document care provided and complete the forms required for the client's records. *Communicate effectively with all members of the office staff. *Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. *Mentor and train new CNA/PCA/Caregivers. *Perform random check-up calls/visits. *Act as a floater CNA when needed. *Perform on call duties when needed.

Apr 2010 - Jul 2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Oct 2005 - Mar 2009

Summerford Nursing Home

*Documented nursing care provided in patients' medical record. *Collected/Documented patient vital signs, past history, & performed physical & mental exams. *Mentored & led new staff members by example, demonstrated & personified competent care and helped trainees integrate clinical studies with professional practice. *Ambulated & transferred residents using appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics, engaging new staff members/trainees for assistance & training. *Medication control & corrected and/or updated changes to resident's individual care plan. *Assisted residents with daily obligations & responsibilities such as, shaving, oral, proper/clean hygiene, personnel management, toileting assistance & toileting schedule, collected specimens & labeled/prepared to be sent off to lab, documented activities, and engaging with resident with a positive smile and encouraging attitude, in hopes they would keep their independence as much as possible. *Maintained complete confidentiality within residents care plan and/or personal & medical standing.

Oct 2005 - Mar 2009

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