Lata K.

I am a naturally caring person, who was raised by my grandparents, so I love and understand the elderly. I love hearing the stories of the past. I love getting to know the families and people involved in their lives. People are important and every person has value and a story to tell! I helped to take care of my grandmother as she was aging and I look back on that time w fond memories. Helping others stay in their home. Making someones life just a little bit easier can have great rewards. I took religion is college, of which I have 3 yrs. I have raised two children, and have been involved in my church over the years. I am now helping to raise two of my grandchildren which I adore! I am faithful and loyal, kind and gentle to others. I am honest and trustworthy.I love gardening, my grandchildren, and nature and all animals, especially cats and horses. In my younger years I was a CNA for about 10 years. Then helped my husband in the restaurant business for quite a few years, then went into janitorial at Hood River High Sch for awhile. I now have an additional 7 yrs (?) in caring for others. I love people! Now that I am a little older, I am enjoying taking care of the elderly and have a good understanding for what they need. I have been doing so for a number (10?) of years. I am a pretty easy going person to wk with.

I have an extensive background in the Medical Field, I also have been working as an HCW/PSW, home care worker and personal service worker. PSW has been with Independent NW with Ms. Dana Gardner and HCW through Aging and Disability I wear many hats throughout my work experiences. I have taken the following training, Grief & Loss, End of Life Care, Working Together with clients, employers, coworkers, internal & external customers within a diverse community, Respiratory Care, Oxygen to Ventilators, Heart Healthy, Medication Safety, Substance Abuse Awareness, Preventing Disease Transmission, Durable Medical Equipment, Diversity Awareness, Working with Challenging Behaviors, Diversity Awareness Challenges Facing LGBT Teens/Adults. Keeping it Professional Blindness & Low Vision, Bathing & Grooming, Dementia & Alzheimer's (D-A), Diabetes by the Number, Everyone Communicates, Money-wise, Nutrition Basics, Protect Against Sprains & Strains, Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques, Taking Responsibility in Personal Safety, Adult/Child/Infant CPR & AED Certification, Health Care Provider (BLS) + First Aid certificate #1434572676424011. Cover letter & resume available