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Katy S.

Katy S.

$14.00 / hr

Arvada, CO

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About Katy

Hello I'm Katy! I am a 20 year old who loves to work with the elderly or anybody with a disability. I love to see the smiles on peoples faces when I am giving them the care they need, it lightens my day. I am very outgoing and willing to go the extra mile for anybody who needs my help. I hold my QMAP, First Aid, CPR, and AED. I feel it is my life long duty to help people as much as I can, when I help people I feel accomplished because I know I am making a difference in peoples lives. I work very hard to achieve my goals and others goals too. With my love for helping people I believe being a Caregiver is the perfect career from me!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Exercise
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Overnight
  • Holiday Shifts

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
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English
  • German

Experience & Education

Caregiver

Oct 2017 - Present
Synergy Home Care
Medication reminders, light housekeeping, Alzheimers & Dementia care, fall prevention, companionship, assisting with bathing and showers, change bedding, safety supervision, caring for house pets, play games and cards, take out trash, washing dishes, grooming and hygiene, assisting with transfers, help with dressing, assist with exercise, incontinent care, respite care, event reminders, hospice care, personal care, listen to many stories, and assist with plants.
Oct 2017 - Present

Caregiver

Aug 2017 - Sep 2017
Kindred at Home
Light house cleaning, laundry, changed urinary catheter bags, bed baths, hoyer lift, dishes, medication reminders, incontinent care, assist with nightly care.
Aug 2017 - Sep 2017

ACA (Animal Care Assistant)

Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
Mesa Veterinary Hospital
Cleaned kennels, performed walks, fed all animals, changed and washed bedding, changed t-ports, checked incisions, checked mucus membranes on patients, routinely performed TPR's (temperature, Pulse, Respirations), cleaned building and walk, disinfected all exam rooms and ICU.
Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

QMAP/Caregiver

May 2017 - Jul 2017
Augustana Care
Passed medications, helped with showers, changed bedding, did laundry, peri-care, took blood pressure, performed med count, assisted residents to and from meals, activities, assisted with nebulizers, used online MAR.
May 2017 - Jul 2017

Warren Tech

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
Golden, CO
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

McLain Community High School

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
Golden, CO
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
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