Latasha B.

i feel like a a great care taker because i love helping people i love to make people smile i know am a people person. Am a Mother of 4 and 2 of my kids are adults now so i only have to younger boys . So am starting to get board i want to get out the house and do something help someone be a friend i enjoy talking to people i definitely make friends everywhere so i like to help someone out i've been around caretaker my whole life my mother is a care taker and my grandma used to be i've volunteered and a few places as well as taking care of my ex mother n law when she was diagnosed with cancer so i have a lot of experience just asked me and i got story's ...

I have 29+ years of experience working with senior and disabled adults. I'm a very caring and loving caregiver. It is my passion to help those that have a difficult time or can no longer do some things for themselves be able feel as in control and independent as possible. All my previous clients and their families have always gave me high praise for being so caring, patient, efficient and punctual. I really love what I get to do and my experience is extensive. I have assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including congestive heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, high blood pressure, diabetes, memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson, myoclonus, anxiety, depression, COPD and asthma. Assisted with showering, grooming, dressing, exercise and other ADLs. I have knowledge with the use and assembling of respiratory equipment and 24-hour oxygen usage. Prepared and organized patients medications. Tested glucose and administered injections. Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake. Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets. Bowel care and incontinence. Provide transportation, assistance and companionship to clients. Cleaned and organized patients living quarters. Performed household tasks such as light housecleaning, laundry, dusting, washing dishes, vacuuming, shopping and running errands.