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Thomas W.

Thomas W.

$15.50 / hr

Corona, CA

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About Thomas

As an EMT, I learned the importance of taking care of those in need during critical moments. Often times, the greatest satisfaction came from simply keeping a mother,father, child or grandparent safe and stable long enough for the family to be there with them and hold their hand. The relief I would see on the family's face, knowing that their loved one was being taken care of pays off in ways material things never could. I got into care-taking initially to make some extra income in a way that came naturally to me. Although I was no stranger to the medical field, I wasn't sure what to expect. Now, some time later, I can say that there is a satisfaction in knowing that I am playing a small role in a family's journey to best provide for their loved one. Being called a friend of a nearly 90 year old man who I've know a fraction of that time is something I will most likely always hold dear. Listening to stories of a childhood in a different era, a marriage that spanned over six decades, and the ups and downs of a life lived are all things not easily obtained. As someone who can't stand the sight of others in pain or misery, I look forward to providing compassion with dignity and care with expertise for your loved one.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • 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
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • ASL
  • English

Experience & Education

Lift/ mobility Coach

Apr 2015 - Aug 2016
Atlas Lift Tech at Los Alamitos Hospital
Duties include; providing education in regards to Safe Patient Handling(SPH) including: techniques to reduce employee injury, use of mobility equipment (Hoyer lift, sit-to-stand machines, mobility sliding sheets, etc.), and bedside manners in regards to patient mobility. Hourly rounding through all patient departments of hospital; looking for in-the-moment education opportunities. Available through inter-hospital mobile phone to assist nursing staff with bi-hourly patient turns and provide machine-powered lifts and/or ambulation when needed. Also, monthly or bi-monthly in-services to nursing staff in order to stay compliant with current California SPH laws.
Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

Caregiver

Dec 2015 - Jul 2016
Peaceful Hearts
Caregiving for elderly gentleman. Typical day consists of, but not limited to: companionship, watching TV Land reruns, grooming, meal preparation, mobility assistance, looking at family photos, enjoy outdoors, care for infected toe, transportation to doctor appointments, talking about "the good ol' days", communication with daughter to coordinate care, showering and cleanliness, choosing clothes and the such. Other "tasks" include; reassurance of a life well lived, laughing about generational differences, learning from his life experience and hopefully returning the favor by giving the best care possible.
Dec 2015 - Jul 2016

EMT

May 2011 - Apr 2015
Mercy Ambulance/Premier Ambulance
Patient care included but not limited to; initial and detailed assessment of complaint, CPR, mobility to gurney, emergency interventions, communication with dispatch, communication with hospital staff to transfer care, knowledge and proper use of medical terminology, timely documentation of call from received to report given to appropriate medical personnel, emergency driving and care/stocking of ambulance.
May 2011 - Apr 2015

North West College

Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

Mt. San Jacinto College

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
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