Erika R.

About Erika

Being a caregiver comes from within. I became a caregiver when I moved to Madera, Ca. My fathers side of the family had residential care facilities and I was introduced to the residents and throughout the years and with daily interaction, we formed a connection. As I got older I began caring for them by staying over night, prepared dinner, assisted and gave baths, administered medication, kept rooms clean and well organized, escorted and transported to various appointments. I enjoy being a caregiver because I've been around individuals who really need help and once you help it just lights up their day. Seeing someone smiling is the best gift. It makes me feel as if I'm doing something right. A personal achievement that I'm proud of is being able to help my own mother in times of discouragement and she telling me, "I know I can always count on you." Being a mother of 3 little girls, I live to nurture and love those girls as well as keep them safe. I don't do it because its my job, but because I want to and I do it with no effort. I believe it's the same way with a resident.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Auto Recovery Lot Assistant

Aug 2011 - May 2013

Marine Corps Community Services

Deregistered vehicles for patrons, operated the cash registered, counted money and safeguarded funds, filed, updated vehicle and container storage,

Aug 2011 - May 2013

Care Manager

May 2010 - Feb 2011

Sunrise Assisted Living

Supervised residents, bathed, dressed, escorted to dinning room, changed depends, kept room clean and well organized, logged daily behavior and activities for the day, informed family and supervisors of any health changes, laundry, and escorted to various appointments and church

May 2010 - Feb 2011

Caregiver/roommate

Sep 2007 - May 2008

Eldercare Solutions Inc

Provided assistant and care to male with cerebral palsy, Bathed, dressed, and shaved him daily, Prepared and puréed his meals and fed him using a g-tube, transported to doctors appointments and special events, Crushed and administered medication and re-ordered medication, Kept room clean, organized and stocked with supplies needed, Logged medication and meals given and activities performed, Communicated and informed administrator of any changes in health and other conditions that need prompt attention

Sep 2007 - May 2008

Reedley College

Aug 2000 - Jul 2004

Aug 2000 - Jul 2004

Madera High School

Aug 1995 - Jun 1999

Aug 1995 - Jun 1999

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