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Maria V.

Maria V.

$20.00 / hr

San Jose, CA

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About Maria

I am a compassionate and energetic caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing loving care to seniors and adults of all ages and needs. I love working with seniors because I have the passion and patience to give them the security and love that they need, and I provide a fun and happy environment for them to thrive. I am very light-humored and love to make my patients smile! I have been a proud owner of my own private homecare facility in Washington state for over 11 years. I have worked with nurses, home doctors, hospitals, and PT/OT's regularly due to the nature of being a care facility business owner. I've also worked in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and private home care. I moved to California and am seeking a full-time or Live-in position in the Bay Area. My certifications include the following: 1) Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR), 2) Fundamentals of Caregiving Certification, 3) Dementia Manager Specialist Training, 4) Dementia Caregiving Training, 5) Mental Health Specialist Certificate, 6) Mental Health Care giving Certificate, 7) Diabetes Certificate, 8) HIV/AIDS (Prevention, Transmission, Treatment), 9) Nursing Delegation for Medication, 10) CPR/First Aid. TB Test and continued education since 2003. Experienced with Dementia, Alzheimers, Parkinson's Disease, Diabetes, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hospice Care, Cancer Support, Breathinf Support, Incontinence and Bladder Management, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Needs, Catheter, Special Dietary Needs, and companionship, cooking, housekeeping, laundry, etc.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Overnight
  • Weekend Live-In

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Owner/Provider and Caregiver

Sep 2005 - Nov 2016
Genesis Adult Family Home
Assisted clients with daily living, cooked nutritious meals for clients, bathed and groomed, incontinence and bladder management, and provided daily companionship. Managed clients on hospice Care, provided wound Care, incontinence care, OT/PT exercises, care for clients with Alzheimer's and Dementia, Parkinson's, Mental Health, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Multiple Sclerosis, Physical Disability, Post-Stroke, Post-Cancer, Traumatic Brain Injury, Catheter Management, Breathing Support, and much more. Monitored/recorded client's daily vital signs, provided medication supervision and delegation. Communicated with Doctors, Nurses, Therapists, and families.
Sep 2005 - Nov 2016

Avalon Senior Care

Jan 2003 - Jan 2016
Kirkland, WA
Jan 2003 - Jan 2016

Nursing Education, Assessment, & Resource Services

Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
Kirkland, WA
Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

Care Manager

Feb 2006 - Jul 2007
Aegis Assisted Living
Assisted patients with ADL (assisted daily living) such as bathing, incontinence care, personal grooming, feeding, transportation, and dressing. I was in charge of medication distribution to patients and monitored their vitals.
Feb 2006 - Jul 2007

Liceul industrial Hațeg Hunedoara

Jan 1982 - Jan 1986
Romania
Jan 1982 - Jan 1986
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