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Kurissa K.

Kurissa K.

$20.00 / hr

Gardena, CA

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About Kurissa

1.Since a very young age I have always been interested in helping with older people. I love to help and make people smile and make them feel good about themselves. 2. Meeting new people and being able to provide care for someone in need, and seeing that the client is happy with my services makes me feel good about the career I have chosen. 3. The personal achievement I am proud of is completing the vocational program it was the hardest things in my life, but I could not give up. 4. My name is Kurissa Karpha I am 24 years of age and I have over 5 years of caregiving experience I have worked with various medical conditions such as , Parkinson's disease, Diabetes, Cancer, Stoke clients, Temp paralyzed clients ,Immobile clients etc. I am a loving and genuine person and would only care for someone with respect and as if it was my own relative.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time

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
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

PCA

May 2015 - Dec 2016
George W. Cannon
Light housekeeping, Medication reminders, bathing assistance, meal preparations, Dressing, assisting in feeding, errands. Engaging clients in arts and crafts, cooking, music, games and reading. Changing and repositioning clients, assisting with transfers from bed to wheel chair with hoyer lift.
May 2015 - Dec 2016

PCA

Mar 2014 - May 2015
Right At Home Inc.
Light housekeeping, Medication reminders, grocery shopping, doctors appointments, meal preparations. Bathing and grooming, dressing, feeding, transfers with hoyer lift. Companionship engaging the clients in variety of activities such as, cooking, games, reading and music.
Mar 2014 - May 2015

Clerk,NC

Nov 2010 - Dec 2014
Registar Recorder/County Clerk
Data entry, scanning provisionals from prior elections. Process voted ballots from different precinct locations. Performed variety of routine voter information; perform clerical duties, filing (alphabetical, numerical) customer service.
Nov 2010 - Dec 2014

Sales Associate

Feb 2013 - Apr 2014
Metrofusion
Answered questions regarding the store and merchandise. Greeted customers and ascertained customers needs. Helped customers with problems and complaints in person and via telephone. Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store. Operated cash register for cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
Feb 2013 - Apr 2014

Casa Loma College

Oct 2011 - Aug 2012
Oct 2011 - Aug 2012

Sales Associate

Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
Millennium Shoes
Answered questions regarding the store and merchandise. Greeted customers and ascertained customers needs. Helped customers with problems and complaints in person and via telephone. Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store. Operated cash register for cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
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