Aries M.

My name is Melanie, and I am, above all, a wife, mom, daughter to my 90-year-old Momma, Gramma, sister, Aunt, etc. Family is important to me; a healthy and happy family. I have always been the nurturer or caregiver in the family, among my peers, in my jobs, with my co-workers and even with strangers that need assistance. My grandparents lived with us when I was little and I started babysitting at 10. Throughout my life I have worked with severely disabled children and adults, developing children's imagination and educating them, created programs for all ages, assisted seniors who needed care in the home and personally lost loved ones to Cancer. I feel contentment in knowing assistance, time, care and respect I can give to another human makes a positive impact in their life and can give family members a bit of peace knowing their loved one is safe. I try my best to not be a proud person, but I must say one of the best achievements in my life is raising three children to be productive, responsible, respectful and loving adults.

After over 30 years working in IT with computers, 10 years ago I reinvented myself in the healthcare field starting as a Certified Nurse Aide. I have been volunteering and working as a CNA and a Mental Health Tech since 2010. I love working with patients as well as children and being a nanny. Experience July 2017 - present: working on a med surg floor at Penrose Hospital for renal diabetic patients and others going thru withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. Oct - April 2017 : home health aide for Mary Wolcott, with food prep and light house cleaning, range of motion work for after surgery help. * Sept 2012 - Oct 2014 : Mental Health Tech at Peakview Behavioral Health. Duties included working with psychiatric patients (acute) Collaborates with physicians, psychiatric nurses and therapist in assessing, guiding and encouraging patients towards measurable therapeutic outcomes. Conducts both in / formal psycho-educational, recreational and interpersonal skills development groups. Observes and influences patient behaviors and interactions towards prescribed treatment goals. Objectively documents clinical observations in the electronic medical records, shift reports and treatment planning meetings Manages the milieu i.e. acuity, family involvement and activities of daily living. * May 2012 - present: PRN for Maxim CNA jobs and Mental Health, and Rehap Jobs. * Aug 2010 - present: Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care. Volunteer. Specialized training in touch therapy with aroma oils for increased patient comfort performed in patient's home. Other tasks include meeting patients & family needs, comfort companionshi