Stephany S.

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

Hello, I'm Nicole and I was raised In Germany and Denmark before moving to the USA with my mom in ...well a long time ago. Growing up in a diverse social service worker household, where my Summers and all my school breaks were spent in camps and day cares with kids/adults with special needs, I never considered a career in anything BUT taking care of others. I remember my Great grandma going through the stages of Alzheimers and not fully understanding this, but feeling that she needed lots of love. While so many people are unhappy about their employment I feel blessed to have mine. I'm happy to say that I love doing what I do and I get to do it 24/7It is not a job to me it is my life, my history and my future. I am a highly energetic woman and I love to bring joy to others. At the same time, I'm patient and compassionate and I respect that everyone's situation is unique and needs to be treated as such. I spent nearly 20 years in case management and I came to realize how much I missed Direct Care, especially after taking care of my daughter. One of my favorite sayings is " It is an honor to take care of the ones that once took care of us' I have many many years of experience in a very diverse Social Service background and I don't shy away from any responsibilities. Thank you for reading my profile and I hope you find the best match for your family member, yourself or your ward. It could be me.....