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Janessa B.

Janessa B.

$12.32 / hr

Pueblo, CO

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About Janessa

Hi! I'm Janessa, I'm described by those closest to me as outgoing, fun-loving, personable, optimistic, energetic, hard-working, compassionate, patient and excellent with interpersonal communications. I'm a people person all the way and I love working with Seniors to increase their quality of life however they may need it. I'm a natural multi-taker with high energy and strong work ethic, I'm flexible, dependable and always reliable when it comes to my obligations. I'm attracted to Caregiving because it allows me to do what I'm most passionate about: helping others and seeing my work inspire increased happiness in my patient's daily lives.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • Weekend Live-In
  • Holiday Shifts

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
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Personal In-Home Caregiver

Apr 2019 - Jun 2021
Independently Contracted with Patient
My typical duties included assistance with: meal preparation, medication reminders/ administration, oral hygiene, denture cleaning, nail care, proper hand sanitation, dressing assistance, catheter changing, bed-pan cleaning and maintenance, bathing, and changing positions during bed rest and light housekeeping such as: doing laundry for clothes, towels and bed linens, dishes, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning kitchen, organizing food/cleaning refrigerator and cabinets, countertops, dusting, bathroom cleaning, disinfecting doorknobs, raking leaves, collecting yard waste, taking out the garbage, making bed each day, etc. Additionally, I monitored patient's level of adequate nutrition and fluid intake, take/record vitals, checking weight, monitor blood sugar and provide insulin reminders/admin, Assisted with ambulation assistance and R.O.M. exercises Scheduled doctor appointments, ran errands and assisted with daily living activities to encourage patient's increased independence
Apr 2019 - Jun 2021

Personal Care Worker

Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
Hildebrand Home Care Inc
Duties Included but not limited to: helping each client with everyday activities, from cooking meals, dressing, bedpan changing, catheter changing, perineum cleaning, denture cleaning, oral care, nail care, showering assistance, giving bed-baths, recording output measurements, taking vitals, maintaining a balanced diet in regard to medical chart, allergens and restrictions, and light cleaning such as: bathrooms, kitchen, sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, raking yard, laundry, changing bed linens, making beds, organizing shelves/ cabinets/ refrigerator, changing/sanitizing catheter, cleaning the commode, etc. Other essential duties and responsibilities included: Serving as a companion to clients, Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, Managing medication, assisting with Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills.
Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

Server

Jun 2017 - Mar 2019
Black Eyed Pea Restaurant
Provided exceptional service to high volume of customers, Stocked server areas with supplies, Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments, Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff, Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals. Explained preparation techniques, recipe ingredients and allergens.
Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

IntelliTec College - Pueblo

Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
Pueblo, CO
Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

Webster University

Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
Saint Louis, MO
Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
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