Juanita S.

I love helping people I have a disabled daughter who was born with a lot of issues she needed 24 hour care I was 20 knew nothing about any disabilities...was giving training threw nurses and some of her drs...she wasn't excepted to walk talk or live very long she is now 33...i cared for her until she was 20 then made a decision to place her in a residential housing...since then I have been a caregiver once for a elderly man he was 94 I liked helping him he was a caring man we would talk for hours I assited him with showers cooked and cleaned during the hours his son was working I enjoyed being his companion he would always be happy when I was around.iaround.i also was the caregiver for my in laws he had cancer and she had copd I was very happy to help them it made me feel goid that I was there to help them with assisting in their needs...i have worked in residential homes in assuring with everyday needs...it makes me feel needed and happy to help in any way to make their lives a little easier and give companionship and to be a friend...i enjoying being a caregiver knowing I'm helping someone to make it alittle easier for them and to let them know that I care and will help in any way I can even to be that friendly smile to make their day brighter....i know CPR and know about copd some cancers worked with stroke patients i know how having a disabled child can be hard so I want to be able to help relieve some of the pressures off the family's and provide the best care which is always a 100 percent I am very reliable trustworthy loyal a dependable I promise you won't regret having me a a caregiver for your family member

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