English speaking/Irish/English...local Key Largo resident with 20 years plus experience taking care of the sick and elderly with private live in care as well as 12 to 24 hour shifts night or day, vacation getaways, travel/boat companion...own reliable transportation...I am familiar with and have worked with patients with stroke, Parkinson's disease, neuropathy, alcoholism, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, stage 4 liver cirrhosis, blind /deaf and handicapped/disabled, stage 4 cancer patients, brain damage/coma patients, sick/elderly couples, hospice care, obesity, diabetes, as well as being familiar with breathing, feeding, catheters and Ostomies. Clean level 2 background screening, working well with others and am a team player. I also have my National phlebotomy certification so I may travel in any of the states and draw blood if needed as well as my CPR certification. I went to Remedies Institute of Health Care Sciences for my national phlebotomy technician, CPR and CNA. I obtained 120 hours completion through the CNA course and averaged straight A's throughout the program. I am up to date with all of my CEUs and recently obtained my HHA certification. Living right near the 18 mile stretch, I am capable of being in Homestead, Key Largo, Tavernier or Islamorada within a reasonable time frame.... 20 to 30 minutes. My heart will always stay within the nursing field and to help those in need. If you're looking for someone that is truly caring and understands the appreciation towards a better quality of life then I am your caregiver. I have plenty of excellent references and letters if needed. I look forward to meeting and caring for your loved ones.
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