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Laquetta R.

Laquetta R.

$11.50 / hr

Saint Petersburg, FL

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About Laquetta

I'm a non-smoker certified CNA with CPR training, Since I was a teenager I've always enjoyed caring for the elderly as I had to care for some of my own loved ones. I'm a very honest, patient, compassionate, attentive, reliable, and dependable individual with a great sense of humor which allowed me to provide excellent hands on care as well as joyful companionship to your loved one in the comfort of their home while maintaining their independency as long as possible. I'm skilled in- assisting the elderly with activities essential in their daily living, experience with alzheimer's, dementia and combative residents, checking b/p, pulse, respiration, temperatures & other vital signs, hands on experience in assisting residents with toileting, bathing, dressing & oral/personal hygiene care, meal preparation, feeding, medication management, light housekeeping, transportation, errands as well as joyful companionship.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term

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
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Caregiver

Mar 2011 - Apr 2015
Private Family
I provide (PRN) home care services to a 95 year old lady with dementia, my when necessary duties include- personal/hygiene care, dressing, meal prep, feeding, medication management, transportation, outings as well as joyful companionship.
Mar 2011 - Apr 2015

Caregiver

Sep 2011 - Feb 2015
Private Family
I've worked for this family for 3 1/2 years providing care to their 95 year old aunt until her health deteriorated due to dementia and could no longer receive care at home. I cared for her full-time 4 days a week 12hrs a day, My day to day duties included- checking vitals, oral/hygiene care, dressing, assistance with walking, exercises, meal prep, feeding, medication management, light house keeping, transportation to & from doc appointments, as well as joyful companionship.
Sep 2011 - Feb 2015

CNA

May 2005 - Jul 2010
Palm Terrace Health Nursing & Rehab Center
Assisting patients with their (ADL'S) activities of daily living. etc
May 2005 - Jul 2010

St. Petersburg High

Jan 2000 - Jan 2003
Jan 2000 - Jan 2003
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