Katie H.

About Katie

I became a caregiver because I intended to go into Pediatrics as an ICU nurse and that seemed like the logical first step to get a foot in the door. I didn't have a clue what I was stepping into. Honestly, after going through clinical I had no desire to ever use my certification. That is, until I was in a pickle and in need of a full time job. So I broke down and applied for my first CNA position even though I dreaded a work environment that seemed so heartbreaking (apparently I had just had my clinical at an awful facility). Over my two years as a CNA I got the opportunity to experience the most incredible, and some of the deepest relationships that were formed with those whom was taking care of. I have worked in two assisted living centers and have cared for all levels of care within those centers. The reason I left my fist place of work was because of the driving time to get there. I transferred to a closer center which had a lock down dementia unit with one employee taking care of the 8 residents ranging from level 1 to level 3 care with 7 on hospice care. I was the only employee to be with them every shift that I worked. Five days a week I woke them up and got them to the restroom, got them dressed, washed their faces and put moisturizer on, gave them oral care, brushed their hair, made their beds, organized their things, cleaned their nails and hands and let them relax doing their morning routines (television, puzzles, watching the sunrise and drinking coff

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Jackson Hole Bible College

Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

Personal caregiver

Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

Grandfather

He had brain surgery 5 years prior and still had trouble with his gait. He fell and had even more issues with his walking and balance, due to his broken shoulder. I quit a FT job in order to care for him 24/7 until I moved to WY for school. Unfortunately, his urgent need for a caregiver resulted in leaving my previous job w/o a full 2 week notice and therefore left me on not so good terms with the boss. My responsibilities while caring for my grandfather were to bath him daily, toilet him around the clock (we used a walkie talkie system so he could tell me in the night when he needed to use the restroom), cook him breakfast, lunch and dinner, help him with his in home physical, occupational and speech therapies, take him to Dr. appts (including flying to Mayo clinic for neurological check up), and help him cope with his depression by being a companion to him. Basically whatever he wanted/ needed I took care of. That was the most valuable time ever spent in my time as a CNA.

Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

Certified Nurse's Aide

Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

Blackhawk Assisted Living

As the only employee in a lock down dementia unit my responsibilities included toileting at least every two hours, if not more, dressing, bathing, clothing, washing face of ,brushing teeth of, making bed, organizing possessions, stocking supplies, changing sheets, taking laundry, doing laundry, feeding 4 people by myself at one time who were incapable of feeding themselves and all hygiene related responsibilities. Also prepping food and dining room setup on the rare occasion that I was sent to the main floor for a break from the dementia unit. Keeping them entertained and smiling were my two favorite responsibilities which often stemmed from the personal attention which I gave my best for each and every one of them.

Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

Fort Scott Community College

Jan 2011 - May 2014

Jan 2011 - May 2014

Certified Nurse's Aide

Mar 2013 - Jan 2014

Rose Estates Assisted Living Center

My general responsibilities included bathing, clothing, toileting, shaving, oral care, skin care, denture care, daily documenting, taking trash and all hygiene related needs. I first received experience in handling colostomy bags, catheters, and oxygen tanks at this facility.

Mar 2013 - Jan 2014

Lifeguard/ Child care attendant

Aug 2010 - Apr 2013

Miami County YMCA

Clean pool daily, complete mock rescues, attend monthly inservice training and daily documenting.

Aug 2010 - Apr 2013

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