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Ericka R.

Ericka R.

$15.00 / hr

Lafayette, LA

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About Ericka

I'm a caregiver of 4 years paid, but a lot more not. Caregiving is my calling in life. It's what I love to do. I love being able help the elderly and special needs. I have experience in home health, home healthcare, nursing home experience, hospice experience as well as end of life experience as of recently. I love being a caregiver to not just help those kinds of people out, but rather be there for them in many ways. I never allow my clients to feel like their alone whenever I'm on the shift. Because it's something that I refused to allow my poor daddy to have to go through. To me it's just cruel. I'd say my greatest achievement thus far is being able to say with pride and honor that I was able to be there for my father in that regard. So much so, that he basically trusted me with his life. Meaning I was the one to be able to give him his final ride/journey on this earth. It's something that I don't boast about a lot but I do have clients that remind me so much of him, that in return for the taking a chance on me, I give them the gifts of companionship, empathy, a shoulder to cry on should it be needed, a strong pillar to lay all their fears and worries away, and never having to worry/wonder if their alone. I always reassure them that I'm always here.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • 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
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Personal care aide/caregiver

Jan 2022 - Present
Right At Home
For some clients I'm a sitter for the elderly. For other clients I'm both a caregiver and personal care aide. I bathe them, do both light and heavy housekeeping. Medication reminders if needed. Cook for them if needed. Give them companionship above all.
Jan 2022 - Present

Personal care aide

Aug 2019 - Jan 2021
support healthcare, inc
For this job I basically took care of my father until he unfortunately passed away
Aug 2019 - Jan 2021

Direct support professional

Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
Rescare
I worked in a group home with another worker and we worked the graveyard shift. We prepared their lunches for day program. Did their books, documentation every hour, housekeeping, cooking, bathing. I was also med certified through the state and I would pass their morning meds.
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

Dsp

Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Rescare
Did the same thing as previously mentioned besides for being med certified
Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

Housekeeper

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
Shoprite
I was a housekeeper for shop rite. Cleaned the store, stocked shelves, cleaned bathrooms, and showers too for the truckers. I also would do laundry
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

Rayne High School

Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
Rayne, LA
Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
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