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Candace D.

Candace D.

Covid-19 Vaccinated

$22.00 / hr

Kalamazoo, MI

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About Candace

I have been in the healthcare field for over 20+ years.. I have a lot of experience working with disabled, assisted living, long term care, acute care,hospice and etc.. I provide catheter care,ostomomy care, administer medication as well as reminders, can use many hoyer and sit u stand lifts, I am able to keep my clients engaged, encouraged,and promote independence...I believe that every client deserves holistic care( mind,body, & soul)... I am very compassionate about my clients and family and love making a difference in everyones life as a Caregiver!!!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • 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

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Residential Caregiver/Med Tech

Jan 2020 - May 2021
Faith Hope & Charity
Was a supervisor on 2nd&3rd shift ....Cared for residents in 4 different buildings ...Assisted with care and passed meds,provided supervision,toileting &dressing,Meal prep, bathing, assisted with housecleaning &laundry as well
Jan 2020 - May 2021

Alliance Healthcare

Jan 2021 - Jan 2021
Milwaukee, WI
Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

CNA

Feb 2018 - May 2020
tc quality care
Traveled to many different nursing facilities in the Indiana area Worked with long-term, acute, Alzheimer's/Dementia residents&& cared for approximately 13-15 elderly patients daily provided patients/residents with care and companionship Monitored vital signs Served meals Aided residents with personal hygiene Assisted residents with activities of daily living Aided in lifting residents when necessary Coordinated activities for residents Recorded resident care daily Performed post-mortem care, if needed
Feb 2018 - May 2020

CNA

Jan 2019 - Oct 2019
rosewood staffing
This was a all around the clock traveling job in Indiana Assisted with a diversity of patients with different levels of care elderly, disabled, rehab, Alzheimer's and Dementia, cancer and hospice patients daily Provided for patients' and residents' with direct care, physical and emotional needs Took vital signs regularly Aided in lifting patients and residents when necessary Coordinated activities for patients and residents Recorded resident and patient care Performed post-mortem care, if needed
Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

CNA

Jan 2015 - Sep 2018
American Senior Communities
Worked with 15 to 20 residents on my group assignment and plus assist others with their residents as well Work with rehab, long term care, and alzheimer and dementia care residents Assisted with activities of daily living and providing direct care provided catheter and colostomy care Assisted residents on manual lifts such as tiara lift, and different hoers provided monitoring and safety procedures at all times for residents Took vital signs,recored residents care daily, provided monitoring/ safety to residents
Jan 2015 - Sep 2018

Comstock Nursing School

Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
Kalamazoo, MI
Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

Michiana Healthcare and Training

Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
South Bend, IN
Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
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