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Benta R.

Benta R.

$17.00 / hr

Ypsilanti, MI

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About Benta

Hello, My name is Benta Russell. I began my personal-care career with Synod Residential Service, in August 2013. I have always done personal-care work since I was a young girl. Growing up in Kenya, it was my responsibility to care for my family's elderly. Every day I would take care of my grandparents by fetching them water from the river, cooking their meals. I also did their laundry, cleaned their dishes, and house. One of the many things I have learned throughout the years is that it is very important to be patient and understanding when providing aid to an individual. All the people I have helped have had different strengths and weaknesses, and as the personal-aide, it was my responsibility to understand this in order to adapt to the individual's needs. What I enjoy most about being a caregiver is developing a relationship with the client. As the relationship grows it becomes more than a job and is like finding a new friend. This is important to me because it makes the work that much more enjoyable for both the client and myself. My greatest achievement so far was getting my degree from Washtenaw Community College. There were many days and nights when I wanted to throw my textbooks in the garbage and walk away from school, but I didn't do that. I stuck it through to the end and am very proud to have earned my degree.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Overnight

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Home Health Care
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Direct Care (personal Aide)

Aug 2013 - Present
Synod Community Services
House keeping, passing medication, companionship, meal preperation.
Aug 2013 - Present

Personal Aide

Aug 2013 - Present
Synod Residential Svc
o Prepare and ensure clients take their medication o Plan and prepare meals that accommodate each individual's specific dietary requirements o Assist clients with bathing and dressing o Ensure that all rooms are kept clean and that the shared restrooms are sanitize
Aug 2013 - Present

Washtenaw Technical Middle College

Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
Ann Arbor, MI
Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
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