Jessi K.

About Jessi

I was looking for a job where I could go to work and make a difference in somebody's life. My grandma had to be placed in a home for people suffering with advanced stage Alzheimer's. After visiting her and seeing how lonely some of the other people living their were, I knew what I wanted to do with my life. Soon after that visit I became a CNA. The job I was looking for became my passion. The residents I took care of became my friends. Being a caregiver is the most rewarding experience I've had. I've been blessed to know amazing people I would never have met otherwise, people that have helped me grow and continue to hold a place in my heart. I recently relocated to Gainesville from Kalispell, Montana. I grew up in Kalispell and that is where most of my family reside. One year ago my older sister and her family relocated to Gainesville for her husbands job. My sister and niece visited a couple times after they moved. Each visit my niece was so different from the previous time. I knew I had to move to Gainesville too so I didn't miss the opportunity to be a part of my nieces life as she grows up. It's been a wonderful experience so far, but I do miss my people back home that I was taking care of. I am ready to get back to work. I am ready to meet new people, help them anyway that I can, and be blessed by them and their stories. I would love very much if I could be the caregiver for you or a loved one.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

CNA

Jan 2008 - Jul 2014

Whitefish Care and rehab

Assisting residents with dressing, bathing, oral care, peri-care, nail care, hair care, ostomy care, catheter care, turning and positioning, ambulating, hydration and nutrition needs, bed changes, and housekeeping

Jan 2008 - Jul 2014

CNA/Med Aid

Feb 2010 - Dec 2013

Expressions memory care

As team lead I was responsible for residents and other aides on duty. I would assist with dressing, bathing, oral care, peri-care, nail and hair care, colostomy urostomy and catheter care, administering medications at proper times, checking and regulating blood sugars, taking vital signs, making beds, doing laundry, housekeeping, meal prep, hydration and nutrition needs, ambulating, and turning and positioning residents, providing activities for residents

Feb 2010 - Dec 2013

Flathead Valley Community College

Aug 2007 - Jan 2008

Aug 2007 - Jan 2008

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