I became a caregiver after my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer .I wanted to make a difference in caring for seniors. I did my training in Personal Care Aide a 40 hour training course year 1993 approved by new york state department of social services. I started working as a PCA caring for the seniors. Over the years my Clinical skills improved tremendously, I developed impeccable skills in caring for the needs of seniors at home. In 2005 I did another training, Nursing Assistant I obtain my licence, and took a position in a nursing home. I worked there for one year . I realized while I was working at Shorefront geriatric nursing home. My call was to care for people at home. I was glad that I received a great experience in working in the nursing home with seniors with different diseases and disabilities.. I have upgraded my PCA Certicate by taking a 43 hour hours of traning in Home Health Aide... Occasionally I may get an offer to work one on one in a hospital setting... For over 10 years I have have worked with seniors at home with Alzheimer , dementia, parkinson, stroke, cancer, arthritis... Providing care , bathing, skin care, dressing, nail care, meals, errands/shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, leisure outings, accompany to doctor's appointment, board games, companionship, medication management, incontinent care, feeding, assist in walking, range of motion, assist in wheelchair in and out bed, tube feeding, catheter care, ostomy care, and companionship.. MY AVAILABILITY MONDAY - FRIDAY Live-In or Live- out 8am to 8p or 9am to 6p I am flexible with the days and hours Alternate on weekends. I can be reach at cell # 718 427 6044 Training Certificate: PCA, CNA, HHA.
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