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Kathleen Z.

Kathleen Z.

$11.00 / hr

Pinellas Park, FL

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About Kathleen

Because i enjoyed helping and caring for others ,who have trouble helping themselves. IF all went well you achieved a goal and you were satisfied and felt good and you made some difference . there have been so many , but one lady was very tired out and need help with her husband that had dementia,i would come over and help her so she could nap in the day ,she need it so. I have three great adult children and iam a beautician.. recently I recently I finished a job with a client that had dementia her husband cared for her for years prior to her demise I did two years of care with her she lived in bed most of the time I did personal care she was such a pleasure. I have three years of Care on a alzheimer's unit when I worked in Orange Park Florida we was strictly for Alzheimer patients in the house was quite a challenge worked 12 hours hour days I have worked in healthcare for 30-some years starting in the early 80s and now and Home Care quite a variety of care in the hospital under acute care and in the homes with acute care patients coming out of the hospital I'm familiar withdifferent medications and their reactions I'm up to date on my CPR and all of my continuing education I also carry Insurance on myself through the state liability in and out of a home

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term

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

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Experience & Education

HHA/CNA

Apr 2010 - Feb 2014
BAYADA nurses
Making visit to clients s homes helping with personal care or house keeping and meal prepositional needs
Apr 2010 - Feb 2014

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Feb 1989 - Feb 1989
Feb 1989 - Feb 1989

International Beauty School

Aug 1971 - May 1972
Aug 1971 - May 1972

MAYFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Aug 1971 - May 1972
Aug 1971 - May 1972
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