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Pamela Z.

Pamela Z.

$14.00 / hr

Toledo, OH

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About Pamela

Hi my name is Pam I became a caregiver back in 2013. I was working as an aide with special needs kids. The child that I was working with had Down Syndrome. Her parents ask me if I would apply through the state and become her caregiver at home so I did. While working with her I received a call from an Independent Provider who was looking for someone to fill in hours to cover shifts. He explained that I would be taking care of two brothers that had Friedreich's Ataxia. Both brothers were very dependent on me to assist them with daily living skills. This is how I became a caregiver. I love being a caregiver. I love the fact that I get to make a difference in some ones life. While working with kids I get to see them grow and become more independent. To know that I had a part in that makes me happy. While working with adults and Seniors I get to help them do things that they just can not do on their own anymore, be a companion, and be a comfort. To me it is a blessing to help make their world a little easier. Somethings that make me a great caregiver are I am dependable. In my three years I have never called off sick one time or never not shown up for my clients. I am organized, I go above and beyond, have good communication skills, show empathy and I put others first. One proud personal achievement I have is I just became an STNA. I was not sure how I would do since I have not been in school for over 20 years but I did it. Now I am hoping to go back to school with in one year for nursing.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

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

    Skills & Expertise

    • ALS
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Independent Provider

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
    DODD
    Help clients with disabilities remain independent as long as possible by providing assistance with ADL's. Assist with adequate nutrition and fluid intake. Plan, prepare and serve meals and snacks according to prescribed diets. Provide transportation, assistance and companionship to clients. Clean and organize clients living quarters. Position clients for comfort and prevent skin pressure problems. Assist with transferring client in and out of wheelchair and shower chair with adaptive equipment. Maintain inventory of necessary medical and living supplies. Assist nurses with cleaning G-Tube and regular catheter insertion. Chart daily information on the patient such as pain level, daily inputs and outputs and MAR. Recognize and report abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff. Document client records on daily flow sheets. Exhibit compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying. Administer simple range of motion exercises. Comfort patients and provide them with reassurance and encouragement. Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communication to other caregivers the status of client for which care is provided.
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