I think patience and compassion are essential. This is a job that requires a lot of tolerance for challenging situations, and good communication and a positive attitude also go a long way. Additionally, you need endurance and physical ability to support patients with certain tasks. Round that off with attentiveness and trustworthiness, and you've got a caregiver you can really depend on. I have over 10 years of experience working with quadriplegic patients. I have great skills: * Quadriplegia patients * Hoyer lift/gait belts * Diabetic meal prep * Taking care of cats/dogs * Lifting 25+ pounds * Use of catheters * Medication administration/reminders * Wound care Skills * Cleaning Experience * Senior Care * Laundry * Home Care * Meal Preparation * Food Preparation * Vital Signs * Caregiving * Computer literacy * Hoyer lift * First aid * Patient care * English * Personal assistant experience * Infection control * Time management * Personal training * Group fitness * Sports coaching * Physiology knowledge * Anatomy knowledge * Residential cleaning * Babysitting * Cleaning * Organizational Skills * Customer Service * Childcare * Dementia Care * Data entry * Catheter care * Spanish Certifications and Licenses First Aid CPR AED April 2022 to April 2024 Id# CD66C87 Coronavirus training program October 2020 to Present Assessments Nursing Skills: Clinical Judgment -- Familiar December 2019 Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention. Full results: Familiar Home health aide skills -- Highly Proficient August 2021 Providing care to patients in a home setting Full results: Highly Proficient
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
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