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Amy S.

Amy S.

$13.00 / hr

Henderson, NV

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About Amy

My inspiration for becoming a caregiver came from my experience raising 2 children with developmental challenges. Both of them are wonderful, successful, independent and completely well balanced adults. When my autistic son was about 8, the doctors told me he would never be able to live independently. He now works with people with autism, has had a paper about autism published, has a computer repair business on the side, is a professional photographer, is a part of the Montavilla Emergency Warning Shelter, in Portland, OR working specifically with severe weather readiness, and is also street medic. My other son is in his senior year of college about to earn dual degrees in Elementary Education and Ministry, and is on the Dean's list. I realized that my passion was seeing the needs of a person and finding the right, personal method to create a healthy, successful and happy life for my clients, and never placing limits on what they can do. I have worked with a variety of children and adults with varied needs. I currently work with a senior who enjoyed scrabble and word searches, in their past they loved to do wood working so we do as much of that as they are physically able. My method is to get to know my client, their past hobbies, interests and then continue doing those activities (yes sometimes I have to get creative due to medical needs, my current client has some vision loss, so I have acquired a large, black and white scrabble set). Talking to seniors about their past is also enjoyable as is listening to their favorite music!

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
  • Weekend Live-In

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
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Palliative Care
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Direct Support Provider

Jan 2018 - Present
Private Family Provider
Professional care for a client with dementia. Development of mental stimulation activities, administer medications and assist with personal care and daily living activities. Hoyer lift, transfer, meal preparation, house cleaning, and physical therapy.
Jan 2018 - Present

Caregiver

Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
Evergreen Place (adult assisted living center)
Assist clients with dementia, various medical and mental health needs with daily living needs. Administer and chart medication, vitals, therapies and behaviors. Assist clients with exercise, personal care, diabetes testing and support. Crisis intervention/de-escalation techniques.
Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

Direct Care Provider

Apr 2011 - Jul 2017
Quality Care LLC
Assist clients with disabilities in meeting daily living needs though training and support. Manage medical needs/doctor appointments/Medicare paperwork. Budgeting, house management, shopping, nutritional/exercise planning. Diabetes support. Tudor for high school aged youth with learning disabilities, care for 5 siblings with various disabilities including Down syndrome and seizure disorders (child-teen).
Apr 2011 - Jul 2017

Rasmussen College

Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
Lake Elmo, MN
Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

Direct Care Provider

Apr 2009 - Nov 2011
Bridges,
Habilitation Trainer, Job Coach, Direct care provider (critical unit), Tudor for a middle school aged youth with disabilities. Provided medical/occupational care for disabled clients.
Apr 2009 - Nov 2011

Penn Foster Career School

Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
Scranton, PA
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
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