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Kimberly A.

Kimberly A.

$15.00 / hr

Bowie, TX

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About Kimberly

Hourly wage is negotiable I decided to become a caregiver because of my grandmother. As far back as I can remember she was a home health aide, I enjoyed watching her interact with her patients and making them feel comfortable. After watching my grandmother interact with her patients, i decided to try out the caregiver/assisted living/geriatric world in 2005, where i fell in love with the industry. I have been a caregiver for geriatrics and mental health for up to 10 years and have always enjoyed it. I have worked with patients that have all stages of Alzheimer's and dementia, including sun-downers, also patients with MS and ALS. With all patients, i like to get to know the family and help them understand and cope with Alzheimer's disease as well as MS and ALS and other diagnoses, which all can be very hard for some families to cope and understand. Not only do i care and look after the patient and their needs, but i also look after and care for the families. Because although, they are not being cared for by the aides, they too still need help at times. I am always there for the families for a shoulder to cry, a venting board, or just when they need help out or around the house. I do not only do my specific job duties, i do things that are not asked of me, i treat your home like i do mine. When i see that something needs to be done, i take it upon myself to complete that task. For example, dishes in the sink, dusting, trash overflowing, or helping a family member with something. I have assisted with assembling an entertainment center before, just to be a helping hand.

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

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
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Home Health Aide

Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
Aspen Home Health Care
Live out-In home care, assist with grooming, bathing, feeding, medication reminders and assistance, transferring to and from wheelchair, bed, and van for day trips. Housekeeping, including...sweeping, moping, dusting, bathrooms, kitchen, living-room, vacuuming, caring for animals including-dogs, cats, and fish. I have 2 patients with this company at this time. One is fully paralyzed due to a car wreck and the other has ALS. Both patients are not mobile, has animals that i care for, and clean their houses, as well as help out with the family members when needed. I also help with education on their diagnoses, training on how to care for them when i am not there, as well as finding home remedies or helping them with quick tips on how to care or cope.
Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

Activitiea director/executive director

Jul 2013 - Mar 2014
Martin Crest Assisted Living
Scheduled activities weekly, managed budgets and employee schedules.
Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

Resident Attendant/Shift Supervisor

Oct 2009 - Jul 2013
Governors Ridge Assisted Living
Assited with daily living activities, medication administration/supervision, insulin injections, charted in patients files daily, communicated with facility director and family when needed, blood pressure checks, range of motion, trained new staff, helped family members cope and understand Alzheimer's Disease.
Oct 2009 - Jul 2013

Concord Career Institute

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

AIU

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

Boyd High School

Jan 2001 - Jan 2005
Jan 2001 - Jan 2005
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