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Christie V.

Christie V.

$15.00 / hr

Wharton, TX

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About Christie

Health and wellness focused person who enjoys aiding clients in maintaining a high quality of life, safety, privacy, and effective home health care. Promotes positive home environments by combining the best care with an upbeat genuine attitude. Detail oriented and able to multitask following instructions and working toward goals to meet the challenges and needs of all clients. Experienced in working in health and fitness related occupations and home health care.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • 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

  • Arthritis
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Live-In Caregiver

Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
Contract Work
* Provided round-the-clock care for recovering stroke patient * Medication and nutrition management * Participated & aided in home therapies sessions and therapeutic recreation * Assistance with personal care and daily living activities
Apr 2018 - Jul 2018

Home Health Aide

Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
Contract Work
* Provided in home care for ill family member suffering from a fractured fibula, Ebola, and vertigo * Medication reminders and nutrition management * Assistance with personal care and daily living activities * Aided in car transportation, daily mobility, and sit to stand transfers
Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

Group Fitness Office Assistant/ Group Exercise Instructor/ Fitness Instructor Training Mentor

Oct 2010 - May 2015
Texas A&M Recreational Sports
* Annually created two recreational student outreach events & programs across the TAMU campus * Scheduled, coordinated, and organized 40 annual faculty evaluations * Handled day to day administrative duties for the Office of the Director of TAMU Recreational Sports * Designed ten aerobic fitness and strength training classes that emphasized effectiveness and safety (averaging 40-50 people per class) * Participated in the annual hiring of TAMU Recreational Sports instructors * Facilitated the audition and selection of new instructors for Rec Sports Group RecXercise throughout an 18-hour training course * Mentored 40 hired trainees for two different cardio class formats
Oct 2010 - May 2015

Exercise Technologist

Aug 2011 - May 2013
Texas A&M FITLIFE, TAMU
* Assessed resting and exercise blood pressure for 50 first responders and students * Interpreted 12-lead ECGs at rest and during exercise * Performed 50 skinfold body composition analyses and hydrostatic weighing as needed * Conducted lung function analysis using automated spirometer * Designed and implemented exercise prescriptions * Assessed strength and flexibility through fitness tests * Lead personalized Aqua boot camp for ~10 participants 3hrs per week
Aug 2011 - May 2013

Texas A&M University System Health Science Center

Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
College Station, TX
Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
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