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Kala A.

Kala A.

$12.00 / hr

West Columbia, TX

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About Kala

I am a self starter and excel at patient care, mobility assistance, and daily living. I work well independently or with oversight and committed to improve the overall patient health and well being through personal care and engagement. I am also familiar with HIPPA and learn new practices and procedures quickly.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Overnight
  • 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

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Newspaper Carrier/ Delivery

May 2017 - Jun 2017
Houston Chronicle
May 2017 - Jun 2017

Plant Caretaker

Jan 2017 - Feb 2017
Wells Florist-Nursery & Land
Seasonal job. Spring clippings, replanting, watering and general care.
Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

Animal Caregiver

Sep 2015 - Nov 2015
SPCA
General routine duties animal care and kennel cleaning.
Sep 2015 - Nov 2015

Assistant Store Manager

Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
Toys R Us
Promotes sales by demonstrating merchandise and products to customers. Trains store staff by reviewing and revising orientation to products and sales training materials; delivering training sessions; reviewing staff job results and learning needs with retail store manager; developing and implementing new product training. Attracts customers by originating display ideas; following display suggestions or schedules; constructing or assembling prefabricated display properties; producing merchandise displays in windows and showcases, and on sales floor and freight. Store closed!
Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

Service Advisor

Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
Performance Truck
Ascertains automotive problems and services by listening to customer's description of symptoms; clarifying description of problems; checking vehicle maintenance records; examining service schedules Verifies warranty and service contract coverage by examining records and papers; explaining provisions and exclusions. Develops estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor; calculating customer's payment, including deductibles. Prepares repair orders (RO) by describing symptoms, problems, and causes discovered, as well as repairs and services required; obtaining approval signatures; entering RO into service database system. Maintains customer rapport by explaining estimates and expected return of vehicle; obtaining customer's approval of estimates; obtaining and providing contact telephone numbers; answering questions and concerns; arranging towing and temporary transportation. Maintains automotive records by recording problems and corrective actions planned. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading manufacturers' publications, and attending trainings. Store closed!
Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

Caregiver

Jun 2012 - Nov 2013
Help Inc.
Provided assistance with independent living, mobility and daily routines. Assisted in meal preparation and light housekeeping. Kept record of daily service logs.
Jun 2012 - Nov 2013

Direct Support Provider/ House Supervisor

Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
Above & Beyond Caring LLC
Direct Support Provider Jan 04, 2011 - Jul 18, 2011 Provided direct support for clients with special needs. Handled client accounts (make transactions, balance, and deposit cash). Completed daily documentation on client activities and behaviors. Administered medications. Preformed daily medication counts and weekly inventories.
Jan 2011 - Jul 2011

Brazosport College

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
Lake Jackson, TX
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
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