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James R.

James R.

$15.00 / hr

Mcallen, TX

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About James

Hello, my name is James Ramirez and I am currently a Direct Support Professional for Special Needs. I am a college graduate with a degree in Exercise Science. I have always been interested to finding a career under the healthcare field. I have worked with individuals with many disabilities and have found a passion to help them with achieving their goals. I am an experienced personal trainer and a very good cook. I have the abilities and knowledge to help an individual to achieve a certain body composition. I am a very active individual who loves sports, traveling, and always seeking to get out of my comfort zone. My proudest achievement, is taking a step into helping others. I have found a passion that I love.

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
  • Holiday Shifts

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
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Experience & Education

Direct Support Professional

Sep 2020 - Present
Rescare
I assist individuals of special needs with their daily lives. This includes from eating, meal planning, medication distribution, cleaning, and many more. I also document behavioral patterns and assist with their behavioral goals. I take the clients for outings which includes going to the movies, the park, pet stores and many other fun outings.
Sep 2020 - Present

Assistant Fitness Manager

Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
Tru Fit Athletic Clubs
I take a similar role as a personal trainer, to where I help clients with their physical training and meal planning. I help clients reach their body composition goals within a certain time period. Another role is to find new clientele for the personal training program. We also oversee all the other personal trainer that are on the floor at any given time.
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Jan 2014 - Jan 2019
Edinburg, TX
Jan 2014 - Jan 2019
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