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Kimberly M.

Kimberly M.

$20.00 / hr

Allen, TX

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About Kimberly

I believe I am a great caregiver because I truly love taking care of others! I try to help as little as possible in certain areas, to let them still feel as independent as possible, being there when needed, and I believe it is their time to be pampered and spoiled. I think what I enjoy the most about being a caregiver is that I can make their lives a little easier and give the family's some comfort knowing that their loved ones are with someone that truly enjoys their job and " will take care of them as they would". What personal achievement I am proud of is completing school last year. It was worth it, and I enjoyed it so much I have returned to school to become an Activity Care Professional so that I may continue my journey with the elderly. It also showed me, I'm in the right place-helping the elderly. I am a Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant,(NRCMA) ; and when I complete the program I am in now, I will be an Activity Care Professional, (ACP) and a Certified Nurses Assistant, (CNA); and I am CPR/BLS Certified. Also, have completed Covid19 awareness and safety classes and an additional 25 online courses at Care Academy. I have had both doses of the Covid 19 vaccine.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • 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
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Collin College-Technical Campus

Jan 2021 - Present
Allen, TX
Jan 2021 - Present

Caregiver

Aug 2020 - Present
Positive Home Health
Taking care of a couple of clients a total of 15 hours a week while attending college to become an Activity Care Professional! Looking now for an assistant position!
Aug 2020 - Present

Caregiver

Jun 2020 - Feb 2021
Private
I am caring for an 88 yr old gentleman at his daughter's home. I come in in the mornings and get him up take him in for breakfast, give him his morning meds, take his blood sugar, blood pressure, oxygen level, and temp, After breakfast, I help him shower, get dressed for the day ahead then he usually watches the news, while I do some of my daily chores. Daily, because I need to keep him as active as possible, (which is even harder to accomplish during a pandemic), we go out-somewhere daily. I take him to all his appointments, as well as shopping or just sightseeing and almost always we pick up lunch while out and take it home. Then he naps as I finish up my chores and I get him ready for the evening and repeat this pattern 6 days a week, I assist in his showers, incontinence, housekeeping, laundry. meals, medication reminders, appointment setting, and documenting his care and activities daily. He has moved into an assisted living facility .
Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

Care Academy

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
Dallas, TX
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

Caregiver

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
Care Academy
Class Completed Date Certificate Clients' Rights, HIPAA & Elder Abuse Prevention 12/29/2020 Introduction to Dementia Care 12/29/2020 Professionalism: Communication, Problem Solving & Cultural Competency 12/28/2020 Emergency Procedures 12/28/2020 Communicating with Older Adults 12/28/2020 Overview of Transfers & Mobility Equipment 12/27/2020 Safety Precautions & Falls Prevention: Part 2 11/13/2020 Observation, Reporting, and Documentation: Part 3 11/13/2020 Observation, Reporting, and Documentation: Part 2 10/29/2020 Assisting with Personal Care Through ADLs 09/24/2020 Observation, Reporting, and Documentation: Part 1 09/24/2020 Light Housekeeping Techniques 09/07/2020 Safety Precautions & Falls Prevention: Part 1 09/06/2020 Overview of Nutrition & Food Preparation 09/06/2020 Assisting with Independent Living Through IADLs 09/03/2020 Sexual Harassment Prevention 09/02/2020 Maintaining a Clean & Healthy Environment (Infection Control) 08/15/2020 Overview of COVID-19 08/15/2020 Working with an Aging Population 07/30/2020 What Does it Mean to Be a Professional Caregiver? 07/28/2020
Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

Caregiver/Companion

Feb 2020 - May 2020
Private
Cared for an 89 yr old woman. Prepared all meals Mon-Saturday. Prepared weekly menu, ordered and picked up weekly groceries and supplies. Took vitals twice daily and kept a log, Kept a daily activities log, recording medication reminders, meal and snack intake as well as activities and showers. I worked M-S 7:30am-5:30 pm and 2 nights a week a total of 75-90 hours a week. I also stayed with client in hospital during 2-surgeries. I picked up and dropped off client at her daughters house for the night, except when I stayed with her, in her home. I completed all house hold chores; cooking, cleaning, and sanitizing, laundry, organizing, dusting, caring for the plants and flowers inside and outside. I helped client with mobility support, showering dressing, and transferring. Though she was very independent, I stood by as back up for safety.
Feb 2020 - May 2020

Caregiver

Jun 2019 - Apr 2020
Private
Taking care of client -including medication reminders, driving to and from appts and errands, housekeeping services, meal prep, laundry, caring for pets, companionship. Breathing treatments and oxygen.
Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

Caregiver/Companion

Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
Private Caregiver Services
Taking care of client after his open heart surgery. Took vitals several times daily and kept a log. Ran errands, took client shopping and to doctor and other appointments, in clients car. Medication reminders and fulfillment. Prepared meals and kept house clean and sanitized. Helped client with showering and dressing. Helped client get settled into new home, including unpacking, organizing, and decorating. Helped put furniture together. Took care of clients dogs. Did laundry, and took out trash daily, and to curb on trash days.
Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

Client Ambasador/Caregiver

Nov 2018 - Aug 2019
Nurse Next Door
Taking care of clients -housekeeping services, medication reminders, walking and range of motion exercises, driving clients to and from appts. and errands. Brain training exercises with dementia patients - such as crosswords and puzzle books, jigsaw puzzles, luminosity and other online training exercises. Introducing new caregivers to clients and their family's. showing caregivers the ropes at each assigned job. Making sure clients and caregivers are comfortable before leaving. and assure clients and caregivers are a good fit.
Nov 2018 - Aug 2019

Concorde Career College - Dallas

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
Dallas, TX
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

Caregiver

Jan 2018 - Nov 2018
Home Watch Caregivers
Taking care of clients. Showers, ambulation, Prepared meals, cleaned hose, laundry, dishes, organizing, make beds, changed linens, transportation, and companionship. Medication reminders and exercising/therapy.
Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

Caregiver

Mar 2013 - Jul 2017
At Home Health Care
Taking care of clients. Showers, ambulation, Prepared meals, cleaned hose, laundry, dishes, organizing, make beds, changed linens, transportation, and companionship. Medication reminders and exercising/therapy. Breathing treatments and oxygen.
Mar 2013 - Jul 2017
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