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James K.

James K.

$20.00 / hr

Henderson, TX

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About James

I am a friendly, knowledgeable person, who genuinely cares about others. When beginning with others I am often quick to gauge the best methods of approach. It is incredibly hard - even for the most open among us - to admit the need for assistance -much less open up our home, lives and failing bodies and minds to a stranger. I've had many introductions in my years and Ive become pretty good with the "Icebreaker". There are situations where acceptance is a bit more complicated, but, some of my best work relationships are forged in slow starts. I come from an example of honor and love in caring for others.-my Mother has spent her entire life, since 5 yrs. old making a difference to someone in need. She has been in nursing and caregiving since she was 5 years old helping her great aunt who ran a home for elderly widows. She is now 70 years old and continues to work with grateful families and patients. There is hardly anything I can't ask her when I get stumped in helping one of my clients. There are occasions and things the medical teams aren't familiar with, nor will they share which can be of benefit to someone suffering. In closing , I believe it is my mission here to be of service to those I may help; and my desire is that each of those individuals know that it is my privilege to be of help to them . I have a simple code that I work by, "Always Leave Someone Better Than You Found Them. "

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
  • Overnight
  • Weekend Live-In
  • 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

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • 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
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Nursing Assistant

Feb 2017 - Present
Private Duty Health Care
I'm home caregiver; personal assistant; med set-up; transportation; ambulatory assistance; meal prep; wardrobe care, dressing assist; maintain household; social engagements; travel; physical therapy assist; bathing & grooming assist as needed. Meal planning; bill pay;hospice; end-of-life care; flexibility within the needs of each individual ; I bring to you my varied experience , and -I will always welcome more.
Feb 2017 - Present

Certified Nursing Assistant

Oct 2014 - Sep 2016
Advanced Healthcare Solutions d.b.a. the Willows of Kilgore
CNA I'm skilled nursing/long-term care facility. Duties included overseeing the needs and basic care of 32 resident floor. Serving meals;dining assist;bathing supervision/assist; dressing; housekeeping; linen changes;perineal care; bio-hazard/quarantine procedures; universal precautions; answering lights; catheter care; charting daily intake/output/changes in mood/behavior/certified restorative physical therapy; new CNA orientation and floor training; activities assistant; reported immediate changes to charge nurse; monitored vitals; post-Morten care; and focused on prevention of skin breakdown and comfort of the bed bound resident;
Oct 2014 - Sep 2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Jul 2013 - Jan 2016
Autumn Leaves Nursing & Rehabilitation
Nursing Assistant on 33 bed floor. Bathing; hygiene; linen change; charting; meal assistance; meal delivery; charting vitals; changes. Maintain orderly, sanitary hall
Jul 2013 - Jan 2016

CNA

Feb 2012 - Jan 2013
Nexion Health Inc @ Southwood
Nursing Assistant responsible for bathing; meal assist; ADL's assist; charting vitals; reporting changes immediately to charge nurse on duty; activities assist; ambulatory/therapy assist
Feb 2012 - Jan 2013

Personal Assistant/Social Secretary/Caregiver

Jul 2004 - Nov 2010
Carroll W Collins -Private
Mr.Collins' caregiver; ambulatory assist; driver; travel companion; household staff coordinator; dressing assist; maintained social schedule; accepting invitations; building manager for Collins Buikding Corp.; Oversaw household expenditures; arranged automobile upkeep:maintenance; in/home social party/ even planning . Coordinated Dr.s, Therapy, & Specialists Appts; Promoted Improvement and notable recovery over areas impaired by CVA. Mr. Collins passed in April, 2013
Jul 2004 - Nov 2010

Kilgore College

Jan 1991 - Jan 1994
Kilgore, TX
Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

West Rusk High School

Jan 1985 - Jan 1989
New London, TX
Jan 1985 - Jan 1989
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