Petra N.
$14.00 / hr
San Antonio, TX
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1. When I had accident I got help from a nurse who hardly knew me (we were in the same MC group) without asking for anything. We talked about working in the medical field and I was interested. I went to College and achieved my Certificate as CNA. 2. I like the one on one contact by working in private homes more than working in a facility, it gives you the chance to get to know the needs of a person and where and with what you can help to be efficient. It feels good if you can use your knowledge in a variety of daily activities to help/support someone and getting the reward of appreciation. I think that this profession is a wonderful way to be a useful member of our society. 3. I could teach a client how to use her computer. Another client refused to go to the dentist. His family members tried several times to get him there without success. I took it in my hands with the permission of the social work manager. Knowing how to talk to him I managed that he finally got his root canal done and he was proud of himself. That was a very joyful moment for me - he finally could chew again. 4. Born and raised in Germany. Came to Texas in 1993, got married. In 1995 I started to work in an office, first as A/P clerk, then R/A clerk and from 1996 to Jan 2012 as Payroll Clerk. After 17 years of office work I decided to change careers before I get to old. Right then I had an accident (not my fault) and my plans were on hold for several months. As mentioned above I got an advice to lo
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Transferring & Mobility
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
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
- Cancer Recovery
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Diabetes
- Hospice Care
- Post Surgery Recovery
- Stroke
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
- German
Experience & Education
all schools attended in Germany
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