I STARTED WORKING AS A CAREGIVER IN '09 AND RECEIVED MY PCA CERTIFICATE SHORTLY AFTER. I WORKED WITH ALZHEIMER (STAGES 1-4), DEMENTIA, MS, ALS, STROKE, HOSPICE, BED BOUND, VISIBLY IMPAIRED CLIENTS, ALSO ASSISTED MY CLIENTS WITH ADLS (SHOWERS,SHAMPOOING HAIR, TOILETING, GROOMING,INCONTINENCE ASSISTANCE, ORAL HYGIENE & DENTURE CARE)..VITAL SIGNS (TEMP, BP, PULSE, RESPIRATION, SPO2 LEVELS, BLOOD SUGAR CHECKS, PAIN)..O2 SETUP; CPAP AND BIPAP ASSIST; NEBULIZER TREATMENTS, COMPRESSION BOOTS AND STOCKINGS. TRANSFER ASSISTANCE WITH HOYER LIFTS, GAIT BELTS, BOARDS, WHEELCHAIR, CANES, WALKERS)..ROM EXERCISES (PASSIVE AND ACTIVE).. REPOSITIONED EVERY 2 HRS IN BED AND 3 HRS IN CHAIR; CHECKING FOR REDNESS OR SKIN BREAKDOWN; SKINCARE SUPERVISE AND MONITORED CLIENT WEIGHT (INPUT AND OUTPUT LEVELS FOR FOOD, URINE LEVELS & H2O vL).. MAINTAINED A LOG AND RECORDED CLIENT'S DAILY ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN THEIR MENTAL/PHYSICAL CONDITION. LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
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