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Joel G.

Joel G.

$11.00 / hr

Eau Claire, WI

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About Joel

I originally took the CNA course just to satisfy a RN school prerequisite. As it turns out, I got my permit and began working the summer before I was supposed to start nursing school. Never managed to pass nursing school but after some time that fact didn't really matter; I realized I was having a blast at being an aide. I get to have full patient contact, get to know everyone. I realized just how important being an advocate for patients I am responsible for caring for is. I do a job not many people can do. I have had supervisors, family members et al admit that fact. It is nice to be needed, wanted but most of all, trusted. I tend to build a repo ire with patients and their family members and address their concerns within my scope or relay those concerns to appropriate professionals.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • 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
    • Blood Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Renal and Urological Disorders
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Chippewa Valley Technical College

    Jan 2014 - May 2016
    Jan 2014 - May 2016

    Resident Care Technician 1

    Apr 2011 - May 2012
    Northern Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled
    Assisted developmentally disabled clients with ADLs as needed, escort to workshop/school and other activities. Supervised, implemented, and charted behaviors and behavioral treatment plans.
    Apr 2011 - May 2012

    CNA

    Jun 2006 - May 2009
    Oakwood Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation
    Provided ADL and restorative assistance to elderly and disabled patients (long-term, physical rehabilitation, and dementia)
    Jun 2006 - May 2009

    CNA

    Sep 2007 - Mar 2008
    Clairemont Nursing and Rehabilitation
    Provided ADL and restorative assistance to elderly and disabled patients (long-term, physical rehabilitation, and dementia)
    Sep 2007 - Mar 2008

    CNA

    Dec 2003 - Apr 2005
    Dove Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation
    Provided ADL and restorative assistance to elderly and disabled patients (long-term, physical rehabilitation, and dementia)
    Dec 2003 - Apr 2005
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