Kristi R.     Age 34      Male      Jacksonville  - Alden Trace blvd   Member ID: 10507  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am 23 years old. Currently enrolled in FSCJ to obtain my A. A in Pyschology, in hopes of becoming a juvenile caseworker. I do my classes online and one on campus. That should not affect with my schedule. I am CPR/FIRST AID certified. Very family oriented and come from a large close nit family. I am the third oldest out of 10 the youngest is 3. I play a huge part in raising my brothers and sisters and are actively involved in their lives. My mother has raised me with wonderful morals to carry me through life. I am very loyal and dependable to those I know. I am also PRIDE certified to handle and care for foster children. My mother did therapuetic foster care my whole life and there is nothing I havent seen or can deal with. She has adopted my sister and brother and I couldnt imagine my life without them. My world seems to be dedicated and surrounded by kids. Children have my heart. Honesty is very big to me. I have high patience and can easily deal with an infant crying or a child throwing a tantrum. I can assure you that your child/children will be in great care when in my supervision and I can see to it that all their needs are met. I have worked in several daycares and my worked for my mother when she owned hers. I beleive that kids should be able to enjoy themselves but also learn and soak up their surroundings. I look forward to working with you and your family. :)      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Smoker but will abstain when with children  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   3 years experience, 1 references I worked as a caregiver for a 72 year old disabled woman. She was wheel chair bound with an amputated leg and had to be cared for around the clock. I prepared meals, distributed medicine, cleaned her house, did laundry, bathed and dressed her as well as assisting her to the restroom. I ran errands for her escorted her to her medical appointments and planned soacial activites for us.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Bed Pan      Dressing Grooming assistance      Oxygen Administration      Patient Positioning      Toileting Assistance     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Amputee      Arthritis      Bedridden      Dementia      Diabetes      Fractured Hip      Pneumonia      Stroke   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, College      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: November 28, 2012  Desired Salary: $13/Hour or Negotiable salary  Willing to travel : Yes  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Supervise Home      Errands      Clean Bathroom      Assist with Pet Care      Assist with Walking      Vacuuming      Hand Wash Dishes      Escort to Appointments      Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips to Visit Neighbours, Friends, Family      Bathing Assistance      Alzheimer/Dementia Care         References   Tina Gray  This is my mother and my best reference. She will tell the truth even if it got me in trouble. She has seen me and my most high and lows and can tell you the person I truley am. I worked with her when she owned her own day care center. Also help her raise my siblings and lived with her while she was doing foster care.      ly lady tJones  This is the elderly lady whom I helped take care of. She is a very sweet woman and can tell you about the quality of care she recieved from me while assisting her.