Emer H.     Age 50      Female      New York, NY  - 73rd and York.   Member ID: 10830  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Here is a little bit about me. I am an Irish trained Registered General Nurse and have worked in various nursing areas throughout my career. I completed a Post Grad Higher Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing at the National University of Ireland Galway in 2003. Following same I have worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with the Galway Hospice Homecare Team. In this role I was responsible for delivering and planning a high standard of care for our clients who's ages ranged from infant to geriatric. As I have been involved in Hospice Nursing for the past 12 years I felt I needed a change. I have just moved to NYC and hope to settle and make a life here. I am a US citizen and have a SS number. I have excellent references which I can supply any potential employer with on request. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers and preschoolers and have also filled in on the occasion at a Playschool at home in Ireland for the owner/manager. I enjoy singing, music, travel, reading and spending time with friends and family. I have been awarded a bronze medal for public speaking and can play guitar and some piano. I have sang with the Galway Baroque Singers, an Irish choir for many years and we have traveled throughout Ireland and Europe singing as we go. I am told that I am patient, calm, responsible, fun, trustworthy, friendly and kind. I dislike rudeness, arrogance, bad manners and insincerity. I have a full clean Irish drivers license and plan to get a NYC license over the coming weeks. I look forward to hearing from you.      Valid Driver's License: No  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  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   10 years experience, 3 references I worked as a RN on a Care of the Elderly Medical ward in London for 2 years. Some of the clients that I was responsible for while working as a Nurse Specialist at Galway Hospice suffered from the following, Alzheimer's, Dementia, painful arthritic conditions, Parkinson's, chronic health issues, end of life care.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Bed Pan      Catheter/ Colostomy Care      Dressing Grooming assistance      Patient Positioning     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Amputee      Arthritis      Brain Tumor      Cancer      Chemotherapy/Radiation Treatment      Congestive Heart Failure      Dementia      Dialysis      Hospice      Incontinence (diapers)      Parkinson's      Shingles      Stroke   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, CPR Certificate  I am hoping to sit my NCLEX early next year once my credentials have been verified.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care     Desired Start Date: December 30, 1899  Desired Salary: $20/Hour or $3200 - $3400/month  Willing to travel : No  Duties:    Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Supervise Home      Clean Bathroom      Assist with Pet Care      Vacuuming      Hand Wash Dishes      Escort to Appointments      Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips to Visit Neighbours, Friends, Family      Alzheimer/Dementia Care      Palliative Care         References   Mari Gallagher  Mari Gallagher is the Nursing Director/ matron at Galway Hospice. I worked there from 2001 till Nov 2012. It was my decision to leave and my employer has given me the option to return in a year if I wish. Here is some of what is said in my written reference from her " Emer has very effective interpersonal and communication skills and works very well as a member of the Multidisciplinary team. She has a bubbly and pleasant nature and shows great compassion to patients and families in her nursing role. She is popular with colleagues and team members. Emer has demonstrated the ability to work under pressure and to work above and beyond within her department. Emer continuosly strives to achieve the highest possible quality of care. Emer has always been a very hard-working, conscientious, honest and reliable member of our staff. She has been a great asset to our organisation and I would highly recommend her for any employment that she feels competent to undertake"      Breda King Clinical Nurse manager  Breda King is the nurse manager of the Homecare Dept. at Galwy Hospice. Here is a quote from her written reference "She displays a genuine interest in client care, shows empathy for patients, family and carers and is always willing to help and support work colleagues when necessary. Comment from patients, family members and staff endorse this. Emer remains calm under pressure, and has valuable organisational skills which have been in evidence during the times she has deputised as manager in my absence. Emer is a very kind person and is someone who gives of herself in caring for her clients and supporting family members. She will be missed in the Department"