Tierra H.     Age 35      Female      North Las Vegas  - Ann and Simons   Member ID: 14694  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   Hello, My name is Tierra H.. I am in school for Human Services with emphasis in opening a few Non-Profit Organizations. I am the oldest of 8 children and grew up with my grandparents. I like to read, write, sing, dance, and paint. My hobbies consists of Family Time, attending Open Mic Nights, and visiting art galleries. I am currently working for Clark County School District as a Reading Educator for grades kindergarten to 3rd with learning disabilities. In the first three weeks of employment with CCSD, I managed to help a few students to read at the best of his or her ability and they were able to graduate the program and attend regular classes. I have been trained to assist students to read and write properly, they will eventually begin to read pass his or her grade levels. I will tutor anyone with no charge. I believe that education should not have a price tag.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  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   4 years experience, 0 references I have worked with Mentally and Physically Disabled person in their homes and work. I assist my grandparents in their daily and special needs. I have worked in a Home Health Care agency and assisted clients coming from surgery. I picked them up, contacted doctor, kept notes, properly given medication, stay for 24 hour assistance or until they are capable of caring for themselves. When my mother had cancer, I was her caregiver until she passed.      Skills:    Bathing Assistance      Bed Pan      Dressing Grooming assistance      Giving Injections      Heavy Patient lifting & transfer      Patient Positioning      Range of Motion Exercise      Toileting Assistance   Medication assistance   Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Arthritis      Cancer      Chemotherapy/Radiation Treatment      Diabetes      Hearing Impairment      Malnutrition      Osteoporosis      Paralysis      Pneumonia      Quad/ Paraplegic Care      Speech Impairment      Stroke   Mentally Disabled Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Home Support Worker , First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, College, Bachelor's Degree, CPI certification (Crisis Prevention Intervention)  Human Rights Training Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Medication and properly giving them Training       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: greater than 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    Occasional/As Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: May 23, 2013  Desired Salary: $18/Hour or $2000 - $2200/month  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      Lifts and Transfers         References   Lashon Brown  I worked with her for two years at Touro University Nevada.      Linda Smith  I took care of her son who is Mentally disabled; I was the House Manger of the group home which he lived in.