Latrisha C.     Age 44      Female      Washington  - 7TH ST N.E   Member ID: 15502  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Greetings, I have been in healthcare for over a decade now, I love my profession, I am a mother of 4 beautiful princesses (girls) and one step-prince (prince), my children are currently living in Montego Bay, Jamaica with a Nanny as well, so I know the importance of hiring a person who you and children can trust, feel confident, I am that person. I am also a vegan ( do not eat animal products) for approx 9 years now, but will not interrupt the family way of eating. I cook caribbean/american dishes who have a passion in vegan bakings, like cakes, cookies, pies, even pizza's, children love to assist in this department, its their favorite the will be taken on adventures like to the park, zoo, swimming, museums, with permission, home activities daily coloring, learning exercising, organization skills, much more. Also have experience in working with children/adult with disabilities(physical and mental).      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: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Rastafarian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references Over 10 years of geriatric, disable care, mental and physical disabilities.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Bed Pan      Catheter/ Colostomy Care      Dressing Grooming assistance      Giving Injections      Heavy Patient lifting & transfer      Hoyer Lift      Oxygen Administration      Patient Positioning      Range of Motion Exercise      Toileting Assistance      Tube Feeding   companionship,excort to errands.   Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Amputee      Arthritis      Bedridden      Cancer      Dialysis      Hospice      Quad/ Paraplegic Care      Ventilator Dependent      Visual Impairment   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate , Home Support Worker , CPR Certificate, College  Electrocardiogram reading      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: June 23, 2013  Desired Salary: $15/Hour  Willing to travel : Yes  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      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      Lifts and Transfers         References   Pearl Hodge  I have known Ms. Hodge for the last 8 years. I was her Nanny to her grandson, during the times Ms. Hodge was at work. Ms. Hodge has since then retired whereas my services are no longer needed.      Evon Kennedy  I cared for Ms. Kennedy's son for 9 months prior to his passing. I fed him numerous times during the day thru his feeding tube in his abdoman, made sure his anti seizure medication was given as prescibed.