April W.     Age 44      Female      Los Angeles  - 8TH Avenue   Member ID: 15723  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   My name is April W.. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, Ca on 05/29/79. I move to Las Vegas for a short moment but I could stand the heat and I missed my family so came back. I went to a private school up until 8th Grade and went to Crenshaw High School and graduated in 1997. After high school I went to Southwest College and took a few classes. (I plan on going to El Camino so I can learn Sign Language) I am a single mother of three kids (1 boy and 2 girls ). At the moment I am living at my mothers in Los Angeles and we help each other with things that we need. A few years ago I opened my own day care that was 24 hours 7 days a week for infants - 12 years old. I was licensed and it was very great. I had to closed it because the owner wanted to sale his home so that meant I had to leave. I was very sad about that. I am a family person. Very fun to be around and love to talk. I enjoy bowling, reading, fishing, cooking and pool. I love kids of all ages. I DO NOT smoke at all. I can not swim which is very bad but would love to know how to. I can go on and on and on but at some point if your interested in me we wiill talk more.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: No  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, 5 references I have helped with my grandparents and I have helped with my friends grandparents. I am willing to learn more.      Skills:    Dressing Grooming assistance      Patient Positioning     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Bedridden      Speech Impairment      Stroke   Education/Training:       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    Less than 3 months      3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed      Summer Position      Occasional/As Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: July 03, 2013  Desired Salary: 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         References   Bertha Dortch  I worked for Little Professors Child Care from Oct. 1999- Sept. 2010. From time to time I will assist with her the kids when she needs me to help her. She is a wonderful person.      LaShawnte Alexander  LaShawnte Alexander and I went into business with me when I owned my own daycare. We had it for a little under two years.