Silvia M.     Age 68      Female      Los Angeles  - Toland Way   Member ID: 15781  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 from Kini, Yucatan, a mayan village in Mexico. I came to the United States in 1982. I am married but separated from my husband. I have four children, three daughters and one son who are adults except for my youngest who is 17. I have plenty of experience with children, not only from mine but from others' children. I was a nanny when I was younger and had just come to the U. S. I was nanny to two little girls. I stopped when I got married to take care of our home and children. I am a certified In-home Caretaker, specializing in care for the elderly. I am CPR certified. I prefer to work with small pets but may be able to work with bigger ones if they're in the household. I love to cook and care for children and people in general. I am a Jehovah's witness and go to church twice a week and will occasionally go to religious retreats. however, I doubt this would interfere with any work.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: Spanish, English, Spanish    My Nationality: Mexican  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Separated  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Jehovah's Witness        Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 1 references I worked for an elderly woman a few years back for a few months to help her around her home. I intend to use my knowledge gained from my training in CNA and as a certified In-Home Caretaker. As for personal experience, I care for my 87 year-old mother. She has been living with me for over 10 years.      Skills:    Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Dressing Grooming assistance      Oxygen Administration      Range of Motion Exercise     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis : None Provided Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Home Support Worker , CPR Certificate  I studied at Los Angeles Community College and Glendale Community College to certify my qualifications      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: 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 07, 2013  Desired Salary: $11/Hour or Negotiable salary  Willing to travel : No  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Supervise Home      Errands      Clean Bathroom      Assist with Walking      Vacuuming      Hand Wash Dishes      Escort to Appointments      Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips to Visit Neighbours, Friends, Family      Bathing Assistance         References   Noemi Guirola        Julihana Davalos