Lesley W.     Age 55      Female      Charleston, SC  - Caperton Way   Member ID: 16040  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 ~ I am 44 years old and from South Carolina. I have been living in Charleston for about 16 years. I practiced massage therapy for most of that time. I am currently taking online classes to earn my degree in social work. I am seeking daytime employment preferably Monday - Friday however, I am willing to work some weekends and evenings if needed. I am a caring, compassionate, fun, loving, responsible person. I get along with just about everybody. My hobbies are reading, cooking, traveling and gardening. I have no children of my own but have many friends who do and I am very close to their children which brings me a lot of joy. I am looking for a job caring for either children or the elderly. Thank you for your consideration. ~ Lesley      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: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   2 years experience, 2 references I massaged an elderly woman in her home for 2 years. She required a wheelchair and an oxygen tank. We would go on occasional outings.      Skills:    Bathing Assistance      Dressing Grooming assistance      Patient Positioning      Range of Motion Exercise      Toileting Assistance     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Bedridden      Cancer      Chemotherapy/Radiation Treatment      Dementia      Hearing Impairment      Parkinson's      Speech Impairment      Stroke   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Health Care Aides (HCA) Certificate, College      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: July 18, 2013  Desired Salary: $12/Hour or Negotiable salary  Willing to travel : Yes  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Errands      Assist with Pet Care      Assist with Walking      Hand Wash Dishes      Escort to Appointments      Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips to Visit Neighbours, Friends, Family         References   Aby Cass  I worked for Aby Cass at Earthling Day Spa for 10 years. I left because I was ready to try new things and began taking classes full time.      Josephine Duell  I massaged her grandmother in her home twice a week for two years.