Jessika J.     Age 34      Female      Brooklyn, NY  - 31 st   Member ID: 16966  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 a married mom of two children. I have a hha certificate working as a home health aide for a few years with two disabled children. I graduated college with a degree in criminal justice so I can join the NYPD. Most of my relatives are members of the NYPD so its a traditional thing. I like to go out to different places with my kids like parks, the zoo, aquarium, barnes & nobles and love indoor activity's as well. I am bi- racial I am Argentinian Italian and west indian so I cook food from all my cultures.      Valid Driver's License: No  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English, Spanish    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   5 years experience, 2 references Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. ?€¢Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands. ?€¢Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming. ?€¢Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene. ?€¢Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping. ?€¢Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions. ?€¢Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepses standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards;       Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Bed Pan      Catheter/ Colostomy Care      Dressing Grooming assistance      Heavy Patient lifting & transfer      Hoyer Lift      Patient Positioning      Range of Motion Exercise      Toileting Assistance      Tube Feeding     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Bedridden      Cancer      Chemotherapy/Radiation Treatment      Diabetes      Fractured Hip      Hearing Impairment      Hepatitis      Incontinence (diapers)      Osteoporosis      Paralysis      Parkinson's      Quad/ Paraplegic Care      Speech Impairment      Stroke      Visual Impairment   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Health Care Aides (HCA) Certificate  I am a trained home health aide.      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      Occasional/As Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: August 23, 2013  Desired Salary: $11/Hour  Willing to travel : Yes,but up to 10 km  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      Alzheimer/Dementia Care      Palliative Care      Parkinson Care      Lifts and Transfers         References   nancy trozzi  I worked for ms. trozzi for a few years taking care of her two disabled daughters. She now has her insurance payin for aides so no longer needed my services but still calls when needed for late night occasionally.      Arthur anderson  I took care of Mr. andersons mother while he was at work. I bathed her, cooked for her, cleaned the apartment, dressed her and went with her to appointments.