Diane C.     Age 46      Female      Lorton  - 7709 Wolford Way   Member ID: 18280  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   My name is Diane C. and I am interested in a part-time or full-time nanny position for your child and taking him or her to activities and performing light housework and any necessary errands as you see fit. My daytime hours are fairly flexible and if you are looking for someone to arrive earlier. I am also available for weekend or evening care. I live in Lorton, am a single mother of a teenager in high school and am able to begin at your earliest convenience. I have 5 years experience working with children of all ages including twins and multiples of three at the same time, aging from 18 months to 5 years old for a military family. I have also been caring for a 9 year old ever Thursday night at 6pm. I also just recently began working with The Educated Babysitter and am placed with families who are seeking a last minute sitter for a day or longer. I am very reliable, patient, honest and a caring person. I always have the kids out at the park or library, encouraging them to do art projects and seeks out fun activities to do with them. For my professional background, I have a degree in Business Administration and a year of coursework in Medical Office Administrator. I am CPR and First Aid certified, non-smoker, citizen, own transportation and a valid drivers license and am comfortable with pets. I have also worked in higher education for 12 years, which part of those years were assisting grade school students with disabilities that were seeking accommodations on college entrance exams and 9 years at a University working with transferred high school students working getting into college. My passion and joy is helping others achieve their academic goal and caring for people in need. Should you wish to get in touch with me or would like references or copies of my certification, please do not hesitate to contact me. I'd would be happy to provide further details about my experience with should you wish.      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: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Divorced  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 1 references I cared for my 60 year old father a few years ago when he was diagnosed with MSA which is a neurological disorder up until his passing about 6 months later. It progressed quickly. I helped him get around as he lost some motion in his legs, helped him with his speech as it became slurred and assisted with his daily male and helped with bathing and dressing. He sometimes needed help with feeding.      Skills:    Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Bed Pan      Catheter/ Colostomy Care      Dressing Grooming assistance      Heavy Patient lifting & transfer      Hoyer Lift      Patient Positioning      Toileting Assistance     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Dementia      Incontinence (diapers)      Parkinson's      Speech Impairment   Walking Assistance, MSA - neurological disorder Education/Training: First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, Associates Degree, Medical Office Administrator  N/A      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    Less than 3 months      3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed      Occasional/As Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care     Desired Start Date: January 19, 2014  Desired Salary: $1800 - $2000/month  Willing to travel : Yes  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      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