Nancy L.     Age 66      Female      Lancaster, PA  - 258 Kilgannon Lane   Member ID: 18887  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 56 year old married woman with a grown daughter and a grown son. I have two beautiful grandchildren ages 8 and 4. My husband and I desired to "downsize" and live a more simple lifestyle so we sold our home and moved into a lovely two bedroom, two bathroom apartment. We absolutely love it. Before my children were born I worked as a full time elementary school secretary in Lititz, PA. When they were small I held a part time job as a church secretary also in Lititz. When they were teenagers I went back to school to learn Dental Assisting at the Willow Street Vo-Tech School. Upon graduating from their in June 1995, I began working as a Dental Assistant and continued for 18 years - 15 of those years in the same practice. I have since left and desire a change in my working life. In my private life I love and enjoy spending as much time as possible with my children and grandchildren.. I am very active in my church, Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Lancaster serving on Church Council, helping in the church nursery, working in the church kitchen, etc. I have a strong work ethic, and I work well with colleagues and superiors at all levels. My "people" skills are excellent, and I have a very kind-hearted, caring nature. I like to take care of people; particularly the very young and the very old. You can depend on me to be a loyal, hard-working employee who shows up for work on time and gives 100 to the job at hand.      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: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   5 years experience, 3 references I have always had a love and fondness for the elderly. I used to take care of my grandmother during her declining health/dementia by bathing her, helping her with dressing, preparing breakfast and lunch, doing light housekeeping, and playing games with her such as word finds and cross word puzzles. At my former church I was a Lay Eucharistic Minister taking Holy Communion to shut-in members. I loved doing that. I enjoyed listening to their stories and life experiences. I would be willing to participate in any training that would be necessary for a position in working with the elderly. My nature is very kind and loving, and I truly enjoy taking care of people and keeping them comfortable.      Skills:    Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Dressing Grooming assistance      Toileting Assistance     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Arthritis      Dementia      Hearing Impairment   Education/Training: CPR Certificate  Warwick High School Graduate 1975 Willow Street Vo-Technical School Dental Assisting School Graduate 1995      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: April 09, 2014  Desired Salary: $15/Hour  Willing to travel : No  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         References   Dr. Owen W. Allison  I worked for Dr. Allison for 15 years as his head dental assistant. I left after 15 years because I desired a change in my work life.      Mrs. Sherie Tynes-Dietz  Sherie and I worked together for most of 15 years at Dr. Allison's office. She was a dental hygienist there, and we worked closely together.