Estrellita V.     Age 58      Female      Staten Island  - Richmond Terrace   Member ID: 20922  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a single mom of three: a 26-year old young man who lives in Brooklyn and works as a security guard, a 5-year old boy and an 18-year old daughter and we live on Staten Island successfully trying to get our lives back on track. My hobbies include selling used items on eBay including movies, games, purses, etc. and teaching my son how to read (he takes up a lot of my time but I like that). I also like reading a lot about the latest health articles out there and I enjoy cooking healthy meals whenever possible so that we can sit at the together as a family which I also enjoy. I am a "hands on" type of person which to me means I like to see results in my relationships and in my work and career, which I recently realized is turning more towards helping others.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, Spanish    My Nationality: Puerto Rican  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 1 references Not much experience there except with my own mom who is 80 years old and my friend's mom who suffered with cancer before she finally passed away last year. I have taken a college adult psychology course in the past and I have a good understanding of the various physical and psychological challenges that the elderly face in their everyday lives. I      Skills:    Patient Positioning     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Cancer   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, College  None directly related.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time  Work Hours: 20 - 30 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      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: October 20, 2014  Desired Salary: $30/Hour  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