Medley L.     Age 46      Female      Albuquerque  - 9th   Member ID: 21049  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hi, my name is Medley Lee, I am Native American, born and raised in Idaho. I grew up in the country, surrounded by farm land. I am the youngest of 6 kids. I have never been married and no children. I recently took care of my nieces son for 3 years. She took him back just before his fourth birthday. When he lived with me he learned to tell time, his alphabet, colors, numbers and shapes. He was almost reading by the time he left. He was potty trained in a week, loved being outdoors, learned to fish, was in swimming lessons, and violin lessons. He learned how to ride a bike, roller skate and he learned to get on the computer. I currently work as a caregiver for the elderly. I have worked in the medical field in various positions since I was 17 years old. I am CPR certified. I like reading, watching movies, traveling and taking pictures. I also love cooking and baking.       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  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: Other        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 4 references Since 2011 I have been taking care of the elderly as a caregiver. I took care of my mom while she got set up for dialysis up until she got her transplant. I assisted her in taking her medications and going to the Drs, getting her blood drawn daily, and obtaining her vitals along with intake and output. Once she no longer needed my help. I took care of a there more ladies in their home. I would help them with bathing, exercises, I would prepare all meals, clean their rooms, bathroom, light house work, their laundry, errands, grocery shopping, transport then to their Dr appointments.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Catheter/ Colostomy Care      Dressing Grooming assistance      Giving Injections      Hoyer Lift      Oxygen Administration      Patient Positioning      Range of Motion Exercise      Toileting Assistance      Tube Feeding     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Arthritis      Bedridden      Cancer      Cataract Removal      Congestive Heart Failure      Decubitus Ulcers      Dementia      Diabetes      Dialysis      Fractured Hip      Hearing Impairment      Hospice      Incontinence (diapers)      Paralysis      Parkinson's      Pneumonia      Speech Impairment      Stroke      Ventilator Dependent      Visual Impairment   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, College, Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree  I received my medical assistance degree in 1995 along with my high school diploma, then in 1997 I received my medical assistant degree, then in 2002 I received my certified pharmacy technician degree.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      As Long as Needed      Occasional/As Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: December 01, 2014  Desired Salary: $15/Hour  Willing to travel : Yes  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Supervise Home      Errands      Clean Bathroom      Assist with Walking      Vacuuming      Hand Wash Dishes      Escort to Appointments      Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips to Visit Neighbours, Friends, Family      Bathing Assistance      Alzheimer/Dementia Care      Parkinson Care      Lifts and Transfers