Nokuphila N.     Age 38      Female      Chicago, IL  - 6633 N Sheridan Rd   Member ID: 21303  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Care Assistant  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a women who believe that hard work pays off, I give my best in each job I am assigned to even working little extra hours, as long as I finish all my duties for the day. I am dedicated to the growth of the organization/ or company I work for. I strive to do my best in culture diversity and I am always willing to learn new things that are beneficial for the company and my co-workers. I am loyal to the people I work for and I always setup boundaries between my employer and my co-workers. I was raised by my both parents with my 5 siblings( four sisters and One brother) and I am a middle child, I have one niece and one nephew. I am from a family of values and principles. I love to travel the world and build new friendships, relationships and learn more about the world history. I like wild adventures such as: Rides, zip-lines, wild food, climb rocks, Camps and I am challenging myself for sky diving and other adventures. My hobbies are: Listening to music and dancing, movies, bowling, church activities, socializing and sawing group, tennis and volunteer work.       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: Afrikaans, English    My Nationality: African  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   3 years experience, 3 references Personal care assistance; bathing, dressing and grooming * Meal preparation and scheduling * Companionship and discussion * Medication reminders * Light housekeeping * General help to elderly and disabled * Running household tasks * Engaging clients in activates such as games, memory books, and light exercise *Transportation *Dr. Appointment      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Bed Pan      Catheter/ Colostomy Care      Dressing Grooming assistance      Oxygen Administration      Patient Positioning      Range of Motion Exercise      Toileting Assistance     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Arthritis      Cancer      Congestive Heart Failure      Dementia      Diabetes      Fractured Hip      Hearing Impairment      Incontinence (diapers)      Malnutrition      Pneumonia      Shingles      Speech Impairment      Stroke      Ventilator Dependent   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate , First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, Personal Care Assistant  training for emergency at home instead training for Dementia at home instead CPR at home Instead First Aid at home instead       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Care Assistant  Position Type: Live-In or 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      Summer Position      Occasional/As Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes     Desired Start Date: January 10, 2015  Desired Salary: $13/Hour or $2200 - $2400/month  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       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: PCA Training Fire safe Training Hygiene Training         References   Home Instead Senior Care  I worked for them in client's home and Facility.....they don't have cases right now.       Linda O.  Linda is a niece of my client, I was working in a client's home (private). My client past away.