Cherisse T.     Age 40      Female      Middle Village  - 77 st   Member ID: 23448  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hello my name is Cherisse I am 31 yr old. I have a loving husband and we have an amazing 4 yr old daughter. I enjoy working with children, I am affectionate, patient and outgoing. I have 3 years experienced as a nanny and 3 years experienced as a caregiver. I am Home Health Aide certified and a college graduate. I love pets, a non-smoker as well as have a clean driving record. Knowlegeable in basic first aid treatment, ability to take initiative and react quickly in an emergency. I provided social activities through play and diversionary activities. I know I make a difference in the lives of the little ones or family I come in contact with. The pride in being a part of the process of raising a child, to mold and shape children into the adults they will become someday. Other than that, I am looking to improve my scope by working as a nanny/caregiver in a wonderful family such as yours. I'd be happy to provide my resume and references as well as meet or chat on the phone. Looking forward to hearing from you and I am willing to give you my credentials. Best of luck for searching. :-)      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: Filipino  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   5 years experience, 2 references I was a live-in caregiver with a paraplegic patient for over 3 years. I assessed patient's living conditions and advocated for patient. Provided safety precautions to prevent any falls or injury in their home. Transfer from wheelchair, commode, and bed. Pressure ulcer prevention. Provided bowel regimen. Assisted in the doctor's office and hospital visits. Perform personal care, hygiene, and dressing. Insertion of foley catheter 2x a week and infection prevention. Light housekeeping and laundry.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Dressing Grooming assistance      Hoyer Lift      Oxygen Administration      Range of Motion Exercise      Toileting Assistance     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Arthritis      Dementia      Diabetes      Hearing Impairment      Incontinence (diapers)      Paralysis      Stroke      Visual Impairment   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Health Care Aides (HCA) Certificate, Bachelor's Degree  BSBA major in Marketing, Home Health Aide certified      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 20 - 30 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes     Desired Start Date: March 30, 2015  Desired Salary: $20/Hour or $2000 - $2200/month  Willing to travel : No  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Errands      Clean Bathroom      Assist with Walking      Vacuuming      Hand Wash Dishes      Escort to Appointments      Bathing Assistance      Alzheimer/Dementia Care      Palliative Care         References   Darryl Schneider  Mr. Schneider and family are from NY they transferred to CT because of his job. I worked with them for 2 1/2 years and I have to find another job because they are moving to CT.      Donna Messinger  Ms. Messinger is from upper east side Manhattan, I worked for her for over 3 years and the reason for leaving was to get married.