Danielle K.     Age 33      Female      Chicago, IL  - N Lincoln Ave   Member ID: 23470  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   Hello. My name is Danielle Kraimer. I am currently a Master of Occupational Therapy student at the University of Kansas Medical Center in my second year of schooling. Originally, I am from Marietta, Georgia where much of my family still lives. I attended the University of Kansas for my undergraduate degree which is a Bachelor of Occupational Science. I am extremely passionate about working with people of all ages to discover what is meaningful to them and to ensure the best quality of life for each individual. Currently, I am a Level II Fieldwork student at the American Stroke Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. Previously, I have nannied children of all ages and with various abilities for 9 years. Additionally, I have fieldwork experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility and at a private outpatient pediatric clinic. I will be moving to Chicago at the end of May, and am looking for a part-time position. I am friendly, caring, loving, knowledgable, engaging, and most importantly an optimistic individual. I have much to provide and look forward to hearing from you.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status:   Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 2 references Currently, I am a fieldwork student at the American Stroke Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. I am extremely passionate about caring for the elderly and deal with the geriatric population on a daily basis through this non-profit organization. In the past, I was a fieldwork student at a Skilled Nursing Facility.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Dressing Grooming assistance      Heavy Patient lifting & transfer      Hoyer Lift      Patient Positioning      Range of Motion Exercise     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Amputee      Congestive Heart Failure      Diabetes      Dialysis      Hearing Impairment      Incontinence (diapers)      Paralysis      Quad/ Paraplegic Care      Speech Impairment      Stroke   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, College, Bachelor's Degree  I am currently pursuing a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree. Through this program, I have completed various fieldwork placements, some of which have been in a geriatric setting. I am knowledgeable in regards to the typical aging process, along with various other complications and conditions that may appear as a result of older age. I plan on working in a Skilled Nursing Facility after I graduate in May 2016.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: May 25, 2015  Desired Salary: $17/Hour  Willing to travel : Yes  Duties:    Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Supervise Home      Errands      Assist with Walking      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