Karen S.     Age 56      Female      Tampa, FL  - Lois and Euclid   Member ID: 23757  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have dedicated my life to being a caregiver. I love encouraging people and animals to grow and be the best they can be. I have positively impacted so many people in my life and felt so rewarded and fulfilled. I am certified in the following areas and have over twenty-five years of experience working in the following areas:teaching art, gifted and special needs, tutoring, CPR and First Aid, personal assistant, petsitter, nanny/, applied behavior analyst and senior caregiver.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references I have over twenty-five years of experience as a caregiver. I can help with the following:meals, recreational activities, medication management, personal hygiene, taking to doctor appointments, church, the library, family functions, and errand running as well as keeping the house nice.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bed Bath     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Arthritis      Bedridden      Dementia      Hearing Impairment      Hospice      Malnutrition      Paralysis      Speech Impairment      Stroke      Visual Impairment   special needs Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: April 25, 2015  Desired Salary: $15/Hour  Willing to travel : Yes  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         References   Ward and Linda Cox  Boss and colleague as well as personal friends.      Kathy Hendry  Sister