Carla M.     Age 42      Female      Santa Barbara  - Bath and Ortega   Member ID: 28421  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am an only child. My mother was widowed when she was pregnant with me at 29. I have lived my whole life in Southern California and moved up to Santa Barbara when my best friend asked me to. He is slowly losing his eye sight due to a genetic eye condition called choroideremia and I helped get his life in order. I do his laundry, cook, clean the house and help him in anything in his daily life. We have a service animal which we love as if he is our child. I love all kinds of animals but sometimes my allergies get in the way of that love. I love to paint, always looking for something new to read, tending to my garden, and hiking to the beach. I should also mention that I went to medical school in Guatemala for 4 years and the experience I gained there provided me with a mentality that broadened my awareness towards different cultures and diversity. I have excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. I have a knack for building strong working relationships with everyone I meet and talk to and Finally I have the strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in any challenging environment.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Italian    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Roman Catholic        Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 5 references I previously have not worked with elderly patients but do understand their needs since I have worked in a hospital setting for many years. Elderly people ask a lot of questions since they are very forgetful so I would put reminders up of the things they requested like post it notes or notes up on a pin board so I know they do not get lost in translation. Also I know from experience that elderly people love to talk about their time when they were younger so I am an avid listener and enjoy hearing their points of view. Going to medical school in Guatemala also provided me with somewhat of an education that sometimes they need their adult diapers changed or help to move around so I am not squeamish when it comes to blood, fecal, or urinal problems. I also learned how to assist in how to feed patients in medial school when it came to type feeding and how to keep a proper dose of oxygen administration.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Bed Pan      Giving Injections      Oxygen Administration      Toileting Assistance      Tube Feeding     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Arthritis      Cancer      Chemotherapy/Radiation Treatment      Dementia      Diabetes      Hearing Impairment      Incontinence (diapers)      Visual Impairment   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, Bachelor's Degree      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 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      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: April 17, 2016  Desired Salary: Greater than $4000/month  Willing to travel : Yes  Duties:    Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Supervise Home      Errands      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      Palliative Care      Lifts and Transfers         References   Laura Jouflas  Laura Jouflas, RDH 5819 W. Avenue K2 Lancaster, CA 93536 661-406-1315 ljouflas@prodigy.ne... 12, 2015 Dear Sir/Madam: I have known Carla Mendizabal for more than twenty five years. Over the many years I have had the privilege of watching her grow and flourish in to a very bright and caring woman. We met when she was a patient of Dr. Martin Lasky and I use to clean her teeth. Through the years I have been able to see her as a young child and watched her grow into a savvy person who has extensive knowledge of the dental field. For 15 years, she worked in the family run dental practice that had 4 doctors and a staff of about 25 people. Through the years I saw her transition from a front desk receptionist and eventually take on the task of becoming the billing manager. In the transition I saw how capable and how well she excels on multi-tasking while being responsible for financially looking after the practice. Her customer service skill have been perfected but what sets her apart from others is that she is willing to go the extra mile to make sure that the customer understands that she is there to help them with whatever means possible. Her last contribution to the office was aiding in training 15-20 staff members in how to appropriately use the Dentrix software program. The staff had to learn how to use the program and learn how to enter appropriate procedure codes, so that the office as a whole could improve work flow and tend better to each of the patients needs. I would also like to mention that she has taken care of my 30 year old son Christopher, who suffers from autism and down syndrome. He has come to love her and she has been able to meet any and all of his needs and he has learned to trust and love her like a sister. In all I know Carla to be a dependable, honest, courteous, smart and financially savvy. She would be an asset to any organization and company and would highly recommend her for any other position that she chooses to pursue. Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions. Sincerely, Laura Jouflas       Daniel Broz  Daniel Peter Broz 719 Bath Street Apt 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 917-402-1446 April 1, 2015 Dear Sir/ Madam, I am writing you in regards to my relationship with Carla Mendizabal. I have known Carla for close to fifteen years. In that time she has been an absolutely wonderful friend in more ways than I can write. I have a genetic disease that has caused me to go blind. Carla has come through in spades in regards to helping my life be easier. She has not only helped me organize my life, but taught me how to be organized. She is kind and patient beyond description. My paper works, including my taxes and other financial files, have been taken care of by her. My kitchen and room are also arranged in a manner where I can find things easily. These may seem inconsequential in terms of employment, but I believe this offers a window in to the type of person that Carla is. She is organized, coordinated, neat and numerous other qualities that I highly value. I would be remiss if I did not write this letter recommending that you hire her. I know that whatever task she puts her mind to she does completely and without compare. I may not work for your company, but I would humbly state that hiring Carla would be nothing but a boon to your company. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for considering Carla for employment. Best Regards, Daniel Broz