Melissa D.     Age 56      Female      Galveston  - 2914 Ave K   Member ID: 30445  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   Mom of 4 children, 3 grown daughters and a daughter in Jr. High that I share custody with Dad. My background is in the Medical/Real Estate Fields. I worked as a Nurse Tech (Certified CNA) for over 12 years. Working with pediatric to geriatric patients. I have worked in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, MHMR group homes and private home settings. I love animals and enjoy working with individuals and families instead of facilities and big companies. I have worked the last 4 years as a Personal Assistant in the Galveston/Harris County area. I have Cleaned homes, offices, garages and helped get these area organized and maintained for my clients. I have house set, pet set, pet walked, run errands, baby sat, elder care sat hourly and overnight. I have taken my love of helping others, animals, cleaning skills, organizations skills and been able to have a flexible schedule, working and doing what I love.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Divorced  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 2 references I was a CNA State of TX for 12 years. I worked in hospitals, clinics, nursing/retirement homes, assisted living homes, home health and private homes. I have been trained to take care of elderly patients with ADLS, supervision of bathing/dressing, total care and dementia/Alzheimer's care. I have worked the last 4 years as a personal assistant and that has included elder care.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Bed Pan      Catheter/ Colostomy Care      Heavy Patient lifting & transfer      Hoyer Lift      Oxygen Administration      Patient Positioning      Range of Motion Exercise      Toileting Assistance      Tube Feeding   dementia/alzheimers patient care   Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Amputee      Arthritis      Bedridden      Brain Tumor      Cancer      Cataract Removal      Chemotherapy/Radiation Treatment      Congestive Heart Failure      Decubitus Ulcers      Dementia      Diabetes      Dialysis      Fractured Hip      Hearing Impairment      Hepatitis      Hospice      Incontinence (diapers)      Osteoporosis      Paralysis      Parkinson's      Pneumonia      Quad/ Paraplegic Care      Shingles      Speech Impairment      Stroke      Ventilator Dependent      Visual Impairment   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Health Care Aides (HCA) Certificate, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate  CNA state of Texas, hoyer life, tube feedings, transporting patients. CPR/First Aide (to be renewed)      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 20 - 30 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed      Summer Position      Occasional/As Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care     Desired Start Date: May 14, 2016  Desired Salary: $15/Hour or Negotiable salary  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      Parkinson Care      Lifts and Transfers         References   Chris Shiver  I have worked for Chris Shiver from August 2015 to present (May 2016). I have worked for his family as elder care to his Father, house cleaning, errand running, house sitting and petcare/sitting. Chris, does not employ me full time, I am seeking more hours and or Full time work.      Jane Gladefelter  I worked for Jane Gladefelter, from Oct 2012 to February 2016. I worked as a dog walker, petcare/house sitter and did light house keeping for Jane. I also worked briefly with her elderly father in-law as he transitioned in to home health. Jane, could no longer afford my services and I ended my employment with and her family in February 2016.