Jennifer L.     Age 44      Female      Providence, RI  - Unit St   Member ID: 30690  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a 36 year old white female (Italian and Swedish) who can cook, clean, and provide overall care and companionship to your loved one ages 0-100. I am physically fit and energetic enough to do light/heavy housecleaning, cook amazing meals and any yardwork/clean up that needs tending to. I am have a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education/Special Education and have over 20 years of experience teaching and caring for children. Creativity is important in life and I enjoy creating things from nature, food, all kinds of art materials. I also love music and will sing songs young and old alike. I grew up volunteering in a nursing home so I know alot of different songs and can make alot of people smile. Companionship available to the elderly or shut in/homebound.      Valid Driver's License: No  Has a Vehicle: No  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: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 1 references I volunteered at a nursing home for over 20 years as my family was highly involved with the facility. I maintained daily records of activities, what residents were capable of that day, and any care I performed. Companionship involved reading to residents, crafts and baking events, and at times, giving residents a reassuring hand massage or quiet talk about something in their past. I truly love the elderly population and have learned much about their needs. In a home setting, I would be happy to provide basic companionship services. Light-Moderate housecleaning, laundry and FULL meal preparation and service at mealtimes. Assisting with gardening and yard upkeep are activities I enjoy as well and would be happy to do with or for your loved one.      Skills:    Dressing Grooming assistance      Range of Motion Exercise     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Bedridden      Dementia      Fractured Hip      Hospice      Pneumonia      Speech Impairment      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-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 20 - 30 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: May 16, 2016  Desired Salary: $12/Hour  Willing to travel : Yes  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Meal Planning / Preparation      Supervise Home      Clean Bathroom      Assist with Pet Care      Assist with Walking      Vacuuming      Hand Wash Dishes      Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips to Visit Neighbours, Friends, Family      Alzheimer/Dementia Care         References   Maureen Adams  I worked as Maureen's Assistant Teacher at a preschool back in 2000-2002 and we have remained friends ever since.      Dawn Acciaioli  Dawn is a dear friend of mine and in 2011 I lived with her and took care of her ailing mother. Toileting assistance, bathing, meal prep and running errands were my job duties.