Karen C.     Age 66      Female      Fort Collins  - Smallwood Dr.   Member ID: 4647  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Registered Nurse (RN/PRN)  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a healthy and energetic person who enjoys being a care giver, that is one of the reasons I became a Registered Nurse approx. 30 years ago. I have 3 grown children now and my life has taken a different feel I miss the activity in my house and realized that I loved being motherly too. I recently have become some what disappointed with my current job as a R. N. and thinking out of the box, I thought I would try this web site to see if I could be productive and feel more fullfilled in my life. I have a very sweet and calm attitude and find that I can easily get along with others and children are my special people to be around, I have a 5 year old grandson however he lives on the west coast. I recently lost my dog to cancer and have greived deeply over the loss of my walking partner. Pets add so much to ones life and I enjoy them. I have a good friend who has encouraged me to look for work that brings out the joy in me and still provide enough income to meet my financial obligations. I hope this may be just the ticket. If you are smiling just a little after reading this then perhaps you are looking for me. Thank 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, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 4 references Have 10 years of Long term care experience as R. N. Medication, IV fluids etc...      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Bed Pan      Catheter/ Colostomy Care      Dressing Grooming assistance      Giving Injections      Oxygen Administration      Patient Positioning      Range of Motion Exercise      Toileting Assistance      Tube Feeding     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)      Malnutrition      Osteoporosis      Paralysis      Parkinson's      Pneumonia      Quad/ Paraplegic Care      Shingles      Speech Impairment      Stroke      Ventilator Dependent      Visual Impairment   Management supervisory experience Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Registered Nurse (RN) Certificate, CPR Certificate, College, Associates Degree  Registered Nurse active Assoc. Degree 30 years experience      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Registered Nurse (RN/PRN)  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: February 23, 2012  Desired Salary: $30/Hour or $2600 - $2800/month  Willing to travel : Yes,but up to 30 km  Duties:    Housekeeping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Supervise Home      Assist with Pet Care      Assist with Walking      Escort to Appointments      Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips to Visit Neighbours, Friends, Family      Bathing Assistance      Alzheimer/Dementia Care      Palliative Care      Parkinson Care   open to discussion     Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: Please see above