Suzanne T.     Age 61      Female      Keystone Heights  - Caribbean Circle   Member ID: 5289  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 grew up in a large military family which included my grandparents living with us. I married and have a daughter who is grown. I went into the healthcare field as I have always enjoyed taking care of people, which started in our home taking care of our grandparents then babysitting when I was a pre-teen and later. I have been a CNA for many years and worked in nursing homes, home health, hospice and private duty. This past year I have also included pet / house sitting. I have a passion for animals as well. I like to play on the floor with children, reading books, apply learning techniques, and playing outside, or taking walks no matter at what age. I do not mind helping with housekeeping either.      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: Seventh Day Adventist        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 2 references Over 10 years working in geriatrics. Worked in Nursing Homes, Home Health Agencies, Hospice and private duty.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Bed Pan      Catheter/ Colostomy Care      Dressing Grooming assistance      Hoyer Lift      Oxygen Administration      Patient Positioning      Range of Motion Exercise      Toileting Assistance     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Amputee      Arthritis      Bedridden      Brain Tumor      Congestive Heart Failure      Decubitus Ulcers      Dementia      Diabetes      Fractured Hip      Hearing Impairment      Hospice      Incontinence (diapers)      Osteoporosis      Paralysis      Parkinson's      Speech Impairment      Stroke   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Health Care Aides (HCA) Certificate, CPR Certificate  Training Future Nurses school for CNA - graduated Life Care Centers of America--first training in CNA       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     Desired Start Date: May 21, 2012  Desired Salary: $10/Hour  Willing to travel : No  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Errands      Clean Bathroom      Assist with Pet Care      Assist with Walking      Vacuuming      Hand Wash Dishes      Escort to Appointments      Bathing Assistance      Alzheimer/Dementia Care      Parkinson Care         References   Eric & Heather  Took care of their 5 month old baby girl for temporary position of six months. The mother quit her job to go to school and did not need child care but one day a week and wanted her daughter exposed to other children in daycare for one day week.