Ann B.     Age 60      Female      Franklin  - 6464 Whitnall Edge Rd. #201   Member ID: 8420  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a 49 year old Caucasian female. I grew up in Stanley, WI. I attended UW Stout in Menomonie, WI, and I graduated with a BS in Vocational Rehabilitation/Special Education. From there I moved to Las Vegas, NV and taught special education for 17 years. I also got my M. Ed. in special education from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. I moved to the Milwaukee area in 2002 as I met my husband there. For the past 9 years I worked at Milwaukee Center for Independence. I was a case manager working with developmentally disabled clients. I assisted in finding them services so that they could live as independently as possible. I also worked for the IRIS program running background checks on prospective caregivers. I did not care for the job however. I am a very caring and compassionate person. I am very organized. I get along well with others. I am driven and motivated. I enjoy helping other people out. Some of my hobbies include reading, walking, hiking, traveling. I don't have any children myself, but my husband has two grown daughters.       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Smoker but will abstain when with children  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: Lutheran        Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 3 references I have no experience working with seniors, but due to my background, I feel that I would be able to perform the work. I have helped out my elderly mother inlaw with things such as bathing, cooking, housekeeping, and running errands, so I have a good idea of what a job with and elderly person entails.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Dressing Grooming assistance      Patient Positioning      Toileting Assistance     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Incontinence (diapers)      Visual Impairment   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree  Objective: Experi. energetic professional Special Educator/ Case Manager seeking to secure a professional career that is similar or a position where my skills would be an asset. Work Experience: Milwaukee Center for Independence. Milwaukee, WI. IRIS Program. Reviewed applications of prospective caregivers. Sent any incorrect paperwork back for corrections to be made. Ran three to four background checks on each caregiver. Made phone calls to let each caregiver know if their background was good. Sent letters to caregivers and person they wished to work for letting them know if background check came back okay. 9/11 to 5/12 Milwaukee Center for Independence. Milwaukee, WI. Family Care Case Manager. Provided comprehen- sive assessment, service plAnning, oversight of service provision and service evaluation to a caseload of develop- mentally disabled and frail elder individuals in the Milwaukee area. Assisted clients so that they could continue to live as independently as possible in the community. 5/10 to 9/11 Milwaukee Center for Independence. Milwaukee, WI. Lead Long Term Care Service Coordinator. Provided comprehensive assessment, service plAnning, oversight of service provision and service evaluation to a caseload of adults with a disability served by the Milwaukee County Disabilities Services Division. 7/03 to 5/10 Kenny C. Guinn Middle School. Las Vegas, NV. PlAnned and implemented a curriculum to teach math, science and vocational skills to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade learning disabled students. 8/96 to 11/02 Red Rock Elementary School. Las Vegas, NV. PlAnned and implemented a curriculum to teach all academic areas and life skills to 4th and 5th grade cognitively disabled students. 8/90 to 6/96 O. K. Adcock Elementary School. Las Vegas, NV. PlAnned and implemented a curriculum to teach math and language arts to 4th and 5th grade learning disabled students. 8/86 to 6/90 Education: Bachelor of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation and Special Education University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI 1985 Master of Education in Moderate and Severe Learning Disabilities University of Nevada - Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV 1993       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Prefer to work in: None Provided   Desired Start Date: September 10, 2012  Desired Salary: $15/Hour  Willing to travel : No  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         References   Caryn Moczynski  Caryn was my supervisor for approximately 4 years at Milwaukee Center for Independence.      Erin Millard  Erin was an RN that I worked with for 2 years at Milwauee Center for Independence.