Elizabeth S.     Age 56      Female      Cleveland, TX  - Main Street   Member ID: 8635  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have been a care provider for over a decade. It has been one of the most rewarding periods of my life. I enjoy time with both the young and the elderly. The young remind me how to see the beauty in the world and the elderly have the best stories of life experience. I have a BS in Psychology from Sam Houston State University. My hobbies include knitting, weaving, sewing and swimming. I like animals of all kinds and have two very loving cats at home.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  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: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 3 references I have provided home care to several clients. Duties included: Companionship, assisting with medication log, in home hospice care, assistance with walking, assistance with bathing, cooking, grocery shopping, transportation/driving, appointment setting, pet care, light housekeeping, meal preparations, dish washing, grooming assistance, and perorations for family holiday visits (Thanksgiving diner party etc)      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bathing Assistance      Dressing Grooming assistance      Patient Positioning      Toileting Assistance      Tube Feeding     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Arthritis      Bedridden      Cancer      Congestive Heart Failure      Diabetes      Fractured Hip      Hearing Impairment      Hospice      Shingles      Speech Impairment      Stroke      Visual Impairment   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Bachelor's Degree  Other than my degree in Psychology, I have had no formal training in this field. I have found that compassion and common sense go a very long way in getting the job done.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-Out, 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: September 17, 2012  Desired Salary: $10/Hour or $1200 - $1400/month  Willing to travel : No  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Meal Planning / Preparation      Clean Bathroom      Assist with Walking      Vacuuming      Hand Wash Dishes      Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips to Visit Neighbours, Friends, Family      Bathing Assistance         References   Nikki Whitlow  I have provided housekeeping, childcare and in home health assistance for Ms. Whitlow on and off for several occasions over a six year period. She has never required my services as anything other than a reader (for the legally blind) for more than a month consecutively.      Stacey Elliott  I provided Assistance for Ms Elliott's grandmother, Mrs. D., after she had eye surgery. Mrs D. was suffering from dementia and was unable to see well enough to stay in her home alone. After she recovered from surgery my services were no longer required.