Franchesca V.     Age 57      Female      New Orleans  - Desire St   Member ID: 21347  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have over 16 years experience as a caregiver and can also provide assistance with homework, housekeeping, outings/activities, meal preps and any required medications. I have also worked as an ER Technician therefore I am CPR & Firstaid certified. I enjoy reading and doing arts and crafts, I also love music. I am self insured and can provide references as well as a background check.      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: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Baptist        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references Have cared for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's. Currently a self insured independent contractor.      Skills:    Ambulation Assistance      Bed Bath      Hoyer Lift      Patient Positioning      Toileting Assistance     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Alzheimer's      Arthritis      Bedridden      Congestive Heart Failure      Decubitus Ulcers      Dementia      Diabetes      Hearing Impairment      Hospice      Incontinence (diapers)      Osteoporosis      Parkinson's      Speech Impairment      Visual Impairment   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, Associates Degree      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: January 15, 2015  Desired Salary: $14/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      Alzheimer/Dementia Care      Lifts and Transfers         References   Cyntrell Jones  Cared for Mrs. Jones' twins infants until they began Pre-K      Kim Farve  Worked under Ms. Farve, who was the DON at Community Care hospital on a geriatric psych unit..