Ayana L.     Age 31      Female      Philadelphia  - 27th St   Member ID: 5278  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a very easygoing, and fun loving person. I was practically raised by my grandparents, therefore I feel that is why many people say that I have an old soul. By being raised by my grandparents, I was exposed to many things early on. One of them being how to love and care for, not just a child, but for any human being. I am currently helping to raise my younger brother. I enjoy reading, shopping, cooking, playing games, arts and crafts, exploring the outdoors as well as meeting new people, especially children. I have been told that I am very dependable, honest, respectful, trustworthy, easy to get along with, unique, and very caring and enjoyable to be around.      Valid Driver's License: No  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: No  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status:   Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   1 years experience, 3 references I have some experience working with aduls. seniors. A good friend of the family grandmother and mother was bedridden and I occasionally helped out. I assisted them with laundry, meals, medication, bathing, cllothing, walks, and therapy.      Skills:    Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Bed Pan      Dressing Grooming assistance      Giving Injections      Hoyer Lift      Range of Motion Exercise      Toileting Assistance     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Arthritis      Bedridden      Cancer      Diabetes      Hospice      Incontinence (diapers)   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed      Summer Position      Occasional/As Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: June 03, 2012  Desired Salary: $12/Hour  Willing to travel : Yes  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Meal Planning / Preparation      Clean Bathroom      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   Pauline Brown  I have known Pauline my entire life. I have occasionally helped her care for her mother and grandmother for about 3 years. I no longer care for her mother and grandmother, because they are now deceased.      Melissa Theron  Melissa is the troop leader of one of my local Girl Scout troops, one in which I volunteer at. I have known Melissa for about 8 months. I am currently still volunteering with my local girl scout troop.