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Brookdale Senior Living O.

Brookdale Senior Living O.

$20.00 / hr

Tucson, AZ

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About Brookdale Senior Living

I am an excellent Caregiver/Med tech. I have been a Caregiver and a Med Tech since I was 18 years old. I bond with my client. I have a big heart for my patients and the elderly. I make sure they are always safe and okay no matter their state of mind or condition. My job is to assure them that I have their backs and will not let no harm come their way. I love what I do. I love that I can be there for someone who has no one in their life. I am honest and very reliable. I am always on time. I don't call out of work unless I have an extreme emergency. Caregiver is my calling, and I have a great passion for it. I love it, and I LOVE MY CLIENT.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

    Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

    Skills & Expertise

    • ALS
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Arthritis
    • Blood Disorders
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • COPD
    • Dementia
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • Hearing Disorders
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Home Health Care
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Palliative Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Renal and Urological Disorders
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
    • Vision and Eye Disorders
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Paradise Valley Community College

    Jan 2014 - Present
    Jan 2014 - Present

    CNA/ Caregiver

    Jul 2009 - May 2014
    Arizona State Hospital
    Administered medications via the following routes: oral, topical, eye, ear and nose, rectal, transdermal, sublingual and buccal, assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds, detected respond to specified types of medication and prepared reports, maintained absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients, families, and staff and adhered to all HIPAA rules, monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration, notified designed personnel of unexpected reactions to medications, assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, elimination, and other personal care and daily functions as needed, plan, purchase, prepare or serve meals to patients according to prescribed diet, changing linens, washing and ironing laundry, and light house cleaning, turn or reposition bedridden patients, assist nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds, answer patient call signals or intercom systems to determine patient’s needs, helped patients reach goals and increase their independence.
    Jul 2009 - May 2014

    Caregiver

    Sep 2005 - Mar 2009
    Tungland Corporation Senior Living
    I took care of Alice and her husband, James. After her husband had passed on, we remain friends. I became her companion after my services ended. I call her often to check on her well-being. I also visit and spend time with her frequently. Preparing a care plan, assessing medical needs. Monitor medications, assisting with basic needs such as bathing, grooming, and toileting. Cook meals and doing grocery shopping or preparing meals, and watching their nutrition. Housekeeping such as doing dishes, vacuuming or taking out the garbage. Transfers from bed to chair. Help patient with reposition to decrease pressure sores or ulcer and make them comfortable. I transport my patients to doctor’s appointments and other related activities. Companionship is vital. Focusing on how rewarding it is to care for my patient and know how thankful they are to have me in their lives. Constant monitoring of care plans to monitor the performance of their attention and speak with a medical professional if any adjustments need to be updated.
    Sep 2005 - Mar 2009

    Caregiver/ Med Tech

    Jan 2001 - Aug 2005
    Arizona Mentor Home Care
    Preparing a care plan, assessing medical needs. Monitor medications, assisting with basic needs such as bathing, grooming, and toileting. Cook meals and doing grocery shopping or preparing meals, and watching their nutrition. Housekeeping such as doing dishes, vacuuming or taking out the garbage. Transfers from bed to chair. Help patient with reposition to decrease pressure sores or ulcer and make them comfortable. I transport my patients to doctor’s appointments and other related activities. Companionship is vital. Focusing on how rewarding it is to care for my patient and know how thankful they are to have me in their lives. Constant monitoring of care plans to monitor the performance of their attention and speak with a medical professional if any adjustments need to be updated.
    Jan 2001 - Aug 2005
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