Theresa K.

$17.00 / hr

Redding, CA

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My first experience as a caregiver was when I was 15 years old. My grandfather was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Both my parents were school teachers so I was responsible for his care every day after school till they got home. My heart is in taking care of others and helping keep them home in there comfort zone as long as possible. I am 38, I obtained my CNA in 2000 and have worked with different companies ever since. I enjoy all people with different illnesses I have extensive training with accute, long term, rehabilitation, psych holds, pediatric and also worked for two years in a lock down alshiemers ward. The job is hard and sometimes mentally exhausting, but I couldn't imagine doing anything different.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

Full Time
Part Time
Short Term

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

Home Health Aide level 3

Mar 2012 - Present

Arcadia Health Svc

Going into private homes and assisting with person care, medication reminders, Transportation, outings and anything else the client may need assistance with.

Mar 2012 - Present

Residential Counselor

Oct 2017 - Present

Victor Youth Services

Supervisor of up to 6 teenage boys with behavioral and mental health issue. Transport, disperse medication, charting, cooking, cleaning, descalate aggressive situations amongst many other duties.

Oct 2017 - Present

California Institute of Technology

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

Pasadena, CA

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

Customer Service Representative

Oct 2014 - May 2016

Blue Shield of California- Fep

Oct 2014 - May 2016

CNA

May 1999 - Dec 2012

Twin Oaks Convelescent

The first 4 years I worked pm shift in the long term department and the last two years I worked NOC shift in the lockdown Alszheimers unit. I was to be able to provide CPR at all times, be the RN's eyes and ears relating to up to 24 patients condition at all times. Computer charting and documenting. Answering multi-phone lines, had to be able to float to any unit within the facility at all times and adapt quickly, catheter care, g-tube care, colostomy care, incontinence care, toileting, showering, supervise exercise, post-op care, alzshiemers care, mental health/ suicide watch and many other duties.

May 1999 - Dec 2012

Residential Counselor

Feb 2007 - Nov 2011

Remi Vista Inc

Working with juvenile sex offenders court ordered to remain in custody till there 18th birthday. Transport, cooking, cleaning, providing 24/7 supervision, charting, medication dispensing and documenting, pill count, communicating with all directly involved in care, supervising on out of town trips, make food plans, grocery shopping, designing and detailing house schedule for upto 6 boys at a time.

Feb 2007 - Nov 2011

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mar 2005 - Apr 2007

St. Joseph's Hospital

I worked in the pediatric icu, was to be able to provide CPR at all times, be the RN's eyes and ears relating to up to 12 patients condition at all times. Computer charting and documenting. Answering multi-phone lines, had to be able to float to any until in the hospital at all times and adapt quickly, catheter care, g-tube care, colostomy care, incontinence care, toileting, showering, supervise exercise, post-op care, alzshiemers care, mental health/ suicide watch and many other duties.

Mar 2005 - Apr 2007

Butte College

Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

Oroville, CA

Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

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