Mikayla J.

About Mikayla

Hello! My name is Mikayla. I became a caregiver because I find it to be the most fulfilling career and lifestyle. I enjoy helping others and feel that I will be doing this for all of my life. I plan on pursuing a career in nursing and wanted to start in home health first to gain experience. My past three or so years working in in-home health has given me so much knowledge and really made it clear that healthcare is where I want to be. My absolute favorite part of being a caregiver is the relationships you build with the clients and how important they do become. I have always pushed myself forward and continued with what was in front of me. I think I find that to be my biggest personal achievement, the drive to do something good. It is a goal that I try and achieve on a daily basis. I am twenty-one years old and was born here in San Diego and have lived here all my life. Both of my parents are Rn's (registered Nurses) so I was kind of brought up with the healthcare settings and have always wanted to work within healthcare. I absolutely love what I do and am excited to continue my career.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Pacific Health Educational Center

Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

San Diego City College

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

Caregiver

Oct 2011 - Sep 2013

Private Residence

Prepared client meals based on diet requirements, light house cleaning, provided overnight assistance, aided with personal care, developed positive relationship and trust with client. Provided intermediate medical assistance for a double amputee with MS. My duties included but were not limited to staple removal, wound care, catheterizing and preventative wound services (bedsores)

Oct 2011 - Sep 2013

Assistant to the CEO

Mar 2009 - May 2011

Caridad

Provided all administrative assistance to the CEO. Documentation of incoming donations. Was instrumental in the organization and obtaining of fundraising and partnerships. Provided leadership for outreach teams on a bi-weekly basis

Mar 2009 - May 2011

Altus Charter School of San Diego

Sep 2007 - Oct 2010

Sep 2007 - Oct 2010

caregiver

Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

Private Residence

Prepared client meals based on diet requirements, light house cleaning, provided overnight assistance, aided with personal care, developed positive relationship and trust with client. Provided intermediate medical assistance for end of life care. I dispensed medication, transferred from wheelchair/toilet to bed, preventative wound services (bedsores). Maintained a calm demeanor and safe environment for Alzheimer and Sundowner patients

Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

student intern

Sep 2007 - Mar 2009

Sharp Hospital

Responsible for direct patient care, monitored patient medical status, patient data entry, prepared admission packets, answered phones, directly supporting nursing staff with care of multiple patients needs, prepared patients for operative, x-ray, MRI and cat scan procedures. Developed exceptional people skills, accountability, and experience in working in a fast paced team.

Sep 2007 - Mar 2009

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