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Kathleen M.
$30.00 / hr
Colorado Springs, CO
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After over 30 years working in IT with computers, 10 years ago I reinvented myself in the healthcare field starting as a Certified Nurse Aide. I have been volunteering and working as a CNA and a Mental Health Tech since 2010. I love working with patients as well as children and being a nanny. Experience July 2017 - present: working on a med surg floor at Penrose Hospital for renal diabetic patients and others going thru withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. Oct - April 2017 : home health aide for Mary Wolcott, with food prep and light house cleaning, range of motion work for after surgery help. * Sept 2012 - Oct 2014 : Mental Health Tech at Peakview Behavioral Health. Duties included working with psychiatric patients (acute) Collaborates with physicians, psychiatric nurses and therapist in assessing, guiding and encouraging patients towards measurable therapeutic outcomes. Conducts both in / formal psycho-educational, recreational and interpersonal skills development groups. Observes and influences patient behaviors and interactions towards prescribed treatment goals. Objectively documents clinical observations in the electronic medical records, shift reports and treatment planning meetings Manages the milieu i.e. acuity, family involvement and activities of daily living. * May 2012 - present: PRN for Maxim CNA jobs and Mental Health, and Rehap Jobs. * Aug 2010 - present: Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care. Volunteer. Specialized training in touch therapy with aroma oils for increased patient comfort performed in patient's home. Other tasks include meeting patients & family needs, comfort companionshi
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Transferring & Mobility
- Exercise
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
- Part Time
- Short Term
- Overnight
- Weekend Live-In
- Holiday Shifts
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
- Cancer Recovery
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- COPD
- Dementia
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Hearing Disorders
- Hospice Care
- Parkinson's Disease
- Post Surgery Recovery
- Stroke
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
Experience & Education
Front Range Nurse Aide Training Program
Pikes Peak CC
Mental Health Tech
Peakview Behavorial Health Hospital
CNA/ReHap/Mental Health Tech/Log Term Care Facilities
Maxim Staffing PRN
Our Lady Of Mercy High School
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