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Kelly M.

Covid-19 Vaccinated

$25.00 / hr

Meriden, CT

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Making a difference in people's lives has been a passion of mine. My family owned a Nursing Home/Home for the Aged for 36 years. This is were my passion for taken care of people was instilled in me. I worked as a caregiver, cook and handled recreation programs for our residents. Throughout the years I worked for Connecticut Hospice, The Alzheimer's Resource Center, and as a Private Caregiver for children and adults. I had the honor of caring for my Dad and both my Grandmother who all had Alzheimer's. There are many types of Dementia. Training and knowledge is important to understanding the needs of your love ones and clients you care for. This past December I completed training courses for The National Caregiver Certification Program, Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia and 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's. These certification courses provided me with new ways to communicate with Dementia clients. I make sure the things that are most important to my client are done every shift. This is achieved by asking your priorities, then once they're completed if time allows I do my best to tackle the non-priorities. Compassionate, reliable, punctual, treating everyone with dignity and respect are values I live by.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

Full Time
Part Time
Short Term
Overnight
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
Dementia
HIV/AIDS
Home Health Care
Hospice Care
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Respite/Companion Care

Jun 2021 - Present

Mrs. H

Starting working for the family in June of last year. I cared for her husband with Alzheimer's. Provided assistance with personal care, medication reminders, Stimulating social memory care activities, light housekeeping and making lunch. In August, Mr. H passed away. During this difficult time, I've stayed on as a bi-weekly Companion. We chat about life, then I go grocery shopping and do light housekeeping.

Jun 2021 - Present

Housekeeper

Jan 2022 - Present

Mrs. M

I provide bi-weekly light housekeeping for the family. My duties include dusting, vacuuming, cleaning bathroom,(toilet, shower, sink, mirror and washing floor) changing bedding and having conversation with Mrs. M during the visit.

Jan 2022 - Present

Companion

Jan 2022 - Present

Mrs. V

Monday through Friday I provide two hours of companionship for her father. In the morning, assisting and cuing is provided to help with dressing, showering & medication. After morning care is completed, we sit and have coffee while talking about the days schedule, any topics that he brings up in the morning (TV shows, Growing up Family) until he leaves for the program.

Jan 2022 - Present

Certified Nurses Aid

Jul 1996 - Jun 1998

Hospice Care

During my time at Hospice, I started working as part of the home care team. In this role I provided one on one care for the terminally ill patient outlined by their care plan. Then I moved over to working at the Cottage in Branford. This was a home that housed up to 5 residents who were diagnosed with HIV. Duties included making sure residence completed daily chores, medication given, social interaction by; conversation, playing games, house outings & decorating for holidays. I ended my career at Hospice working as part of the inpatient team. We worked as a team to provide quality of life, supported the patient & their family members with spiritual, physical and emotional needs.

Jul 1996 - Jun 1998

Certified Nurses Aid

Jan 1996 - May 1996

The Alzheimer’s Resource Center

As a CNA I provided activities of daily living for the patient. During my shift I would care for up to 5 residents. The evening would start with changing incontinence briefs, transfers to wheelchairs, assists all my residence to dinning room, compare dietary meal plan with dinner plate and at assisted with feeding per care plan. After dinner, residence would visit with love ones, watch TV or take part in evening recreation like bowling. At bed time, I would prepare residence for bed. Any change seen during my care, were reported to the head nurse. Through out the shift all information about the resident was document.

Jan 1996 - May 1996

Tunix Community College

Jan 1996 - Jan 1996

Farmington, CT

Jan 1996 - Jan 1996

H.C. Wilcox Technical High School

Jan 1983 - Jan 1987

Meriden, CT

Jan 1983 - Jan 1987

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