Carmen H.

I cared for Ms. Dalia mother, Maria, who is 84, she is a diabetic, has dementia, incontinence, high blood pressure and thyroid disease. I assisted with all medications and insulin shots, monitored and managed her blood sugar. I prepared meals, showered, dressed, toileted, and maintained her hygiene. I brought her to the senior center in Orange Park Florida where she could interact and have socialization, played bingo and did crafts. I took her shopping, groceries, clothing, went to the park, went out to eat, we would go to estate/garage sales. I also made supper, readied her for bedtime and put her to bed. I did light housekeeping and laundry. ...... I also have my background check and I have my driving record

I cared for Mrs. Barbara Cooper's 90 year old father, Mr. Richard Shaw, at her residence in Fleming Island, Florida. (904-707-6060) Documented BP/Pulse, gave bed bath every day. Asstd. with dressing. Prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. changed linens, did his laundry, sat outside when possible, played card games, gave him afternoon snacks. When Mr. Shaw was hospitalized and then went to Rehab. I went to work at the hospital and rehab. facility every day. I tried to keep Mr. Shaw happy, laughing, engaged in social activities and made him as comfortable as possible at home, hospitals and rehab facilities. He was put in Hospice Care early August, passed in September.

I cared for Mr. Gordon and Lorraine Schaedel, their residence was in Fleming Isl, Florida. Mr. Schaedel was 92, he passed approximately a year after my care. I continued my care with Mrs. Lorraine Schaedel. I documented BP and pulse on Mr. Schaedel, prepared meals, asst. with admin. of medications for both. Took to doctor apts. for both clients. Changed Linens, laundry, light house keeping, grocery shopping, took for walks. After Mr. Schaedel passed, I took Mrs. Schaedel to the Senior Center in Green Springs, Fla. We engaged in social activities, played bingo and dominos, board games, had lunch at the center. She met a lot of people she could socialize/interact with. Took her to therapy, which she also did at home, due to hip surgery. Took her to church on Sundays, took her to get her hair done, went clothes shopping and took her to Steak & Shake for lunch or just have a ice cream float. We also went out to eat lunch once a month with the "Joy Group". She loved to play Rummy and put puzzles together, which we did every day for several hours. I would take her to "Estate Sales" in her neighborhood, she would look for angles. I tried to keep her as happy as possible, due to the loss of Gordon, I wanted her comfortable in the surroundings of her own home. We had fun and really enjoyed each other.

I worked "In-home Private Care" - I also did live-ins during this time - Bath, dressed, meal preparation, assted with medications, did light house work, laundry, grocery shopping, took to doctor/dentist appointments, took for walks, took out to eat, played cards, board games. I wanted my client to feel comfortable in their own home surroundings. Some clients I took for rehabilitation appointments, and did exercising at their home. I always had great communication skills. I always wanted my clients to be happy, I would go on trips with them, out of state trips to see family members living out of state. I also took clients to Senior Centers for socialization and interaction with others, played bingo and did crafts. I have "excellent letters of reference" from family members, that I will supply upon an interview - I was blessed with great clients and family members - my jobs would last for years, the longest was for 5 years.

My first position was opening and distributing daily mail to the respective Depts. I was promoted to the Claims Dept. with investigative techniques the claim(s) were paid or denied. Promoted Delivery Driver. I was then brought back into the office and promoted to a Supervisor in the Delivery Information Dept. - this Department searched for "lost/damaged" parcels. Promoted to Customer Service Dept., I was then put on a "Special Assignment for a year, where I traveled through out Central Florida training drivers. I was then Promoted in the Loss Prevention Dept. (the police of UPS). All my positions required proficient documentation communication skills, productivity/ the ability to bring an employee to their fullest potential. Communication skills with Managers, Peers, Delivery Drivers, Office Staff and Customers. Kept daily/weekly reports for audits. Kept proficient documentation on all employees under my supervision.