James D.
$14.00 / hr
Melbourne, FL
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I was honored to care for a 63 year old professional dog trainer who suffered from Kugel Welander disease. The condition had stolen over 95% of her muscle control including her ability to breathe without the assistance of ventilators. I was privileged to not only assist her in training her dogs but also in helping her to continue to compete with them against people without handicaps til the time of her passing. As her primary live-in caregiver for 4 years I prepared her meals, bathed her, dressed her, washed, conditioned & even coloured her hair. Transfer from bed to wheelchair & back was manual lift & carry but I have extensively used Hoyer lifts as well. I not only drove her all over the state of Florida but I also accompanied her across the US so she could continue to devote her remaining time to doing what she loved the most. I worked closely with her respiratory therapist to maintain her ventilators & also managed her inventory of other health & animal care related equipment. Since her passing I've become a state certified CNA in Florida and Tennessee. I'm currently working on the observation floor at Holmes Regional Hospital. This new experience has helped me become a well-rounded caregiver because in a very short period of time I've assisted nurses with an amazing variety of patients & illnesses. I learn more & more with every shift not just clinically but about the vitality of human beings.
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Transferring & Mobility
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
Skills & Expertise
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Cancer Recovery
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Diabetes
- Hospice Care
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Orthopedic Care
- Post Surgery Recovery
- Renal and Urological Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
- Stroke
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
Experience & Education
CNA
Holmes Regional Hospital
CNA
Maxim Healthcare
CNA
Helping Hands of Cleveland
Chubb Institute
Londonderry High School
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