bingValerie K. | Professional Caregiver in Portland, OR | CareLinx

Valerie K.

$16.00 / hr

Beaverton, OR

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About Valerie

My grandmother almost died when I was 14 years old. She ended up having a urostomy and fecal bag. She needed help when she returned home as she had lost a lot of weight and had to learn to apply her urostomy everytime it leaked. Later on in her years she needed a bit more care. I love being able to help others maintain their life style and I learn from them as well. I am most proud of raising my son to be a caregiver as well. As a single mom raising him was my number one priority. He has grown into a young man who is a father, husband and a nurse. I am a loyal friend/ person, very dedicated and hard working. I've worked 2 jobs since my son was 8 years old.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Meal Prep
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • 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
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Hospice Care
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Renal and Urological Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Cashier

    Jan 2013 - Present
    Walmart
    Assist customers with their purchases in a timely and courtesy manner.
    Jan 2013 - Present

    Mission Career College

    Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
    Sep 2013 - Oct 2013

    Lab Assist/ Phlebotomist; Clinical Assist/ CNA

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2013
    Straub Clinic and Hospital-Hawaii Pacific Health
    Obtain and process blood specimens from outpatients/ inpatients. Assist nurses/ patients with daily activities. Obtain vital signs, specimens as needed, EKG's, CBG's and response to codes.
    Jan 2001 - Jan 2013

    Research Technician I/ II

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2012
    Covance CRU
    Administer study drug/ placebo. Monitor volunteers for adverse events, obtain vital signs, ECG's, timed blood/ urine specimens.
    Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

    Kapiolani Community College

    Jan 1993 - May 1993
    Jan 1993 - May 1993
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