I think that what make me a great caregiver is because I care for others, first and foremost, in addition of being trustworthy, respectful, and hard worker. I’m also mature, clean, and follow instructions well. I worked in private homes for over 10 years, taking care of patients suffering from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and dementia, among others; also, a special needs boy, who has been suffering from cerebral palsy. The duties I performed while working with these patients were (but not limited to): transferring, grooming, cooking, cleaning, giving medications, taking vital signs, encouraging exercises, reading, and talking. It satisfies me when I feel that the patient I’m caring for are comfortable when I’m around and when they respond positively to activities. I've been living in Las Vegas for around 4 years after living in the San Francisco bay area for 9 years, but I'm originally from Brazil. While in California I worked as housecleaning, babysit/nanny, and caregiver, where I worked in private homes. I moved to Las Vegas because I was accepted into a nursing school; unfortunately I was not able to complete the course (fell free to ask more about it during interview). Education: Associated Degree in Science – Laney College – Oakland, CA Knowledge in Nursing Care – USN – Henderson, NV
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
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