I retired in 2008 from VIHA in Canada. I was employed for 20 years as community health worker. I worked and cared for many different client needs over those years with special training by an RN if needed. I mostly worked with the elderly out in the community. Med reminders/ personal care etc./ meals. I work with MS/Alzheimer's/Parkinson's/Dementia/Palative/HIV/Hep C. Clients. Different types of duties passed down from an RN with specialized training wound care etc. Cleaning of oxygen machines and more. Recently I have taken some courses in recovery coach and intervention for drug and alcohol addictions. I currently work weekends graveyard shift at warrior's heart in Bandera TX. I currently have training for Blue step medication administering. 30 hours with relias online training. Current CPR/ immunizations up to date/ TB test neg. / Flu shot./Drug testing passed/Criminal record check none. I am a permanent resident of the USA. Unconditional permanent resident.
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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