Virginia S. Care Companion in Anchorage, AK 99507
Looking for full or part-time work as a care companion.
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Enhanced background check
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Basic background check
Expired.
Last completed on 12/22/2021.
Basic background check 12/22/2021
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First aid certification
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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CPR certification
Anchorage, AK
10 years paid experience
Last signed in: More than 6 months
Home Care Rates $18 per hour
Virginia’s Bio
I am a family oriented individual, with a genuine loving, caring nature. As such, it is important to me, to provide the best quality care and understanding, while nurturing your loved one's dignity.
I have raised five children, cared for elderly family members, including aging and special needs. I have been a lifelong volunteer for several caregiving organizations, and have provided basic assistance and in-home care for community members in need.
My skills and certifications include:
-EMT (emergency medical technician)
-Current CPR and Basic Life Support Training
-Dementia for Direct Care Workers
-Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies
-Psychology of gerontology, Caregiver core essentials
-Caregiving for aging: Stress and quality of life
-Fundamentals of occupational therapy.
Also noteworthy:
-I'm really good with personal care services.
-have no history of smoking, drinking or drug use.
Experience
Age Specific Experience
10 years paid experience with:
- Under 55 years old
- 55 to 64 years old
- 65 to 74 years old
- 75 to 84 years old
- Over 85 years old
Experience with providing basic care services:
- Conversation and companionship
- Safety supervision
- Meal preparation
- Medication reminders
- Social activities
- Light housekeeping
- Exercise/Physical activities
- Laundry and linen changes
- Shopping
- Mobility assistance
Experience with providing personal care services:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Feeding and special diet
- Toileting
Experience with providing individualized services:
- Medication Administration
- Medication Assistance
- Medication Management
- Grooming Guidance
- Assistance with Pets
- Meal Planning
- Nutrition Education
- Mobility Training
Experience with providing health & medical services:
- Wound Care
- Pain Management
Availability & Job Preferences
Availability Duration
Prefers to provide visiting care
- Short term (1 to 3 months)
- Temporary (4 to 12 months)
- Permanent (1 to 2 years)
- Permanent (2 or more years)
- On call (as needed)
Job Duration
- Willing consider either a part time or full time position
- Available to start on 10/1/2021
Availability
My availability is valid through 11/1/21
- Open (all day, everyday)
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