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Karen J., Care Companion in Cupertino, CA 95014 with 43 years paid experience

Karen J. Care Companion in Cupertino, CA 95014

Looking for part-time work as a care companion.

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Cupertino, CA

43 years paid experience

Last signed in: More than 6 months

Home Care Rates $24 per hour

Karen’s Bio

* I now have a California home care license, they do a Background check.
I have loved children since I was a child. At age 5, my best friend's mother was a nurse. I admired & loved her mother & wanted to be a nurse too. When it was ime to choose college courses, I chose to take the RN program & made natural resources courses my 2nd priority.. I do love the outdoors & had hobbies such as several types of skiing, fishing, & was lucky to have an older neighbor with his life immersed in horses. He had been a sheep rancher then head of trails and horse/mule packing in Glacier National Park. His hobby was packing with horses in the mountains. I got to do some of that with him.
I believe much in honoring our parents. I also believe a[l people need good care and nutrition. That means augmenting the medical system with individualized additional care. After 20 yrs working in various areas of nursing, especially in the hospital. I took intensive care of 1st my Father, for 12 years, until his precious life passed. My Mother's need for care overlapped with my Father's more than 1 1/2 yrs. She had been independent then had 2 strokes & other problems. My Mother's care was over 8 yrs. A total of 18 years continuously caring for both parents. They were in & out of nursing homes & hospitals, yet their health & prosperity exceeded all expectations when they were at home under my direction, & not the institutions'. I was able to give my parents intensive care with the help of a physically strong caregiver for heavier duties. I prefer dogs & do enjoy some cats, & may like other pets. I enjoy being playful with kids & reading with them. I adored my several grandparents & older relatives. While doing nursing work I liked being with the older people.
I just completed a year contract caring for an 86 year old woman with moderate dementia at her home. Included promoting new healthier guidance buying foods,
Thank You, Karen

Experience

Age Specific Experience

43 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
  • Shopping
  • Mobility assistance

Experience with providing personal care services:

  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming
  • Feeding and special diet

Experience with providing individualized services:

  • Medication Administration
  • Medication Assistance
  • Medication Management
  • Grooming Guidance
  • Assistance with Pets
  • Meal Planning

Experience with providing health & medical services:

  • Wound Care
  • Pain Management
  • Diabetic Care

Willing to run errands

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)

Job Duration

  • Willing to consider a part time position
  • Start date is flexible

Availability

My availability is valid through 12/31/20

  • Day-time Weekdays (M - F)
  • Weekday Afternoons
  • Weekday Evenings
  • Weekends Daytime
  • Weekends Evenings

Skills & Abilities

Languages Spoken

  • English

References

Douglas P. is a reference for Karen J. Relationship: Friend

Trustline is California's official background check for license-exempt child care providers (i.e. babysitters and nannies) and the only authorized screening program in California with access to fingerprint records at the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and access to the California Child Abuse Central Index. The Trustline registry toll-free telephone number is 1-800-822-8490.

Pursuant to Section 1596.859 of the Health and Safety Code, parents have the right to receive information regarding any substantiated or inconclusive complaint about licensed child care providers. That information is public and can be acquired by visiting the California Department of Social Services' Internet Web site at "www.cdss.ca.gov".

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Karen J.
Karen J.
Cupertino, CA 95014
43

years experience

Home Care Rates $24 per hour

  • CPR certification

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