Karen R. Care Companion in Cleveland, OH 44118

My name is Karen Richmond I am a State Tested Nursing Assistant and I have 20 years of experience as a caregiver. I have had the pleasure of taking care of geriatric patients in both long term and short term facilities. Which include demetia patients, alzheimers, patients and skilled patients. I have had the opportunity to work with life support patients as well, However; my expertise in patient care does not stop there; I have also had the pleasure of taking care of some of my own family member which one family member had cancer and is now diseased and the other family member died from a massive bleed to the brain. I became a state tested nursing assistant shortly after a family memeber became ill. The reason that I wanted to become a caregiver is because at the time of my family members illness I did not know anything about the disease and I was afraid and did not know what questions to ask and who to turn to, Therefore; I did not fully understand alot of information that was provided to me so I thought it would be a good idea to become a STNA and that is what prompt to becaome a cargiver. I am the youngest of four children and I know now should anything take place in regards to one of them or any friends of mine I know what to ask and things to look for to ensure that proper care is provided to he or she and all medical guidelines are folllow thoroughly. I am good at what I do. I am efficent,very observant, and I have strong verbal and consice communication skills.