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ID: 851037
Caregiver in Vaughan - Desrine S.
Full-Time • Live-In, Live-Out

Desrine S.

50
Yrs old
6
Yrs Experience

Competencies: Ability to keep calm in an emergency Excellent communication skills. with persons at all levels, both orally and in writing A good planner who utilizes initiative and can work under pressure Team player and a good listener Display a high level of professionalism in attendance, punctuality, and interaction with co-workers and others. Ability to work with tight deadlines and deliver exceptional results Creative problem solver with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team I strongly believe in doing the right thing when caring for the elderly as they are so vulnerable and susceptible to harm. There is a sense of fulfillment that comes over me when I take the time out to properly take care of them. Example: nice clean bath, washing and combing hair effecting a bright look in their face, taking the time out to feed them if warranted, giving them walks, giving them very light exercises to keep the blood circulating just to let them feel a little revived, stimulating their brain with little fun stuff - just to make sure they feel good and happy. WOW. it just makes me feel happy when they are happy. Caregiver with the knowledge, skill, and judgment attending to patients with the following conditions: o Stroke o Gastrostomy feeding (G-tube feeding) o Tracheostomy o Oxygen dependence o Cough assist dependence Ability to operate: o Hoyer lift o Wheelchair o Mechanical bed (hospital bed) o Cough-assist machine o Oxygen machine o Suction machine Ability to: o Perform tracheostomy suctioning o Perform oral suctioning o Administer meds through puffers o Change Inner cannula o Care for tracheostomy site o Administer/dispense medication o Instruct light exercises specific to conditions o Engage children in social/intellectual activities specific to conditions (keep them occupied/brain stimulation) o Check vitals o Administer first aid/CPR o Bed bath Personal Interests: Plan community activities for children and the elderly through the church to enhance community development,

I strongly believe in doing the right thing when caring for the elderly as they are so vulnerable and susceptible to harm. There is a sense of fulfillment that comes over me when I take the time out to properly take care of them. Example: nice clean bath, washing and combing hair effecting a bright look in their face, taking the time out to feed them if warranted, giving them walks, giving them very light exercises to keep the blood circulating just to let them feel a little revived, stimulating their brain with little fun stuff - just to make sure they feel good and happy. WOW. it just makes me feel happy when they are happy. Caregiver with the knowledge, skill, and judgment attending to patients with the following conditions: o Stroke o Gastrostomy feeding (G-tube feeding) o Tracheostomy o Oxygen dependence o Cough assist dependence Ability to operate: o Hoyer lift o Wheelchair o Mechanical bed (hospital bed) o Cough-assist machine o Oxygen machine o Suction machine Ability to: o Perform tracheostomy suctioning o Perform oral suctioning o Administer meds through puffers o Change Inner cannula o Care for tracheostomy site o Administer/dispense medication o Instruct light exercises specific to conditions o Engage children in social/intellectual activities specific to conditions (keep them occupied/brain stimulation) o Check vitals o Administer first aid/CPR o Bed bath

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Desired salary $20/hour ($3,200/month)

Work Availability
Desired start date immediately
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Overnight
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Able to do the following
Housekeeping
Laundry
Meal Planning / Preparation
Clean Bathroom
Assist with Pet Care
Assist with Walking
Prefer to work in
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Home Health Care
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Retirement Homes
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Clinic / Hospital
Willing to work with clients with
Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Dementia
Cancer
Stroke
Bedridden

Education

Caregiver / Companion
Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate
Home Support Worker
First Aid Certificate
College
My references
Recommended by Althea
Taking care of her children
Additional Information
Active: More than a month ago • Member since: August 2019
featureNon-smoker
featureComfortable with pets
featureCan work in homes with video surveillance
featureHave my own child/children
Gender: Female
Proof of police check: Yes
My Nationality: Jamaican
Languages: English
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