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Tauma W

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Senior Care Provider in Grand Junction -10 years experience
Palisade, Colorado
Active over a week ago

Elder Care in Palisade, Colorado

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Hello. I have recently moved from TX to Grand Junction, CO and am looking to continue part-time work as a caregiver. I highly value and enjoy my ability to help others, whether the care is long-term or short-term. My most recent caregiving was for a senior with a spinal cord injury (8 years) . I began working in elder-care as a college student (1995). One of my strengths is keen-observation, which helps determine needs that may go unspoken, and in building relationships over time. The relationships and time I invest in caregiving are extremely rewarding and valuable, both to me and to the families I care for. EXPERIENCE To add to my 10 years experience working in elder care, I am taking courses to renew my QMAP and First Aid/CPR certifications. (I will obtain additional training if needed, such as hospice/dementia care.) My patient had a spinal cord injury, was partially paralyzed and in a wheelchair. My work week averaged 30 hours and included: • companionship, conversation • medication, meal prep • muscle stretches, wheelchair to bed transfer • wheelchair transportation, vital checks, blood pressure • cancer treatment/ post chemo recovery treatment • showering/adult diaper changes/urinal • secretarial assistance with writing letters/dictation • research projects • phone calls, letter-writing and editing, communications A BIT MORE ABOUT ME I am a watercolorist (TaumaWigginsArt.....) with a background in writing/journalism and the creator and director of Young Artists in Studio, a business-mentorship program for art students in underfunded high schools. I also enjoy working with kids, running and hiking. I’m excited to be in the Grand Junction area! If you feel I may be a good fit for your care needs, please contact me to discuss. Sincerely, Tauma Wiggins
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Availability

I can work:
Live out
Long term
Occasional
Part-time
Schedule TBD
Short term
Start ASAP

Education level

Level of education: Completed university

Job details

Additional info:
Comfortable with family pets
I can provide care:
In private home

Qualifications

Access to vehicle
Background check
CPR
Close to transit
Drivers license
First Aid

Services

Responsibilities include:
Access to vehicle
Administer medication
Assessments
Bathing
Bowel care
Companion
Dementia care
Dressing & wounds
Errands
Groceries
Has own vehicle
Home care
Hospice
Housekeeping
Laundry
Non-sterile simple dressings
Personal care
Post operative care
Respite

Languages

I can speak:
English
Spanish

Recommendations

Vickie D

Tauma Wiggins is a very dedicated caregiver. I had the privilege of working with her. Her caregiving heart and communication skills are a great asset for any family or agency that employees her.

Stephanie H

I give the highest recommendation to Tauma. Tauma truly became part of our family. She is kind, calm, empathetic, a great listener and in addition increfibly dedicated and hard working! Please feel free to reach out with any questions. You will not regret hiring Tauma and your life will ultimately be better!

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