Elder Care in Airdrie, Alberta

I am a compassionate caregiver who loves doing what I do: understand and recognizes the needs and feelings of Seniors and those not able to care for themselves by themselves. I help them so they are able to stay in their own home and keep some sort of independence. I provide personal care, housekeeping, launder clothing and bedding, cook nutritious meals and pays special attention to the physical condition of the patient, ensure they take their medications, attend medical appts and keep a record of their medications, appts and well being. June 2023 - April 2024 - Caregiver for a very sweet 98 year old woman who lived on her own. I was her friend and companion. My duties included meals (breakfast, lunch & supper), baking and ensuring she took her morning and lunch time medications and eyedrops after breakfast and one after supper. During the day I would ensure her home was clean, vacuum, dusting, washing floors. When needed I did laundry/bedding and washroom was cleaned weekly and when needed. When needed I would take her to doctors appointments, dental appointments, banking and occasionally we went out for lunch. I kept a daily log of all medications, eye drops, meals and any issues that would occur and discuss them with family. June 2021 - June 2022 - Caregiver for a very sweet woman who has ALS and is not able to walk and uses text to speech app on her phone to communicate. I was her friend and companion and along with her husband we were responsible for meeting all her needs. I ensured she ate 3 meals a day (tube feeding) and was well being kept well hydrated. Medications and supplements were also given for her overall well being. Personal care which included her range of motion exercises, manicures/pedicures, toileting, change of clothing, everyday cleaning and bed baths (which were given by her husband). Using a sling and lift to transport patient to wheelchair to have her hair washed. Running errands before or after work to pick up groceries. Assisted in helping out with pets in the household. Equipment used: BiPap machine, Cough Assist, Trilogy Ventilator. 2018 - 2... - Nanny for 3 great kids (set of twins), cooking, cleaning, laundry, assist with homework/speech therapy, crafts, reading, baking, make lunches for kids for school. 2017 - Live-in caregiver/companion for a lovely woman who was diagnosed with early onset Dementia/Alzheimers and diagnosed with Blood Cancer/Bone Cancer. I was responsible for her care Monday - Friday full day and night. My duties included transfers, toileting, administer medications/Blister packs, Morphine patches, grooming, meals, laundry, housekeeping. When she was placed in Hospice care I attended to her at the hospice (Monday to Friday) (8:00am to 5:00pm) as her companion during the day to ensure she ate and drank enough fluids and assisted with transfers for bed and toileting. Also assisted visitors with communicating with her. 2017 - Live-in caregiver for a wonderful family in Edson - their mother has MSA (Multiple Systems Atrophy) - my duties included helping L get around using her walker, wheelchair, showering, grooming, getting dressed, going to the washroom, helping with exercises when Home Care was not there, ensuring she took her medication, ordering medication, checking blood pressure on a regular basis, taking her to doctors appts, shopping, errands, work, visiting family. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, mail, helping out at her office. Looking for a job in the healthcare industry as a responsible caregiver to work with those who cannot care for themselves. Assisted the clients in understanding their needs and requirements regarding their care. Planned and designed nutrition meals. Tube Feeding Experienced in using slings, lifts, manual and motorized Wheelchairs, Trilogy Ventilator, BiPap Machine and Cough Assist. Looked after the cleanliness and healthfulness of the patients and their environment in the best possible manner. Assisted with washroom needs and showering and grooming (hair & makeup) Manicures & Pedicures Ensure prescribed medication is taken, aid in daily exercises and monitor blood pressure Offered around the clock service for aged patients. Assisted the patients in outside traveling such as medical appointments, shopping, Assist patients with walker, wheelchair Experienced in dealing with Dementia, Alzheimers, Cancer, MSA (Multiple Systems Atrophy) and ALS. Companion for patients in Hospice End of life care 2018 Course - Understanding Dementia/ Alzheimers / Brain / Behaviours / The Diseases