Mukilteo Nursing Assistants

My name is Krystle, I am currently a nursing student at Shoreline CC. I have been working as a nursing assistant for over 8 years. Over the years, I worked in an adult family home setting and in a one on one setting where I gained knowledge and experience caring for seniors. Some of my experiences include grooming (bathing), meals preparation, medication assistance or administration, ambulatory care, companionship, housekeeping, performing activities with clients that help with physical and mental health such as scrabbles, puzzles , spellbound and cards. I run errands such as picking up groceries and ordering or reordering medication and picking them up. I have worked with many clients mostly with Alzheimer, Dementia, Parkinson's, ALS and Huntington Disease. I am a certified home care aide by the state. I am also current with CPR, first aid and 2 steps TB test and food handling. I am also a people person that has good work ethics, very responsible, assertive and conscientious.

Although I have an extensive background in the visual arts, for three years, I have worked full-time, as a CNA/HHA for At Home Nursing and Home Health Care, Inc. I attended and graduated from the SRJC's CNA/HHA program in July of 2008. My Duties Include: tub showers, bed bath (partial/complete), assisting with bath chair, assisting with dressing, hair care (brush/shampoo/other), skin care, foot care, hygiene, check pressure areas, shaving, grooming, deodorant, nail hygiene (clean/file and report), oral care (brush/swab/dentures), elimination assistance, catheter care, colostomy care, record output/input, inspect reinforce dressing, assist with medications, ambulation assist (WC/walker/cane), mobility assist, ROM (active/passive), positioning (encourage/assist to turn), notify of falls, diet order, food allergies, meal preparation, assisting with feeding, limiting or encouraging fluids, pulse (site and results), respiration (results), BP (site and results), weight (results), grocery

I'm in my second year of college working towards a nursing career I've been working as a CNA in nursing home for a year and a Memory care facility for almost 2. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I worked most my days as a Night shift caregiver. All the experiences I've had in life and my work make me who I am, which makes me want to do my best in anything that I do. I truly have passion for helping others, which is why I'm wanting to make it my career.

I have over 15 years experience with elderly care and I specialize in all stages of dementia, mental health, as well as diabetic management. I am also a certified nursing assistant licensed since 2001, I a hold nurse delegation certification, CPR/First Aid, special training with dementia, mental health, and developmental disabilities. I understand the struggle of caring for your loved one. Allow me to care for your loved one so you can get back to being a family.

Hello, My name is Kara and I have spent a majority of my time in nursing homes and caring for seniors as a number of my family members have either entered a nursing home when I was attending high school, or I assisted in care of my family members so they could live as independently as possible from home. My grandfather has Alzheimer's disease for years while myself and my grandmother took care of him until he passed away having never gone into assisted living. I have also spent two years studying American Sign Language and continue to attend local Deaf events to continue to be a part of the Deaf community and keep my skills the best they can be. I am very passionate in my feeling that our senior citizens should receive the most loving and caring assistance providers have to offer. I love helping people and learning as I go. I spent almost 3 years working at the Mukilteo YMCA teaching water fitness classes to some of the communities senior citizens and that was one of the happiest parts of my day. I appreciate your time and consideration of the care yourself or your loved one needs and I hope that I am a good fit for you.

Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands. Assists patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Helps patients care for themselves by teaching the use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene. Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping. Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following sepsis standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.

My mom was always my greatest supporter and carer throughout my life so when she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, it was a no brainer for me that I would give her the best care that I possibly could. Since then, I have been her caregiver and advocate (over 20 years). I have loved and cared for her through every stage (early to late, including dementia), both at home and in a nursing home. The duties I performed over the years include helping with activities of daily living, home tasks (cleaning, light cooking), transferring, taking her to medical appointments, toileting, helping calm her through hallucination episodes and helping her with various issues related to her dementia. The experiences I've had through caring for my Mom have instilled in me a great deal of patience and empathy for those facing chronic illnesses. I also have nursing assistant training and a year of experience caring for the elderly in nursing homes through this program.

I have been working for an elderly woman with MS for 4 years. I assist with showers, dressing, cooking, doctor appointments, and shopping. I have a lot of compassion for the elderly and enjoy working with them on a regular basis.