I am available to work ASAP! Please give me a call of an email for a quick response. I have a very flexible schedule. My summary of qualifications is as follows: I am a dedicated Personal Caregiver, providing essential services in assisting ambulatory and bed bound patients to achieve and maintain independence. I treat clients with dignity and respect at all times. I am flexible and have the ability to adapt to new situations. I am experienced in documenting and communicating medical or emotional changes in patient status. And I am an excellent communicator and attentive listener. My Resume is as follows: Personal Caregiver 2011. PRIVATE FAMILY ESTATE, Garden Grove, CA Provided individualized comprehensive care for severely impaired, immobile, bed bound patient suffering from end stage ALS. Commended by patient's family for outstanding care. Responsibilities: * Managed and administered up to 10 medications per shift; prepared, measured, crushed and liquefied tablets; mixed meds in food products, administered meds orally. * Maintained hourly log noting patient needs, progress and problems; notified family of issues regarding respiratory and/or other problems. * Administered respiratory treatments with medications (Albuterol, Pulmocort, and Mucomist) every four to six hours or as needed. * Planned, prepared and pureed food; fed respiratory impaired patient with care to prevent aspiration. * Suctioned patient to enhance respiration and ensure oxygenation. * Provided ADL's including sponge bathing, mouth care, skin care and massage; gave attentive care to prevent skin breakdown and maintain skin health. Turned patient regularly to maintain skin health. * Provided excellent psychosocial support; conversed with speech impaired patient through attentive listening and use of iPad. Personal Caregiver 2005-2006. PRIVATE FAMILY ESTATE, Garden Grove, CA. Responsibilities: * Provided companionship and basic care for female patient diagnosed with ovarian cancer; assisted with ADL's, prepared meals, arranged medical appointments, drove patient to appointments. * Arranged doctor appointments and accompanied patient to medical appointments and treatments and grocery shopping.