Christamae
03-04-2005, 09:33 PM
Does anyone here in Northern California know of any nurses who are looking for a job? It doesn't even have to be a nurse as long as they are willing to be trained. Most of you guys aren't nurses and you do just as good a job-if not better.
Mom and Dad said that they can't help me attend college (I am living at home). It would be too stressful (my last year of high school was really stressful). I am totally unprepared because for the past few years they have objected and kept me from getting a personal care attendant...I am NOT upset-but kinda freaking out as I already have been delayed a year...
Personal Care Attendant Duties and Responsibilities
Bright, energetic and highly motivated young lady is looking for a personal care attendant to assist her at the University of the Pacific in Fall 2005. This pleasant young lady requires a high level of care, but is highly articulate and a pleasure to work with. Successful candidate will be a straight female (no men or lesbians), willing to learn a wide variety of duties as listed below. A degree is not required, but the successful attendant must be willing to lift up to 65 lbs on a regular basis, take first aid training and be willing to learn the various skills needed to meet this young ladys needs.
Attendant requirements:
Straight female (no men, no lesbian)
Certified or willing to be certified in emergency first aid for tracheostomies
Minimum two week training/trial period under an experienced caretaker
^salary will be paid during this time period
Lift 65 lb patient for transfers
Completely assist continent patient during toileting:
^Remove medical lines
^Lift transfer to toilet
^Remove pants
^Balance while on toilet
^Wipe / change sanitary napkins
^Pull up pants
^Lift transfer to wheelchair
^Position
^Adjust clothing
^Reattach to medical lines
Feeding tube (GJ) needs:
^Clamp and attach/detach lines
^Farrell bag use
^Replace gauze
^Administer medication
^Operate and respond to alarms on pump
^Refill feeds into bag
Respiratory Needs:
^Administer nebulized medication via pump
^Administer rescue inhaler in emergencies
^Suction (with machine)
^Bag in emergencies
^Attach/detach to ventilator (minimal use-I breath
on my own 95% of the time)
^Operate and respond to alarms on user friendly
ventilator
Drive to school:
^Operate lift
^Wheelchair tie downs
Accompany to all classes:
^Put on/remove blanket
^Attach/detach rain canopy or carry umbrella
^Open doors
^Take notes
^Be a scribe for what I dictate
^Turn/highlight textbook pages
^Operate tape recorder
^Assist with labs
Smooth/brush hair and freshen up make up
Become familiar with basic wheelchair functions
Basic lip reading (only needed when Im on the ventilator-I can vocalize)
Carry a cell phone at all times
*State salary may be supplemented by employer
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Christamae
Mom and Dad said that they can't help me attend college (I am living at home). It would be too stressful (my last year of high school was really stressful). I am totally unprepared because for the past few years they have objected and kept me from getting a personal care attendant...I am NOT upset-but kinda freaking out as I already have been delayed a year...
Personal Care Attendant Duties and Responsibilities
Bright, energetic and highly motivated young lady is looking for a personal care attendant to assist her at the University of the Pacific in Fall 2005. This pleasant young lady requires a high level of care, but is highly articulate and a pleasure to work with. Successful candidate will be a straight female (no men or lesbians), willing to learn a wide variety of duties as listed below. A degree is not required, but the successful attendant must be willing to lift up to 65 lbs on a regular basis, take first aid training and be willing to learn the various skills needed to meet this young ladys needs.
Attendant requirements:
Straight female (no men, no lesbian)
Certified or willing to be certified in emergency first aid for tracheostomies
Minimum two week training/trial period under an experienced caretaker
^salary will be paid during this time period
Lift 65 lb patient for transfers
Completely assist continent patient during toileting:
^Remove medical lines
^Lift transfer to toilet
^Remove pants
^Balance while on toilet
^Wipe / change sanitary napkins
^Pull up pants
^Lift transfer to wheelchair
^Position
^Adjust clothing
^Reattach to medical lines
Feeding tube (GJ) needs:
^Clamp and attach/detach lines
^Farrell bag use
^Replace gauze
^Administer medication
^Operate and respond to alarms on pump
^Refill feeds into bag
Respiratory Needs:
^Administer nebulized medication via pump
^Administer rescue inhaler in emergencies
^Suction (with machine)
^Bag in emergencies
^Attach/detach to ventilator (minimal use-I breath
on my own 95% of the time)
^Operate and respond to alarms on user friendly
ventilator
Drive to school:
^Operate lift
^Wheelchair tie downs
Accompany to all classes:
^Put on/remove blanket
^Attach/detach rain canopy or carry umbrella
^Open doors
^Take notes
^Be a scribe for what I dictate
^Turn/highlight textbook pages
^Operate tape recorder
^Assist with labs
Smooth/brush hair and freshen up make up
Become familiar with basic wheelchair functions
Basic lip reading (only needed when Im on the ventilator-I can vocalize)
Carry a cell phone at all times
*State salary may be supplemented by employer
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Christamae