Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Open to discussion
Desired Job Title
Professional CaregiverWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: College Station, TX
Open to relocation: No
Open To Work
Cathy Nielsen
Caregiver
College Station,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Professional Caregiver with 8 years experience supporting elderly and disabled individuals in their home and assisted living facilities. Experienced in Dementia and Alzheimer's care, also in Special Needs care with individuals requiring protection for their safety and health including hygiene, bathing and dressing, medication prompting, feeding, meal prepping and light housekeeping according to each individuals needs.
Data Entry Specialist with over 29 years of experience in a Global Law Firm including exceptional data entry and providing experience with new firm business, clients and new matters. Posseses strong analytical and problem solving skills as well as written and verbal skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer service attitude, time management and organizational skills with confidentiality a top priority.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Caregiver
Self Employed
Kingwood, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Provided daily support and care to clients, promoting comfort and safety.
- Created personalized care plans tailored to individual client needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with mobility and daily tasks including toileting, helping with bathing, feeding and exercise as tolerated.
- Assistance with various needs including companionship, transportation to doctor appointments, shopping, meal prep and light housekeeping.
Administrative Assistant/Care Giver
Griswold Homecare of North Houston
Spring, TX
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Performs office duties including answering incoming calls regarding new clients and potential caregivers.
- Responsible for obtaining information for new hires for caregivers including checking references and background checks.
- Assist in interviewing new hires and handling procedures involved in the process.
- Part time caregiver as needed providing companionship, meal preparation, transportation to appointments, light housekeeping and hygiene care.
Caregiver
Caring Hands Assisted Living
Porter, Texas
01.2015 - 11.2019
- Managed care for my mother and patients with dementia including feeding, dressing, transportation and helping with meals.
- Assisted in social activities with patients such as crafts, games, outings and compassion care.
New Business Intake Specialist
Norton Rose Fulbright
Houston, Texas
08.1985 - 12.2014
- Responsible for Maintaining Daily Workflow forms, Running Conflict Checks, Making Client Matter adjustments and Assigning Client Matter numbers for the firm.
- Confirmed that all client and matter information recorded in the Firm's central records was accurate.
- Assisted in identifying possible conflicts of interest in ensuring that clients accepted are appropriate for the Firm.
- Monitored and responded to requests as they came in to the general Client Intake email box.
- Generated the daily report for newly opened matters and reviewed work done to ensure compliance with Outside Counsel Guidelines was correct.
- Successfully accomplished a high work volume with opening 25 to 30 new matters daily
- Communicated with attorneys and legal staff globally with questions and troubleshooting firm databases and billing information.
- Possessed a strong ability to manage several tasks at once and maintain accurate financial records.
Education
High School - undefined
Greenwood Village Baptist High School
Houston, Texas05-1982
Skills
- Experienced Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Special Needs Care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Medication Management
- First Aid and Safety
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Care Plan Adherence
- Multitasking and organization
- Transportation services
Exceptional Data Entry
Attention to Detail
Effective Communication
Time Management
Reliability
Teamwork
Caregiver
Dementia and Alzheimer's Support
Basic First Aid
Bathing and Dressing
Meal Preparation and Feeding Assistance
Medication Reminders
Wound Care
Vital Sign Monitoring
Transportation Needs
Compassionate Care
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Roman Forest, Active in my community of Roman Forest in attending community meetings and helping in times of need when needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I resigned from my legal career when my mother became ill with dementia. I felt my role as being her caregiver was my top priority in making sure she was cared for properly. After my mother passed, I went back to work at a Law firm in downtown Houston but only stayed for a short time after realizing that my Corporate career was no longer fulfilling my life and I was being lead in a different direction. Caregiving is not a job but a calling and I have no regrets on my career change for the better.
Excellent references available upon request.
Timeline
Independent Caregiver
Self Employed
06.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Care Giver
Griswold Homecare of North Houston
05.2021 - 06.2023
Caregiver
Caring Hands Assisted Living
01.2015 - 11.2019
New Business Intake Specialist
Norton Rose Fulbright
08.1985 - 12.2014
High School - undefined
Greenwood Village Baptist High School