About Sophia

My experiences providing direct care for elderly: Working at a group home for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Working as an in home care aid to elderly individuals and couples, Working as a nursing assistant on a medical/surgical unit of a hospital, Working as a medical assistant for a clinic serving individuals with chronic illness and infectious disease. My skills and areas of expertise: Bathing, hygiene, toileting, changing Ambulating, assisting with PT/OT, moving and pivoting individuals on my own or with hoyer assistance Managing daily routines, assisting with medical appointments, assisting with recreational activities, engaging in learning exercises Preparing meals, feeding and assisting with self feeding People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and adaptive equipment People with medical conditions and medical equipment (ex: oxygen, catheters, ostomy bags, etc.) People with HIV and other chronic conditions