About Kelly

I have spent time with people at the end of life as well as the beginning--from hospice care to supporting women during childbirth. Beginning with my B. A. In Human Development and a self-designed emphasis in Women's Health, I studied the fundamentals of the care provider-client relationship, family systems theory, cross cultural communication, and administrative dynamics. These studies gave rise to an understanding of my own personal strategies for providing effective, holistic care. For the past eight years, I have worked with a wide range of clients, first as an in home caregiver and later as a certified nursing assistant. I have cared for people recovering from surgery, children with disabilities, and elderly clients with dementia. More recently, I was employed as part of a hospice team providing exceptional care to terminally ill patients. I found this work to be an incredibly rewarding and a potent opportunity to develop meaningful connections with people in their last months of life. Additionally, I am proficient in assisting with daily needs of living, assessing for client safety, maintaining records and observing physical and mental changes. I am also skilled at supporting and integrating families into client care, when appropriate. I have been fortunate to work with a wide variety of people and enjoy helping families to make their loved ones feel as comfortable as possible. As a nursing assistant, I can do personal care (such as bathing, nail care, and skin care), change non sterile dressings, change linens, and do basic housekeeping duties. Additionally, I provide respite and emotional support to the family/caregiver to whatever degree is necessary. Beyond basic personal care, it is important to me to specialize my services to each family and individual I work with. Recently, I have moved from Seattle, Washington to San Juan to pursue a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing where I will be growing my practical and interpersonal skills in this program. I am passionate about developing positive relationships and providing respectful care. If I seem like a good fit for your family, please contact me and we can talk more.