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Tara S.

Tara S.

Covid-19 Vaccinated

$15.00 / hr

Anniston, AL

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About Tara

I am a Certified Medical Assistant w/ experience of caregiving. I have many years experience in the medical field. I love caregiving due to the relationships that you develop and they are meaningful. The best thing about being a caregiver, is bringing joy to someone's life. When you help someone else feel good, it makes you feel good too. I care about my patients. Being a caregiver gives me courage.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Skin Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Phlebotomist

Jun 2020 - Present
Quest Diagnostics
* Draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures. * Data entry * Processing specimens (labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as required by test
Jun 2020 - Present

Lead Medical Assistant

Mar 2013 - Jun 2020
Staff of Life Internal Medicine Office
* Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant * Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient's chart * Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant * Ensure all related medical records are filed and available in patients' chart prior to their appointment * Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required * Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants * Collect specimens from patient for test as in blood work, urine culture, and UDS * Administer vaccines and/or IM injections * Complete FMLA and disability forms for patients with various conditions * Schedule follow up appointments for patients and send referrals to doctor offices with medical records * Maintain and secure sensitive information by keeping medical and healthcare records confidential in compliance with local, state, and federal laws or regulations * Advanced experience with Cerner
Mar 2013 - Jun 2020

Caregiver

Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
Comfort Keepers
* Managed medications * Assisted with meals and nutrition * Help with mobility * Home maintenance and housekeeping
Aug 2016 - Sep 2017

Patient Care Tech

Jul 2012 - Mar 2014
Regional Medical Center
* Performed routine basic patient care procedures as directed under the supervision of the RN or LPN * Prepped for Heart Caths. * Advanced experience with Paragon * Maintained electronic and paper-based patients' files and other healthcare records in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, and legal regulations * Answered telephone calls and greeted patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
Jul 2012 - Mar 2014

Anniston High School

Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
Anniston, AL
Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
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