Debra C.

$14.00 / hr

Hampden, MA

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About Debra

I enjoy helping others. I was a HHA in 1996 and enjoyed meeting the client and also their family's. I especially enjoyed working in the Hospice part of the VNA. I worked as a HHA for approximately two years at the VNA. Four years ago , I took care of my mother in my home while she was ill/terminal. Taking care of my mother gave me great courage and strength and a feeling of satisfaction. I am in the process of retraining to receive my certificate for CNA once again and look forward to working again in this very special field of work. I am professional and diplomatic. I have the ability to prioritize, multitask, maintain confidentiality, excellent interpersonal skills and proper etiquette.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

Meal Prep
Groceries & Shopping
Transferring & Mobility
Transportation
Housekeeping
Companionship

Job Interests

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
Cancer Recovery
Diabetes
Hospice Care
Orthopedic Care
Skin Disorders
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Foster Parent

Jan 2009 - Mar 2015

CHD/DCF

Take into my home, foster children to take care of for overnights, short term and long term. Shelter, feed and cloth. Bring children to all doctor appointments and school activities. Dispense and keep records of all medications for each child daily. Provide foster children with basic skills, homework, and get them ready to gout into the community, and all other aspects of raising and caring for children.

Jan 2009 - Mar 2015

Office Coordinator

Oct 2003 - Oct 2011

Wing Memorial Hospital

Reads and routes incoming/outgoing mail and correspondence including e-mails and faxes. Answer and screen department telephone calls, handle insurance authorizations, eligibility, referrals and denials and medical claims for workman's compensation and motor vehicle accidents. Compiles monthly reports and conducts research for statistic reports. Organizes and maintains file system, orders and maintains all office equipment for the department. Enters daily billing in Meditech ( Hospitals software program).

Oct 2003 - Oct 2011

Branford Hall Career Institute

Jan 2009 - Mar 2010

Receptionist

Oct 2001 - Oct 2003

Wing Memorial Hospital- Griswold Center

Register daily patients,answer incoming calls for scheduling and problem solving, filing daily documents, taking co-pays and balance ledger daily. Maintains current documents for patients chart.

Oct 2001 - Oct 2003

Home Care Aide

Jun 1995 - Jul 1997

Baystate Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice

Assisted individuals in meeting their personal care. Grooming, nutritional needs, light housekeeping and medication reminders. Provided physical, emotional and spiritual comfort and care to patient. Reliable and accurate daily charting data. Function independently, effectively and efficiently. Shared and communicated openly among staff and went to monthly training sessions for the upkeep of certification.

Jun 1995 - Jul 1997

Minnechaug Regional High School

Sep 1973 - May 1977

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