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Cathalina H.

Cathalina H.

$16.00 / hr

East Hartford, CT

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About Cathalina

I take pride in whatever I do, and work to the best of my ability to satisfy whoever I am caring for. Becoming a caregiver, was a promise I had made to my late grand mother when I was about 10 years old. I had told her that I would like to become a nurse when I grow up so, I could take care of her when she gets older. Unfortunately she did not get the chance to see me grow up, she passed away when I was 14 years old. I kept that promise and got my CNA certification 1993. Working with the elderly, gives me that feeling of pride as though I am taking care of my grand mother. I like what I do taking care of those who cannot do much or, nothing at all for themselves. It gives me joy at the end of the work day, knowing that I had done a good job by making someone happy. My personal achievement that I am most proud of is, buying a house for me and my two kids, six years after migrating to the USA from my Island Home Jamaica. That is all from hard work and ambition.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full 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
  • Dementia
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Hartford Adult Education Program ( CREC)

Jan 2003 - Present
Jan 2003 - Present

CNA

Nov 2015 - Nov 2015
Saint Francis Hospital
Help nurses with patient care on the ICU unit, collect vital signs, finger sticks, intake and output, toileting, grooming, feeding, transferring.
Nov 2015 - Nov 2015

CNA

Mar 2005 - Nov 2015
Greenspring Healtcare
Total patient care, recording vital signs, intake and output, bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, transfer, report changes of patient health to charge nurse, and keep patient safe on my shift.
Mar 2005 - Nov 2015

Brandford Hall Career Institute

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

CNA

Nov 2001 - Sep 2008
Alexandria Manor
Total patient care feeding, grooming, bathing, collecting vital signs, intake and output, toileting, transferring, and keep patients surrounding clean and safe.
Nov 2001 - Sep 2008

Capital Community College

Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
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