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Lorraine S.

Lorraine S.

$15.00 / hr

Hartford, CT

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About Lorraine

1. I love taking care of the elderly and making them safe and comfortable. 2. I love being able to light up a person's demeanor in the care and comfort of their own home and establishing rapport and connections with the elderly and their families.I love to make my patients laugh. 3. Coming from humble beginnings and making a success out of myself and raising up a fine, responsible son. 4. I'm a caring, considerate, and helpful person.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • 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
    • Diabetes
    • Hospice Care
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    CNA

    Aug 2007 - Oct 2014
    TLC Nursing Registry
    Provided direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort and well-being by assisting with all adl's and personal hygiene (nutrition, elimination, rehab,skin breakdown, etc.); provided safe and comfortable environment; assisted residents with programming goals aimed at increasing independence; provided transportation for socialization and appointments; managed medical inventory and home needs; performed laundry and housekeeping duties; provided support to families; followed safe lifting/transfer techniques; answered phone calls and adjusted equipment as needed.
    Aug 2007 - Oct 2014

    CNA

    Dec 2004 - Jul 2007
    Dr. Robert Poppiti
    Performed direct patient care in patient's home and maintained safe and comfortable patient environment; assisted with patient's ADLs and provided meals; performed light housekeeping duties, laundry, and maintained medical supplies and household inventory; provided transportation services as needed; monitored patients' medical data (vital signs, finger sticks, bp, etc.) and worked closely with family and providers
    Dec 2004 - Jul 2007

    Norman Manley High School

    Sep 1975 - May 1979
    Sep 1975 - May 1979
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