Candra H.

About Candra

I became a care giver because a close friend of mine passed away and I took care of her during her last days, then decided I wanted to help other people. I love being a care giver because of the rewarding feeling you get when you make someones day just by being there for them and going that extra mile. I am proud to say that me and another aide were quick enough to notice something was not right with one of our patients, shortly to find out she had a stroke. I was proud to know we helped her get the care she needed in the right amount of time. I loved working at a nursing home, and I seem to get along with the elderly very well, I never quite knew why. I just always had the knack for it, even as a child when I would visit my elderly neighbor Dorothy. She didn't have any family, so I liked to keep her company and help her with various things around the house. When I was working as an aide I had that same feeling, like I just wanted to help and be there for someone. Except it was with 14 of my own patients instead of just one person. Still a great experience, I loved working as a nurses aide. We are the back bones for the nurses. I still have a valid license, now I just need a new job!!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Certified Nurses Assistant

Mar 2011 - Feb 2014

Riverview Healthcare Community

Assisted residents with their Activities of Daily Living in a long term care/dementia setting. Not only did I take care of my residents but I tried to spend as much time with each person as I could, just to keep the company.

Mar 2011 - Feb 2014

Community College of Rhode Island

Oct 2011 - May 2013

Oct 2011 - May 2013

Storefront/Purchasing Assistant

Oct 2007 - Mar 2011

RBC Industries

Ran the storefront which was part of the shipping department. I got orders ready for customers and also assisted my supervisor in her office and did some filing, faxing,copying, etc,

Oct 2007 - Mar 2011

Hostess/Waitress

May 2009 - Mar 2011

Doherty's Irish Pub

Seating hostess some nights, and other nights I would be a waitress.

May 2009 - Mar 2011

Warwick Veterans Memorial Highschool

Sep 2003 - Jun 2006

Sep 2003 - Jun 2006

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