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Sarah w.

Sarah w.

$15.00 / hr

Woonsocket, RI

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About Sarah

I have always had a passion for helping people. I always knew I wanted to be a health care provider. I received my CNA license at the age of 17. I took time away from the field to raise my 3 children while they were very young, however. It was very important to me to be able to be with them full time. Especially as my middle child was born with a severe disability. So I postponed my career goals at least until all were school age. Upon caring for my mother this past year as she battled terminal lung and brain cancer. I became overwhelmingly inspired to return to nursing. She was admitted to a Hospice facility with \"days\" to live. It was the experience together at this facility I became very inspired seeing the level of care my mother was able to receive in her last days. I was also highly appreciative for the care they staff, and facility gave to my entire family during the darkest days my family had ever experienced. They answered all our questions honestly while maintaining professionalism, but doing it in a way that was comforting and empathetic. My mother was able to pass after 4 days with dignity, and reasonably pain free. They were respectful after her passing and let us take all the time we'd like, and handled my mother with utmost respect cleaning her, and preparing her for the funeral home. They even provided some grief counseling for me about a month later. It was a life changing experience being a part of her final moments, but the caregiver in me couldn't stop thinking about how appreciative I was to this staff. In such a heartbreaking situation was this ray of light calling me back to health care. I wanted to show others, and their families the kind of complete care I was given. I wanted to make a difference and help best I can other families in similar situations get through it a best as can be possible.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight

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

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

New England Medical Training Institute

Jan 2016 - Present
Pawtucket, RI
Jan 2016 - Present

Home Health Aid Caregiver

Mar 2017 - Present
Private Duty Health Care
Adult Day Care/Respite Care Meal Preparation Transportation (Medical, Non-Emergency) Hospice Services Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy Homemaker Services Companion Services Homecare (Non-Medical) Visiting Nurse Live-in Home Care Homecare (Medical) Personal Care (e.g. Bathing, Grooming) Errands/Shopping Transportation (Non-Medical) Visiting Physician
Mar 2017 - Present

Home Health Aid, Caregiver, Companion, Personal Assistant

Aug 2017 - May 2018
Donald Lapierre
Bathing and other personal care, Errands, Cleaning, Laundry, Shopping, Cooking, Companionship
Aug 2017 - May 2018

Home Care CNA & Hospice Aide

Dec 2016 - Apr 2017
Nursing Placement Home Health & Hospice Care
Dec 2016 - Apr 2017

National Association for Home Care & Hospice- Homecare University

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
Woonsocket, RI
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

CNA- Alzheimer & Dementia Special Care Unit

Mar 2000 - Oct 2003
North Bay Manor
Adult Day Care/Respite Care Meal Preparation Transportation (Medical, Non-Emergency) Hospice Services Rehabilitation Services/Physical Therapy Homemaker Services Companion Services Homecare (Non-Medical) Visiting Nurse Live-in Home Care Homecare (Medical) Personal Care (e.g. Bathing, Grooming) Errands/Shopping Transportation (Non-Medical) Visiting Physician
Mar 2000 - Oct 2003

CNA- Endoscopy Unit

Mar 2001 - Mar 2003
Roger Williams Medical Center
Mar 2001 - Mar 2003
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