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Melissa W.

Melissa W.

$17.00 / hr

Houston, TX

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About Melissa

1. I love providing home caregiving services to those that would otherwise not be able to do so. The smile on their faces is overwhelming and makes me feel I have done my job right. I have always enjoyed helping people so I know I am doing the right thing. 2. Meeting new people and providing caregiving services that they can no longer do for themselves. 3. I am finishing up my degree in college. 4. I am a mother of four children and a wife. I have been a CNA for 15 yrs. I started out in a nursing home and then on to a long term acute hospital. I have worked for Metodist hospital for 6 years on a medical surgery unit. I now work at memorial hermann Hospital . I have been here of seven years. I work on the Family birthing center. I enjoy working with the new moms/

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • 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
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Renal and Urological Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Strayer University

    Jan 2012 - Apr 2015
    Jan 2012 - Apr 2015

    PCA III

    Jun 2008 - Apr 2015
    Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
    Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to plan, expedite and promote quality patient care; employs critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to abnormal findings, reporting such to the nurse immediately; maintains simple drainage devices; takes patients' TPR and blood pressure, monitors intake and output, and maintains related records; performs skin preps and prepares patients for procedures as directed. Assists patients with written teaching protocols; prepares patients for meals and feeds them; performs/assists with baths; assists patient in mobility; performs assigned treatments, as directed; maintains equipment and patient rooms in orderly fashion; performs assigned data entry via computer; serves as Unit Clerk and/or monitors patients as assigned.Reports any changes in patient's condition to the patient's nurse or charge nurse.
    Jun 2008 - Apr 2015

    HCC

    Jun 2003 - Jan 2012
    Jun 2003 - Jan 2012

    PCA III/ Unit Clerk

    May 2004 - Sep 2007
    Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
    Employed critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to abnormal findings, reporting such to the nurse immediately; maintains simple drainage devices; takes patients' TPR and blood pressure, monitors intake and output, and maintains related records; performs skin preps and prepares patients for procedures as directed. Assists patients with written teaching protocols; prepares patients for meals and feeds them; performs/assists with baths; assists patient in mobility; performs assigned treatments, as directed; maintains equipment and patient rooms in orderly fashion; performs assigned data entry via computer; serves as Unit Clerk and/or monitors patients as assigned. 3. Reports any changes in patient's condition to the patient's nurse or charge nurse. 4. Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies/procedures/standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice.
    May 2004 - Sep 2007

    PCA

    Jun 2003 - Sep 2006
    Triumph long term acute Hospital
    Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to plan, expedite and promote quality patient care; employs critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to abnormal findings, reporting such to the nurse immediately; maintains simple drainage devices; takes patients' TPR and blood pressure, monitors intake and output, and maintains related records; performs skin preps and prepares patients for procedures as directed. Assists patients with written teaching protocols; prepares patients for meals and feeds them; performs/assists with baths; assists patient in mobility; performs assigned treatments, as directed; maintains equipment and patient rooms in orderly fashion; performs assigned data entry via computer; serves as Unit Clerk and/or monitors patients as assigned. Reports any changes in patient's condition to the patient's nurse or charge nurse.
    Jun 2003 - Sep 2006

    CNA

    Sep 1999 - May 2003
    Woodwind lakes Nursing Home
    Help the patients with their daily living and being a support system were needed.
    Sep 1999 - May 2003
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