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Barbara G.

Barbara G.

$15.00 / hr

North Fort Myers, FL

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About Barbara

I worked as a CNA in both geriatric memory care facilities and home care for 10 years before obtaining the LPN certification. I find home care very fulfilling because I believe it is so beneficial for people to stay in their own home environments for as long as possible. I also took care of my own family member at home while attending nursing school and working as a home care CNA/LPN.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • 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
    • Arthritis
    • Blood Disorders
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • COPD
    • Dementia
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • Hearing Disorders
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Home care

    Oct 2005 - Aug 2014
    Private Duty
    Provided total care to elderly person with dementia. Medication administration, wound care, transportation to physician appointments, shopping for groceries and cooking (special nutritional needs), all ADLs and care of home.
    Oct 2005 - Aug 2014

    Staff nurse

    Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
    Bridle Brook Assisted Care
    Staff nurse in assisted living facility on memory unit. Cared for 20+ clients with various levels of dementia. Medication administration, assist with all ADLs, wound care, breathing treatments; all aspects of care.
    Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

    LPN Staff Nurse

    Oct 2005 - Dec 2006
    Amber Glen Alzheimer's Facility
    Provided nursing care to 20+ clients in a memory unit setting. Medication administration, wound dressings, assistance with all ADLs.
    Oct 2005 - Dec 2006

    Home Care

    Sep 2004 - Dec 2005
    Private duty home care
    CNA in home care position for elderly person with dementia as well as other special needs. This was while I attended nursing school, on weekends. Grocery shopping to provide for special diet, cooking, all ADLs. Assisted with hospice nurses to provide comfort care for patient in-home.
    Sep 2004 - Dec 2005

    Lake Land College School of Nursing - LPN certification

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
    Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

    Home care through Visiting Nurses of the Florida Keys

    Nov 1998 - Oct 2003
    Visiting Nurses of FL Keys
    Employed in home care with hospice group. Assisted with medication reminders, wound dressings, all ADLs in home care setting for clients on hospice.
    Nov 1998 - Oct 2003

    Home care CNA

    May 1997 - Oct 1998
    Private duty home care
    Assisted with care of elderly couple with memory loss in their home. Medication reminders, assistance with bathing, dressing, incontinence care (all ADLs); shopped for groceries, cooking, housekeeping. (This couple was covered for 24 hours; I worked the a.m. to p.m. shift, six days per week).
    May 1997 - Oct 1998

    CNA

    Jun 1993 - May 1996
    Carle Arbors
    Worked as a CNA at Carle Arbors, a nursing facility where I actually obtained the CNA training and then was hired there. I transferred to Carle Hospital ICU and worked there as a CNA/Unit Secretary.
    Jun 1993 - May 1996
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