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Sally S.

Sally S.

$15.00 / hr

Melbourne, FL

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About Sally

I was a medical/surgical assistant for over 10 years. After maxing out salary wise, I was offered a job as a mortgage broker/trainee. I became a broker and did that for several years, until the crash. My dad fell and broke his hip about the same time and went into a rehab facility, where he passed shortly thereafter. I experienced such a dilemma, as I lived several hours away and was not able to oversee his care. I believe he died due to lack of competence. That was when I decided I would make a difference for other families experiencing the same problem, and hopefully would be able to give them the peace of mind that I so needed then. As a caregiver, I find that uplifting others keeps me going. I find that some of the residents faces light up when I come to assist them, and that just makes my day. I took care of a lady for three and one half years prior to my current job, who was incontinent. They had to remove her catheter, so I had to devise a way to keep her dry, as she was also non-ambulatory. I am proud to say that she stayed dry 98% of the time, which made all our lives much easier. Creativity and innovation are two of my strongest points and I find that quite helpful in this line of work. My daughter and her family live right next door to me, so on my days off I take care of my two little angels. I have a grandson who just turned three and one who will be two at the end of this month. I now understand why they are called "Grand" Children.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • Holiday Shifts

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
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

CNA/Resident Care Tech

Jan 2014 - Present
The Fountains
This facility has assisted and non assisted living units, I am in the assisted wing. There are three floors of residents and we have a team of RCT's to assist the residents every day with bathing and dressing, meal reminders or transports, med reminders and med techs, preparing them for bed as well.
Jan 2014 - Present

CNA private duty

Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
Rhonda Ford
Rhonda brought her mom home into her house after she was released from the hospital having a heart attack and then a stroke. She was non-ambulatory, incontinent, had to be fed via g tube, no use of right side, could not speak and could not communicate in writing as she was right handed, I bathed, dressed, prepared shakes and fed her, read to her, music therapy, massage and range of motion, she also had 2 bed sores so she required re-positioning every two hours and at the end she required wound care and dressing changes.
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

CNA private duty

Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
Nancy Dougherty
I now take care of Nancy's mom, who lives right next door to her in a condo. She is 96 years old and now presents with advanced stage Alzheimer's. This job lasted 4 months, she has since passed.
Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

CNA

Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
The Brookshire
I worked in the Alzheimer's unit at this facility taking care of between 15 - 20 residents each day. They were from mid to advanced stage patients requiring assistance with all activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, eating, cleaning, laundry and activities. I also helped with the daily activities and occasional doctor visits.
Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

Casel

Oct 2009 - Jan 2010
Oct 2009 - Jan 2010

HHA

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
Betty Proulx
Ms Proulx was a stroke survivor, who had no use of her left side. She needed assistance with all activities of daily living; bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning and shopping, I also balanced her check book, did schedules for other girls and payroll.
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

HHA

Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
Caregivers for Seniors
While at this agency I cared for a legally blind lady who needed help with all activities of daily living. I got her up and showered and dressed, did all cooking for meals, cleaned, did laundry, shopping, chauffeured to doctors appointments and watched her for 48 hour shifts. When she passed I also did some other overnights and day shifts while with the company,
Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

Orlando College

May 1979 - Nov 1979
May 1979 - Nov 1979

Adelphia Business School

Feb 1973 - Sep 1973
Feb 1973 - Sep 1973

The Booth School

Sep 1967 - Jun 1970
Sep 1967 - Jun 1970
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