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Alva D.

Alva D.

$14.00 / hr

Atlanta, GA

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About Alva

I became a caregivers because I have a sister wit special needs and a grandmother whom was very sick so I want to be able to care for them if they ever needed me to...... I love helping people and it my passion...... I was able to care for my grandmother by her bedside till she passed...... I am a very caring loving person and love caring and helping people in anyway I can......

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • 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
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Diabetes
    • Hospice Care
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    CNA

    Sep 2012 - Dec 2013
    Grady Memorial Hospital
    I was a rehire. I worked in the float pool so I worked in many diffent locations of the hospital. I was also a safety monitor which is also called a sitter, so I was to make sure the patient didnt cause any harm to themselves. I also worked on the floor as a tech and did vitals, bathes, changed beds occupied and unoccupied, and feed. Assist RN with other duties.
    Sep 2012 - Dec 2013

    CNA

    Jun 2012 - Dec 2013
    Kindred Hospital
    Kindred Hospital Certified Nursing assistant. Care patient on the ventilators, wound care or being treated for antibotics care. I do vitals daily, bed bathes, weights weekly, feeding, transfering using lift, and just making sure the patient is safe and confortable at all times.
    Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

    CNA

    Jan 2012 - Nov 2012
    Emeritus at Sandy Spring
    Care for alzheimer residents 10-12 total, most are a total assist and some are limited assist. I'm to assist with bathing, feeding, daily activity, and feeding as needed.
    Jan 2012 - Nov 2012

    CNA

    Aug 2009 - Jan 2012
    Private Duty
    Care for an Alzheimer patient such as feeding orally and though her peg feeding tube, grooming, administer medication though her feeding tube and also check vitals daily. Perform light housekeeping, such as washing cloths, cooking and cleaning. Perform range and motion and several wheelchair transfers on a daily basis.
    Aug 2009 - Jan 2012

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