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Carissa H.

Carissa H.

$17.00 / hr

Waterloo, IA

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About Carissa

I'm a 28 year old mother and I've been a CNA since 2016. And ever since I was 15 I have loved healthcare and biology. My grandpa was diagnosed with dementia and passed away. I, myself, have faced quite a few medical battles young and have since been dedicated to helping other people. I'm very patient and observant when it comes to my patients and therefore I'm very compassionate about their physical and mental wellbeing. It's not just a job to me. I love helping, always have, and I couldn't think of a better way to use my passion and skill than to help people stay in their home despite needing a little extra care.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time

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
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Hawkeye Community College

May 2022 - Present
Waterloo, IA
May 2022 - Present

Telehealth Liasion

Apr 2021 - Present
lifesource, inc
I traveled to several long term care homes in Iowa to set up mental health appointments with therapists and psychiatrists via ipads. I had to be very dependable and communicate well and accurately.
Apr 2021 - Present

Certified nursing assistant

May 2016 - Oct 2021
helping hands nursing solutions
I traveled to a few long term care facilities and worked as a Certified nursing assistant. I assisted in ambulation, transferring, feeding, bathing, personal cares, toileting, etc as well as documentation and communication.
May 2016 - Oct 2021
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