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Portia B.

Portia B.

$20.00 / hr

Decatur, IL

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About Portia

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Weekend Live-In
  • 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
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Cna

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Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs. Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness. Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse. Used mobility devices to transport patients. Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status. Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
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Cna

Sep 2023 - Present
Nextaff
Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs. Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness. Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse. Used mobility devices to transport patients. Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status. Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Sep 2023 - Present

Eisenhower High School

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
Decatur, IL
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

Richland Community College

Jan 2021 - Jan 2021
Decatur, IL
Jan 2021 - Jan 2021
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