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Karen W.

Karen W.

$15.00 / hr

Vienna, VA

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About Karen

I got started in this career field by taking care of my great grandmother and always wanted it to be my turn. I love that I get to do what I love for a living and get paid for it .I raised 6 children as a single parent and they are successful and independent and law abiding citizen. I began in this career at 15 by taking care of my great grandmother then 2 years later I got my first job as a dietary aide and nursing assistant. I stayed in the field for 22 years then took 12 years of to finish raising my 4 sons and 2 daughters now they are grown and I am ready to get back to work. I aspire to become a RN and a Registered Dietitian now I can because all of them are grown and on their own!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

    • ALS
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Blood Disorders
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Renal and Urological Disorders
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Ultimate Health School of Nursing

    May 2014 - Jun 2014
    May 2014 - Jun 2014

    Express Care

    Feb 2014 - Apr 2014
    Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

    Five Star Univesity

    Mar 2014 - Mar 2014
    Mar 2014 - Mar 2014

    Nursing Assistant

    Jun 1992 - Jun 1997
    Crystal City Nursing Home
    I handled all the residents ADLS(activities of daily living) such as assisting them with bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, feeding, transferring from bed to chair Etc...
    Jun 1992 - Jun 1997

    Nursing Assistant (Livein)

    Jun 1990 - Jun 1995
    The Greene Family
    I did everything that I did as above but I also lived with her five days a week>
    Jun 1990 - Jun 1995

    Nursing Assistant

    Jun 1987 - Jun 1992
    Leewood Nursing Center
    Same as above working with the Alzheimer's residents kept them safe and from harming self!
    Jun 1987 - Jun 1992

    Nursing Assistant

    Jun 1988 - Jun 1990
    Woodbine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
    Same as above I typically worked on the Alzheimer's Unit
    Jun 1988 - Jun 1990

    Dietary Aide/Nursing Assistant

    Jun 1982 - Jun 1987
    Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitaion Center
    I worked in the morning help set up trays for the residents for their meals Breakfast, Lunch , and Dinner. At night I worked as a nursing assistant turning the residents every 2 hours to prevent pressure sores and assist them with toileting as well as getting them up and ready for breakfast.
    Jun 1982 - Jun 1987

    Mount Vernon High School

    Sep 1980 - Jun 1984
    Sep 1980 - Jun 1984
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