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Raquel L.

Raquel L.

$35.00 / hr

Columbia, MD

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About Raquel

I have been working in healthcare/patient care for 11 years. I find this field to be extremely fulfilling. I plan on making a career out of working in healthcare. I love caring for others! I am a registered nurse. I am currently continuing my education at Howard University. I have several strengths that qualify me as an excellent caregiver such as leadership, communication, responsibility, and organization. I am eager to secure a position as your loved ones caregiver. (I am very strong and able to do heavy lifting, I am a former competitve acrobat. I am also very good in the kitchen, my specialty is breakfast) :)

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight

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

Howard Community College

Sep 2015 - May 2017
Sep 2015 - May 2017

Intern

May 2009 - Sep 2014
Dr. Kimberly Turner and Assoc.
Observation of OB/Gyn visits and procedures, resposible for filing medical records, greeting and escorting patients, assisted in making patient appointments, answering phones and received flow chart training
May 2009 - Sep 2014

Patient Care Technician

Aug 2012 - Sep 2014
Johns Hopkins
Responsible for taking vitals, performing finger sticks, catheter insertion, blood draws, and proficient with crash cart, post-surgery care, orthopedic surgery care
Aug 2012 - Sep 2014

Aspire Learning

May 2012 - May 2012
May 2012 - May 2012

Medication Technician/CNA

Jul 2010 - Jan 2012
Brighton Gardens
Distribution of all medication, briefing family members about residents status, filing incident reports, communicating with emergency dispatchers, updating MAR records
Jul 2010 - Jan 2012

Howard Community College

Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

Administrative assistant

Jan 2010 - Aug 2010
A.L.L. Construction
Responsible for greeting clients, managing telephone traffic, filing, maintaining calendars, coordinating confernece calls and meetings, ordering supplies, making deliveries
Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

Hammond High School

Aug 2005 - May 2009
Aug 2005 - May 2009

CNA

Nov 2008 - May 2008
Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Training
Responsible for 6 residents, prepare daily resident incident reports, manage residents daily routines such as bathing, changing, organizing personal belongings, following dietary meal plans, greeting family members
Nov 2008 - May 2008

Application Research Laboratory

Sep 2007 - May 2008
Sep 2007 - May 2008
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