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Marissa O.

Marissa O.

Covid-19 Vaccinated

$18.00 / hr

Portage, IN

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About Marissa

My name ia Marissa and Ive been in the healthcare field for 15 years . I started as a caregiver, cna , and now Im a lpn for 12 years now. I Am a great Caregiver. I have patience, dependable, Im flexible, and have a passion for working with seniors especially the dementia population. For the last 3 years Ive been doing home health visits working for several home health companies. I also have experience in long term care, assisted living, methadone dispensing, and pediatric care.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Holiday Shifts

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Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

LPN

Apr 2018 - Present
Regal home Health Care
Home health visits. Providing wellness checks, medication managment and woundcare.
Apr 2018 - Present

Lpn

Jun 2016 - Mar 2018
Advancare Health Care Svc LLC
Home visiting nurse proving wellness checks, medication management, disease managment, and wound care.
Jun 2016 - Mar 2018

LPN

May 2015 - Jun 2016
Maxim Health Care
Elementary school nurse
May 2015 - Jun 2016

LPN

Mar 2012 - Jan 2015
Total Nurses Network
Long term care nurse in Nursing home.
Mar 2012 - Jan 2015

LPN, CNA

Oct 2007 - Mar 2012
Manorcare rehab and rehabilitation
Long term care nurse in nursing home.
Oct 2007 - Mar 2012

Brown Mackie College

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
Merrillville, IN
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

Rich East Campus High School

Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
Park Forest, IL
Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
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