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Donna K.

Donna K.

$18.00 / hr

Boston, MA

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About Donna

My eight years experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant has given me a great exposure dealing with different kinds of patients at different ages with various ailments. My interest of helping others drew me into the health care field. My future goal is to be a Physician assistant and since that is in the distant future, I decided to get a career that will immediately help me fulfill the desire of helping others whiles I work on my imminent goal. Hence I choose to be a CNA. Being a CNA, I have worked with several agencies and a hospital (Massachusetts General Hospital-Boston). Experiences acquired from these facilities have made me gained extreme passion for what I do. I have also learnt more skills and techniques when dealing with seniors, clients and patients. With the skills and knowledge acquired, I know I can deliver a satisfying care to clients who will need my help.

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

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
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • French

Experience & Education

Patient Care Associate

Jan 2009 - Present
Massachusetts General Hospital
• Observe one or more assigned patients for harmful, violence or dangerous behaviors • Take necessary measurement to prevent patients from removing IVs, or engaging in behavior that will result in fall or injury to themselves • Communicate with nursing staffs to understand patient parameters before and during assignment • Notify nursing staff of changing or unusual condition of the patient • Report all activities outside the established parameters to nursing staff • Provide age specific activities such as feeding, ambulating and therapeutic measures that will calm down patients or lower their agitation level • Record and monitor vital signs of patient and document them
Jan 2009 - Present

CNA /HHA

Jan 2007 - Jan 2014
Home Care Senior Agencies
• Provide for activities of daily living (ADLs) by assisting with serving meals, feeding clients; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. • Provide patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths. • Record and monitor vital signs of patient and document them • Set up medical equipment and help with medical procedures • Assist with other duties such as food preparation and house keeping • Escort clients to medical and personal appointments • Remind and supervise clients to take their medication
Jan 2007 - Jan 2014

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Jan 2011 - May 2013
Jan 2011 - May 2013

Bunker Hill Community College

Sep 2008 - Dec 2010
Sep 2008 - Dec 2010
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