Dorothy C.

$12.00 / hr

Baltimore, MD

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About Dorothy

1)I always wanted to help people that could'nt help their selfs. 2)To be able to provide physical and mental support to assist clients. 3)To perform daily living activities making them happy and satisfied. 4)I am confident, hard -working and a team player. My background in nursing enables me to interact well with diverse co-workers and clients.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

Bathing
Dressing & Grooming
Toileting
Meal Prep
Groceries & Shopping
Transferring & Mobility
Transportation
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

Alzheimer's Disease
Diabetes
HIV/AIDS
Hospice Care
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nov 2011 - May 2014

Griswold Home Care

Accompany clients to doctor's office or on other trip outside the home, providing transportation, asstance and companionship.

Nov 2011 - May 2014

Certified Nurses Aide

Aug 2008 - Dec 2010

Option Home Care

Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager. Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration. Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming. Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine. Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets. Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companion.

Aug 2008 - Dec 2010

Geriatric Nursing Aide

Nov 1997 - Jul 2008

Saint Martins Home Little sister of the Poor

Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs. Turn or reposition bedridden patients. Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising. Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff. Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff. Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities. Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine. Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

Nov 1997 - Jul 2008

Catonsville Sr high

Aug 1972 - Jun 1976

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