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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
    Aug 1972 - Jun 1976
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