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Kara W.

Kara W.

$15.00 / hr

Halethorpe, MD

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About Kara

I wanted to help people and be a patient advocate. I love how I get to intereact with different families and people, I love learning their stories and I love how satisfied it leaves me feeling. I am proud of my skills that I have learned throughout my career path thus far, including IV insertion, phlebotomy, catheterization, respiratory interventions, and CPR.

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
    • Blood Disorders
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Diabetes
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Renal and Urological Disorders
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Anne Arundel Community College

    Aug 2012 - Mar 2015
    Aug 2012 - Mar 2015

    Clinical Technician

    Nov 2013 - Mar 2015
    Johns Hopkins Hospital
    IV insertion, catheterization, respiratory interventions, obtaining vital signs, monitoring blood glucose levels, point of care testing, EKG testing, trauma responder for the pediatric emergency room, assisting nurses and physicians with procedures.
    Nov 2013 - Mar 2015

    PCT 2

    Jul 2012 - Nov 2013
    Baltimore Washington Medical Center
    Help patients with ADL's, monitor blood glucose levels, IV insertion, turning immobile patients, feeding patients, changing bed sheets, ambulating with patients, catheterization.
    Jul 2012 - Nov 2013

    Cashier/Pharmacy Technician

    Jun 2010 - Jul 2012
    Walgreens Pharmacy
    Counting out medication, customer service, handling insurance.
    Jun 2010 - Jul 2012

    Northeast High School

    Aug 2008 - Jun 2012
    Aug 2008 - Jun 2012
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