Wantana C.

$15.00 / hr

Gaithersburg, MD

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About Wantana

I am a mother of one who enjoys taking care of others. I recently took care of a patient who suffered from Dementia for a year. I was a home care assistant who helped make her life easier and more comfortable. My duties include planning and preparing meals, assisting with bathing, dressing and grooming, reminding and giving medicines for her to take on time and some light housekeeping. I have learned how to deal with my patient who became verbally abusive toward the end of her illness. There were times that she became violent toward me and others. I had to learn not to take her anger personally. I could not control her behavior, but I did control my responses to her. I always gave her personal space and stayed calm in any given situation. There were definitely rough times and good times caring for my patient, but I would not change it for the world. I would love to care for your loved one.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

Bathing
Toileting
Medication Reminders
Meal Prep
Groceries & Shopping
Transferring & Mobility
Exercise
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

Dementia
Home Health Care
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Senior Caregiver

Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

Dr. McGugan

• Assist with bathing, dressing and grooming • Plan and prepare meals - ensure proper nutrition • Provide medication reminders • Perform light housekeeping - dusting and vacuuming • Engage in physical and mental exercises • Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life and provided companionship and conversation

Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

Senior Caregiver

Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

Dr. Colgan

• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life and provided companionship and conversation • Provide stabilization and assistance with daily activities • Prepare meals and clean up meal-related items • Provide medication reminders and appointment reminders • Assist with bathing, grooming, toileting, and incontinence issues • Perform other reasonable duties as assigned • Report any significant changes in a client's needs or living conditions

Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

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