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Erica T.

Erica T.

$14.00 / hr

Waldorf, MD

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About Erica

Since I was around the age of 10 I always knew healthcare was the field I wanted to go to college for. I decided to become a caregiver once my grandfather got really sick, he was a diabetic, double amputee, and on dialysis. I realized then that taking care of the elderly was my calling. I love the fact that some seniors can sit and talk about their experiences in life with so much wisdom. To me, the most important part of this job is being able to put myself in their shoes, realizing that they were once my age and had the world at their feet; now the things they once loved to do they either can't do or need help doing. I feel it's important for the senior and their family to trust that they are in good hands. My goal is to always provide quality care and comfort.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • 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
    • Hospice Care
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    College of Southern Maryland

    Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
    Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

    College of Southern Maryland

    Mar 2015 - May 2015
    Mar 2015 - May 2015

    CNA Student

    Apr 2015 - May 2015
    Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
    Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; general housekeeping skills; patient charting; assist with adequate nutrition and fluid intake; chart daily information such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, daily input and output; position residents for comfort and prevent skin pressure problems; transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs; assisted with ADLs
    Apr 2015 - May 2015

    Administrative Assistant

    Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
    Village Family Dental Spa
    Manage the reception area; designed electronic file systems and maintained paper files; served as a central point of contact for all outside vendors needing to gain access to the building; disperse incoming mail to correct recipients; made copies, sent faxes, and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence
    Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

    Medical Assistant

    May 2011 - May 2013
    Dr. Said Ali, MD
    Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the doctor. Read and recorded temperature,pulse and respiration. Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival. Collected urine samples. Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments. Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick. Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to doctor and patients for specific procedures
    May 2011 - May 2013
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