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Rita S.

Rita S.

$20.00 / hr

Alexandria, VA

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About Rita

Hi My name is Rita Simms, I have worked as a personal caregiver for over 10 years ,working for Fairfax Adult & Aging, The Medical Team and Care People. Assisting my clients, as in getting them up in the morning, bathing, and getting them dress and also preparing meals, laundry and medication reminder. Letting the family know there love ones day to day activities and I also take there blood pressure as needed. I was also a preschool teacher as well. I took care of my father, Son and Mother my whole family and neighbors as well. And my personal clients.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • Weekend Live-In

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
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Care Manager

Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
The Medical Team
Going to different clients home bathing and getting them and dress in a timely manner. Preparing meals, monitoring there medication, doing laundry. Some clients only want someone to talk to. I had (5) clients in one day.
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

Care Giver

Jul 2012 - Aug 2013
Care People Home Health
Client was a cancer patient bed ritten preparing meals, monitoring medication changing depends and monitoring there vital signs and letting the family know what going on.
Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

T.C. Williams High School

Jan 1976 - Jan 1978
Jan 1976 - Jan 1978
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