Maria C.
$21.00 / hr
Washington, DC
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I have over 25 years of experience in the healthcare field in med/surg nursing, senior care, and Alzheimer patient care. I am currently looking for a job as a private duty caregiver. I have a life long passion for senior care and am highly qualified with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Colombia, South America. The bachelor's degree credentials are backed by CGFNS International (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) ID# 4640928. Since 2017, I have been working as a private duty caregiver. I am bilingual, responsible, well-trained, and always excited to meet new families! I have been a certified CNA/GNA since the 90s.
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Transferring & Mobility
- Exercise
- Transportation
- Companionship
Job Interests
- Full Time
- Part Time
- Short Term
- Holiday Shifts
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
Skills & Expertise
- ALS
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Arthritis
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer Recovery
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- COPD
- Dementia
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Hearing Disorders
- Home Health Care
- Hospice Care
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Care
- Palliative Care
- Parkinson's Disease
- Post Surgery Recovery
- Renal and Urological Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
- Skin Disorders
- Stroke
- Tracheotomy / Ventilation
- Vision and Eye Disorders
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Experience & Education
Private Duty Caregiver – Part Time
Feb 2018 - Present
Self Employed - Woodward Family
* Offer personal care and assistance to a 75-year-old patient with Type 1 Diabetes
* Coordinate with family and his doctors to deliver an appropriate care plan
* Assist him with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Feb 2018 - Present
Private Duty Caregiver
Feb 2017 - Jun 2019
Self-Employed - Judy Fader Family
* Offered personal care and assistance to an 82-year-old patient with limited mobility, fibromyalgia, hypertension, and a severe infection of an abdominal wound
* Coordinated with family and her doctors to deliver an appropriate care plan
* Managed and organized her daily medication intake
* Assisted her with other activities of daily living (ADLs)
Feb 2017 - Jun 2019
Nurse Tech
Mar 2015 - Jan 2017
Shady Grove Hospital
* Identified patient problems, symptoms, response to treatment, and behavioral changes in the patient care unit
* Contributed to the planning a nursing care plan
* Provided input for patient discharge planning and shared suggestions for community agency referrals
* Documented patient's response of nursing plan in collaboration with registered nurses
* Performed acute checks, ambulating patients, catheterization, documentation of vital signs, perineal care, etc.
Mar 2015 - Jan 2017
Private Duty Caregiver
May 2012 - Feb 2015
Self Employed
* Offered personal care and assistance to an 86-year-old patient with Alzheimer's Stage 1
* Coordinated with family and her doctors to deliver appropriate care plan
* Assisted her with activities of daily living (ADLs)
May 2012 - Feb 2015
Care Manager & Nursing Assistant
May 2010 - Jul 2013
Sunrise at Fox Hill Memory Care
* Extended personal care and assistance to patients with Alzheimer's Stage 1 &2
* Worked as a team using creative therapies like reality orientation, validation, reminiscence activities and music therapy
May 2010 - Jul 2013
Home Health Aide – Part Time
Jan 2002 - Jun 2013
Montgomery County Personnel Services
* Extended personal care to Medicaid clients while maintaining records of patients' health status and progress
* Coordinated with registered nurses, doctors, family, and the patient to determine an appropriate care plan
Jan 2002 - Jun 2013
Montgomery College
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
Rockville, MD
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
Geriatric Nursing Assistance
Jun 2008 - Sep 2009
Forest Hills of DC
* Assisted residents with ADLs in the long-term care facility
* Responsible for checking vital signs and provided direct care based on identified needs to prevent illness and injury
Jun 2008 - Sep 2009
Montgomery College
Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
Rockville, MD
Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
Medical Assistant
Dec 2006 - Jun 2008
Mary's Center
* Performed and documented evaluations, including labs, hearing and vision tests, vital signs, as ordered by NP/PA or MD
* Prepared lab specimens and forms for transport
* Administered vaccines and injections under medical supervision
* Facilitated clinic flow to ensure efficiency in services
* Maintained records, translated for other medical providers as needed
* Complied with HIPPA guidelines, CLIA regulations, and agency mandates
Dec 2006 - Jun 2008
Medical Case Manager & Medical Assistant
Apr 2005 - Jan 2008
EOFULA Senior Center/ Mary's Center
* Assisted nurses and other healthcare providers in providing primary care services
* Responsible for checking and assessing client vital signs on weekly and monthly basis
* Handled recording and updates of Gerontological Evaluations on high risk program participants
* Maintained client files and log of times/dates for vital signs
* Designed and monitor medication charts for proper use
* Provided case management and referred clients to health practitioner, specialist, or substance abuse treatment
Apr 2005 - Jan 2008
Home Health Aide
Oct 1995 - Apr 2005
Adventist Home Health Svc
* Provided personal care and assistance with ADLs while administering regular records of health status and progress
* Actively worked with registered nurses, doctors, family, and the patient to arrange appropriate care for the patient
Oct 1995 - Apr 2005
Private Nursing Assistant
Sep 1993 - Mar 1995
Self Employed - Connie Myers
* Management and care of a first stage Alzheimer's disease patient
Sep 1993 - Mar 1995
Montgomery College
Jan 1994 - Jan 1994
Rockville, MD
Jan 1994 - Jan 1994
Nurse Tech
Jan 1990 - Dec 1992
Holy Cross Hospital
* Identified patient problems, symptoms, response to treatment, and behavioral changes
* Provided input for patient discharge planning and share suggestions for community agency referrals
* Documented patient's response of nursing plan in collaboration with registered nurses
* Performed acute checks, ambulating patients, catheterization, documentation of vital signs, perineal care, and assisted mothers with breastfeeding, cord care, etc.
Jan 1990 - Dec 1992
Private Foreign Nurse
Dec 1983 - Feb 1990
Self-Employed - James Gallagher Family
* Nursing care of a 69-year-old bedridden patient with multiple CVA's and Stage IV Decubite.
* Care of tracheotomy and suctioning PRN, gastrostomy and tube feeding, Foley catheter and wound care
Dec 1983 - Feb 1990
Head Nurse
Jan 1977 - Dec 1981
Psychiatric Clinic del Rosario (PT)
* In charge of the rehabilitation of clients with a concentration in their physical and emotional well-being in group therapy along with staff development
Jan 1977 - Dec 1981
Head Nurse
Jan 1976 - Dec 1981
Marly Clinic
* Handled administrative duties in internal medicine and surgery units
* Supervised, coordinated, evaluated personnel and equipment, and administered drugs.
Jan 1976 - Dec 1981
Universidad del Rosario
Jan 1971 - Jan 1975
Colombia
Jan 1971 - Jan 1975
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