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Kathryn R.

Kathryn R.

$18.00 / hr

Laurel, MD

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About Kathryn

Hello My name is Kathryn and gives me great joy to see an older adult smile. Its an honor and blessing to be able to help a senior with there daily living needs. I love to create an environment of relaxation, learning, and fun. I'm a compassionate, trustworthy, energetic, and professional Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) who provides hourly care to seniors of all ages and ailments. I have a wide breadth of experience caring for the elderly in the comfort of their homes and also in nursing home facility

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time

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
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

GNA/CMT

Nov 2018 - Present
Personal Care for Private Client
Companionship and Conversation with Client Assistant Client with ROM, Physical Therapy, and Recreation Therapy Full Housekeeping duties (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, vacuum, and laundry Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping Transportation to Doctors, Dentist, Movies, Mall, and Church Administrate medications Hospice Care Support
Nov 2018 - Present

Home Health AIDE/Personal Care

Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
Homeinstead Senior Care
* Companionship and Conversation for Clients at Home and Assistant Living Facilities * ADL's for Clients with Demetria Care * Transport Clients using a Hoyer Lift * Assistant Clients with ROM, Physical Therapy, and Recreational Therapy * Light Housekeeping tasks (vacuum, wet mop dust, laundry, etc.) * Meal Preparation * Transportation * Reminders (medication, appointments, etc.) * Hospice Care Support
Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

Top Knowledge Healthcare Institute

Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
Baltimore, MD
Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

Human Resources Director

Oct 2010 - Jul 2017
TTJ Enterprises, Inc dba Massage Envy
* Consulted legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law * Developed and maintained a human resources system that met management information needs. * Oversaw the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law. * Identified legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensured policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. * Wrote and delivered presentations to corporate officers regarding human resources policies and practices. * Planned and conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals. * Maintained records of benefits plans participation such as insurance, pension plans, personnel transactions, hires, terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting. * Responded to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs. * Administered performance review program to ensure effectiveness compliance and equity with the organization. * Administered benefit programs such as life, health, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence and employee assistance. * Developed, maintained, and implemented a system to ensure the organization's licenses, insurance and certifications were processed in a timely manner. * Developed, maintained, and implemented a system to ensure the organization's inventory system for facility management prepossesses. * Developed, organized and maintained filing system
Oct 2010 - Jul 2017

Katherine Gibbs Business School

Jan 1987 - Jan 1988
Rockville, MD
Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

Springbrook High School

Jan 1983 - Jan 1987
Silver Spring, MD
Jan 1983 - Jan 1987
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