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Corlis S.

Corlis S.

$16.00 / hr

Morrisville, NC

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About Corlis

1. I became a caregiver because I love helping people. I realized that after becoming the primary sole caregiver to my terminally ill sister, I realize that this profession is my calling in life. 2. I took care of both of my ailing grandparents and I currently assist with taking care of my mother, who's a stroke victim. I enjoy providing the necessary care that people need. 3. I am a second year nursing student. 4. I am a retired police officer. I completed 20 years with the New York City Police Department and now I am pursuing the career I have always wanted. 5. I have a great love for helping people. I am a mother of two twenty-six year old identical twin girls, I have one grandchild whom I love dearly. I am also a retired captain in the United States Army. I am a college graduate and I am presently pursuing a career in the medical field. I am a Certified Nurses Assistant and a Medication Technician. I have experience with working with dementia, Alzheimer, stroke patiences and the elderly.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

  • Cancer Recovery
  • Home Health Care
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Patient Safety Associate

Jan 2016 - Present
Rex Hospital
Assist patients in ADL. Monitor vital signs, accu-checks. Provided on on one patient safety.
Jan 2016 - Present

Medication Technician/Certified Nurses Asst.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
Sunrise
• Maintain Medication Administrative Record • Passes medications and gives treatments according to physicians orders and in accordance with facility policy • Give shift report on status of residents • Document in the resident records. • Responsible for notifying charge nurse of medications needing to be refilled. Assures/monitors personal and staff compliance to residents’ rights. • Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized medication cart and medication room. Assist with psychosocial groups and or activities. • Monitors personal and staff compliance to all State and federal requirements including but not limited to blood borne pathogens, hazardous materials, infection control, and fire safety.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

caregiver

Dec 2012 - Jun 2014
self
Sole caregiving for my sibling that was diagnosed with breast cancer. • Assist in addressing everyday personal needs such as toileting, bathing and grooming • Perform light housekeeping activities such as cleaning, dusting and vacuuming • Make beds on a daily basis and change linen as often as required • Engage clients in physical and mental exercises prescribed by their doctors • Escort on appointments with hair dressers and physical therapists • Provide companionship on a daily basis by lending an ear Engage wards in outdoor activities such as walking and light sports • Prepare food or oversee the preparation of food to ensure that hygiene standards are met and that doctors’ orders are being followed • Manage laundry and ironing activities • Run errands including grocery shopping, bills payment and mail handling • Maintain a safe and clean environment and ensure that garbage is taken out on a daily basis • Arrange medicines to be taken on schedule by providing appropriate reminders or administering medication only upon doctor’s orders • Observe elderly for signs of deterioration or concern and report them to the family or doctor on an immediate basis • Maintain record of ward’s activities, behavior and symptoms for reference purpose
Dec 2012 - Jun 2014

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Sep 1982 - Jun 1986
Sep 1982 - Jun 1986
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