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Wanda J.

Wanda J.

$15.00 / hr

Raleigh, NC

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About Wanda

Promoting health, healing, and hope in response to the human condition Seeing a smile of appreciation over just a small deed that I do.Helped elderly, hospice patients during their last years to provide them with a happy and comfortable life Professionally trained nursing assistant with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Responsible with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 12 years experience providing excellence in care provision to residents

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • 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
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Renal and Urological Disorders
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Shaw University

    Mar 2010 - May 2017
    Mar 2010 - May 2017

    Nursing assistant

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2014
    Handy Hands Wake Forest, NC
    Various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and blood borne disease.Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
    Jan 2002 - Jan 2014

    Nursing Assistant

    Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
    Cary Rehabilitation
    Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements. Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence. Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems. Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
    Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

    Nursing Assistant

    Dec 2007 - Dec 2010
    Interim Temp Agency
    Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
    Dec 2007 - Dec 2010

    Wake Technical community college

    Mar 2001 - Apr 2004
    Mar 2001 - Apr 2004

    Nursing Assistant

    Dec 2001 - Dec 2003
    Wake Medical Hospital
    Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations. Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion.Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff. Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
    Dec 2001 - Dec 2003
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