bingShirley W. | Professional Caregiver in Chaparral, NM | CareLinx
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Shirley W.

Shirley W.

Covid-19 Vaccinated

$22.00 / hr

Las Cruces, NM

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About Shirley

I first got interested in healthcare at the age of 14 by taking care of my late aunt. She was a type 1 diabetic that ultimately lead to skin issues and blindness. She told me Shirley you should be a nurse. It sparked the idea. From that time on I found people in the community that needed a little help to make their daily lives easier or better they would say. Later, I put myself through collage and obtained my Bachelorsrs degree in Nursing. I got a job in the Critical Unit. Unfortunately, COVID hit, overwhelming our unit as well as the rest of the hospital(s). At that time, I put passing my certification test on the backburner because I felt the need to be on the floor doing what I could do to help. I didn't pass my test in time and so I was demoted to a patient care tech. I am still working in the CCU as a PCT. I miss my home healthcare personal job as it allows me to connect and do something for people in my community that need help. I enjoy conversations and proving holistic care. Knowing that I am passionate about making sure my clients are comfortable and happy is rewarding and makes my heart happy. My biggest accomplishment was raising my two children while putting myself through collage as a nurse.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • 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
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Dementia
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Patient Care Technitsion

Jan 2024 - Present
Memorial Medical Ctr
I assist and take care of patients activities of daily living such as brushing there teeth, bathing, toileting, and feeding. I also assist nurses with taking patient's vital signs and blood sugars. Another one of my duties consists of being a monitor tech for the CCU unit. In this role I am trained to recognize basic ECG rhythms and recognize and alert nurses when patients are in cardiac distress.
Jan 2024 - Present

New Mexico State University

Jan 2004 - Jan 2019
Las Cruces, NM
Jan 2004 - Jan 2019
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