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Melissa L.

Melissa L.

$20.00 / hr

Troy, NY

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About Melissa

Presently, I am employed as Home Health Aide as an independent contractor, and in this position I am responsible for a wide variety of tasks to include following medical plans, helping devise new activities plans, meal plans, and arrange for day trips also any appointments. I know my knowledge of working with the elderly over a decade now is perfect for the position you have . I am highly enthusiastic, compassionate, and have great ideas for suitable activities.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Overnight
  • Holiday Shifts

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Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Dementia
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Troy High and Middle School

Jan 2000 - Present
Troy, KS
Jan 2000 - Present

Home health aide

Jan 2010 - Dec 2019
Helping Hands
Presently, I am employed as Home Health Aide independent contractor, and in this position I am responsible for a wide variety of tasks to include but not limited to the following: medical plans, assisting with daily life activities, helping devise new activities plans, meal plans, and arrange for day trips also any appointment. Skills Provided direct patient care to adult and geriatric individuals with neurological pathologies such as Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Lewy Body syndrome, dementia and Alzheimer's, vestibular dysfunction. Administered medications and physical agents to help improve mobility and relieve pain and disability caused by disease or injury as directed by the physician's plan of care. Profession with Hoyer lift and stand assist machines Extensive experience in outpatient and home cealth care settings including administering medications, demonstrating physical therapists medical plan, occupational therapies, following and administering a care plan provided by a physician. Proficient in wound care, catheter care, hospice care, CPR certified.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2019
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