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Odessa P.

Odessa P.

$18.00 / hr

Schenectady, NY

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About Odessa

I'm a Certified Personal Care Assistant non smoker. I have been taking care of patients for the past 8 years. This experience has been amazing for me and I love what I do unconditionally. After helping take care of family members I knew I found what I love. My grandpa was a Doctor in world war 2 and my grandma was a nurse for world war 2 also. I enjoy helping people because I like to be the reason for their smile. I love to know I made somebody's day. I'm proud that I could give people a chance to want to keep pushing forward. I'm 20 years old with some experience in Medical terminology at Bryant and Stratton College. I come from a big family with a lot of us being in the medical field. I've learned so much about so many people it's beautiful. All my patients and families I've worked with have been amazing to me. I love my job more than anything in the world. I consider my job a blessing. I also assist with housekeeping, bathing, dressing, shopping, giving medication, meal prepping and mobility. I have experience in rehabilitation, physical therapy assistant, changing Colostomy bag, empty a Catheter bag, dealing with ALS, MS, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and many others issues a client has. long term care for children and adults, mentally challenged or physically challenged.

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
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • Holiday Shifts

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Hospice Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Personal Care Assistant

May 2012 - Present
All Metro Healthcare
I assist with housekeeping, bathing, dressing, shopping, giving medication, meal prepping, mobility and many others things. I've dealt with patients with Dementia, MS, Alzheimer's, seizures and many others.
May 2012 - Present

Bryant and Stratton College

Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
Albany, NY
Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
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