bingMelissa P. | Professional Caregiver in Valley Cottage, NY | CareLinx
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Melissa P.

Melissa P.

Covid-19 Vaccinated

$25.00 / hr

Bronx, NY

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About Melissa

I am a well experienced and qualified care technician who employs people centered and consultative approach to care. This means that care plan is developed with the care receipients' priority in mind. I entered this field because of the need I realized when taking care of my senior relative who received a diffcult diagnosis. I am friendly, effecient, and enjoy a good conversation. In this field, I am most proud of the smile and thank yous that I receive from patients at the end of a care cycle.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Exercise
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • 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

  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Jul 2020 - Present
Mount Sinai Morningside
Intensive Care Unit Float Pool PACU - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Patient monitoring and vitals post-op Child Psychology Unit/Adult Psychology Unit One to one observation Med Surg Unit
Jul 2020 - Present

Certified Nursing Assistant

May 2018 - Jun 2020
Isabella Rehabilitation Center
pecial Ventilation Unit Maintaining patient room with medical resources Conducting routine rounds on an assigned number of patients which may include any and/or all of the following Clean and sterilize patient room, bathrooms, examination rooms and other patient care areas Complete vital checks on patients, these include, temperature checks, pulse and heart rate Review and monitor patient dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences to ensure appropriate in house nutritional practices Feeding of patients who are unable to do so independently Escort patients to and from Doctor's appointments
May 2018 - Jun 2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
Citadel Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
Restocking patient room with personal hygiene items Clean and sterilize patient room, bathrooms, examination rooms and other patient care areas Complete vital checks on patients, these include, temperature checks, pulse and heart rate Review and monitor patient dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences to ensure appropriate in house nutritional practices Feeding of patients who are unable to do so independently Escort patients to and from Doctor's appointments Undress, wash and dress patients who are unable to do so independently
Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

Kingsborough Community College of the City University of New York

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
Brooklyn, NY
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
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