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Susan D.

Susan D.

$25.00 / hr

Portland, OR

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About Susan

I am caring, dependable & trustworthy. I have been the health care field for 20 plus years. I have been a CNA for many years. I am also a Home Care. I have always wanted to be in health care at a young age. I felt taking care of people is rewarding in my heart. My personal achievement that I am most proud of is I have stayed in health care all my life.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time

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
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Personal Support Worker

Sep 2016 - Present
Department Of Human Services
I help the client with shopping, housecleaning, cooking, budgeting, med reminders and I take client out to doctor appointments and other social activities. I also help client with his laundry.
Sep 2016 - Present

Home Care Worker

Sep 2009 - Present
Department Of Human Resources
I bathe the client, help with toileting needs which includes condom catheter, and personal hygiene. I help the client into and out of bed and help him get dressed. I help client with meals and eating and take out to eat when client wants. I help client with medicines. I drive to whatever activity we are participating in. I have went to clients place of employment and do whatever is necessary for the task at hand. I take care of clients laundry and light house cleaning.
Sep 2009 - Present

Certified Nurses Aide

Jun 2011 - Jun 2014
Rosevilla
I was responsible for getting the the residents up in the morning, dressed and ready for breakfast. I helped clients with their Activities of Daily Living which include toileting and hygiene. I have experience with catheter care and cleaning tracheotomies on the outside and changing the bandage. I helped residents in and out of the bed through out the day. I was responsible for cleaning and tidying their rooms and making the beds. I walked residents and transferred them in and out of wheelchairs. I exercised and performed range of motion as instructed on care plan. I assisted the residents with their meals which included helping them eat.
Jun 2011 - Jun 2014

Certified Nurses Aide

May 2008 - May 2011
Milwaukie Convalescent Ctr
I was responsible for getting the the residents up in the morning, dressed and ready for breakfast. I helped clients with their Activities of Daily Living which include toileting and hygiene. I have experience with catheter care. I helped residents in and out of the bed through out the day. I was responsible for cleaning and tidying their rooms and making the beds. I walked residents and transferred them in and out of wheelchairs. I exercised and performed range of motion as instructed on care plan. I assisted the residents with their meals which included helping them eat.
May 2008 - May 2011

Certified Nurses Aide / Home Health Aide

May 2001 - Aug 2006
Providence Home Health
I worked with bathing assistance in this job. I performed catheter care and toileting as needed. I walked with the clients to the bathroom or gave them bed baths accordingly. I exercised the clients as was ordered by therapy. I would work with hospice patients in this job. I performed simple wound care with this job. I also had great time management and organizational skills with planning my day with my clients.
May 2001 - Aug 2006

Carrington College- Portland

Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
Portland, OR
Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

Mt. Hood Community College

Jan 1990 - Jan 1993
Gresham, OR
Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

South Albany High School

Jan 1975 - Jan 1978
Albany, OR
Jan 1975 - Jan 1978

Reviews (2)

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January 2019
Harry S.
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January 2018
Vernette L.
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Susan has the compassion and experience necessary for this caregiving work. When my mom is ready for outside help, Susan will be the first on my list to contact.
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