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Deborah D.

Deborah D.

$25.00 / hr

Pittsburgh, PA

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About Deborah

My joy comes from being of service to others and adding a bit of sunshine to their day. I am a great listener and love talking to people. My patients are very comfortable and feel safe with me. I have been practicing Respiratory Therapy for a very long time. I have seen many changes in healthcare. I maintain there must be CARE in healthcare! I am currently Certified in Respiratory Therapy and licensed by the State of Pennsylvania and I am certified in Basic Life Support.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • 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

  • COPD
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Respiratory Therapist CRT

May 2014 - Present
Forbes Center for Rehab and Health
Ventilator and trach patient management. CPR. Airway maintaince including suction, trach changes and treatments. Patient evaluation and treatment recommendations. Charting and written notes on shift activity and changes. Family education and communication.
May 2014 - Present

Respiratory Therapist

Dec 2009 - Jul 2014
Allegheny Valley School
Ventilator and trach patient care. Maintainance of airway including suction, treatments and trach changing. Patient evaluation and recommendations for treatment. Communicating with nurses and doctors. Charting all activities and patient status. Accompanying patients to appointments.
Dec 2009 - Jul 2014

Lynn University

Jan 1979 - Jan 1981
Boca Raton, FL
Jan 1979 - Jan 1981

Winchester Thurston School

Jan 1969 - Jan 1971
Pittsburgh, PA
Jan 1969 - Jan 1971
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