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Melanie J.

Melanie J.

$25.00 / hr

Philadelphia, PA

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About Melanie

I'm a dependable and caring person who truly enjoys helping others, especially when they need someone they can trust. I'm energetic and outgoing, and I try to bring comfort, patience, and a sense of routine to the people I care for. I'm just as committed to supporting the family as I am the patient, because I know how much it means to feel like you're not alone in it. What led me to caregiving was a personal experience -- I cared for someone very close to me, and through that, I realized how important it is to be present, patient, and kind. That experience stayed with me, and it's what pushed me to do this work professionally. What I love most is getting to know people and being a part of their day-to-day life. Sometimes it's the little things -- a smile, a good conversation, listening to music, cooking, planting flowers or just keeping someone's routine -- that make the biggest difference. One of the things I'm most proud of is being someone people can count on when things are hard. It's not always easy work, but it's real, and it matters.

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
  • Weekend Live-In
  • 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

  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Star Career Academy - Philadelphia

Jan 1998 - Present
Philadelphia, PA
Jan 1998 - Present

Caregiver

Aug 2018 - Present
Home Care
House management, bills, appointments, shopping for everything needed, Rx pickup, vet appointments, personal care, safety, meals and meal prep
Aug 2018 - Present

Clerk

Nov 2015 - Mar 2018
Phila parking authority
Customer service provided to Philadelphia residents. Precise control of accounts, revenue and work flow.
Nov 2015 - Mar 2018

Emergency room technician

May 2008 - Jul 2011
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Providing all area's of care, from triage to Trauma. EKG. Phlebotomy, accu checks, Tracheostomy care, wound care. Provided patients 1:1 care including hygiene to bed bound and post surgical.
May 2008 - Jul 2011

Critical Care Technician

Mar 2000 - Apr 2008
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hospital
Care of patients admitted to ICU. Advancing to code team and wound care team. I was able to closely monitor patients in a critical setting, who were occasionally able to transfer to rehab to home. In unit i peformed 1:1 assistance to Patients, nursing staff and Doctors. Helping maintain quality of life, with life sustaining procedures.
Mar 2000 - Apr 2008

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