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KerryLynn W.

KerryLynn W.

$15.00 / hr

North Augusta, SC

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About KerryLynn

I became a caregiver when I went back to college to get my BA in 2015. I had no idea how rewarding it would be or how well it would suit me! As a mother of a 1st grader and the daughter of elderly parents, I have more experience than my employment in the field would suggest. I am a naturally caring, trustworthy, and empathetic person. Being a caregiver means helping someone live their life to the fullest extent possible in a happy healthy environment. In my last year of college, I concentrated on social gerontology and my senior thesis was on age-segregation of the elderly. I am especially proud the genealogy researched for my last client. She was so pleased to have that record of her family's history and it was a project we could enjoy together.

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

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

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Arthritis
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Home Health Aide

Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
Regent Healthcare Inc
Assist the elderly with day-to-day tasks including but not limited to personal hygiene, household chores, shopping, appointments, provide transportation, facilitate communication between client and their family, their doctors and their insurance companies. Current duties include managing her papers including insurance claims, genealogy research, paying bills, and record keeping. *Freedom In-Home Care was purchased by Regent Healthcare June 2018
Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

Home Health Aide

Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Freedom In Home Care
Assist the elderly with day-to-day tasks including but not limited to personal hygiene, household chores, shopping, appointments, provide transportation, facilitate communication between client and their family, their doctors and their insurance companies. Current duties include managing her papers including insurance claims, genealogy research, paying bills, and record keeping. *Freedom In-Home Care was purchased by Regent Healthcare June 2018
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

St Mary’s College of Maryland

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
California, MD
Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

Patient Care Coordinator

Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
Tidewater Dental
Schedule appointments for 4-5 general dentists and 2 specialists; check-in patients: verify insurance and personal information; check-out patients: create and present treatment plans, calculate and collect co-pays and fees; researched dental policies to verify coverage for individuals and keep computer system up-to-date; assist billing department with research and resolution of insurance issues; assist management as needed; organize front office and order supplies; organize and re-format forms.
Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

Claim Specialist-Level 2

Nov 2010 - Sep 2012
Delta Dental Insurance
Answered phones in a contact center from patients and doctors; provided coverage information and claims status; researched and resolved any claims issues including but not limited to denied or delayed claims; did whatever it took, usually research, to resolve any issues or answer any questions in a prompt, professional, and kind manner; maintained, updated and streamlined the protocol manuals with the approval of management.
Nov 2010 - Sep 2012

Southwest Illinois College

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
Belleville, IL
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

Appointment Clerk

Jan 2007 - Jul 2009
Dp Technology Corp
Contractor with 375th Medical Group, Scott AFB, IL Required security clearance and background check; answered phones in a small contact center for a patient appointment line; managed appointments for six clinics; maintained, streamlined and updated protocol manuals for six clinics; screened medical issues to determine if doctors appointment, urgent care, or ER was appropriate and advised accordingly; handled and resolved patient comments and complaints; worked with Patient Advocate to resolve high-level issues; assisted and advised supervisor.
Jan 2007 - Jul 2009
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