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Candace L.

Candace L.

$15.00 / hr

Kansas City, MO

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About Candace

1. I wanted to provide care with compassion, to patients that are wanting maintain their aging dignity. 2. I am able to see that the care I have given has make bright positive out look on the families and patients. 3. I cared for a woman and her husband for 4 years. During that time I grew to care about couple like my own family which made it more difficult when the wife passed. Due to having care for the couple for so many years I have been able to maintain my long lasting friendship with the family. 4. I am very empathic and patient person with it come to working in home care. I am very dependable and flexible as well. I worked with all kinds of home care patient and really love what I do.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

    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
    • Blood Disorders
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Renal and Urological Disorders
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Substitute Medical Assistant Instructor

    Sep 2011 - Sep 2014
    Pinnacle Career Institute
    Instructed occupational subjects at the postsecondary level; curriculum met state and local academic competencies. • Directed and counseled students on self-enhancement, productivity, and accountability and dependability techniques. • Prepared and organized team training projects to educate users on learning new modified workflow system applications. • Participated as active member of academic council by coordinating and evaluating the certifications of all graduating applicants.
    Sep 2011 - Sep 2014

    Delivery/System Analyst

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
    Cerner Corporation,
    Preformed diagnostic software testing and web-based training for Cerner Millennium clients on their HIT/EMR solutions. • Demonstrated multiple projects with associates on testing, system conversions, and educating clients on solution functionality. • Monitored CMS Meaningful use stages and PQRS measures related to clinical practice and the legal implications. • Seized an active role in driving the company’s implementation methodology practices by maximizing financial development.
    Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

    Senior Suspended Billing/Collections Representative

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2013
    Apria Healthcare
    Provide analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, including compiling and analyzing financial and statistical information, to support Medicaid, Medicare and Commercial Insurance guidelines for medical devices. • Oversaw coding, reimbursements and authorizations for pharmaceutical medication and durable medical equipment. • Participate in all aspects of underwriting information and contract negotiations for Medicaid and Medicare coverage. • Promoted to senior after one year and knowledgeable in HIPAA, HCFA 1500 claim form, modifiers, and HCPC's Level II.
    Jan 2011 - Jul 2013

    Assistant Clinical Manager,

    Jun 2010 - May 2012
    Hidden Lake Care Center
    Supervised assisted living unit within the scope of the State of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. • Managed admissions processes and clinical appointments with patients’ families in order facilitate continuity of care. • Resolved complaints and risk management issues under the facility’s guidance procedures. • Insure final audits and productivity standards were completed timely and in compliance with State and federal regulations.
    Jun 2010 - May 2012

    Park University,

    May 2007 - May 2009
    May 2007 - May 2009

    Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley

    Aug 2005 - May 2009
    Aug 2005 - May 2009

    Healthcare Consultant

    Apr 2003 - Jan 2009
    Favorite Staffing,
    Product consulting on behalf of Truman Medical Center, Impact Health, Kellogg's, and PR International, among other local and national organizations with an assigned regional territory. • Prioritized and targeted physicians with respect to market share potential, ensuring high sales impact. • Maintained applicable product knowledge specific to patient diagnosis. • Monitored COPD, Ventilator Depended, and O2 therapy and set-up for patient's in ICU, Trauma, CVCU and floor therapy.
    Apr 2003 - Jan 2009

    Concorde Career College

    Aug 2001 - Feb 2003
    Aug 2001 - Feb 2003
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