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Melissa T.

Melissa T.

$10.00 / hr

Orange, TX

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About Melissa

I helped take care of my grandmother until she passed away. I think that everyone deserves that loving care and companionship. I hate being alone and don't think elderly should be alone either. I love helping others, cooking, cleaning are some of my favorite things to do....I have 4 kids and a husband so I cook and clean a lot! I am proud to of the daughter, granddaughter, mother, and wife I have become. I live for them.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • 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

  • COPD
  • Hospice Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

CRT Respiratory Therapist

Apr 2010 - Aug 2011
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Answered multi-line phone, filed medical charts, data entry onto computerized charts. Performed various technical duties to administer respiratory therapy treatments to assigned patients; Assisted in the care of patients with respiratory diseases; Worked with doctors and specialists listening to breathing sounds. Monitored patients physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consulted with physician if adverse reactions occur. Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears. Performed pulmonary function and adjusted equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy. ***NO LONGER LICENSED***
Apr 2010 - Aug 2011

PRN Respiratory Therapist

Oct 2008 - Apr 2010
Palestine Regional Medical Ctr
Answered multi-line phone, filed medical charts, data entry onto computerized charts. Performed various technical duties to administer respiratory therapy treatments to assigned patients; Assisted in the care of patients with respiratory diseases; Worked with doctors and specialists listening to breathing sounds. Monitored patients physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consulted with physician if adverse reactions occur. Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears. Performed pulmonary function and adjusted equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
Oct 2008 - Apr 2010

San Jacinto College District

Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
Pasadena, TX
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
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