Deirdre H.

$20.00 / hr

Round Rock, TX

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About Deirdre

Hello I am a 41 year old African American women I have worked in the health care field for the past 18 years. I love caring for people I know in my heart caring for those who need help is what I was born to do. I am very compactionate about my job. I will give 100 persent doing my job.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

Full Time

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Skills & Expertise

Alzheimer's Disease
Cardiovascular Disorders
Diabetes
Neurological Disorders
Parkinson's Disease
Post Surgery Recovery
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Disorders
Stroke
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Direct care staff

Jan 2011 - Present

Silmone Care Ltd.

I assist consumers with their every day living skills. Preparing meals, supervising consumers with taking their medications. I provide all transportation to appointments. Also providing training and socialization skills.

Jan 2011 - Present

148 B.J Mays Rd. Bastrop, Texas 78602

Jan 2002 - Jan 2010

Ellen's Private Sitting And Home Care

Work experiance in hospitals , nursing homes , and the private home settings. Assisting patients with ADL's duties include bathing , dressing, feeding,meal preparation , some light house keeping. Working under a supervising nurse reporting patient progress. Other duties checking blood glucose and collecting urine samples pre Dr. Order. Also providing transportation to appointments.

Jan 2002 - Jan 2010

Certified Nurse Assistant

Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

Medical Staffing Network

While working under a supervising nurse I worked in hospitals,nursing homes, private homes caring for patients doing vital signs, assisting with ADL's bathing , dressing, feeding and meal preparation. Assisting with supervising with medications. Reporting patient progress to the nurse.

Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

Patient Care Tech 1

Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

St. David's Hospital

While working under the supervision of a RN, I worked in the rehabilitation hospital checking vital signs,assisting patients with ADL'S ,bathing,dressing , feeding those who needed assistance. I also assisted patients with ambulation and exersizing . I was responsible for documentation of patient progress in the meditech computer system, and answering call lights. I also ollectex urine/stool/sputum samples per Dr. Order. I checked patient blood glucose per order. Made sure all supplies were stocked when needed. During my time of employment I took continuing education classes at Austin Community College which included Basic phlebotomy, Diabetes education , and a Commnications Skills class. My last year I worked on the Psyciatric unit working with adolescents and adults. Monitoring patient progress and behavior. Reporting any changes to the supervising nurse. I also assisted the nurse with patient group sessions, reporting relevant physical, psychological and social developments to other staff

Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

Lyndon Baynes Johnson

Aug 1985 - May 1989

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