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Joan W.

Joan W.

$22.00 / hr

Triangle, VA

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About Joan

Efficient and reliable CNA with 2 years experience volunteering in a hospital setting and about 6months experience working as a home health aide. Assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Interested in a full-time role as a nursing assistant in a top-notch healthcare facility.

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

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Care Manager

Aug 2016 - Present
Sunrise Assisted Living
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking. Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms. Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions. Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements. Provided a comforting and soothing environment. Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence. Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment. Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Aug 2016 - Present

CNA

Apr 2016 - Present
Kind and Caring Home Health Agency
Apr 2016 - Present

American School of Nursing and Allied Health

Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
Woodbridge, VA
Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
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