Tara B. Care Companion in Norristown, PA 19401
Looking for full or part-time work as a care companion.
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Norristown, PA
28 years paid experience
Last signed in: More than 6 months
Home Care Rates
$23 per hour
$60 per half day
$120 per full day
$560 per week
$1500 per month
Tara’s Bio
I have provided care services since 1996 specializing in geriatrics. I am experienced as a HHA, CNA, NA, a Medical assistant with med certification from Vitalink. Focused on ensuring the clients’ comfort and safety at all times. Ability to promote residents’ independence and assist them with activities of daily living. A successful communicator who has a profound ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients. Exceeded clients’ expectations and consistently enhanced their quality of life by instilling self-help skills.
*Comprehend the details laid out in the patient care programs and devise methods to follow them
*Provide patients with assistance in toileting, grooming, washing, and bathing.
*Prepare and serve meals according to the set nutritional plans charted out in patients’ files.
*Provide companionship and counseling to patients as a means of providing comfort and support.
8Remind patients to take their medications on time or administer prescribed medication.
*Observe patients in order to determine changes in behavior and health and report findings to doctors immediately.
*Accompany patients to doctors’ appointments and encourage them to take part in recreational activities.
*Ensure that patients’ surroundings are kept clean and safe.
*Assist in handling household chores such as laundry, errand running, and cleaning.
*Create and submit patient condition/progress reports to presiding doctors periodically.
Experience
Age Specific Experience
28 years paid experience with:
- Under 55 years old
- 55 to 64 years old
- 65 to 74 years old
- 75 to 84 years old
- Over 85 years old
Experience with providing basic care services:
- Conversation and companionship
- Safety supervision
- Meal preparation
- Medication reminders
- Social activities
- Light housekeeping
- Exercise/Physical activities
- Laundry and linen changes
- Mobility assistance
Experience with providing personal care services:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Feeding and special diet
- Toileting
Experience with providing individualized services:
- Medication Administration
- Medication Assistance
- Medication Management
- Grooming Guidance
- Assistance with Pets
- Meal Planning
- Nutrition Education
- Mobility Training
Experience with providing health & medical services:
- Wound Care
- IV Therapy/Injections
- Diabetic Care
Availability & Job Preferences
Availability Duration
Prefers to provide visiting care
- Short term (1 to 3 months)
- Temporary (4 to 12 months)
- Permanent (1 to 2 years)
- Permanent (2 or more years)
- On call (as needed)
Job Duration
- Willing consider either a part time or full time position
- Start date is flexible
Availability
My availability is valid through 1/31/24
- Open (all day, everyday)
Skills & Abilities
Languages Spoken
- English
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