Willa W.

$20.00 / hr

Carrollton, TX

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About Willa

I am a professional Caregiver/ Medication Aide. I specialized in working with disabled, elderly, Alzheimer/Memory Care residents, and hospice care. I enjoy helping seniors to maintain their independence in the comfort of their own home. My passion is with alzheimer,dementia, elderly clients, but enjoy helping everyone. I have over 20 years of caring for the elderly. My desire is to help others and show respect, allow the clients to have their dignity. I am CPR/ First Aide certified with lot's credentials in the healthcare field and holds my Bachelor in Business Management with Individualized studies. Willa W

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

Part Time
Short Term
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
Cancer Recovery
Dementia
Diabetes
Hospice Care
Parkinson's Disease
Post Surgery Recovery
Stroke
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Lead Carepartner/ Medication Aide

Nov 2016 - Present

Harbor Chase Plano

Responsible for daily Adl's for each resident. Daily showers, baths, personal hygiene and oral care. Prep and administer medication, fax orders to pharmacy, provide updates to nurses and family members. Do laundry as scheduled and needed.

Nov 2016 - Present

Mountain View College

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

Dallas, TX

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

Direct Support Professional

Jun 2014 - Nov 2016

Denton State Supported Living Center

05/2014 to Present *Responsible for the routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for specified individuals with developmental disabilities routine and crisis situations. *Responsibilities may include such duties as grooming, bathing, feeding, observing and reporting client conditions and behaviors; interacting with clients therapeutically, participating in individualized training and/or active treatment programs. Required to accurately document client behavior(s) throughout the daily schedule, including response to home activities, home training and unusual incidents. Completion of work requires use of simple and/or routine duties, while decision making is based on simple and well-defined guidelines.

Jun 2014 - Nov 2016

Resident Care Assistant

Feb 2015 - Sep 2016

MacArthur Hills Assisting Living

Responsible for carrying out the responsibilities and duties of the direct care staff during all direct care shifts. *To coordinate scheduling and individual involvement in community services. *Check and complete maintenance monthly on all facilities within campus *Pass medication as scheduled and PRN medications as requested throughout shift. *To develop and maintain a working relationship with case managers through regular communication. *To manage household spending within the approved budget and assure accurate accounting of finances. *Ability to work independently and excellent time management skills daily.

Feb 2015 - Sep 2016

Caregiver

Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

Synergy Home Care

I was responsible for giving client bath, shower, grooming, cleaning house and doing laundry. *Supervise other team members that work for client, train employees on new policies and procedures. *Create a strong relationship with each client, and family member. *Responsible for G-tube feeding client 4 times per day, clean wound and change bandage. *I am responsible for preparing client puree food three times per day or as needed.

Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

Metropolitian State University

May 2005 - Dec 2008

Upper Iowa University

Feb 2003 - May 2005

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