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Brittani D.

Brittani D.

$25.00 / hr

West Des Moines, IA

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About Brittani

Empathetic, caring and diligent health care professional with a sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyles for clients. I provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for clients. Experienced in various roles in health care and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to clients through physical and emotional support. I'm accustomed to administering bedside and medical equipment assistance as needed, as well as activities of everyday living, personal activities, ambulation and personal hygiene assistance. I prioritize partnering with families, and client's healthcare team to ensure I provide the right focus on administering optimal support to clients through personalized care plans required to manage diverse medical conditions, and lifestyles. Proficient in organizing medications, assistance at doctor appointments, transportation, companionship, preparing meals, and removing any barriers that might impact client's everyday quality of life. I believe with organization skills, great communication and excellent interpersonal skills, your loved one will gain the support they need to maintain a great quality of life.

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
  • 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
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Jan 2023 - Present
Des Moines, IA
Jan 2023 - Present

Director Client Care- Home Health Dvs-In-Field

Jan 2024 - Present
Caring Hearts Agency
Jan 2024 - Present

Direct Caretaker Manager:In-field

Nov 2019 - May 2022
Caring Hearts Home Health Svc
Nov 2019 - May 2022

Drake College of Business

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
Des Moines, IA
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

Insurance sales manager

Dec 2016 - May 2019
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Dec 2016 - May 2019

Insurance Sales Manager

Oct 2014 - May 2016
nationwide sales solutions
Oct 2014 - May 2016

Senior Workers Compensation, Indemnity

May 2012 - Oct 2014
Nationwide Agribusiness
May 2012 - Oct 2014

San Diego State University

Jan 2004 - Jan 2008
San Diego, CA
Jan 2004 - Jan 2008
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