Ruth B.

$15.00 / hr

Severn, MD

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About Ruth

I was an Caregiver for my grandmother. When she passed away I got an job working at an nursing home in house keeping. I became overwhelm with the residents after 6 months working as an house keeper my supervisor as me if i would like to take a class for an nursing assistant position. From their on I have be an Geriatric. It's an very loving and challenging job. Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of geriatric. I'm an very loving, honest person. I enjoy being around people, sing gospel, going to church and enjoy life.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

Alzheimer's Disease
Blood Disorders
Cancer Recovery
Cardiovascular Disorders
Diabetes
Gastrointestinal Disorders
HIV/AIDS
Hospice Care
Multiple Sclerosis
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Care
Parkinson's Disease
Post Surgery Recovery
Renal and Urological Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Disorders
Stroke
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

GNA

Feb 2012 - Sep 2014

Genesis Health Care

Prepare patient rooms upon arrival and document all items. Monitor daily vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature. Assist patient with bed bath, shower, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. Assist with transferring patients in and out of bed, wheelchairs, adaptive equipment. Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patient for which care is provided. Assist with ADLS.

Feb 2012 - Sep 2014

GNA

Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

BrightStar Health Care

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concern. Monitored vital signs. Performed direct care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming and light housekeeping.

Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

cna/gna

Oct 1996 - Jul 2010

Ginger Cove Retirement Community

Assisted resident with daily living in various departments such as, Independent Living, Assistant Living, Home Health and in the skilled Heath Cent providing for chronic patients.

Oct 1996 - Jul 2010

Southern Senior High School

Sep 1975 - Jun 1979

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