Shana M.

$17.00 / hr

Philadelphia, PA

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About Shana

My name is Shana I became a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2011 and have been working in this field ever since. I love working with the elderly because I feel they have so much wisdom to offer and by helping to care for them I learn new things. I feel I would be a good care giver because I am compassionate, empathetic, and I enjoy helping people.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

Bathing
Dressing & Grooming
Toileting
Meal Prep
Exercise
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
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Home Health Care
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

C.N.A

Mar 2016 - Present

Genesis Health care

Bathe and dress patientsServe meals and help patients eatTake vital signsTurn or reposition patients who are bedriddenCollect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctorsProvide and empty bedpansLift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc.Answer patient callsExamine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/woundsClean and sanitize patient areasChange bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies

Mar 2016 - Present

C.n.a

Mar 2016 - Apr 2021

Innovage

I was responsible fro providing excellent care to clients in the form of assisting with activities of daily living, grooming , walking, light housekeeping , laundry and meal prep . I Also provided companionship to clients and made reports to the supervising nurse

Mar 2016 - Apr 2021

Home health aide

Mar 2015 - Jul 2016

Accucare home health

Performs home management tasks including housekeeping, laundry, shopping and errandsPrepares and serves simple modified diets according to instruction and assists with feeding as necessaryAssists with bathing, dressing and groomingAssists with toileting, including use of bedpan, commode or toiletAssists with transfers and ambulation including use of cane, walker, and wheelchairAssists with medication as specified on plan of careProvides routine skin care. May assist self-directing consumers in applying nonprescription topical medications to skin surface.Measures and records vital signsCollects routine specimensObtains consumer’s weightAssist self-directing consumers in performing maintenance exercise programs Cares for male external catheter. Assists with the emptying of indwelling catheter care bag.Assists the self-directing consumer with use of oxygen equipmentAssists a self-directing consumer with the changing a urinary diversion appliance or dressing when the ostomy is mature and stable

Mar 2015 - Jul 2016

C.N.A

Feb 2011 - Jun 2011

Devon Manor

Feb 2011 - Jun 2011

DisTrict 1199 c, Philadelphia, Pa

Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

Overbrook High School

Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

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