Hello I am Portia Nathan, I am a caregiver for care linx . I have been in the medical field for 9 years almost a decade . I genuinely love what I do for a living , because it doesn't feel like it's what I do for a living . My compassion for geriatric care started when I was just 24 years old I had just stepped out of the phlebotomy world an stepped into caregiving. From that start date I knew I loved my job I enjoy my clients they also enjoy me I am a very witty , an creative person so we always have fun . A positive upbeat personality that everyone compliments me on is also what drove me to this field. I have skilled care experience an also care giving home care experience. My experience consist of the following below 1.Bathing assistance 2.Eating assistance feeding if needed an cooking if needed. 3.clothing assistance 4.medicine reminders 5.grooming assistance 6.ambulate/transfer assistance 7.catheter care (cleaning) 8.colostemy bag (cleaning) 9.toileting assistance bed pan, check and change brief assistance 10.hoyer , stand lift experience 11.accu check for diabetics assistance 12.vital check experience. 13.laundry assistance 14.dementia/Alzheimer 15.stroke/heart attack 16.hospice care Besides my professional perks I am very friendly an understanding . I am a pleaser of my clients and also their family .
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
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