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Melissa K.

Melissa K.

Covid-19 Vaccinated

$30.00 / hr

Summerville, SC

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About Melissa

My name is Melissa Kinloch!I have been a CNA for about 23 yrs now. I have done a little of everything. I worked in skill nursing, home health, hospice and with disable adults/children. I love helping people along with having a lot of patience and understanding. It always have been my passion

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
  • Overnight
  • 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
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Cna/Ambassador

Aug 2024 - Present
commonwise
Provide direct, safe,Quality personal care to patients in their homes and nursing homes Maintain patients vital signs Bathing,dressing, and undressing patients and aiding them in oral hygiene needs Assist patients personal hygiene Maintain patients personal information Assist patients in nourishment Answering signal lights and bells to determine patients needs Emptying drainage devices Measuring and recording patients food and liquid intake and output Housekeeping/laundry if necessary Report any changes in patients or anything unusual Colostomy Care Setting up equipment Assisting with examinations Assisting patients in and out of bed Transport patients to their appointments .managing oxygen tanks/cpap machines Give medication reminders Finger sticks/Finger pricks Chart on patients in a timely Manner using matrix systems Train other Cna"s Equipping caregivers with necessary tools to care for their patients Scheduling and Coordination Answering calls o concerns with patients and caregivers
Aug 2024 - Present

Direct Support Professional

Aug 2014 - Oct 2021
disibility board of charleston
Provide direct safe quality care to Consumers Adults and Children/Mental Health, Behavioral Health and special needs in their homes Do schedules, schedule assignment to fellow employees, schedule doctors appointments Maintain Consumers Personal Bathing dressing and undressing and oral care Assist patients in nourishment Maintain consumers Personal information and money Give medications Finger sticks/,finger pricks Emptying drainage bags Prepare Meals Toileting Assistant in and out of bed/wheelchair Report any changes
Aug 2014 - Oct 2021

Palmetto Academy

Jan 1998 - Jan 2021
Charleston, SC
Jan 1998 - Jan 2021

Hospice cna

Sep 2010 - Oct 2014
Intrepid USA Healthcare Svc
Make comfortable(Quality of life)Comfort care Bathe,dree,undree,shave,skin care,shampoo,and oral care Emptying drainage bags Dressing changes Feeding Toileting Colostomy care
Sep 2010 - Oct 2014

Trident Technical College

Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
Charleston, SC
Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
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