Whitney W.

$15.00 / hr

Longview, TX

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When I was 16 years old my grandfather was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. I had the privilege of sitting with him for his final 2 months of life. With that experience I learned how to be empathetic as well as the value of patience. As his health began to decline I saw how important it was to help him complete daily task that was once easy for him to do on his own. Teaching him how to navigate to the sink to assist with brushing his teeth, or helping him roll over when his body was too stiff for him to move on his own; are just small examples of what he needed help with on a day to day basis. Right then, at such a young age I knew that I wanted a career in helping others. What I enjoyed most was knowing that his final months, he had me there to take care of him. I was able to make his last few moments as easy as possible. Getting my Phlebotomy Certification is a huge achievement that I am proud of. At one point I had a terrible fear of needles, so I enrolled into a program to not only gain helpful skills to help progress my career; but to also overcome a fear that I carried around since I was a small girl.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

Full Time

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
Cancer Recovery
Cardiovascular Disorders
Depression
Hearing Disorders
HIV/AIDS
Hospice Care
Orthopedic Care
Vision and Eye Disorders
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Phlebotomist/ Senior Plasma Center Tech.

Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

Biolife Plasma Svc

Greet new and current donors, while ensuring the safety of donors and staff. Pay attention to detail to screen new and repeat donors, take and record donor vital signs and finger stick results. Use and operate the Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation. Identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiate changes to center processes, as needed, through the use of company approved procedures. Work in a fast-paced, team environment; ensure a clean and professional work environment; attend team meetings; work closely with the management team; and problem-solve together. Install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot state-of- the-art plasmapheresis machines while ensuring the safety of our donors.

Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

Westwood High School

Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

Palestine, TX

Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

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