Philadelphia, PA 19128
from $15 per hour
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Experience: 6 yrs
Hello, my name is Shannon. I'm currently enrolled at Community College Of Philadelphia for nursing and I also work as a CNA at Aria Health Hospital. I went to Mercy Vocational High School where I received my CNA license junior year. I started my first job senior year at a skilled nursing home- St Joseph's Villa, where I worked for 4 years. At the Villa, I worked on the third floor which highly specialized with Alzheimer's/dementia patients, terminally ill patients, hospice patients, lay patients. Some of my duties included: bed baths, showers, mouth care, toileting/changing, occupational/physical therapy, therapeutic activities, etc. I always assess my residents and see what they are able to do. I encourage them to do whatever ADL's they are able to, which helps keep them mobile and feel a little more independent! Working at a nursing home for 4 years taught me that patience is key! We have to remember that elderly people where once young and they did not ask for this!
Luray W.
Reviewed on 3/31/2017
Shannon took care of my father and she did a tremendous job. My mother was extremely pleased with her demeanor, her punctuality, and her caring, kind nature. Even though she only worked with my father for a short period of time due to his passing away, they developed a nice relationship and he took to her immediately. Shannon is the kind of person who should work in this profession, as she is helpful, kind, compassionate and genuine. We will miss her.
Services offered
Bathing
Dementia
Home health
Hospice services
Live-in home care
Medical transportation
Personal care
Respite care
Rates
Recurring jobs
$15-20/hr
Can help with
Companion care
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Education
Community College of Philadelphia - 2018
Currently attending
Associate degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
Alzheimers or dementia experience
Certified nursing assistant
Home health aide experience
Hospice experience
Other Qualifications & Credentials
CPR certified
Certified with EKG's
experienced with vital signs
blood glucose meter
giving out medication.
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
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