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Karissa W.

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Philadelphia, PA 19130

from $15 per hour

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About Karissa

Experience: 1 yr

I am a rising Junior at the University of Pennsylvania pursuing a dual degree at the Wharton school and the nursing school in nursing and Health care management and am seeking part time work as a care companion. I previously was employed as a nursing aid/caregiver for a 61-year-old man who suffered a serious stroke that left him wheelchair bound and nonverbal. As such I have experience with transferring wheelchair to bed, wheelchair to toilet, etc. Additionally, I have experience administering meds through a PEG tube, running tube feeds as well as preparing meals and maintaining the household. I am able to provide references. Unfortunately my previous employer recently passed away and so I am now seeking similar care giving employment.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 1 review

Karissa was a caretaker for my dad after he suffered a massive stroke and required extensive care and assistance. She did an outstanding job of helping him with his activities of daily living, providing companionship and working with him to regain many of the abilities he had lost after the stroke. I could not recommend her more highly!

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Tom H.

8/19/2016

Services

Services offered

Bathing

Dementia

Home health

Medical management

Personal care

Respite care

Special needs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$15-25/hr

Can help with

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Qualifications

Education

University of Pennsylvania - 2024

Currently attending

Bachelor degree - Nursing And Health Care Management

Languages

English

Professional skills

Alzheimers or dementia experience

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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