I was a full-time in-home caretaker for my elderly grandmother the last couple months of her life and was her primary caretaker. I did cooking, meal prep, housecleaning, shopping, dispensed medication, took her to doctor visits, oversaw her daily appointments with physical therapists, nurses, and hospice and provided...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
A little more about me: Like many, my experience as a caregiver began when members of my own family became ill and I did my best to support them as they bravely faced terminal diseases. These experiences enabled me to begin working with two companies that provide care to clients in their homes throughout New England. I've had...
Sara can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Sara has many years of experience working with the elderly. She is a very loving and caring person. She is very punctual and great working as a team which to me that is very important. She is always available to help with anything. I have worked with her and it was...
I'm a certified CNA/GNA graduate through the nursing program at Frederick Community College (FCC). I'm a very compassionate, caring, and a creative person. I am CPR trained through the Red Cross and have assisted a team of hospice nurses caring for terminally ill seniors. I have cared for seniors with Dysphasia, Dementia,...
Roxanne can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Roxanne was an amazing caregiver to our 85 year old mother who suffered from late stage Alzheimer's. She was a wonderful part of our care-giving team. She treated our mother like her own and handled her with loving care. Her kindness, professionalism, and...
I'd describe my personality as energetic, determined, and kind.
I like caring for seniors because I believe they have incredible memories, stories, experiences, and are an important part of our society.
In my spare time, I like to garden, read, listen to podcasts, cook and spend time with my husband Ben, and dogs.
One thing...
Emily can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, hospice services, home modification, meal prep & more
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