Austin, TX 78741
from $20 per hour
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Kathleen completed a CareCheck
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About Kathleen
Experience: 10 yrs
I'm 68, retired teacher, former runner, current frequent walker. Starting Sept 1, 2013, I brought my 83 yr old mother to Texas from Florida to live with me and care for her. She had Alzheimer's and kidney cancer. I walked with her a bit, read to her, watched TV with her. Helped her to toilet and off. I cooked for her and cleaned. It was tremendously rewarding. I got to see first hand how difficult it is for families to be there 24 hrs. a day to help their loved one age gracefully and safely. I can pick you up at your home and take you to out patient surgery and wait for you there even if it takes 8 or more hours. I can then bring you back home. This includes caring for any pets you might have while you are in surgery or when you get back home. I can NOT do lifts nor transfers. I also can care for people with dementia. I can do overnights. And I can also be a companion to someone in a nursing home or care center. I charge $20 an hour.
Reviews
Tammy F.
Reviewed on 10/9/2020
Does a great job interacting with our mother who has dementia and engages her in appropriate physical and cognitive activities.
Services
Services offered
Bathing
Dementia
Medical management
Medical transportation
Personal care
Respite care
Special needs
Rates
Recurring jobs
$20-25/hr
Can help with
Companion care
Help with pets
Meal prep
Qualifications
Education
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs - 1985
Bachelor degree - Social Science
California State University - Chico
Graduate degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
Alzheimers or dementia experience
CPR / First Aid trained
Other Qualifications & Credentials
Credentialed teacher
experience with my own mother and caring
compassionate heart. I have cared for an 85 yr old man who has dementia: Companionship
medication management
food prep
house keeping
transportation.
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
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