Jacksonville, FL 32226
from $22 per hour
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About Penelope
Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
I began taking care of my granddaddy at an early age. He had Alzheimer's and dementia. My Uncle wanted to place him in a nursing home because it was easier on him. I wanted to bring him home with me and take care of him but I was only 16. I started going to the nursing home every day after school and caring for my granddaddy. I helped him shower and dress. I would feed him his food and spend quality time with him. I just wanted him to know he wasn't alone and he was loved not a burden. I did this until I graduated at 17. I then petitioned the court to take my granddaddy home and care for him myself. I was an adult technically so this was my mission. It took a lot of fighting and begging my Uncle but I succeeded. I was eventually granted the permission to take him home and care for him. This was the best decision I ever made. I brought him home and took care of my sweet granddaddy for the next 5 years. It gave me purpose to take care of him for those short 5 years. It was a blessing.
Reviews
Elise L.
Reviewed on 8/27/2024
Penelope and her team are amazing. They took such good care of my mom. They loved her like she was their own mother. I would recommend her to anyone that needs help with their loved ones. They were punctual and always went the extra mile no matter what I asked of them!!
Services
Services offered
Bathing
Dementia
Errands
Home modification
Hospice services
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Medical management
Respite care
Transportation
Rates
Recurring jobs
$22-30/hr
Can help with
Penelope hasn't provided this information.
Qualifications
Education
College degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
Alzheimers or dementia experience
Hospice experience
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
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