Anita-eve P. Care Companion in Bay Shore, NY 11706

Hello! I am a 45 year old young lady who is currently seeking a position helping our Senior’s through assistance and companionship. I am married with no children (with the exception of my Teacup Chihuahua named Taco). I have a medical background in the area of Ophthalmic care in which I have assisted Ophthalmologists with preliminary work-ups, medication histories, pre and post operative care, refraction and applanation tonometry in addition to assisting in minor ’out-patient’ procedures. Upon leaving the field of Ophthalmology I have recently worked with a ’patient, a widow who lived alone in a two story condominium, throughout her long term battle with metastatic breast cancer from inception until her passing approximately two and a half years ago. I would like to believe that I was not only her only child but her confidant, emotional/physical support, best friend and advocate. I had assisted Lillian, my Mother, with walking apparatuses (cane, walker, wheelchair), driven her to chemotherapy, radiation and all necessary doctors appointments in addition to light house keeping, light food shopping, meal preparation, medication management, entertainment and a source of overall comfort, security and well-being. Shortly after her passing I then cared for my Mother-In-Law, Maria who suffered not only from a rare form of Mediterranean Leukemia which required weekly blood testing and transfusions but whom also suffered from diabetes, C.O.P.D/emphazyma (Oxygen 24/7 either portable or in home with a compressor) high blood pressure and heart disease. This too required transportation to social events such as Bingo, doctors and hospitals when medically necessary. I was her companion and friend assisting with medication management, shopping, transportation, light meals, conversation and emotional support. I consider myself to be an extremely caring, trustworthy, giving, attentive individual who goes above and beyond the ‘norm’ to not only assist an elderly person who may require specific needs and attention but also an extremely patient, warm, calm, friendly, light-hearted individual which one would grow to call a friend. I enjoy hearing about past experiences from ‘the old days’ when Life was much more different than we see today as well as keeping abreast of current affairs. I love all animals, reading, exercise and watching sports. (Mets/Jets/Islanders = favorites). Let's schedule a 'meet & greet' :)
Best wishes; Anita-Eve