Melanie A. Care Companion in West Hempstead, NY 11552
Looking for full or part-time work as a care companion.
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Basic background check
Expired.
Last completed on 04/29/2015.
Basic background check 04/29/2015
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West Hempstead, NY (West Hempstead, NY • 9 miles away | will travel 20 mi)
0 years paid experience
Last signed in: More than 6 months
Home Care Rates
$15 per hour
$2000 per month
Melanie’s Bio
I have a passion for taking care of people.
By trade, I do this through cooking nutritious, wholesome meals. I received my culinary degree from the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, and my certification in holistic wellness coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
When I was living in Greece during my university years (completing my B.A. in Sociology), I would spent my weekends up in a small mountain village visiting the elders. I cherish every conversation I had with each of them, and learned so much from the tales of their experiences.
I love exchanging stories, and reaffirming to elders their genuine importance in today's society, even if their value is not always recognized.
Some activities I believe we might enjoy together are going for walks out in the fresh air, exploring museums, flipping through old photographs and reminiscing, enjoying a comforting home-cooked (by me) meal together, playing music or singing songs (I can play a bit of guitar), participating in religious/spiritual activities, creating artwork and exercising the right brain (imaginative creativity), engaging in fun mental sharpness exercises (left brain), and other games such as cards or trivia.
I would also like to help keep my companion's living space clean, organized and homely, as (s)he would like it. I am an efficient housekeeper, and would gladly do cleaning, laundry, and keep the place tidy.
If requested, I would be able to prepare delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for the entire week, even if only employed on a part-time basis. I have been trained in personalized meal planning for certain health conditions, and would be able to create a customized menu plan to keep my companion healthy and satisfied.
Experience
Age Specific Experience
0 years paid experience with:
- 75 to 84 years old
- Over 85 years old
Experience with providing basic care services:
- Conversation and companionship
- Safety supervision
- Meal preparation
- Medication reminders
- Social activities
- Light housekeeping
- Exercise/Physical activities
- Laundry and linen changes
- Shopping
Experience with providing personal care services:
- Feeding and special diet
Experience with providing individualized services:
- Assistance with Pets
- Meal Planning
- Nutrition Education
Availability & Job Preferences
Availability Duration
Prefers to provide visiting care
- Short term (1 to 3 months)
- Temporary (4 to 12 months)
- On call (as needed)
Job Duration
- Willing consider either a part time or full time position
- Start date is flexible
Availability
My availability is valid through 4/29/15
- Open (all day, everyday)
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