Denise S. Care Companion in Springfield, PA 19064
Looking for full or part-time work as a care companion.
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Last completed on 11/22/2014.
Enhanced background check 11/22/2014
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Last completed on 03/04/2014.
Basic background check 03/04/2014
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Springfield, PA (Springfield, PA • 13 miles away | will travel 10 mi)
10 years paid experience
Last signed in: More than 6 months
Home Care Rates $20 per hour
Denise’s Bio
I was a born caregiver -- being the oldest of a large family -- I cared for my siblings at a very young age so it comes very naturally for me. Personally, over the years, I have cared for many family members through various stages of loss of independence and sickness. I nursed my mother, mother-in-law and father-in-law through long battles with cancer until their passings. I also took care of my elderly uncle in my home for more than 10 years until his death two years ago. All of these relationships were only enhanced by the time I was able to spend caring for them. Professionally, I have cared for two elderly women and an elderly man over an almost 8 year period. The first woman was in her 80's when she finally passed after being bed bound for almost 5 years. The most recent woman (and her husband) passed away in September 2013 of heart failure after 2.5 years caring for her and her husband. She was 91 (her husband was 89 when he died of end stage Parkinson's disease in June 2012) when she died and an absolute joy to be with. The folks I cared for had various needs -- one being bed bound and on a feeding tube needed constant care, bed bathing, and defense against bed sores. The most recent lady was fairly independent and very strong willed. She was on quite a bit of medication for various illnesses and needed assistance with dressing and personal hygiene but fairly mobile until her recent death. Caretaking does not come readily or easily to everyone. It really is tough work but the most rewarding job I can imagine!
Experience
Age Specific Experience
10 years paid experience with:
- 65 to 74 years old
- 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
- Mobility assistance
Experience with providing personal care services:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Feeding and special diet
- Toileting
Experience with providing individualized services:
- Medication Administration
- Medication Assistance
- Grooming Guidance
- Assistance with Pets
- Meal Planning
Availability & Job Preferences
Availability Duration
Prefers to provide visiting care
- Temporary (4 to 12 months)
- Permanent (1 to 2 years)
- Permanent (2 or more years)
- 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 3/2/15
- Weekday Early Morning
- Day-time Weekdays (M - F)
- Weekday Afternoons
References
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