Lorie L. Care Companion in Bellingham, WA 98227

After graduating from College with a degree Human Biology, I started working in Nursing homes and then as a HCA. I decided Nursing was not for me at the time, but
I did have good person-centered care skills. I discovered a passion for cooking and nutrition; I realized I could help people by providing them quality meals in their homes. I began to take cooking/personal chef courses and worked in restaurants.

I launched my Personal Chef Business in the early 2000’s and fed many people in their homes for over 15yrs. I also supplemented my income by caregiving. I had a wonderful client who had MS. Her husband was the only caregiver at the time I was cooking for them. Some of my happiest work memories are the times I was a caregiver for them.

I decided to take a break from the physical and mental demands of Personal Chef work, I found a job as a Nanny with four young children.

Covid hit and it became more challenging to find Nanny work. I decided to go back to the industrial kitchens. My first job was in a skilled nursing facility as a dinner cook.
I enjoyed interacting with the residents. I also spent two and a half years running the Crave Cafe in the T-Mobile call center. I learned a lot about managing a restaurant and employees.

I am ready to transition back to private care where I can work with clients one on one. The time I have spent with the Home Care clients has been very rewarding.

I am willing to do any additional background and/ or driving record checks.