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Susan B.

Susan B.

$16.50 / hr

Vacaville, CA

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About Susan

I started working as a caregiver after working in the office of an apartment complex for low-income seniors. It was there that I became aware of how difficult life is for many older people, especially those with dementia. I realized that I couldn't work for the corporation that raised their rents, and that I would prefer to help people one on one. My first job was for the mother of a friend of mine who needed me to be with her while her husband took some "respite" time. She had advanced dementia, and I discovered that I have a real gift for this type of work. Most clients I've been with a year or more. The last one was for almost three years, and at the end I provided hospice care. I am compassionate and reliable. I have many references available.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Caregiver

Apr 2007 - Sep 2001
Self
I have been doing mostly private duty, in-home caregiving for the last 9 years. I have been an IHSS worker (Solano County) for a time and also briefly worked through an agency. All of my private clients have come to me through word-of-mouth I was with my most recent client for almost 3 years, walking with her through all of the end-of-life stages from companionship through hospice care.
Apr 2007 - Sep 2001

California State University, Hayward

Jan 1975 - Jan 1978
Jan 1975 - Jan 1978
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