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Mary K.

Mary K.

$15.00 / hr

Thornton, CO

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About Mary

Hello, my name is Cathy Kimball (Mary Catherine Kimball) and I am retired from teaching for 32 years in Denver Schools. I have off and on cared for my mother, who has passed away and my father, who now lives in a senior community. My first job (after babysitting) was working at a senior center. When I went on to college, I continued to visit them on my holidays. After returning from my latest trip to Phoenix to visit my father, I realized how much I adored helping at my dad's home. I love learning senior's life history and making them safe and comfortable. As a teacher, I tutored students after my regular school was over for the day- in their homes and in the hospital. I come from a very educated family, I am married and our son works as a petroleum engineer in Africa.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

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

    Skills & Expertise

    • Arthritis
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • COPD
    • Dementia
    • Depression
    • Hearing Disorders
    • Home Health Care
    • Hospice Care
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Vision and Eye Disorders
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Bilingual Education

    Jun 1988 - Jun 2013
    Denver Public Schools
    I had the usual duties of a public educator and with the administrative duty of testing language abilities of second language learners. My duties included working with hospitalized Spanish Speaking students. I also have much experience in coaching, managing a swimming pool, teaching life guard training and first aid around a swimming pool. Within my different jobs I have taken many CPR and first aid classes and I am willing to take refresher courses and other home care aid classes offered by the Red Cross.
    Jun 1988 - Jun 2013

    University of Colorado; Fort Lewis College

    Jan 1981 - Jan 2004
    Jan 1981 - Jan 2004
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