Willie G.
$16.00 / hr
Cypress, TX
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I cared for my mother who lived alone until she entered hospice care at the age of 100. I cleaned her apartment, did all of her grocery shopping, took her to doctor appointments, and made sure she was taking her meds and eating properly. (Sometimes that didn't go too well.) For five years I took care of a high-functioning, mentally handicapped young man while he waited to go into a group home. I taught him bachelor survival as we worked on his vocabulary and pronunciation. I took him to church and to the library and taught him to check out books. The one thing I failed at was teaching him to clean the bathroom. As he explained to me-it just wasn't his thing. Afterward I took care of a lady who was diabetic and had the beginning of dementia. I was able to work closely with her and her physical therapist to reduce excruciating pain in her feet and legs due to poor circulation and stayed with her until she went into hospice care. Before I retired, I started working with Angel Sitters, a company that provided baby sitting and sometimes elder care services. That was almost 17 years ago. I'm still with them, but I would like more hours than they can give me now. I love seeing my patients improve their mental and physical health and I enjoy the companionship we have together. Caregiving is much more fun than sitting behind a desk shuffling paper.
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Exercise
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
- Full Time
- Part Time
- Overnight
- Weekend Live-In
- Holiday Shifts
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
- Dementia
- Depression
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
Experience & Education
Babysitter, Caretaker
Angel Sitters
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
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