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Karilyn O.

Karilyn O.

$15.00 / hr

Scottsdale, AZ

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About Karilyn

I am a 33-year-old self-employed female with a caring heart and sensitive nature. I was drawn to the caregiving field in 2016 after caring for my sister with terminal brain cancer. I pursued a volunteer role in Hospice Care thinking I would eventually become a chaplain. While I didn't end up seeking this career path, I found I have a passion for caring for others (especially those with Alzheimer's). All of my hospice patients had Alzheimer's and I found a special place in my heart for this condition. It is a gift of mine to uplift their spirit and keep them engaged in what lights them up and allows them to continue life with as much normalcy and dignity as possible. I am also a writer and designer and I have another passion for all things spiritual. I'd be delighted to be considered as a caregiver for your loved one.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • 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
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Hospice Care
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Volunteer Mentor

Jul 2018 - Present
Free Arts For Abused Children
I am a mentor for children in foster care who come from traumatized backgrounds. We use art to open them up to the possibilities of a future, reveal their potential and heal residual effects of trauma.
Jul 2018 - Present

Creative Consultant and Spiritual Advisor

Dec 2012 - Present
Self
I am a consultant and advisor helping small businesses with graphic design, marketing and content creation. I also give entrepreneurs the opportunity to envision and create their dream of making a meaningful contribution given their unique gifts and skills.
Dec 2012 - Present

Guide

Feb 2018 - Present
LifeGuides
I am a Guide on the new LifeGuide's platform where I provide empathy, active listening, guidance and support to others going through a life experience that matches my previous experience including caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. In addition, I write original content for their resource library.
Feb 2018 - Present

Hospice Companion

Oct 2016 - Apr 2017
Suncrest Hospice
I visited memory care patients in hospice and provided companionship, conversation, activity such as art projects and assisted them with mealtime. My primary intention was to uplift their spirits; I saw a significant, positive shift in their dementia symptoms when they were able to converse, sing, color or do some sort of engaging activity.
Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

Columbia College Chicago

Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
Chicago, IL
Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

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Thank you for all you do every day for my mom!
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