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Olga D.

Olga D.

$18.00 / hr

Palm Springs, CA

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About Olga

I have worked as a caregiver for 6 years. My two jobs have been word of mouth. I am a 65 year old women who loves people. I am well travelled and have had a wonderful career for most of my life. I was a volunteer for Hospice care for several years when I arrived in Palm Springs. In 2010 I reached out as a caregiver to help a friend in need. After that I was asked to help out a man who's wife was suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. I stayed with them for 4 years till the end of her life. I am skilled, experienced, professional, dependable and most important I am compassionate and kind. I am comfortable with people and believe that everyone should be treated with respect, compassion and love.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time

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
  • COPD
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Production Supervisor/Artist

Apr 1996 - Mar 2003
Warner Bros. Studios
I've worked in the field of Animation Motion Picture production for most of my adult life. I've worked for a number of studios. I was in management but I am also an artist and worked as a color stylist and painter. I retired from my career and started to work as a massage therapist as I have an international license in body massage from England but now is not recognized here in America. So now and as of 2010 I have been caring for others. My last caregiving position I was with a family for 4 years. I assisted in caring for a women who had Alzheimer's disease ; bathing , dressing, cooking, reading and all the things that go along with companionship as she needed 100% supervision. I enjoyed working with the family up until her death. Her husband wrote me an extremely lovely letter of recommendation, yours to read if needed.
Apr 1996 - Mar 2003

Studied art in Dublin Ireland

Jan 1986 - Jan 1995
Jan 1986 - Jan 1995
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