Geoffrey W.
$16.00 / hr
Bakersfield, CA
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I was a full time critical care registered nurse for 11 years. After retiring from nursing in November 2014 I took on the task of caring for my mother for approximately the last four months of her life. During the four months time, I was at my mothers bedside or in her residence 24 hours a day. I was the only link that she had with any dignity, because all of the activities of daily living she could not perform. I became her surrogate, and also her companion for the last months prior to her passing. This was quite frankly the most rewarding part of my care giving career that I have ever experienced. Being part of an individual's final days on earth and being able to take care of their every need, to include a companion toward the end, is very needed commodity and one I want to pass on to others. I am also an Army veteran, having served during the Gulf war of 1990 as a 1st Lieutenan. My reserve status ended in 2015..
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
- ALS
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Arthritis
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer Recovery
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- COPD
- Dementia
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Hearing Disorders
- HIV/AIDS
- Hospice Care
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Care
- Parkinson's Disease
- Post Surgery Recovery
- Renal and Urological Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
- Skin Disorders
- Stroke
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
Experience & Education
Critical care registered Nurse
Uni
College of the Canyons, Valencia, Ca
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