Isidora L.

Experienced, skilled, and accomplished primary and secondary care provider of non-medical services that allow disabled and seniors to remain in their homes. The primary services experience includes the following: * Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items * Medication reminders and appointment reminders * Performing light housekeeping tasks * Washing and ironing laundry * Accompanying clients to appointments * Assisting with bathing * Assisting with grooming * Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues * Providing companionship and conversation * Providing stabilization and assistance with walking * Running errands As assigned performing other reasonable duties which contributes to positive living environment and enhance a client's quality of life.

Caregiver Experience: In the past 6 years I've been both a live-in and live-out caregiver/companion/personal assistant for multiple clients (I've assisted with daily living activities, companionship, meals, transportation and medications). a) I helped a friend take care of her mother for 3 months who was under Hospice. I monitored her insulin shots and medications. b) I was a part of three end-of-life transitions working with both hospice in addition to team of caregivers to provide 24/7 care. c) I assisted my sister in her recovery after a kidney transplant. d) I helped both my mother and a friend with their rehabilitation exercises and recoveries after having had strokes. - Special Interest/Skill: Listening and Coaching by asking questions - which often assists people in discovering their own answers and in having interesting and meaningful conversations (with all types of people). - Background: 20+ years as an application programmer. - Other: If you're aware of the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI); I'm an INFP (Introvert - Intuition - Feeling - Perception). I've had a life long interest in communication and have participated in numerous workshops and classes in communication styles. With this knowledge - I've found that I'm able to to communicate effectively and respond appropriately with others.