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Vickie O.

Vickie O.

$15.00 / hr

Hawthorne, CA

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About Vickie

I am a dedicated and loyal caregiver that cares a lot about my clients, I have experience with the elderly (geriatric), dementia, paraplegic, cerebral palsy, MS, Alzheimer's, autism, psychiatric, stroke, as well as every day companionship. I enjoy what I do, it makes me happy to be able to make someone's day easier and pleasant. I originally started in caregiving when I was young and my mother become ill with a gun shot wound and needed care. I saw a difference it make for her everyday and enjoyed the satisfaction of making her life easier. I pride myself in my consistency and patience I have to help in others everyday lives to make there lives simpler and happier.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Blood Disorders
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • 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

    In home caregiver

    Jan 2004 - Jun 2015
    Pattie Carter
    Domestic house duties, doctors appointments, shopping, medication dispensing, bathing, transfers, companionship.
    Jan 2004 - Jun 2015

    Home Health Aid

    Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
    24 hour care
    Home Health Aid
    Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

    UEI College

    Oct 2012 - Jul 2013
    Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

    San Lorenzo Hgh

    Sep 1976 - Jun 1980
    Sep 1976 - Jun 1980
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