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Richard A.

Richard A.

$15.00 / hr

Hayward, CA

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About Richard

I became a Caregiver primarily to help my Mom 30 years ago. I cared for her the last 16 months of her life by myself at our home in Hayward. She had Alzheimers and passed away from complications of the disease. I also worked at the PA Veteran's Hospital when I was 17 as a nurse's aide which served as the springboard and inspiration to work as a Caregiver. I enjoyed the experience of making a difference in someone's life who needed and depended on assistance, patience, love and redpect! I am personally proud of the Care giving for Mom, which entailed everything from personal care, including daily shower, grooming ( I actually learned to do her hair quite well with mouse, lifter, hairspray and making her curls quite pronounced)' meal and medication prep, exercising, errands, medical appts, bathroom assistsnce, game playing, companionship and loving! She passed away at 91, but looked like 70! I also recently worked at assisted living facility as a Companion to 80 yr old gentleman with dementia who was a nightmare you the staff to control and even bit severely a staff worker. In 2 months I had won over his respect, his confidence and friendship! Before working at A`egis Gardens in Fremont, the gentleman's behavior almost resulted in his expulsion from the facility! I eon him over with patience, respect, and love that amazed his family.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English
    • Spanish

    Experience & Education

    Companion/caretaker

    Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
    Synergy Home Care
    Companion/ caretaker of 80 yr old gentleman with dementia, making sure he did not wander from the facilty, injured himself or others, was fully hydrated daily with water juices, etc and made to his lunch and dinner dining area. Encourage to participate in activities, sat and conversated, laughing, giving him the respect and attention as needed or seemed necessary.
    Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

    Caretaker

    Nov 2015 - Apr 2015
    BrightLife In-home Assistance
    Inhome care of clients with or without dementia/Alzheimers including meal preps, meds, exercising, walking, laundry, errands, medical appts., companionship, bathing, restroom aid, wheelchair transfers.
    Nov 2015 - Apr 2015

    Mailroom Insert

    Sep 2006 - Apr 2009
    San Francisco Chronicle
    Inserted all adds, etc into machinery to final bundle destination. Use of Big Joes, stand-up electric pallet jacks.
    Sep 2006 - Apr 2009

    Menlo Atherton

    Sep 1965 - Jun 1969
    Sep 1965 - Jun 1969
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