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MAKEETA TERRELL B.

MAKEETA TERRELL B.

$25.00 / hr

Los Angeles, CA

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About MAKEETA TERRELL

My motivation to be a caregiver is deeply personal. For the past 12 years I have been the primary caregiver for my great-aunt Doris Aarons, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Caring for her was never a obligation -- it was a calling. Watching someone you love navigate the later chapters of life with dignity, grace, and occasional fierce determination taught me more about compassion, patience, and presence than anything else ever could. I spent 14 years in education and workforce development helping young people find their footing. Caregiving is the same work at the other end of life -- showing up consistently, advocating fiercely, and making sure someone never feels alone. That is work I do not just know how to do. It is work I was made for.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term

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
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Dementia
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Life Insurance Agent

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symmetry financial group
I am a licensed Life Insurance Agent. I work as an independent contractor with Symmetry Financial Group and I work primarily as a referral agent based on my availability. I'm licensed in the state of California in Michigan.
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24 Hr. Full Time Caregiver

May 2013 - Present
private duty/family
For the past 13 years I have served as the primary caregiver for my great-aunt, managing every aspect of her daily life and long-term wellbeing. My responsibilities include meal planning and preparation based on her dietary needs, medication ordering, sorting, and distribution, bathing, dressing, and toileting, incontinence supply management, wound care as needed, and regular vital sign monitoring. I keep her home and bedroom clean, organized, and safe, handle all errands, appointments, and transportation, and manage her banking and financial matters. I advocate for her directly with doctors, nurses, social workers, and in-home health aides, and I coordinate and continue physical therapy following any hospital-assigned treatment plans. I monitor her overall health, mood, and behavior daily, mitigate sundowning episodes, recognize early signs of UTIs and get them addressed promptly, and provide meaningful social activities to support her emotional wellbeing. I follow a structured meal and toileting schedule to maintain consistency and dignity in her care. I provide 24-hour care with the support of two additional caregivers I have personally hired and trained, ensuring she is never without attentive, compassionate support.
May 2013 - Present

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019
Los Angeles, CA
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Jan 2013 - Jan 2018
Los Angeles, CA
Jan 2013 - Jan 2018
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