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Monica F.

Monica F.

$19.00 / hr

Pacific Grove, CA

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About Monica

I live in Arizona during the winter months and return to my home state of Michigan in the spring. Currently I am seeking assignments in Arizona to begin in November of 2020. As the daughter of a nurse and nurse educator, care giving was modeled for me from an early age. I grew up on a farm in northern Michigan surrounded by a kind and loving extended family with many aunts, uncles, and grandparents near. While I did not follow in my mother's footsteps and become a medical professional, I have found great satisfaction in providing non-medical care in my roles as a massage therapist and business owner. I have been honored to serve entire families and support my clients in dealing with many illnesses and life challenges. I am proud to have given my very best to every person entrusted to my care. I look forward to this new chapter, and to providing care for loved ones in their own homes.

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
  • Holiday Shifts

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
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Co-owner

Oct 2013 - Present
Elvyn Lea Lodge
Responsible for all aspects of operation of a seasonal lodging business, including food preparation and housekeeping. Meal planning, food purchasing and preparation, housekeeping management, and oversight of employees and contractors to ensure guest satisfaction.
Oct 2013 - Present

Massage Therapist

Apr 1988 - Dec 2018
Massage Therapist in Private Practice
Built a a complementary health care practice, often serving entire families, from infants through grandparents. Practice began in California and extended to my home town in Michigan over the course of approximately 20 years. Work included assignments as a massage therapist in a pain management study utilizing massage for post-surgical patients at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Patients were veterans who had undergone heart surgeries. Organized training workshops and provided services at assisted living and care centers for disabled children and adults. Served on the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork from 1993-1995.
Apr 1988 - Dec 2018

Founder

Feb 2009 - Aug 2010
Eldercare Scout
Assisted older adults and families with selection of appropriate housing and care. Provided case management services in response to complex family needs. Collaborated with geriatric care managers and social workers. Participated in community discussions regarding emerging housing models. Facilitated family discussions about available housing and care options. Completed workshop with Teepa Snow on care for dementia patients. Completed training in mediation through the County of Santa Clara Office of Human Relations in San Jose, California and advanced training in Adult Guardianship & Family Caregiver Mediation through the Center for Social Gerontology in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Earned certification as an RCFE (Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly) Administrator in California.
Feb 2009 - Aug 2010

Eastern Michigan University

Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
Ypsilanti, MI
Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

University of California - Los Angeles

Jan 1981 - Jan 1983
Los Angeles, CA
Jan 1981 - Jan 1983

Petoskey High School

Jan 1974 - Jan 1978
Petoskey, MI
Jan 1974 - Jan 1978
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