Sandra B.
$15.00 / hr
Novato, CA
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1- I was 13 when I first worked as a caregiver for someone from my church. I cared for my mom and sister before they passed away. I became a caregiver because I am concerned for the physical, mental and emotional challenges of people. I have deep compassion, patience and understanding for their needs. Worked in hospital as nurses aide. Worked for state doing home care. 2- I am able to help cope with their depression by showing them compassion also listening and understanding them. Shorts walks, doing some physical therapy or light exercise helpful. if permissible. I think it's important to keep life simple and close to where it's been before. Keep them engaged so they don't get bored. I think I'm doing the most important and most needed work there is today. 3- I was an enrolled agent with IRS, also accounting and notary.I was real estate agent prepared loans and modifications and sold timeshare. majored in criminal law. I took care of Italian couple 3 1/l2 years, both passed away about a year apart from each other. November 2014. I'm certified scuba diver since 1985. Also flown setna airplane. Love archery, bowling, travel other countries, target shooting. 4- Native California girl lived all over California, east coast and Maui Hawaii. I come from family of 5, 2 girls and 1 boy. Born in San Francisco. We moved to Marin in 1965 . Went to San Rafael high, then to Indian valley college.Moved up to Los angles went to LAVC. Moved to Susanville majored in crimina
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
- ALS
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer Recovery
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- HIV/AIDS
- Hospice Care
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Care
- Parkinson's Disease
- Post Surgery Recovery
- Respiratory Disorders
- Skin Disorders
- Stroke
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
Experience & Education
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