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Melissa K.

Melissa K.

$20.00 / hr

Brea, CA

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About Melissa

I am a mom of 3 grown daughters. I have worked as an office administrator on & off for the past 25 years. For the past 1 1/2 years, I have been helping 2 families w senior care. Duties include taking to dr appts, providing driving service for various errands, meal prep, bathing, walking/exercise, and companionship. My experience includes caring for seniors with dementia & Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart & blood pressure issues, hearing & vision problems. I have the bandwidth for another part time client as one of my little lady's recently passed away. I will truly miss her! I have found a new career with senior care as I absolutely love my job & find it very rewarding! I believe my current work experience with seniors, office management skills, and being a mother of 3 grown children will provide the knowledge & training for my success in this field.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • 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
  • Dementia
  • Diabetes
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Senior care giver

Jul 2018 - Present
Private family
Duties include taking to dr appts, meal prep, bathing, walking/exercise, and companionship. My little lady recently passed away & her family did not want to lose me so I am now helping w her 87 year old father (the deceased's husband) as he recently had a heart valve replacement.
Jul 2018 - Present

Senior Care Giver

Mar 2019 - Present
Private client
I assist an 85 year old woman (who lives alone) that has many physical limitations including vision, hearing, walking & lifting restrictions. I drive her 2-3 times a week to her doctor appts, various errands & grocery shopping. I also make appointments as needed & discuss her medical issues, and exercise judgment when to escalate & prioritize medical needs & make appointments as appropriate.
Mar 2019 - Present

El Modena High School

Jan 1983 - Jan 1986
Orange, CA
Jan 1983 - Jan 1986
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