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Katie S.

Katie S.

$18.00 / hr

San Marcos, CA

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About Katie

I have a big heart and a lot of compassion for individuals who need assistance. I'm friendly, kind, gentle, spiritual and patient.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

  • Arthritis
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Home Health Aide

Feb 2017 - Present
IHSS
I assisted a gentleman with numerous health challenges with daily living. I do all the grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking of healthy meals. I do light cleaning, laundry, medication reminders, medical research, ran errands, took him to doctors appointments and advocated for him .
Feb 2017 - Present

Caregiver

Aug 2018 - Present
Nurse Next Door
Assigned jobs with a variety of clients. Elderly care, companionship, respite care, and surgery recovery care. Duties include: cooking , cleaning, laundry, running errands, outings, medication reminders, driving to doctors appointments and other errands. Keeping all clients safe in their own home while providing friendly companionship.
Aug 2018 - Present

Caregiver/Companion

Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
Private Client
Provided care and companionship for a wonderful 92 year old woman with Parkinson's. I assisted with bathing, grooming, dressing, cleaning, cooking, running errands and taking on outings (shopping, restaurants, movies, etc)
Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

Palo Alto High School

Jan 1977 - Jan 1977
Palo Alto, CA
Jan 1977 - Jan 1977
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