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Joan S.

$18.00 / hr

San Jose, CA

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About Joan

I have been a caregiver for 20 years. I love being a caregiver, it has given me the opportunity to meet some lovely people who have many life stories to share, I enjoy any challenge to enrich their lives and believe the elderly have the right to be treated with respect and dignity. I have experience dealing with many physical and mental impairments.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

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
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Caregiver

Mar 2013 - Mar 2015
Marilyn Tyson
For the last 2 years I have enjoyed caring for a wonderful 92 year old woman. My duties included supervising her dressing, feeding, bathing, toileting and personal hygiene. I was also responsible for meal preparation, shopping, Drs. visits, medications, exercise etc.
Mar 2013 - Mar 2015

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Jun 2011 - Dec 2014
Gary Bowling
Gary was a quadriplegic. I cared for him for 4 years, sadly, he passed away December 2, 2014. Duties included: bathing, preparing food and feeding him, toileting (enemas), wound care (stage 4 bedsore) that included debrading, flushing, packing, and covering, transferring using hoyer lift, messages, quad cough assistance, dressing, transporting to Drs. appts., medications, cleaning catherater site, and all other duties associated with quad. care.
Jun 2011 - Dec 2014

caregiver & personal assistant

Feb 1994 - Mar 2008
Isak Wekselman
This was my first caregiving position. I managed his business until he could no longer care for himself at which time I took over caring for him. He had numerous health issues which included, permanent trach., meditarsal amputation, diabetes, heart disease, and several other health issues. I cared for Ike for 15 years and was responsible for: shopping, errands, Drs. appts., bill paying, personal hygiene, trach care (removing and cleaning), wound care (after amputation), bathing,meal prep and feeding, giving insulin and other meds., admini stering oxygen, and various other duties (laundry, cleaning etc)
Feb 1994 - Mar 2008

Robinsdale H.S.-MN

Sep 1966 - Jun 1969
Sep 1966 - Jun 1969
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