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pollyanna M.

pollyanna M.

$25.00 / hr

Santa Barbara, CA

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About pollyanna

I am a positive, caring person and an advocate for the more vulnerable, I have worked everywhere from hospitals, clinics, to laser centers, skin care and home care. I enjoy home care as it is more personable, I enjoy the one on one time with someone who deserves and needs the help. As I said earlier I am a bit of a people pleaser , I am very patient and I love making people feel their best. I am a really good nurse and I was proud to be able to take care of both my parents when they were on hospice. I like to give back and that was my way of giving back to them. I also got quality time with both parents and don't have any regrets.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Overnight
  • Weekend Live-In
  • 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
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Curry College

Jan 1996 - Present
Milton, MA
Jan 1996 - Present

RN

Oct 2019 - Present
Trisha Evans ( private duty), American laser center, cottage hospital, Sansum climnic
Cared for my mother when she was on hospice, 24 hrs a day, everyday until she passed away. Medication management, vital signs, washed. clothed, brushed teeth, floss and put moisture allowing lotion on her, including her feet. I additionally like to work with essential oils, medicinal MJ or CBD . I feed her well balanced meals but , I also feel everyone could use a little dessert or glass of wine. I did activities with her , read books to her, massaged her, kept her pain free and comfortable while still allowing her to maintain her dignity. I am extremely patient and love to help people, I guess you could say I am a bit of a people pleaser. I love to make people feel good and good about themselves. I can drive to appointments , grocery stores .I am a little OCD( I don't mind cleaning). I will not spend time on the phone ever unless in is an emergency. My biggest problem I had with caregivers , when it came to my mom ,was watching caregivers on the phone. They would be so into the phone they would not even realize I am in the room, so I can't imagine how that would make a client feel. Another one was watching over worked caregivers sleep but sometimes , the caregiver was over worked and my mom did mind them sleeping as much. I know both sides of the Job, which is definitely a plus. I like to put 100 percent into everything I do.
Oct 2019 - Present
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