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George F.

George F.

$20.00 / hr

Los Altos, CA

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About George

My elderly aunt (my mother's younger sister) gradually became more dependent on my care over the years, beginning at age 79. For more than 10 years, I managed all aspects of her in-home care as well as anything that was needed for the household to function smoothly. Sadly, she passed away at age 93 in 2017 with cancer. After more than 30 years in hi-tech (for NASA, HP, Apple, and others, in the USA and more than 8 different countries) from this deep personal experience, I discovered that Caregiving has become my Calling, Mission, and Purpose.

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
  • 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
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Home Health Aide

Jun 2017 - Present
More than 10 families in Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz areas
As an in-home caregiver for both weekly-scheduled (several half-days per week per family) and ad-hoc, fill-in, weekend, or respite care, I have helped more than 10 families in San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and Santa Cruz County beginning from June 2017. Various clients, ages 67-98, conditions have included dementia, incontinence, feeding tube, Hoyer lift, Parkinson's Disease, PTSD, Lung Cancer, COPD, AFIB, Bone Cancer, stroke, advanced age, etc.
Jun 2017 - Present

Home Health Aide

Aug 2003 - Jun 2017
More than 10 families in past 10 years
Care-giving has become my calling, mission, and purpose, having taken care of an elderly family member for more than 10 years, in her own home, offering physical, administrative, mental, and emotional support. I managed all aspects of her care as well as anything that was needed for the household to function smoothly (because all her close relatives lived far away.) For example, I took care of the shopping, cooking, cleaning, medications, and driving; communicating and coordinating among all her doctors, specialists, and healthcare providers; making sure that all key family members were kept informed about any changes in her conditions. I am very grateful that I was able to help my aunt remain in her own home.
Aug 2003 - Jun 2017

San Jose State University

Jan 1987 - Jan 1988
San Jose, CA
Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

University of California - Santa Cruz

Jan 1971 - Jan 1973
Santa Cruz, CA
Jan 1971 - Jan 1973

US Naval Air Reserve

Jan 1969 - Jan 1970
Memphis, TN
Jan 1969 - Jan 1970

Santa Clara University

Jan 1967 - Jan 1969
Santa Clara, CA
Jan 1967 - Jan 1969
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