Melissa C.

$22.00 / hr

Colorado Springs, CO

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About Melissa

My passion is caregiving. You and your loved one will be well taken care of as if you were my own family. I have experience in both emergency medicine as well as primary care with over 15 years of experience as a certified medical assistant.

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
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

Dementia
Depression
Home Health Care
Hospice Care
Post Surgery Recovery
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Caregiver

Sep 2013 - Present

private caregiver

Assist in tasks of daily living to include but not limited to go on errands, accompanying to doctors appointments, companionship and entertainment, meal perp, light cleaning, bathing and dressing, and more.

Sep 2013 - Present

Miftaah Institute

Jan 2024 - Jan 2027

Colorado Springs, CO

Jan 2024 - Jan 2027

EMS Volunteer

May 2004 - Dec 2009

hall ambulance

Assist and care for patients in the pre-hospital setting with in my scope if practice

May 2004 - Dec 2009

Kaplan University

Jan 2005 - Jan 2005

Bakersfield, CA

Jan 2005 - Jan 2005

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