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Valerie N.

Valerie N.

$18.00 / hr

Manchester, CT

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About Valerie

I attended UConn and graduated on the Dean's list with a degree in human development and family relations in 1992. I have previously worked with psychologically Disturbed clients. I helped them with cooking, shopping, laundry as well as leisure activities. I really enjoy being able to help others achieve a higher quality of life.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • 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

  • Home Health Care
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Driver

Apr 2017 - Present
Uber driver
I give excellent customer service to every one. I provide safe rides to everyone who requests one.
Apr 2017 - Present

Store manager

Jun 2010 - Apr 2017
Dollar General
I hired and supervised entry-level employees, overseeing retail operations and ensuring excellent customer satisfaction. I maintained outstanding store conditions. I completed all store adminstration and ensured compliance with policies and procedures.
Jun 2010 - Apr 2017

Customer service manager

Aug 2006 - Apr 2010
Shaw's Supermarket
I did the bookkeeping for the supermarket. I also worked the customer service desk fielding questions and complaints, making sure customes leave satisfied. I also received the associate of the year award for 2007.
Aug 2006 - Apr 2010

Bookkeeper and customer service representative

Jan 1997 - Jul 2006
Westport cigar
I did the bookkeeping for this small cigar store and did customer service.
Jan 1997 - Jul 2006

Caseworker

Jun 1992 - Aug 1997
CHD- CT Outreach
I managed to 12 psychologically disturbed clients with daily coping skills. I supervise medicine management as well as helped them mainstream into society.
Jun 1992 - Aug 1997

University of Connecticut

Jan 1988 - Jan 1992
Storrs, CT
Jan 1988 - Jan 1992
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