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Gail B.

Gail B.

$20.00 / hr

W Hartford, CT

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About Gail

I am an four-year experienced caregiver, who is energetic, intelligent, compassionate, optimistic person .I chose a helping career as my 2nd career, Retired from mental health counseling,and I can't stop the need forproviding a caring service ! I have found great satisfaction in private care giving especially for older adults. I have experience with clients recovering from cancer, late stage Alzheimer's, care of Ostomy bags, stroke survivors, shadowing with gait belts, counseling depression, from all walks of life. I am a retired master-degree, mental-health counselor, who specialized in older-adult counseling, and had a corporate business management for my first career. And, yes, in the course of my service for healthy support, I perform-- or assisted with-- the light, but essential household duties in support of the well being of my clients. It's always a pleasure!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • 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
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Palliative Care
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

PrivatePersonal care assistant

Jan 2016 - Present
Self Employed
I am an energetic, intelligent, compassionate, optimistic person who chose a helping career as my 2nd career, and I can't stop the need for the caring service ! I have found great satisfaction in private care giving especially for older adults. I have experience with clients recovering from cancer, late stage Alzheimer's, care of Ostomy bags, stroke survivors, shadowing with gait belts, counseling ndepression, from all walks of life. I am a retired master-degree, mental-health counselor, who specialized in older-adult counseling, and had a corporate business management for my first career. And, yes, in the course of my service for healthy support, I perform-- or assist with-- the light, but essential household duties in support of the well being of my clients. It's always a pleasure!
Jan 2016 - Present

Univetsity of St. Josephs

Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
W Hartford, CT
Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
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