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Wendy S.

Wendy S.

$18.00 / hr

Largo, FL

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About Wendy

Friends affirm this vocation is a good fit for me. My mother was tenderhearted and compassionate and I take after her. I enjoy encouraging others. I am a person of Faith. I have a wide variety of interests and adapt well to conversing with people of diverse philosophical, intellectual and cultural backgrounds. I like to contribute helpful ideas to improve client care and well being.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • 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

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Companion Caregiver

Mar 2016 - May 2016
Comfort and Care of Tampa Bay
I have provided occasional relief, (average of about 1 day shift per week)of and on a few years ago, for the regular daytime caregiver, helping the client with encouragement, engaging him in conversation, games, assigned therapy exercises for mouth/speech and limbs, as well as assisting with some personal care and feeding of thickened liquids. I worked with 2 clients with C&C of Tampa Bay 2 1/2 years before, after CNA training and certification for several months.
Mar 2016 - May 2016

Companion Caregiver

Aug 2013 - Oct 2015
Private client in own home
I assisted an Alzheimer client, as one of several caregivers, under the supervision of her legal guardian, Sandra Scott-Mooney (ph. (727) 688-3293 ). I provided the client with companionship, meal preparation, assisted with personal care (partial bath, or shower), medication supervision, light house cleaning, and on rare occasions, transportation to her doctor. My position ended when the client moved from her home to a care facility.
Aug 2013 - Oct 2015

Florida Medical PREP in Pinellas Park FL (name of facility has changed.)

Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

Concordia Lutheran College/highschool,

Jan 1973 - Jan 1975
Canada
Jan 1973 - Jan 1975
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