Courtney P.

About Courtney

Compassion and empathy are my greatest attributes. I have cared for my clients post a massive stroke which included diaper changes, washing, Hoyer Lift, feeding, medication management, advocate for there care, navigating Medicare/Medicaid and SSI/SSD, house cleaning, food shopping, etc. I understand paralysis, stroke, speech impediment, palliative and hospice care, oxygen dependent, chronic aspiration and feeding tube, to name a few examples. I assisted for several years with respite care. My clients have needed assistance with insulin dependent (medication management), had Alzheimer's/Dementia and could no longer speak and was also bed bound. Should you/your loved one require care after an operation, I have experience with this as well. I have worked in the medical field for almost two decades in radiology offices and as a licensed massage therapist providing therapy for Multiple Sclerosis, Sickle Cell Anemia, Edema, Fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, Sciatica to name a few. Life has directed me, as a calling would a religious leader, to caregiving. The role I wish to take during my waking hours is to care for those who have difficulties in being 100% independent. Empathy is in my "job description" and my "resume." The Enneagram and Myers-Briggs personality outcome-I am a caregiver and advocate (INFJ). Caring for another human is what I believe all humans were put here to do; to help each other through this journey in whatever gifts we have to offer. I enjoy others company and have a sense of true purpose by providing someone a sense of freedom in assisting them, encouraging confidence and an overall easier time of the human experience. Aside from helping other humans, I have rescued over two-hundred dogs and counting. Currently I volunteer my time with the Humane Society. I enjoy cooking and watching others enjoy my flavorful dishes.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Caregiver

Jul 2021 - Present

Carelinx

Caregiving, respite care and post operative care, child care, cleaning, cooking, doctor visits, medication management/reminders, outings/errands, pet care

Jul 2021 - Present

Massage Therapist

Oct 2017 - Jan 2021

Hands With Heart

Owner and sole employee, in home massage therapy

Oct 2017 - Jan 2021

Massage Therapist

Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

Massage Envy

Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

Caregiver

Feb 2012 - Oct 2018

Private Home Healthcare

Stroke patient, paralyzed, needed 24-hour care, hoyer lifts for turning, wheelchair, etc. Feeding, cooking, cleaning, shopping, bill paying, driving/outings, bathing

Feb 2012 - Oct 2018

Baltimore School of Massage

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

Linthicum, MD

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

York Technical Institute

Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

York, PA

Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

Harford Community College

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

Bel Air, MD

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

Reviews (1)

November 2021

June W.

Verified Review

Great!

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