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Desiree M.

Desiree M.

$20.00 / hr

Ocala, FL

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About Desiree

I am very kind and patient by nature. I understand that most patients and families feel frustrated and I am very receptive and compassionate about that. I treat everyone with respect and dignity. I am very intelligent, detail oriented and am able to make quick decisions under pressure. My mother suffered from ALS and I was her primary caregiver so I have experience dealing with a multitude of health issues and needs. Caring for others is something that I do well and most of all, enjoy. There is a personal satisfaction that I feel from helping others. This is something I was born with and it comes natural to me. A personal achievement that I am proud of is the ability to learn quickly and the ability to understand the needs of others. I also speak fluent English and Spanish.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Weekend Live-In

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Dementia
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Experience & Education

Home Health Care / Companion

Aug 2018 - Present
Charlotte Harvey
My responsibilities included caring for a 95 year old woman in her home with dementia who was restricted to the use of oxygen 24 hours a day and who had physical limitations. I coordinated and was in charge of making sure her medications were ordered and administered on a daily basis. In addition, I prepared her meals and bought her groceries and supplies that she needed. I made sure that her oxygen machine was maintained properly and set up her albuterol treatments each night before I left each day. I took care of household needs such as her laundry and dishes. I coordinated her appointments with Hospice and made sure all her nurses, social workers and the person who bathed her were doing their jobs properly. Most importantly, I spent time with her talking and making sure that she felt loved and cared for. I worked a total of 20+ hours per week. This was a temporary 2 week assignment which was the catalyst to me wanting to pursue this as a career.
Aug 2018 - Present

Florida State University

Jan 1991 - Jan 1993
Tallahassee, FL
Jan 1991 - Jan 1993
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