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Van D.

Van D.

$15.00 / hr

Venice, FL

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About Van

I was a hospital corpsman in the Navy and became a social worker after graduating college. I had the opportunity to advance to position of administrator of nursing homes and the executive director of assisted living facilities. As a nursing home administrator, I also became a nurse aide in order to help my nursing staff when they needed help. After retirement, I have worked as a Supported Living Counselor with developmentally disabled adults and as a home health aide with seniors. I also cared for my 85 y/o aunt full time until she died. Living on my Social Security income, I work for personal satisfaction and for the additional income. I have had several personal achievements for which I am proud, but the greatest have been those recognized by my clients' families who have commended me on the quality of my care and who have thanked me for allowing their family members to effectively delay institutionalization.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Transportation
  • 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
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Diabetes
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Home health aide

Jan 2011 - Oct 2015
Help-At-Home Homehealth
Provide personal care, monitor medications, prepare meals, accompany to appointments & shopping.
Jan 2011 - Oct 2015

Home health aide

Jan 2011 - Oct 2015
Senior Bridge (Humana)
Provide personal care, monitor medication, prepare meals, accompany to appointments & shopping.
Jan 2011 - Oct 2015

Supported Living Counselor

Jan 2012 - Oct 2015
J & J Will-Care
Provide psychosocial over-site, financial management, medication supervision, and accompany to appointments & shopping.
Jan 2012 - Oct 2015

Mental Health Counselor

Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
Halcyon Group
Provide individual & group therapy to court-directed, adjudicated, DUI & domestic violence offender.
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

Northeastern University

Sep 1970 - Aug 1971
Sep 1970 - Aug 1971

Monmouth University

Sep 1963 - Jun 1967
Sep 1963 - Jun 1967
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