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Claudia S.

Claudia S.

$13.00 / hr

Stone Mountain, GA

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About Claudia

Losing my dad to dementia back in 2002 was devastating.I have often cared for family members and parents of close friends over the years, but my father having dementia was a game changer for me. I've never really gotten over it. I bring to the table compassion and love. You cannot adequately care for another human being without a heart full of love. I treat each and every patient like I want my own loved ones to be treated. My daddy did not get the care he needed and deserved, he was in a hospital and was neglected and passed away three days after aspirating on food he was eating unsupervised. I was 8 months pregnant and couldn't be there all the time. I want to give your loved one what my dad didn't get. I know it's really, really hard to deal with parents and loved ones being ill and I am here to help. I just love them and try to keep them smiling!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • Weekend Live-In
  • 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
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Recovery
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Hospice Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

The Paideia School Class of 1980

Jan 1974 - Present
Atlanta, GA
Jan 1974 - Present

Georgia Perimeter College

Jan 2011 - Present
Decatur, GA
Jan 2011 - Present

Caregiver

Jan 2010 - Present
Self Employed
I have worked on my own as a caregiver for 9 years. I'm familiar with the worries and heartache of a loved one being ill or having dementia. My start into this field was through my own father suffering from dementia, which was devastating. Finding care for him, 18 years ago, was a huge challenge. He passed away in April 2002. Since then I've learned a lot and have also worked with patients who have many other illnesses and and one person who was paralyzed. It's not easy work, but it's rewarding and meaningful. I have no special training, just willingness to learn what each individual needs. The hardest part for me is letting go, after the patient heals or passes away. I grow to love the ones I am blessed to care for. My work includes light housekeeping, meal prep, medication prompts, companionship, bathing, dressing, laundry, and errands. Also appointments, pet care and more. It's all consuming and has it's ups and downs but the most rewarding work I can imagine!
Jan 2010 - Present

Bookkeeper

Jul 1998 - May 2004
Dekalb County Board Of Ed
As front office Secretary/Bookkeeper for a busy DeKalb County elementary school I handled all things financial and everything else for over 700 students, over 100 staff members and many parents! Never a dull moment and never a moment to sit! Computer skills, admissions, attendance and much more.
Jul 1998 - May 2004
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