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Kathy R.

Kathy R.

$15.00 / hr

Cartersville, GA

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About Kathy

I have been caring for seniors in one capacity or another most of my life. I worked in a nursing home when I was 18 for about a year. Although it is not the career path I eventually followed, caring for people has always been something that I truly enjoyed. I was a volunteer at a local nursing home here in Cartersville, for several years. I have also cared for both of my elderly grandmothers, one of which lives with us now. After 10 years working in IT, I was ready for a change,. I graduated from Coosa Valley Tech with a certification as a CNA in 2009. I very much enjoy this work as it allows me to make a difference in peoples lives and make their last years more comfortable living in their own homes. After working for a very nice gentleman from 2009 until 2012, he passed away. I began working for a couple in their 80's and 90's. The wife had a stroke about 8 yrs. ago and required help with bathing, dressing, and ambulation. Unfortunately as time moved on they began to require someone 24 hrs. a day, which I am unable to provide. I helped them find someone to live-in and today was my last day. On to the next adventure.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

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

    Skills & Expertise

    • Diabetes
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Caregiver

    Apr 2012 - Jan 2015
    Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weaver
    Personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), light housekeeping, cooking, driving, shopping, errands and anything else they needed done
    Apr 2012 - Jan 2015

    Caregiver

    Dec 2009 - Jun 2012
    Mr. Howard Dricks
    Driving, light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, cooking, assistance with paying bills
    Dec 2009 - Jun 2012

    Coosa Valley Tech

    Mar 2008 - Oct 2009
    Mar 2008 - Oct 2009
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