Jill S.
$18.00 / hr
Portland, OR
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I have worked as a caregiver for 4 years in Portland and 3 years in San Francisco. I was first drawn to caregiving when an artist friend of mine asked if I would be interested in providing support to an elderly woman who was both deaf and blind. The woman, Elva, was also an artist who needed support going to and from The Lighthouse for the Blind- astudio where she created sculptures. I also assisted her with daily living needs such as grocery shopping and other light house keeping. My relationship with Elva grew strong until cancer took her a few years later. After her death, I felt an emptiness and reached out to another position as a substitute to support Developmentally Disabled adults navigate various jobs and find creative outlets in the community. Once I moved to Portland, I joined Art From the Heart where I worked for 4 years. This is a studio which helps support Artists with DD. I led various art classes and provided support in the community. I also learned quite a bit of ASL and am furthering my studies of the language. I am an artist who has been creating woodblock prints and drawings for 20 years. I'm from Arkansas originally, attended college in Chicago and London, lived in San Francisco for 13 years where I worked in an Independent bookshop while creating and exhibiting artwork. I have been living in Portland for the past 4 years and very much enjoy being here.
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Transferring & Mobility
- Exercise
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
- Part Time
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
- Dementia
- Diabetes
- Hearing Disorders
- Home Health Care
- Neurological Disorders
- Vision and Eye Disorders
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
- ASL
Experience & Education
Art Therapist for Developmentally Disabled adults
Art From The Heart
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
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