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Laura T.

Laura T.

$30.00 / hr

Saint Charles, MO

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About Laura

I have been doing in home care for 25+ years, having worked with both the elderly and disabled, and absolutely love the gratification of helping to make a difference in the quality of life and well being of others. I'm am a mature, very dependable and compassionate person who portrays high moral standards of honesty and integrity. I will care for and treat your loved one just as I would my own.

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
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Recovery
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

In Home Health Caregiver

Sep 2013 - Present
Private Duty Self Employed
During this period, I worked for a woman who was born with Cerebral Palsy and later suffered a stroke. The stroke left her both non verbal and unable to walk, confined to a wheelchair. My duties with her consisted of bathing/dressing, meals prep, laundry, changing linens, light housekeeping, transportation to outings/dr. appointments. As her health declined over the years, she was tube fed, as well as by mouth.
Sep 2013 - Present

In Home Health Aide

Apr 2012 - Sep 2013
BrightStar and Assistance Home Care (agencies)
I worked for several elderly women during my time with BrightStar and Assistance Home Case agencies. Duties consisted of companionship, grocery shopping, meal prep, transportation to/from dr. appointments, light housekeeping, laundry, bathing, occasional overnight stays due to dementia.
Apr 2012 - Sep 2013

In Home Health Caregiver

May 2001 - Mar 2012
Private Duty Self Employed
I worked with a woman who had Macular Degeneration, Parkinsons and was also recovering from throat cancer/radiation. Duties included tube feedings, speech as well as other exercises, meal prep, transportation to dr. appts., light housekeeping, bathing/dressing, reading news articles she was interested in, companionship (playing board games, etc.)
May 2001 - Mar 2012

Ritenour Senior High School

Jan 1963 - Jan 1975
St. Louis, MO
Jan 1963 - Jan 1975
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