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Misty G.

Misty G.

$15.00 / hr

Fountain City, IN

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About Misty

Caregiving has been my lifelong job and passion. I have spent 28 years raising a family of 6 children, 3 of which are still at home. Putting the needs of others first has always been a priority for me. In most recent years I have chosen to add caregiving to my life and continued with my career as a business owner and professor's assistant. I have chosen to do this because I feel I can always give just a bit more. My degrees in Psychology and Human Services have given me a solid understanding of human behavior and just how fragile we can be in times of need. Giving back to my community in the form of caregiving gives me the opportunity to make a difference in a person and family's life. I believe I am patient, caring, compassionate, trustworthy and I aspire to make a difference. I have also used those attributes in the positions I have held. As a professor's assistant I have the opportunity to be a support person for students professionally and emotionally. Cheering them on as they strive to achieve their goals in college. I love this! Each semester I am given the opportunity to make that difference. Providing care for those that need help so they may stay in their homes and make daily life easier is what I can do to give back. Using my skills and understanding to positively impact someone's life is something I am proud of. I was given the opportunity to care for a Dementia/Alzheimer's client for 5 years. I truly embraced each step of her illness journey providing her with understanding, care, and companionship, helping her to maintain her dignity and live her best life during those final years. On fun note, I am also a dog lover! My hobbies are spending time with my family, hiking, gardening and reading.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term

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
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Professor/Course Assistant

Sep 2012 - Present
Indiana University East
* Assist Professors with grading, setting up online courses, and student communication for the College of Education for fall and spring semesters. * Checked course materials, lessons and assignments for discrepancies and helped senior teachers resolve problems. * Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills. * Copied, organized, and distributed classroom materials. * Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework. * Helped to maintain fun, interactive, clean, and organized classroom.
Sep 2012 - Present

Primary Caregiver/Companion

Jan 2015 - Apr 2019
Personal Caregiver/ Private Family Care
* Primary Caregiver/Companion for client with Alzheimer's disease * Grocery trips, Housekeeping, cooking, memory activities * Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed. * Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels. * Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles. * Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated. * Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs. * Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Jan 2015 - Apr 2019

Co-owner/ Administrative Assistant

Jan 2000 - Jan 2019
MAG Flooring
* Manage flooring installation contracts with several companies, and scheduling installations with customers. * Coordinated bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks * Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency. * Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment. * Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management. * Processed and approved all scheduling.
Jan 2000 - Jan 2019

ABA Behavioral Therapist Level 2

Aug 2013 - Mar 2014
Applied Behavioral Center
* Provided one on one applied behavioral analysis therapy for children with varying degrees of Autistic Spectrum Disorder. * Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs. * Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient. * Established and provided discipline-specific instruction to patients, families, caregivers, and staff. * Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally, and consistently. * Implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement and functioning of upper extremities.
Aug 2013 - Mar 2014

Indiana University East

Jan 2007 - Jan 2012
Richmond, IN
Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
Indianapolis, IN
Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

Northeastern High School

Jan 1989 - Jan 1993
Fountain City, IN
Jan 1989 - Jan 1993
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