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ginger b.

ginger b.

$15.00 / hr

Lexington, KY

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About ginger

After what was supposed to be a temporary job while transitioning in my career after college graduation, I fell in love with caregiving. I have since dedicated my life to this field for the last 28 years.

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
  • 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

  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Recovery
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Direct Service Professional

Mar 1999 - Present
CAKY Bluegrass
Provide services in a staffed residence for 3 individuals with developmental disabilities including: personal care, cooking, cleaning, transportation, recreation, health monitoring and Dr. appointments, medication administration, grocery shopping and budgeting, implementing objectives, participating in all plan meeting and insuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. Also worked OT at day training sites.
Mar 1999 - Present

Apartment Director, Lexpro trainer, and Program Aide

Dec 1991 - Mar 1999
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Started as a program aide at residential facility serving 180 clients, promoted to Apartment Director responsible for 30 residents and 12 employees on 3 shifts. Duties included ensuring health and welfare of clients in all aspects of daily life. Trained and supervised employees, participated in client plan meetings as well as management meetings, and monitored adherence to state and federal guidelines. Also worked as a vocational trainer at the sheltered workshop.
Dec 1991 - Mar 1999

Certified Fitness Instructor

Jan 1985 - May 1994
Self-Employed
Taught fitness classes at Bluegrass Army Depot and other sites promoting health through exercise classes as well as dietary and lifestyle counseling. Certified yearly through AFFA, attended conferences and meetings for continuing education.
Jan 1985 - May 1994

University of Kentucky

Jan 1985 - Jan 1989
Lexington, KY
Jan 1985 - Jan 1989
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