bingDee C. | Professional Caregiver in Pewee Valley, KY | CareLinx
Dee C.

Dee C.

$20.00 / hr

Louisville, KY

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About Dee

I've always loved helping elderly people. Part of what makes me a great caregiver is that people I care for tell me I understand them even when no one else seems to. I ask lots of questions to determine what they want and need. Therefore, they have the maximum autonomy, independence and happiness possible, which is definitely what I would want for myself. I also have the gift of extreme patience when working with elderly people with dementia. They never drive me crazy, most likely because of lots of exposure early in life to that sort of thing. Of course, I'm completely trustworthy. But I also have unusually high integrity, excellent values and am unusually responsible and capable. I have extensive college training in medical information and know what to do. I've been trained by some of the best private caregivers in Louisville and have a network of other excellent caregivers. I have a very wide range of experience in this area up to and including working closely with hospice staff. I'm a multi-talented individual who's an unusually accomplished American. Therefore, I have all kinds of personal achievements I'm proud of. I simply enjoy this type of service and autonomy more than most types of professional work I've done.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Arthritis
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • COPD
    • Dementia
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • Hearing Disorders
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English
    • Greek
    • Spanish
    • French

    Experience & Education

    Private caregiver

    Jan 2011 - Nov 2015
    Various
    I've worked for various elderly ladies, now deceased or extremely demented, including my mother, her friends and my very physically challenged aunt. My mother's situation alone was extremely unusual and challenging as she lost all independent functioning within the course of a month and suffered severe emotional trauma along with this. Knowing the best geriatric psychiatrists, we got her functioning very smoothly and beautifully actually. I also learned many of the best geriatric services available locally during the year I cared for my mother. Next I cared for her older never-married female twin friends, one bedridden with Alzheimer's disease who was so beautifully cared for at home that hospice staff could hardly believe it by the time they became involved. Employee, friend and POA of the other twin, I understood that twins usually die within 6 months of each other. My aunt with COPD also became chronically ill and asked me to help her live her final days at home. I still find it very rewarding to have helped three elderly ladies live their last days how they wanted as much as was realistically possible. I was an excellent friend, family member support and advocate for all of them. And in just 4 years, I learned all phases of elderly caregiving which not everyone does to say the least. (For some reason, I typically excel and go way beyond what most people do or think of.)
    Jan 2011 - Nov 2015

    University of Louisville

    Jan 1989 - Jan 1993
    Jan 1989 - Jan 1993

    Eastern Kentucky University

    Jan 1980 - Jan 1981
    Jan 1980 - Jan 1981

    Eastern Kentucky University

    Jan 1978 - Jan 1980
    Jan 1978 - Jan 1980
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