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Shelby B.

Shelby B.

Covid-19 Vaccinated

$25.00 / hr

Tallahassee, FL

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About Shelby

Hello. My name is Shelby. I have worked in the human services industry for most of my career. I began working with children with special needs, including teaching special education. Since then, I have worked with children in foster care and cared for adults with disabilities. I enjoy helping people capitalize on their own unique talents and abilities. Many of my clients report gaining independence, confidence, and a vetter overall quality of life.

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
  • Depression
  • Home Health Care
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Nanny

Mar 2021 - May 2022
private employer
Provided care for infant child, including feeding, bathing, dressing, and designing/implementing activities that supported her growth across multiple domains of development (physical, cognitive, linguistic, social).
Mar 2021 - May 2022

Case Manager

Apr 2018 - Aug 2018
Southern Ingenuity
Provided care and managed caregiving team for adults and children with physical and intellectual disabilities - medication assistance - mobility assistance - meal prep, bathing, dressing as needed - grocery shopping - managing appointments/medical care
Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

Mental Health Specialist/ Asst. Supervisor

Feb 2011 - May 2013
louisiana methodist children's home
Provided care for youth in state custody with diagnosed mental illnesses - developed and implemented plans of care - planned activities - assessed risk factors and took preventative measures as needed - educational support - socio-emotional support - taught coping and social skills - therapeutic crisis intervention - collaborated with care team, therapists, and other professionals - led team in implementing C.A.R.E. model
Feb 2011 - May 2013

Direct Service Worker

Sep 2010 - Feb 2012
family care services
Provided care for teenage girl with cerebral palsy - mobility assistance - ADL (bathing, dressing, meal prep, etc) - exercise - companionship - advocacy - outings
Sep 2010 - Feb 2012

Louisiana Tech University

Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
Ruston, LA
Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

Caregiver

Aug 2007 - May 2009
private employer
Provided intermittent care for young girl with cerebral palsy
Aug 2007 - May 2009

Reviews (1)

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July 2022
Noreen G.
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Always helpful and caring! Shelby is doing an excellent job.
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