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Wendy B.

Wendy B.

$25.00 / hr

Holyoke, MA

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About Wendy

In June 2019, I decided to leave my administrative career in education (25 years). I'm still young to actually retire and am a vibrant worker looking for a part time role as a caregiver. I am a licensed social worker (27 years) and genuinely interested in people, their stories, and their needs. I hope to improve the quality of life for the people I serve. I am an active outdoors person (hiking, biking, walking, beach strolling, kayaker and photographer) and would be extremely helpful in encouraging clients to move and get out of the house if they are able. I have a lot of time on my hands with a flexible schedule, and am willing to support people both physically, mentally and emotionally. I'm happy to do light housekeeping or yard work, meal preparation, shopping, driving, and general companionship. I'd work well with people who are lonely or lacking companionship and who might need a friendly and caring "visitor" in their home to play cards, chat, prepare a meal, or talk. My counseling skills are strong and conversations are a passion for me. Every person has a unique and intriguing story to tell and I'm an excellent listener! I work well with men and women. My grandparents were important people to me in my younger life, and I value time spent with people who are getting older.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • 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

  • Depression
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Retiree

Jun 2019 - Jun 2023
New & Active Retiree
I decided to leave my administrative career in education after 25 years of service. My husband and I recently relocated to VA to be closer to our new grandson! I'm still young to actually retire and am a vibrant worker looking for a part time role as a caregiver. My experience with this role is that I am a licensed social worker (27 years) and am genuinely interested in people, their stories, their needs, and their quality of life. I am an active outdoors person (hiking, biking, walking, beach strolling, kayaker, photographer) and would be extremely helpful in encouraging clients to move and get out of the house if they are able. I have time, am flexible, and willing to support people both physically, mentally and emotionally. Happy to do light housekeeping and yard work, meal preparation, shopping, driving, and companionship needs.
Jun 2019 - Jun 2023

Caregiver

Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
Client Caretaker
While living in Florida I served as a part time companion for an 83 year old widow for 10 months. She had recently lost her husband and was deep into her grief process. She was resistant to seeking professional one-on-one therapy, but found me to be a good "fix" as she called me. My counseling skills were crucial to helping her manage her sadness, find ways to express her memories (she had been married for 62 years!), and to communicate her needs to her family who lived locally. In addition, I assisted her with light housekeeping, changing linens, shopping, and meal prep. A reference is available upon request from this client or family member.
Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

Springfield College

Jan 1990 - Jan 1992
Springfield, MA
Jan 1990 - Jan 1992
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