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Kristen D.

Kristen D.

$15.00 / hr

Southbridge, MA

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About Kristen

I've been a caregiver for approximately 8 yrs .now. I love helping people in their homes, helping them to feel safe and gain back some of their independence. That is why I got started. Over the years, you develop wonderful relationships with your clients that help bring some meaningfulness and some happiness back into their lives. Some achievements as caregivers seem small like getting a dimensla patient to take a shower, when they're afraid of water, getting someone to stand up and use their walker when they just don't want to bother. I have experienced these very fulfilling achievements over and over. I started with a degree in teaching, and then adopted three special needs children. While caring for them I was inspired to help others .

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

    • ALS
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Hospice Care
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Renal and Urological Disorders
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English
    • ASL
    • Spanish

    Experience & Education

    Dayhab Specialist

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
    R.R.I.
    loading/unloading vans, feeding snacks according to clients dietary guidelines, leading various groups such as music, art, horticulture, current events, and spa. toileting and meal prep and feeding, some cooking and light housekeeping duties. worked with one to ones with severe behaviors
    Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

    Dayhab Specialist

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
    R.R.I.
    loading/unloading vans, feeding snacks according to clients dietary guidelines, leading various groups such as music, art, horticulture, current events, and spa. toileting and meal prep and feeding, some cooking and light housekeeping duties. worked with one to ones with severe behaviors
    Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

    CHHA/Hospice

    Aug 2006 - Jun 2013
    Homestaff
    Companionship for our clients, shower/toileting, meal prep, light housekeeping, med. reminders, under my agency I worked with the VNA with bedbound hospice patient care as well., which included taking vitals and emptying foley catheters, in addition to my other duties.
    Aug 2006 - Jun 2013

    Substitute Teacher

    Sep 2004 - Jun 2007
    Spencer-East Brookfield School District
    To fulfill all of the tasks and duties of the regular teacher. Working closely with the children in the classroom to assist them with their work, helping them to understand. maintaining order and consistency in professionalism in the classroom, grading papers, teaching lessons, helping with projects.
    Sep 2004 - Jun 2007

    Worcester State University

    Sep 1987 - May 1992
    Sep 1987 - May 1992

    South High Comm. High School

    Sep 1983 - Jun 1987
    Sep 1983 - Jun 1987
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