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Thomas R.

Thomas R.

$20.00 / hr

Taylor, MI

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About Thomas

I am a dedicated passionate individual who is always trying to think of ways to help and try to always keep an optimistic attitude especially when it comes to the sick or elderly. When I was 14 my grandmother was stricken with Parkinson's disease and then seeing how a beautiful and once independent woman now needed my assistance with everything humbled me and primed me for a lifetime of assisting others. I really enjoy meeting new people and seeing what a difference I can make in their lives. I currently take care of a TBI patient and when all hope was thought to have been lost I was able to get him to eat again as he has dysphagia from the brain injury and eating is one of his biggest challenges but also one of his favorite things to do.

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
  • Overnight

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
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Home Health Aid

Sep 2006 - Present
Angel home care
I drove from home to home assisting elderly with their everyday needs such as bathing transfers shopping cooking and appointments.
Sep 2006 - Present

Home Health Aid

Nov 2014 - Present
Self Employed
I take care of a traumatic brain injury patient in his home. Aside from cooking and light housekeeping I assist him with bathing oral care dressing undressing taking him to bathroom as needed and all meals and take him to all appointments. To keep him moving and limber I help him with standing up and sitting and exercising his arms by reaching grabbing various items such as cones and tossing a ball. I also help him with speech therapy.
Nov 2014 - Present

Four Towns Discovery

Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
Waterford, MI
Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

Reviews (2)

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July 2023
Ram R.
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Thank you Thomas!!
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May 2023
James M.
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Great!
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