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Mara B.

Mara B.

$25.00 / hr

Mishawaka, IN

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About Mara

I have given a lifetime of assistance (professionally since 2005) to my intellectually challenged (mentally retardation from PKU) sister of 55 years. Her physical handicaps are that she needs a leg brace and a knee brace to walk and sometimes uses a cane or a walker depending on how she is feeling. Her emotional and intellectual handicaps are that of a 6 year old child. I also gave care to my deceased parents. My mother had alzheimer's, COPD, and diabetes. My father was 25 years in a wheelchair from an accident that left him paralyzed from the knees down. He also had COPD, diabetes and drop-foot. Along with my family, I have assisted many other elder persons in our community to include dispensing of medicines, massaging, cooking and cleaning, bathing, feeding, wound care, transportation to and from doctor appointments, and other services. I am a senior at Indiana University in Liberal Arts General Studies Arts & Humanities, with a minor in Fine Arts. I am a well rounded individual who enjoys traveling, new people, new challenges and all aspects of life. I proudly served in the US Army as an administrative specialist and a training NCO in the 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks (25th Combat Aviation Battalion, Wheeler AFB) from 1979-1985 in Honolulu, HI. I am positive and believe in the good in myself and in others. People trust me. I'm happy in whatever I am doing.

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

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • Hospice Care
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Caregiver (40 yrs w/sister) (9 yrs professionally)

    Jan 2005 - Present
    ResCare of Northern Indiana
    I assist my sister with her emotional, nutritional, medical, and financial needs. I am also her guardian.
    Jan 2005 - Present

    Indiana University

    Mar 1988 - Aug 2014
    Mar 1988 - Aug 2014
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