Maria Castalia D.

State certified Med Tech and PCA with 15 years experience in senior and special needs care. BLS (CPR/basic life support) certified. Experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, amputees, ADD, OCD, chronic pain, stroke recovery companionship, errands, meal prep, med reminder, bed bath, shower assistance, Hoyer lift & gait belt, medical appointments, ROM exercises, grocery shopping etc. My passion for making even the slightest of difference in my clients quality of life is what drives me. I strive to assist by offering my help and knowledge with compassion, dedication and dignity. Have recommendation letters from previous clients and their families. I love what I do because I can make a difference in a person's life and I wholeheartedly believe it shows in the quality of my services. Have experience working for a well known senior care franchise which gave me the opportunity to take part in the lives of seniors with many different needs but decided to branch out on my own. ****HOURLY RATE WILL BE DISCUSSED AND CAN CHANGE AFTER DISCUSSING CLIENT NEEDS,

Caregiving is so rewarding....Just a mere. "Thank you for doing this for me, for helping me!" from all your patients makes you feel so good=:) Caregiver job is hard work and I appreciate all the Caregivers. As a CAREGiver, you provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes. These services generally fall under three categories: Companionship Home Helper Personal Care Companionship services are those that stimulate, encourage and assist an individual. The primary responsibilities of Companionship services include the following: Providing companionship and conversation Providing stabilization and assistance with walking Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders The primary responsibilities of Home Helper services include the following: Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.) Washing and ironing laundry Running errands Accompanying clients to appointments Personal Care services are personal in nature and often include assistance with activities of daily living. The primary responsibilities of Personal Care services include the following: Assisting with bathing Assisting with grooming Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues I am creative personable, results-oriented professional with my brilliant educational background and exceptional tender loving care to my patients.