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Patricia R.

Patricia R.

$15.00 / hr

Mooresville, NC

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About Patricia

I became a caregiver to help the sick, disabled, and elderly remain at home with the best quality of life possible as well as to lighten the load of their loved ones and family members.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • Weekend Live-In
  • Holiday Shifts

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
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Hospice Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Head caregiver

Jul 2015 - Present
Mark Kennedy
Head caregiver for Bonnie. Responsible for medication management, scheduling caregivers, supplies, and appointments. Provided full time care for patient with PLS, primary lateral sclerosis, which included assistance with transfers, hygiene, incontinence care, and feeding . Used suction machine and Trilogy machine.
Jul 2015 - Present

Caregiver for husband, Michael

Nov 2015 - May 2018
Sandy Beetner
I provided care and assistance to Michael, a 76 year old man with Parkinson's disease. My job included assisting with medication reminders, voice exercises, practicing safe mobility via walker and wheelchair. I assisted with routine household responsibilities including laundry and meal preparation. I provided transportation to appointments as needed. I provided weekend and overnight respite care as well.
Nov 2015 - May 2018

Caregiver

Jul 2015 - Jan 2017
Rodney Kendrick
Caregiver for quadriplegic man. I assist with morning routine including dressing, catheter care, skin care, dressing, preparing and serving breakfast as well as preparing lunch. Two times a week, I assist with bowel movement routine and shower. Laundry and housekeeping routines are done daily.
Jul 2015 - Jan 2017

Larry

Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
Melody Worsham
Initially, I was hired to provide companion care for Larry, an elderly man with mobility problems, Parkinson's, and dementia, so that his wife could run errands and enjoy some down time. Unfortunately, Larry suffered from a bout of pnuenmonia and was placed in assisted living. I helped the family by going to the facility and helping Larry with ADLs, as well as providing companion care. When Larry came back home, I stayed overnights and assisted with evening and night care including bathroom assistance and safe transferring from walker and wheelchair to bed.
Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

Converse College

Aug 1985 - May 1989
Aug 1985 - May 1989
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