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Melanie F.

Melanie F.

$15.00 / hr

Partlow, VA

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About Melanie

I have been a child caregiver and an elderly caregiver for quite some time. I love helping those in need. I love what I do because you can go home for the day knowing that you made a difference in someones life. I have a current American Red Cross Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Expires 8/29/2017

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • 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
    • Dementia
    • Depression
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Caregiver

    May 2014 - Oct 2015
    Private Duty
    I have been taking care of an elderly couple both having dementia. I have assisted in every day activities including: medication management, blood pressure monitoring, bathing, grooming, appointments, light house cleaning, cooking and fun activities.
    May 2014 - Oct 2015

    Program Leader and bus driver

    May 2013 - Oct 2015
    YMCA
    I have been working in the before and after school program for school age children. I also drive a non CDL bus back and forth to elementary and middle schools. I also substitute in our pre-school program
    May 2013 - Oct 2015

    Companion caregiver

    Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
    Virginia Home Care Partners
    I took clients to doctors appointments, ran errands, medication management, light house cleaning and provided companionship
    Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

    Store Manager

    Dec 2007 - May 2013
    The Dollar Tree
    I ran all aspect of the store including but not limited to: Maintaining payroll, recruiting, hiring, training, writing schedules, maintaining shrink/inventory and customer service.
    Dec 2007 - May 2013

    Falls Churh High school, Virginina

    Jan 1990 - Jan 1994
    Jan 1990 - Jan 1994
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