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Melodie K.

Melodie K.

$20.00 / hr

Carthage, NY

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About Melodie

I have offered compassionate, reliable care to those in need for 14 years. I am warm hearted, intelligent, quick thinking, patient, with a diverse and extensive background. I have offered my skills to those afflicted with dementia/ Alzheimer's, brain injuries, ALS, stroke and seniors simply in need of companionship and home assistance. Some of my daily responsibilities have included medication reminders/management, all personal care, meal prep/feeding, driving locally for appointments/social meetings, errands and companionship.I have impeccable references upon request.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full 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

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Senior care provider

Feb 2016 - Present
Private Long Island family
Medication management; accompany to doctors appointments, social meetings, shopping, etc;companionship; errands; meal preparation
Feb 2016 - Present

Senior care provider

Jan 2010 - Jan 2016
Private Long Island family
Maintained daily health of senior . Prepared meals/feeding in later years; medication management, including administering of insulin; all personal tasks, including toileting, bathing and dressing; drove to doctors in earlier years; monitored all home doctor visits, reporting to family members when not present
Jan 2010 - Jan 2016

Caregiver

Jan 2004 - Dec 2009
Kramer family
Cared for my father ....initially began with a stroke, ultimately developing dementia...also diabetic. Monitored medications; cooked and feeding; toileting and bathing; in later years, worked alongside an additional caregiver to assist with hours and due to the fact that the dementia led to combative and aggressive behavior
Jan 2004 - Dec 2009

Fashion Institute of Technology

Jan 1981 - Jan 1985
New York, NY
Jan 1981 - Jan 1985
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