Diane N.

About Diane

Hello, I am a Mom of 2 daughters who are on their own now. I had taken care of my Mother who ultimately became bed bound and my Dad who was a tiger to the end an had been in a wheelchair the last 5 years, but was very self-sufficient and loved to go on outings. I believe that isolation is not the answer and if possible get out of the house to people watch and have a coffee or ice cream as diet and meditation permits. I enjoy listening to elders stories and their life as it brings them joy to retell what made them happy. I am well versed of safety and mobility concerns and trained to assist with car/bed/ toilet transfers. Both parents were in wheel chairs since 2010. Sadly my Dad passed last year and I certainly miss him. I also know elders can be a bit grumpy and inappropriately outspoken. I understand that to a point, but will try to redirect. I am a good cook and look forward to providing meals that they enjoy. Bring to doctors appointments, supermarkets (but limit that due to COVID concerns) we can play cards, scrabble, do puzzles. I like arts and crafts and maybe learn knitting. Books, library has SO many large print or books on tape. Music is also very helpful and important to integrate. Making sure their home is safe, clean and fresh and tidy. I enjoy laundry and clean sheets. Pet and their care and that is wonderful therapy and important for seniors living alone, but understand pet car is difficult. I am not a CNA, so hopefully my assignments are self sufficient for toileting, but understand accidents may occur. My role as caregiver is to keep the clients safe, happy, clean, comfortable and dignified and hopefully brighten their day with my visits and assistance. I am a non- smoking and cannot assist in a smokers home due to my allergies. Thank you

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Project Architect

Sep 2022 - Present

Self Employed

Private design work for residential clients and medical offices. Recently prepared construction documents for renovations of tenant space new reception area including coordinating placement of lighting, office equipment and phone closets and server room. Climate controls, signage, work stations and ADA integration. Property manager for a 23-unit rental complex and 4 separate multifamily homes. Responsible for responding to emergencies and repairs of deferred maintenance items. Coordinated with electricians and plumbers for code work and upgrades, septic systems, HVAC, water damage, evictions and renovations for new tenants. Prepared properties to sell and negotiated with potential buyers and Realtors.

Sep 2022 - Present

Caregiver

Mar 2010 - Sep 2021

Self Employed

Took care of my Mom who was wheelchair bound. Shopping, laundry, organized care team when it became 24 hr care. Light housekeeping. Drove to all Doctor appointments. Filled her medications and loaded pill tray. Coordinated with oxygen company. Made sure caregivers were paid, prepared the schedule for coverage. Did most of all the same for my Dad, except we hired help for cleaning and laundry and personal care. Primary driver and Doctor & medical team liaison. Then took over business as dementia progressed. Heart breaking to watch your loved one's beautiful mind be stollen.

Mar 2010 - Sep 2021

Project Architect - Office Manager

Mar 2011 - Oct 2018

williams architects, inc

Lead Project Architect overseeing, scope of services, cost analysis of building budgeting, planning, and project management for architectural and design services. High-end residential, multi-family complexes, medium commercial offices buildings, tenant lease space and assisted living facilities with memory care. Responsible for the scheduling and performance of design and administrative staff, coordinated with structural mechanical and electrical consultants and other specialties as needed for projects. All phases and daily activities of specific projects including preparing reports for accounts receivable and payment disbursement to the consultants. Tasks included: Program development, project design, preparation and administration of contract specifications, preliminary site investigation, prepared as-builts, researched code regulations per building type, and product review for construction documents.

Mar 2011 - Oct 2018

Boston Architectural College

Jan 1984 - Jan 1988

Boston, MA

Jan 1984 - Jan 1988

Fitch High School

Jan 1977 - Jan 1981

Groton, CT

Jan 1977 - Jan 1981

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