Carolyn B.
$15.00 / hr
Kings Park, NY
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I became a caregiver when I needed to care for my 86 year old mother, who had dementia and other physical ailments relative to aging. It was then I realized all the really personal needs of the elderly, especially companionship, understanding & loving care. Being a caregiver I feel it fills the need to be of service, especially the elderly who need so much care. I gain a lot of gratitude knowing I am sharing my skills of patience, understanding and physical capabilities with someone who really appreciates me. One of my favorite personal achievements is developing a lifestyle of healthy eating & living. Almost a complete vegan, I as a gourmet cook, and have a passion for cooking, I utilized a best seller cookbook, and actually tried & ate at least 20+ receipes so far. It has enabled me to be more energetic as well as kept me slim. However, I still enjoy "traditional" cooking & will adhere to any food restrictions as well. Personally I am a lover of life itself! I love music, the theatre, movies, gardening, designing, & of course cooking. I make an effort to socialize with my good friends, get to church every Sunday & try to excercise and get lots of sleep! I enjoy reading and traveling when I can. As a retired Senior Account Executive of 20 years, I have earned the right to say I am a "people person". I have lots of patience with the elderly and always have a sense of humor with them. I become their friend & companion in time & I am extremely well read on the illness of dementia/altzheimers. I easily meet all their needs in the household as being a former homeowner. My past experiences of over 11 years caring for the elderly have only added to my expertise in caring for them.
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Transferring & Mobility
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
- Part Time
- Short Term
- 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
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Diabetes
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Neurological Disorders
- Skin Disorders
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
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