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Kristina K.

Kristina K.

$20.00 / hr

Bluffton, SC

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About Kristina

I enjoy being a caregiver because I love to help people. I'm very patient and compassionate. I've worked with an Alzheimer's patient, two patients with PSP and also a patient with Parkinson's disease. I feel like I've learned so much about these diseases by experience.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time

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
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Home caregiver

Sep 2018 - Present
Sam Guido
Sam has progressive supranuclear palsy and I provide daily living care for Sam part-time such as help with feeding and showering. We do physical and speech therapy exercises at home and go for walks. I also attend some physical therapy and speech therapy appointments.
Sep 2018 - Present

Home caregiver

Sep 2016 - Sep 2018
Ken and Barb Osher
I administered medication for both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, ran errands, scheduled appointments and drove Ken and Barb to appointments, cleaned house and did laundry, exercised with both of them and also provided companionship. Whatever was needed to be done, we did it together!
Sep 2016 - Sep 2018

Home caregiver

Dec 2012 - Nov 2016
John Jennings and Martha Sutter
I was was a caregiver for Martha. I was a companion and we exercised together and I took her to appointments. I helped her with daily living skills. She has since moved into a palliative care home and I write her letters to catch up on life.
Dec 2012 - Nov 2016

Oregon State University

Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
Corvallis, OR
Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
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