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Margaret W.

Margaret W.

$15.00 / hr

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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About Margaret

I have a master's degree in exercise physiology which allowed me to run a hospital based cardiac rehabilitation program for 14 years. Since moving to Florida I have taken private caregiving jobs and work as a health coach part time. Caregiving has always been first and foremost in my approach to my clients. You have to have caregiving in your soul to receive the gifts caring for someone can bring. I am most proud of my approach to always put the client first even when it meant challenging the medical profession. Also getting to know my clients needs and abilities so that "we" can reach their goals in living a wellness lifestyle. I am 57 years old, living a good life here in Florida. I believe everyone can benefits from low level activities and I can help them accomplish living a life to their fullest enjoyment.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • 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

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Blood Disorders
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    • Hospice Care
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Skin Disorders
    • Stroke
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Health Coach/personal caregiver

    Jun 2008 - Sep 2014
    Self- Live ...Live IT Well
    Coaching clients with both health issues(ie. cardiac rehab, diabetic, stroke or unhealthy practices) and proactive coaching of those desiring to maintain and enhance an active lifestyle. In Personal Caregiving I have worked with clients 60 to 99 years of age assisting them in personal care, shopping, light house work and taking them to appointments. I institute low level exercise/activities when ask.
    Jun 2008 - Sep 2014

    Customer Service Representative

    Oct 2000 - Mar 2008
    Weidenhammer Systems Coorporation
    Implementing, teaching and phone support of various computer software programs to run school districts.
    Oct 2000 - Mar 2008

    Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Coordinator

    Dec 1984 - Dec 1998
    The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
    Taking patients from 2 days post CABG or 1 week post heart attack( angina and high risk patients also) and developing and supervising their recovery through exercise, diet, stress reduction and yoga. This recovery process would take from weeks to months until their individual goals were meant.
    Dec 1984 - Dec 1998

    The University of Illinois

    Sep 1981 - May 1983
    Sep 1981 - May 1983

    The Pennsylvania State University

    Sep 1975 - Dec 1980
    Sep 1975 - Dec 1980
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