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Thomas A.

Thomas A.

$15.00 / hr

Loudon, TN

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About Thomas

I am a retired Recreation Therapist with my Master degree and 37 years of paid experience working with seniors. I have much training working with Alzheimer’s dementia. I live locally, am very kind and patient, am reliable, honest, dependable and am hard working. I can provide many activities to increase their quality of life; I also have 4 years of experience working in their home, as I am also a Certified Home Health Aide; I assist them with ADL skills, assisting them getting out of bed, getting washed, getting dressed, toiletting, eating, doing light house work, cooking, driving to appts and dispense medications. I hope to hear from you.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • 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
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

senior care provider

Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
Self
Bathed, toileted, dressed, and fed an elderly man. I also dispensed medication, took him to appointments as well as places of enjoyment. We socialized by playing board games. I did light house cleaning and some light cooking.
Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

senior companion

Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
private
did activities with a senior veteran at the VA Hospital; helped him get dressed, prepared his food helped him to eat; took him to appts; provided companionship.
Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

Recreation Therapist

Jan 1982 - Jan 2013
V.A. Medical Center
set up and implemented a wide variety of activities for seniors with dementia, depression, schizophrenia; assisted in helping them do their ADL skills, ran cookiong groups, mild exercise, table games, discussion groups, trips into the community, etc.
Jan 1982 - Jan 2013

Lehman College

Sep 1980 - Jun 1983
Sep 1980 - Jun 1983

Brockport College

Sep 1975 - Jun 1977
Sep 1975 - Jun 1977
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