Beckie W.

About Beckie

I started in caregiving at eight years old. It was my first job. I was to go to Mrs. Walkers's house a couple of times a week and sit with her and play scrabble or other games in the evenings until she went to bed. I was happy to do it and couldn't believe I was getting paid for it. It was only $5. That was a lot of money for an eight year old. I loved being with her because she was my neighbor, she always made us peanut butter cookies and I had known her since I was 3 years old. She began to change quickly, her health and mental state began to decline. She was experiencing dementia that would soon develop into Alzheimer's. I experienced that at a young age with her and her family. I grew up in the country so we all did our part to help. I cared for her until she passed away when I was 18 years old. I loved caring for her in all of the stages. I gave and learned about compassion and strength at a young age. Regardless of the stage of her health she often still kept her personality and humor. The strength and power of community of caregivers is very valuable. The family could have never done it alone and why should they. She was part of the community and I was so grateful to be there for her at that time in her life. I will always cherish those days. Being a caregiver is what I enjoy. I feel that I can offer quality caregiving and assistance to that person and the family at a challenging time in their life.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Help Desk Support Tech Level I

Jan 2018 - Present

Applied Computing Technology

-Provide Level 1 support for the Enterprise Service Desk assisting FEMA employees, disaster applicants, and grant applicants. -Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity issues, wireless devices, Internet and Intranet sites. - Document action with Remedy ticketing system and route tickets to proper IT department, or Tier 2 technician. - Serve as a liaison between customers and third-party vendors to resolve various server issues involving wireless devices, and Outlook.

Jan 2018 - Present

Mountain View College

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

Dallas, TX

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

Information Systems Technician

Jan 1999 - Jan 2018

United States Navy

LAN/WAN administration, software installation, support, and upgrades, computer hardware implementation and maintenance, technical support, and database administration. This includes the administration, maintenance, and operation of mini and microcomputers, global satellite telecommunications systems, computers, local and wide area networks, and all associated peripherals both onboard ships, Naval Operating Bases, Naval Air Stations, Naval Amphibious Bases, and various other Navy and Joint Command land installations throughout the world. Additionally providing administrative support in the operation of the electronic systems that keep records of personnel training, health, assignments, disbursement, and promotions within the Navy.

Jan 1999 - Jan 2018

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

Chicago, IL

Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

Nyack College

Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

Nyack, NY

Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

Caregiver

Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

Comfort Keepers

I offered in home caregiving, preparing meals, making sure medication was taken, housekeeping, companionship, and transportation to clients.

Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

Prince George's Community College

Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

Largo, MD

Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

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