Kristin D.

Hello, my name is Marilyn. I am a compassionate caregiver with over 10+ years of experience of providing in-home care for seniors and those with disabilities. I enjoy helping client's that I assist with meal prep, exercising, grocery shopping, organizing, medications reminder, companionship and light housekeeping. I have experience with clients who has demonstrated needing/care with dementia. I take pride in providing centered care while staying true to my caring, funny, down to earth personality. My passion for helping others started when my father became terminally ill with cancer. I was his full-time caregiver and realized I had a gift caring for others. I really love what I do! I get to make a difference in some amazing people life. One of my biggest professional achievements was receiving the "Director's Award" for outstanding service to clients at my last employer. I take pride in learning new information and I continue to learn and grow by taking online courses that Carelinx offers. The courses helps me to be the best caregiver I can be. I also have 95% of positive reviews and a 100% clean driving record. I hope to add your love one's on my care team.

My career as a caregiver began with taking care of both my parents. My father had cancer and my mother had dementia. I was working as well while taking care of my parents. After they passed away and in 2012 my job where I was working was outsourced, I decided I wanted to make a career of being a caregiver. I went to CTK Healthcare and Career Institute to obtain my CNA certification. Since 2013 to current I have worked privately and with agencies as a caregiver. My skills and duties are to perform light housekeeping, light meal preparations, assist with shower and dressing, medication reminders, assist with shopping for groceries and putting them away, assist with pet care, and companionship. I enjoy interacting with my clients and helping them have a safe, healthy , and clean environment to live in. I understand the challenges of caretaking as well as the stress of a loved one's health changes and needs changing from taking care of my parents. I find great joy in life being there for others and help make there day less stressful.