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Melissa L.

Melissa L.

$22.00 / hr

Rusk, TX

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About Melissa

I became a caregiver in 2004 because I'd spent the last few years of my grandmother's life helping her while she suffered with dementia. I saw how important it was for them to have someone there to help them with the day to day when family couldn't be. Then after I got into the profession my love for helping others just grew. To see the joy it brings to the person to sometimes just have someone there for a companion. I've been working in child care since 2019 and intend to stay there but I've also began part time home health again since July 2021 and am so thankful that I did. In the last year I have 5 of the absolute most wonderful families that I love going to see, helping them makes my heart smile. One client even tells his wife, "I'm sure glad she's coming today because I miss her, she's a sweet little girl". I feel such a connection with my clients that to me, they aren't just clients, they are family?

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • 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
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Pre-k teacher and assistant director

Feb 2019 - Present
Charlotte's Web Too
Teaching and care of children ages 6wks through 12yrs. Book keeping, enrollment, state food program, cooking, cleaning, hiring, etc.
Feb 2019 - Present

Home Health Aide

Jan 2004 - Jun 2010
Jordan Health Svc
Personal hygiene, cook, clean, shopping, cooking, laundry, remind of medications
Jan 2004 - Jun 2010

Home School

Jan 1992 - Jan 2000
Rusk, TX
Jan 1992 - Jan 2000

Reviews (3)

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January 2022
Margaret G.
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Melissa is an absolute treasure! What a blessing to have her in my life! Beautiful inside & out!😀
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August 2021
Marcia H.
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Melissa is doing an excellent job. She is very willing to help with anything that needs to be done. I highly recommend her.
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July 2021
Yvonne T.
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friendly thorough efficient
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