Heather O.

About Heather

I was born with an overabundance of empathy, compassion, and a drive to provide love , care, and companionship to the elderly, special needs childen , and specialized in senior animals and ones with special needs and more supervision then most could give. Starting at the age of 10 years old and in elementary school, I volunteered to be in the reach program at Grandin Court Elementary that paired me with special needs students as their " care buddy " I proudly escorted them to their buses and made sure they were belted in securely in their seat, assited with teaching them how to tie their shoe laces , brush their hair , and escorted them to the restroom and back to class as needed. I read them books , and told them everyday how I valued them. I chose to eat my lunch with the special needs children every day and I cannot d find it. I sought enployment at Elm Park estates retirement home and I coordinated fun activities like board game day, and card games for the senior residents. After high school, I provided care to an elderly male with stage four colon can I treat all as if they were my own mother, father , child , or pet. I am proud to be the voice for those who have none, an advocate of seniors and special needs , and a protector of those more vulnerable, kids animal rescue, transported pets when they had to be placed into another home, administered medicine to both felines and K9s , gave shots of insulin to my diabetes pet pals , and even provided fluids to a very elderly little fur guy who was not drinking water. His veterinarians office showed me how to properly administer the fluid into the base of the neck. I provided a hospice type service in a nurturing and calm environment for a 21 year old miniature poodle.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Care Giver and Pet Sitter

Oct 2013 - Present

Senior Adult with disabilites

Assited with activities of daily living such as Meal Prep, Dressing assistance, Bathing , Transporatation, Cleaning, errands , Walking her four collies, feeding and providing care to the dogs , cats , and fish. Medication management for the elderly woman and several animals. Medicare Authorized Broker helping seniors with health and drug coverage.

Oct 2013 - Present

Home aid

Feb 2009 - Feb 2013

Care Giver Connection

Assisted Parapelgic with getting out of the bed and into his wheelchair. Dressing, bathing assitance, assisted with brushing his teeth, clipping nails, and brushing hair. Respite care as needed to his elderly mother who was his sole care giver.

Feb 2009 - Feb 2013

Kaplan University - Frederick

Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

Frederick, MD

Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

Virginia Western Community College

Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

Roanoke, VA

Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

Elderly Care Aid and Server

Apr 1997 - Mar 2000

Elm Park Estates Retirement

Meal Prep, Serving meals and drinks , Coordinated activities for the elderly residents , assited residents with dementia, cancer , mobility issues , and some with aggressive behaviors and outbursts due to a medical condition. Companionship Care

Apr 1997 - Mar 2000

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