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Heather O.

Heather O.

$15.00 / hr

Roanoke, VA

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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 animals ! 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 , I included them in conversation and play time whenever I could. I chose to eat my lunch with the special needs children every day. Even in high school I sought enployment at Elm Park estates retirement home where I prepared and helped with meals , worked with dementia residents ,parkinson, cancer fighters and survivors. I coordinated fun activities like board game day, card games, walks, and even a dance ! After high school, I provided care to an elderly male with stage four colon cancer and dementia for several years until sadly, he passed on. I later assisted a 92 year old hospice patient with spoon feeding after meal prep, errands , medication reminding , light house keeping, laundry, dressing, and bathing, transportation, attending her doctor appointments and reporting her health and status updates to her family. I worked with her for five years when she passed on. I have always been dependable and punctual as I respect others time and know how critical my job is. I treat all as if they were my own mother, father , or child ! I am an advocate for all who cannot speak up for themselves.

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
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • Weekend Live-In
  • 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
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

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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