MARLENE L.
$20.00 / hr
Gainesville, VA
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My caregiving experience started with my own father's battle with cancer, macular degeneration and depression. With the sudden passing of my mother, I began walking the road of a caregiver. I began to see the vulnerable position my father was in and the importance of good, compassionate care. Although I do all aspects of caregiving, my specialty is companion care and finding the things that bring back a spark of joy into a loved one's life. One instance is with a previous client who was a devout Christian from Germany and prior to my care, her normal routine was to fall asleep in a chair after breakfast. I searched the internet and found videos/TV programs with many German programs including German music, cooking shows, travel, religious programming and she came alive with wonderful memories of her past! She looked forward to it every day. Another client loved to speak about her childhood in Comanche Texas but had lost her old photos, so I found her childhood house and schools on Google Earth which she found so exciting. We explored much of the town. Another had been a pro-golfer in her young years so I purchased a mini golf set for her to practice her putting skills (with a gait belt). Having parents who were born in the 1920's, I've grown to love the music and times of those years. As I would sit with these clients, whether looking at old photos, doing puzzles, coloring or crafts, they love to listen to Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and all the greats. Seeing their joy is beyond rewarding and the very reason I left the legal field and began doing what I love.
Caregiving Services & Expertise
Services
- Dressing & Grooming
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Prep
- Groceries & Shopping
- Exercise
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
Job Interests
- Full Time
- 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
- Dementia
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
- Italian
Experience & Education
COMPANION CARE
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