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MARLENE L.

MARLENE L.

$20.00 / hr

Gainesville, VA

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About MARLENE

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

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
PRIVATE-FAMILY OF JENNIFER & BEN AUSTIN
Provided companion care for loved one who suffered with aphasia after several strokes. In addition to companionship, I helped her with vocabulary, speech, reading and writing as well as medication reminders, daily chores, all transportation and special errands. Knowing that she was especially active in her church prior to her medical challenges, I located a Bible Study for senior adults in her area which she enjoyed and attended regularly as well as its social events. She loved to go out so we regularly went to lunch, shopping, had hair and nails done, did crafts and many other things she enjoyed. During the Covid-19 shut down, she and her family decided it was best for her to reside in a specialized care facility.
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

Home Health Aide

Apr 2019 - Oct 2019
Home Instead Senior Care
Provided compassionate care for clients with mental challenges as well as those who had physical challenges (muscular dystrophy and wheel chair bound). During my time here, I provided companionship (games, music, movies/TV, outdoor activities) as well as light housekeeping, errand services, laundry, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

Christ for the Nations Institute of Biblical Studies

Jan 1987 - Jan 1990
Dallas, TX
Jan 1987 - Jan 1990
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