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Mary R.

Mary R.

Covid-19 Vaccinated

$25.00 / hr

Gordonsville, VA

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About Mary

I was too young to remember the story but my aunt says when I was 4 years old, that I comforted and reassured her when she was crying over a breakup with her boyfriend. I believe this was the beginning of my journey to care for others. I majored in Social Work and have had a wonderful 27 year career of working with children, adolescents and the aging. I have worked at UVA hospital where I gained insight into the importance of maintaining good health and how devastating a disease or accident is on one's health and life. I have worked for department of social services and assisted the aging with receiving the services needed to remain in their home or to move into a facility. At this time, I am doing "hands on" care in people's home to assist them with various activities of daily living. My mother was bedridden for many years and I was one of her primary caregivers. I know the burden on family when caring for a loved one and the importance of support. My grandfather lived to be 96 and I was there for him to assist with shopping, meal prep, housekeeping, medication reminders and transportation. I cherish the times that I spent with my mother and grandfather caring for them. I also cherish the support I received from others.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term

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
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Private Sitting and Housekeeping

Jan 2020 - Present
Self Employed
During the covid pandemic I have been doing house cleaning and private sitting for various people in the Charlottesville area. Duties have included running errands, grocery shopping, banking, meal prep and companion care. Housekeeping has consisted of dusting furniture, vacuum and mopping floors, laundry and basic household duties.
Jan 2020 - Present

Household Manager

May 2019 - Dec 2019
Mahler Staffing
Worked for a high-end family and responsible for overseeing of their residences in addition to three other properties. Duties consisted of house cleaning, laundry, meal prep and occasional child care. Responsible for scheduling and the coordination of vendors for household repairs, yardwork and deliveries. Transportation to and from airport to their private plane.
May 2019 - Dec 2019

Social Worker

Feb 2016 - Apr 2019
Albemarle County Department of social services
Assess client's needs and connect them with appropriate services to continue residing in their homes or assist them with placement in an assisted living or nursing facility. Coordinate in home care with local staffing agencies. Work closely with family members, medical staff and other agencies. Strong working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Private health insurance and long-term care policies.
Feb 2016 - Apr 2019

Ombudsman

Jun 2014 - Jan 2016
Jefferson Area Board For Aging
Provide advocacy services to people residing in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, memory care and assisted living facilities. Educate and empower residents and their family members on resident's rights. Interpret federal legislation on nursing home laws. Work closely with the Alzheimer's Association, Elder Rights Law Center, Department of Social Services, Hospital Discharge Planners and Nursing Home Administrators. Recruit and train volunteers to be an advocate for people. Supervised 31 volunteer ombudsman
Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

Clinical Social Worker

Oct 2004 - Apr 2013
University of Virginia Health System
Managed a Ryan White Federal Grant ($750,000) serving people living with HIV/AIDS. Responsible for annual grant writing, monthly invoicing, account reconciliation and monthly reporting to Virginia Department of Health. Performed professional clinical social work duties in accordance with established policies and procedures. Strongly adhered to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations. Responsible for the delivery of social work in serving as part of an interdisciplinary health care team. Interviewed patients and others to obtain social and medical information necessary to assess the patient's needs and determine their eligibility for various services. Verified financial screenings for numerous programs each with varying requirements. Provided comprehensive casework; discharge planning, and development of treatment plans. Coordinated with other disciplines, social agencies, hospitals, clinics and community resources to meet the needs of patients and their families. Provided education for the prevention of infecting others or re-infection, identify risk factors, and overcoming barriers that prevent one from remaining in medical care. Strong working knowledge of various programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, Affordable Care Act, FAMIS and Social Security Disability. Administrative duties included accessing several data base systems within the university and the state, schedule and reschedule patient appointments. S
Oct 2004 - Apr 2013

East Tennessee State University

Jan 1989 - Jan 1991
Johnson City, TN
Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Jan 1987 - Jan 1989
Charlottesville, VA
Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

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