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heidi j.

heidi j.

$22.00 / hr

Alexandria, VA

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About heidi

I have always been a caregiver, it is who I was born to be. I started as a nurses aid as a teenager and went on to become a registered nurse. After my dad passed away in 2011, I moved my from Oregon to Virginia to live with me. She soon after developed Alzheimers which was probably my biggest nursing challenge. I took care of her until last year when she passed away from the disease. Although it was very difficult caring for a loved one who was no longer herself I would not trade the experience for anything in the world. I never knew that one day I would be the caretaker of my own parent, and I gained new respect for others in the same situation. I have always been passionate about ensuring care and dignity for my patients, as humans we all deserve that. I have always been told by others that I have a lot of compassion and empathy, and I believe it to be true because I genuinely have a love for people, no matter who they are. Because I feel this way it is easy for me to care for people, its not really a job, its just what I love to do. I get a sense of self worth from doing it and when Ive done it well I go home at the end of the day feeling good about what I have done with my day.

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
  • 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
  • Dementia
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

RN

Dec 2014 - May 2016
Dr Johnathan Mccone
Assisted with colonoscopies and endoscopies
Dec 2014 - May 2016

RN

Sep 1999 - Sep 2014
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Assisted in the care of pregnant women, also took care of them during labor and delivery
Sep 1999 - Sep 2014

Old Dominion University

Jan 1992 - Jan 1996
Norfolk, VA
Jan 1992 - Jan 1996
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