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Giancarla M.

Giancarla M.

$15.00 / hr

Richmond, VA

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About Giancarla

I recently retired and took on a volunteer job that matches drivers to seniors who need rides to doctors appointments. This was the beginning of my understanding of what a need there is out there for caring services. I gradually found myself taking on temporary care giving jobs. Most of them in a role as a companion, cook and errands. I love all the good feelings I get from my clients and the sense that I am making peoples lives better and more comfortable. Recently I completed the training to be a teacher of "Conscious Aging". I took this training so that I would better understand some of the issues associated with aging in order to help my clients. I am a "young" retiree and most of my clients enjoy the energy and light I bring to my work.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time

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Skills & Expertise

  • Dementia
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English
  • Italian

Experience & Education

Administrator

Jul 1978 - Dec 2013
Various Medical practices
I have mentioned that I am recently retired and for over 30 years before that I worked as Administrator for many medical practices in Northern Virginia. This has given me a broad knowledge of many medical specialties along with years of working with patients. I also cared for my mother who had dementia for years.
Jul 1978 - Dec 2013

Vermont College

Jan 1974 - Jan 1978
Jan 1974 - Jan 1978
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