amy r.

Olympia, WA

About amy

My name is Amy Rossiter. I am a young at heart \\\"50 something,\\\" who is honest, reliable, capable, cheerful and experienced at personal home care! I am genuinely eager to please and be of assistance to others. My nature is that of a nurturer and educator. I am a lifetime learner. Through my years of experience I am most proud of having successfully home schooled my son. While officially I only have my Associates Degree. I like to think that I have my \\\"Masters\\\" in \\\"Mom.\\\" And we all know that Moms are like Marines. They Adapt, Overcome, Improvise! I am of the 5th generation born in Olympia, and a lifetime member of the Washington Pioneer Association. I most enjoy beauty, pets, movies, long drives, and good laughs!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

Dressing & Grooming
Medication Reminders
Meal Prep
Groceries & Shopping
Transferring & Mobility
Exercise
Housekeeping
Companionship

Job Interests

Full Time
Part Time

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

Arthritis
COPD
Depression
Diabetes
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Home Health Care
Orthopedic Care
Post Surgery Recovery
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Disorders
Stroke
Vision and Eye Disorders
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

Private Personal Care Provider for Mother

Mar 2014 - Present

Diane Wofford

* Basic Cleaning * Laundry * Errands * Gardening Presently I work 12 hours a week for an extended family member in her home. I work 9:30/10:00 am until 1:30/2:00 pm., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. I provide chore and companion care. I routinely do laundry and clean floors, cabinets, bathroom and fixtures. I also run errands, assist with projects, and help with her flowers and her distinct need to have them always around her. She is my "Sage" and a tremendous joy! We read and play with the dogs, and she tells me all about Tumwater during the time she was growing up here.

Mar 2014 - Present

Tumwater High School

Jan 1977 - Present

Tumwater, WA

Jan 1977 - Present

Dietary Aide

Nov 2015 - Jul 2017

Olympics West Retirement Center

* Personal service to the residents * Serve and assist residents with selections and to their tables * Maintain sanitary standards in the kitchen and dining rooms * Wash dishes * Wash and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables * Serve hot foods I have been working evenings and weekends (4 nights on / 2 nights off rotation) serving the residents' evening meal, along with some kitchen prep work, and working as the dishwasher, and maintaining the cleanliness standards for the kitchen area. During my time at the retirement center I have served and assisted many people with varying degrees of physical abilities and dementia.

Nov 2015 - Jul 2017

Personal Care Provider

Mar 2009 - Dec 2012

Cameron Dobson

* All forms of personal care and assistance I worked for my nephew, who had MD, as a "chore/companion" aide. He was a very bright spot in my life. We hung out together. We watched a lot of movies, and awful tv shows. I did his bidding regarding his surroundings such as dusting and re-arranging his different collections. I ran errands quite often. I helped with housekeeping and laundry. I acquired Nurse Delegation in order to assist him with his meds and feeding and breathing methods, along with using a Hoyer lift for transfers.

Mar 2009 - Dec 2012

South Puget Sound Community College

Jan 1982 - Jan 1985

Olympia, WA

Jan 1982 - Jan 1985

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