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Joanne S.

Joanne S.

$15.00 / hr

Arlington, WA

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About Joanne

I have always enjoyed taking care of others. Watching my Dad suffer from Dementia for 10 years, built my desire in assisting others to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. I became a caregiver in 2011 to take care of my father in law until he passed away in 2013. I found this profession to be very rewarding and chose to pursue it. Building relationships with our elders, listening to their life experiences, helping with their daily activities brings me much joy. The personal achievement that I am most proud of I think would have to be my compassion and desire to help others as well as going back to school to obtain my NAC. My husband and I have been married for 34 years and have lived in Arlington for the past 24 years. We have a 28 year old daughter. A year ago we gained full custody of a 5 year old. I have spent the last year at home, devoting my time to him. He is now secure, doing well in school, it's time for me to get back out into the work force.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

    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
    • Diabetes
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    MedPrep

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
    Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

    Caregiver

    Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
    Cleone Hlavaty
    Assisted with daily activities (Personal Hygiene, Bathing, Dressing, housework, transportation, meal preparation, medication management) Reason for leaving: Employer moved to Assisted Living
    Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

    Caregiver

    Dec 2011 - May 2013
    Robert Sanchez
    Assisted with daily activities (personal hygiene, dressing, ROM exercising, walking, meal preparation, essential shopping, transportation, medication management
    Dec 2011 - May 2013

    Trainer/Leader for PartyLite Gifts

    Feb 1998 - Dec 2011
    Self employed
    Sales, customer relations, trained new consultants, created and implemented training program. Reason for leaving: Career change to take care of my father in law
    Feb 1998 - Dec 2011
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