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Valerie M.

Valerie M.

$22.00 / hr

Sumner, WA

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About Valerie

While I was raising my family (1993), my grandmother asked to move in with us. That ended up being the beginning of a 14 year career as a caregiver. I learned problem solving techniques, and used those techniques to provide the best environment possible. When my grandmother passed on, my grandfather needed assistance (stroke). I was a strong advocate for him and gave him a better quality of life. Now my children are grown. I recently finished a caregiving job for a gentleman who was cancer stricken. Sadly he did not survive. I provided end of life care for him, and support for his wife. We still keep in touch. At this time I am busy from mo-fri 8AM until noon here in Lake Tapps. This schedule is permanent until further notice. I am only available for Auburn, Sumner, Lake Tapps, and Puyallup areas, and must be at least 4 hours per 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

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
  • Cancer Recovery
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

In home Care (end of life) Lk Tapps WA

Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
Self
Assist in bed/wheelchair transfers, ordering medical supplies, stocking and labeling shelves. Created and took down “sick room”. Light housekeeping, cooking.
Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

Green River Community College

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

In home care

Feb 1993 - Jun 2007
Betty Pollard
Bathing, food prep, COPD care (including nebulizer,portable suction, catheter care). ER visits, doctor visits, medication Insulin shots, blood testing (finger prick)I have a Nurses Assistance License issued by the State of WashingtonI have taken and passed CNA training, but did not apply for that particular credential (I hold a Certificate)
Feb 1993 - Jun 2007

Reviews (2)

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September 2016
Eileen F.
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You are awesome!! We are so happy to have you as a part of our lives!
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October 2021
Eileen F.
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