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Catherine M.

Catherine M.

$15.00 / hr

Vancouver, WA

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About Catherine

After caring for my mother, who passed away from lung cancer, over twenty years ago; and then my oldest sister, who passed from complications from heart disease, I realized that caregiving chose me. I am caregiver from the heart. For me, being a caregiver, means: to give a care. And this is what i do, naturally, I give of myself, from a caring and kind heart. Caregiving is more than just a job or career choice, it's who I am, as a human being. I like being there to care for others, through one of the lowest, venerable times of their lives: to let them know that they are not alone, that they will be cared for, for as long as they need to be, and that, they are loved. To be the one person, that my mother and sister chose, to be their caregiver, and also, the one to be there through their personal transition, to the other side of life. I am a 54 years young, mother of three adult children, and six beautiful grandchildren, of whom, I love and treasure with all my heart. I live each day, in gratitude, with the knowledge that we are not promised tomorrow, so I choose to live, to laugh and to love, giving breath to each new day, and embracing it to the fullest of my capacity.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • 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
    • Cancer Recovery
    • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Diabetes
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Post Surgery Recovery
    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Senior Care
    • Elder Care
    • Home Care

    Languages

    • English

    Experience & Education

    Independent Provider/Respite Caregiver

    Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
    Under Contract through Washington State
    Instruction and support for client with developmental disabilities, who lives in a Companion Home. Stand-by assist with shower, personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, medication reminders, meal prep, housework, laundry, errands, social activities, companionship, etc.
    Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

    Companion Home Provider/Caregiver

    Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
    Independent Provider contracted through Washington State
    Under contract with Washington State to care for a client with developmental disabilities, in my home. Stand-by assistance with showers, medication reminders, prepared meals, scheduled and accompanied her to all doctor’s and mental health appointments, grocery shops, social activities, cleaned home, laundry, church activities, etc.
    Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

    Independent Provider/Respite Caregiver

    Feb 2013 - Sep 2013
    Under contract through Washington State
    nstruction and support for clients with developmental disabilities, who lived in a Companion Homes. Assist with shower, dressing prepare meals, cleaned home, laundry, medication reminders, social activities, errands, etc. (February 2013 to September 2013)
    Feb 2013 - Sep 2013

    Instruction and Support Staff

    May 2012 - Feb 2013
    Homes For Community Living
    Assisting adults with developmental disabilities. ADL's, cooking, cleaning, assisting with medications, grocery shops, medical appointments, social outings, etc.
    May 2012 - Feb 2013

    Caregiver

    Jun 2012 - Jan 2013
    Brighton Enterprises
    Assisting adults with developmental disabilities; ADL's, cooking, cleaning, assisting with medications, grocery shops, medical appointments, social activities, etc
    Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

    SEIU HEALTHCARE NW, TRAINING PARTNERSHIP, VANCOUVER WASHINGTON

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

    Owner/Operator

    Jun 2011 - Apr 2012
    Self-Employed (Nettie's Kitchen)
    Cooking and managing Kitchen where we served food from a kitchen which was located within a grocery store. Cooking, Cleaning, managing employees, bookkeeping, running cash register, inventory, grocery shops, payroll, all the daily duties of running a business.
    Jun 2011 - Apr 2012

    Caregiver

    Aug 2010 - Jan 2011
    Senior Helpers
    Companionship, light meals, light housekeeping, medication reminders.
    Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

    Live-in Caregiver

    Mar 2010 - Aug 2010
    At Home Care
    ADL's, cooking, cleaning, medication reminders, medical appointments, grocery shops, social activities, companionship, etc
    Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

    Instruction and Support Staff

    Mar 2009 - Nov 2009
    Homes For Community Living
    Assisting adults with developmental disabilities, ADL's, cooking, cleaning, assistance with medications, medical appointments, grocery shops, social outings, etc
    Mar 2009 - Nov 2009

    Live-in Caregiver

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
    Independent Provider through Washington State
    Care of patient (my sister) who was on a heart machine (L-VAD), while waiting for her heart transplant. ADL's, cooking, cleaning, assistance with medication, medical appointments, grocery shops, etc
    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

    Live-in Caregiver

    Oct 2007 - Jan 2008
    Independent Provider through Washington State
    Care of patient who was paralyzed from her neck down. ADL's, cooking, cleaning, bowel care, feeding, assistance with medication, medical appointments, grocery shops, social activities, etc.
    Oct 2007 - Jan 2008

    PROFESSIONAL REGISTRY OF NURSING, INC (PRN), OLYMPIA WASHINGTON

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2007
    Jan 2007 - Jan 2007
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