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Donna M.

Donna M.

$17.75 / hr

Milwaukee, WI

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About Donna

I became a caregiver for my Mother after our Father had a stroke and she could not live alone. Ten years of care giving for her included having her move in with me; her daughter, and acclimate to a different location while I continued to be employed. One thing that I learned was how important it was that I be somehow listed as her caregiver for many reasons not excluding sibling outrage over Mother paying a daughter to care for her. I never regretted all the sacrifices we both accepted and made a life that included vacations, weddings, funerals, graduations and births to mention a few. Life was fun and challenging but I was happy and enjoyed my work a lot.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

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

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight
  • Weekend Live-In

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
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Home Health Care
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Palliative Care
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Jan 1975 - Present
Milwaukee, WI
Jan 1975 - Present

Certified Surgical Technologisyt

Oct 2000 - Present
Froedtert Hospital
Certified Surgical Technologist worked with surgeons, residents, fellows for different ophthalmologist in surgery. My responsibility was knowing procedures in ophthalmology from trauma in all sub specialites including ocular-plastics, glaucoma, retina, pediatric strabismus and cancer. I performed at the direction of the surgeon and under the watch of the registered nurse. I also worked for 5 years prior for the Medical College of Wisconsin from 1995 - 2000 and prior to that as a Milwaukee County Employee for almost 15 years beginning in 1981 until 1995. During this time we experienced many different patient care needs and many different surgeon requests. Patient first was and remains our Association of Surgical Technologist motto. As a family caregiver for my Mother for ten years I know the cost and commitment involved and the importance of being recognized as such. It is my hope that my medical background experience can be used even as I have retired to continue to be of help in caring for patients or clients in my family.
Oct 2000 - Present

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Jan 1978 - Jan 1998
Milwaukee, WI
Jan 1978 - Jan 1998
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