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Kathy V.
$22.00 / hr
Hagerstown, MD
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I spent most of my adult working life in high stress positions. When my mom had an accident in 2017, I left my job to take care of her. My dad then had a stroke the following year and required assistance. Over the next 5 years I cared for them, medications, doctors, grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry etc. They reached a point in 2021 that they needed more care and we moved them to a memory care unit. My dad passed March of 2022. My mom is still there but doesn't know me. She has advanced Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. I couldn't expect my parents to pay me, so I took and passed a CNA course in 2020 and have been doing in home (self employed). I just lost a client a month ago which was harder than I thought it would be. I cared for him 3-4 days per week from 9a-1p. He was diabetic and I completed additional training to learn how to test his blood and administer insulin. My other client is an amazing lady and who just turned 90 November 2022. She is legally blind but mobile. She tells everyone I am her eyes. I work for her Monday - Saturday 2pm -8pm. I love what I do. I miss my dad daily but by helping others to be able to stay in their homes is my goal. I am available for any questions.
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
- Holiday Shifts
Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.
Skills & Expertise
- ALS
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Dementia
- Diabetes
- Hearing Disorders
- Home Health Care
- Hospice Care
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Care
- Palliative Care
- Parkinson's Disease
- Vision and Eye Disorders
- Senior Care
- Elder Care
- Home Care
Languages
- English
Experience & Education
Nursing Assistant
Private Care
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD
North Hagerstown High School
Hagerstown, MD
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