I grew up in a small town in Grundy County where I worked at my aunt's daycare. By highschool I was a part time nanny, and began to work as a hospitality coordinator in a nursing home. I started to work more in healthcare when I decided to start doing in-home health as a caregiver. Since I've been in college at Hawkeye, I'm...
I like caring for seniors because it's truly rewarding. In my youth I cared for my grandmother who was diagnosed with dementia. To avoid sending her to a nursing home/assisted living facility my siblings and I cared for her. Although seeing her in this way was not the easiest it helped me become a better and more patient...
Hello! I helped care for both my grandmother and my elderly neighbor as they aged. I helped with conversation, meals, errands, some toileting, and housekeeping. Both have now passed, but I enjoyed the time I got to spend with them. I have also worked in nursing home kitchens, so I am familiar with special diets. My work there...
With a decade dedicated to supporting adults and seniors, I'm passionate about fostering their well-being and independence. As a Registered Nurse, I aim to provide senior care in order to keep seniors in their homes as long as possible. My background is ICU and Hospice nursing. I am also able help with errands, light...
My experience providing direct care, spans many places. My experiences have brought me to skilled nursing, assisted living, short term, private home care, and hospice. I have over 10 years of working with Alzheimer's and dementia. My End of Life Doula skills have put me in a category to provide holistic care during the last...
Hello! I have 6+ years of experience working with seniors in a range of environments and needs from a nursing home setting, rehabilitation, home health care to working exclusively and privately as a Primary Care Giver for one client. Through my experience I have found that home health care provides the one-on-one setting for...
Hello there! I am Esther, a compassionate full-time elder care provider based in Waterloo Iowa. As a live-out companion, I prioritize the well-being and comfort of seniors in need of hospice or respite care. With extensive experience in administering medication, bathing, nursing care, and providing personal care, I am dedicated...